HLS Angling Dad's Army Wednesday 19th December Avalon

After a solid day's rain on Tuesday we did not know what to expect, but it turned out to be a warm and sunny day, and a joy to be on the bank.

I was not the first to arrive, and when I did I found there was just nine of the lads on parade.  We had Ron looking after our needs and helping with the peg selection, including the Golden Peg number eight.   .

I sorted the money and paid Avalon.   It was then onto the draw.   The Golden peg was drawn by Ninja.   Bill the Paste was on nine, and the thought was, that the overall would be decided between them.   I drew eleven next to Boy George.   It was then onto Mustard, Tungsten and the draw specialist Sparky.

For the match we had been gifted two vouchers by Steve from Somerset Angling, we used them as part of our pools.   All lads asked me to thank Steve and the business for their generosity, which was much appreciated.

It was time for all in;  George was catching whitebait from the off.  I took a little longer to get going, but we both had plenty of bites, but a lack of quality.   We had lots of chat, some about fishing, but mostly about meeting up at the pub on Christmas Day for our annual couple of pints before lunch.

I could only see George, so I couldn't see how the match was going.  I knew I needed to play catch up with the bloke telling lies beside me, but it was not to be.

I shouted all out and Ron started the weigh with Geoff who scaled 7lbs 9os of silvers, he had caught a couple of carp, but didn't weigh them.   Dave T was next, he had pushed him with 6lbs 14ozs, so that was the silvers taken care of.

Mustard was next in line, he had 24lbs plus, mainly carp, this was good for the overall.   George had
5lbs 10ozs and my nugget.   Ninja had 18lbs 8ozs which was second overall. 

As you can see from the result sheet it was a tough but most enjoyable day.

This year Dad's Army has had lots of close fought battles in both silvers and overall categories , and as we have some new recruits, the competition is a lot stronger, this will hopefully make some of us improve.
     
 The new Wednesday fixture list is circulating at the moment, so after a seasonal break we start             again on Wednesday 2nd January 2019 visiting Sedges fishing on Tile.

We wish our friends with not the best of health a better new year.   We miss you just as much as you miss us.   I will keep pestering you with phone calls, as I am sure our other friends will.

       Dad's Army would like to say to all our members, families, and every one who reads our blogs,                                      and hopefully enjoys the nonsense!!

             THE BEST OF EVERYTHING FOR THE SEASON AND THE NEW YEAR

                                    Have a good one

                                                    Bob


                                           

HLS Angling Wednesday 12th December Emeralds Speci. Lake

    We were at Emeralds today, the weather, contrary to all the forecasts, was good.   There is lots of protection here from what could be a very cold wind.  I arrived early, but not before Tivi, we had to wait for Alan to open up the gates.

My first job was to peg the lake, I was expecting twelve today, and the lads did not let me down.   Boy George was warning it may not produce the great results of our last visit, but I believed we would still catch plenty of fish.

Into the draw bag, peg nine was the Golden Peg, which was drawn by Bend It for the third week on the trot; would he win it again was the question, if he had it would have been a record.    Sparky drew one, and The Nasty Old Sheriff two, so that was first and second silvers taken care of!!!    Ninja and Bill the Paste  drew well, so that could have been the match sewn up, but time would tell.    George brought some party poppers to start and end the match.   That was a laugh, it was more fizz than pop.

At the start of the match I decided to fish just outside some inviting rushes to my left, fishing caster over maggot.   An hour later I had two razers in the net.   Change of tactics; five sections into open water with the same bait, and soon it was better results.   At the end I had five scaleys and silvers for 39lbs 13 ozs.

I had been watching others catching fish all day, and it looked like my choice of winner  could prove to be correct.    It was time for the moment of truth, Mustard was in charge of the scales and I had the paperwork.  Danny was hobbling around looking like that chap with the back from Notre Dame, Quasi Modo,  sorry if the spellings wrong,     In spite of that, it didn't stop him catching fish.

Congratulations to Sparky on Saturday his wedding day, we all wish him well.  He said he hoped to be fishing next Wednesday?? before going on his honeymoon.     This made my wife smile, a touch of the deja vou for her

Back to the weigh in, it was Sparky 38lbs13ozs , and Danny 34lbs 3ozs for the silvers.  Ninja was top overall with 51lbs 1oz.   George scraped in beating Bill for second with 45lbs3ozs of mostly silvers.

Great venue, good match, good company, and plenty of craic.   That must be Dad's Army on a Wednesday.

       We  are visiting Avalon next week, which is the last before Christmas.. Then a two week break,                                        so let's enjoy it, and have a good turn out.


                                                                             Bob


                                                   

HLS Trinity waters 9/12/18

Trinity waters 9/12/18 Woodland lake

 

 

Well after the strong winds and rain on Saturday night I was hoping to wake up Sunday to find it had gone .um no ! it was still going for it at 6 o'clock Sunday morning in Frome  and I was thinking it could be a tough day on Woodlands as it lacks cover and as I have said before Bridgewater is always windy .. anyway  I met Dave and Lord C at Street mac ds and the wind was still strong but the rain had gone which was a bonus …

 

We made are way to Bridgewater and onto to this  Fantastic venue and I had a look at the lake and it looked like the Amazon river it was really coloured and I was thinking that the wind we have had over the last few day have churned it up and I have never seen it like this before.

 

While looking at the lake it was obvious that pegs 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,,9 had all the shelter and looked nice and the rest had waves ..so I wanted peg 2 or 6 just to have a days fishing out of the wind .. I paid all my pools to Shane and had a look at his new seat box and I must say it is probably the best looking seat box out there  ..and those Rive boxes are well made .. Then he was telling me he also brought one of the new Matrix side trays which look great and looks very well made ..and then lastly he put on his new red and black Gore-Tex ..and I was thinking he looks the part ..and at this point I was thinking he looks like someone else in the club ? …

 

Anyway while I am thinking about it the "Guru tart" is selling his Guru stealth seat box and he asked me is I wanted it but I declined it as I have a great seat box … mine looks just like Shanes ??? He said he wants £150 for it so first come and all that ..please speak to him if you want it

 

So into the tub of dreams and I pull out peg 2 … happy day!!! and then opened up my eyes and peg 14 was looking at me ..bugger ..wind it was then

 

peg 14 ..

 

 

Set up today was just 2 tips rods,a margin rig and a rig for out in the open water for the silvers  ..I did set the pole for 13 meters  but I just couldn't hold it as the wind was strong and it was gusting big time  so I came back to 10 meters and that was just about the limit that I could hold … I had Tony N on peg 15 and The Guru tart on peg 12 and I could see my new mate on peg 17 …  and god did he look good on his new box!!!

 

 

So at he all in I put in 3 balls of Thatcher's ground bait and went out on the 20 meter line with maggot and a cage feeder and didn't have a bite within 30 minutes!! so onto the pole line and it was like holding Phil the "guru tart" back from Somerset angling !! hard work... and I mean hard work!! but I did have a few skimmers .. looking around  I didn't see anyone catch it was so hard .. but at the end a few carp had been caught and I could see the silver boys catching white bait in the margins …

 

Both Tony's started the scales on peg 28 with George (best silvers angler in the club ) who had 2 lumps in the margin and some bits for 29-0 ..then D.T on peg 26 had more bits for 2-11 yes 2-11...then 4 DNW'S .then I had 7-10 of silvers !!! Then Phil "the guru tart"  Blanked !! ..Dave on peg 10 had 14-7 and then john on peg 8 had 4-12 of silvers .. Lord C on peg 6 went home which is rare !!!and graham on peg 2 had one carp for 7-11and the last 2 also had a DNW's  (tony fry aka silver fox and Brian  )

 

So a very hard day but the best silvers angler in the club won !! so dreams do come true!!! well done mate …

 

The winners :

 

1st overall George (best silvers angler in the club) on peg 28 29-0

2nd overall Dave Allen peg 10 14-7

3rd overall Graham peg 2 7-11

 

1st silvers S king peg 14 7-10

2nd silvers John peg 8 4-12

3rd silvers D.T peg 26 2-11 yes 2-11!!

 

 

And this summer seams a long time ago now !!! but it was a close match 

 

 

 

 

Right next weekend is the HLS fur and feather match at Emerald pool's and I think we have 30 booked in so we have 3 lakes which will be JADE,RUBY? (the one behind emerald) and EMERALD … 

 

The club has spent twice as much this year on prizes and there will be 6 hampers up for grabs yes 6 !! so this year each overall and silvers winner will win a hamper .. and the rest of use will get a great prize ..  I would like to thank Tony fry...Martin..Phil..Shane who have give up there free time to sort out he prizes also I would like to thank Danny and George who will be pegging out the lakes on Saturday .. again giving up there time for us so please don't moan about your peg it is what it is .. 

 

There will breakfast at the 37 club from 7 o'clock and the draw will be at 8 o'clock again at the 37 club ..the match will be from 10-3 and then the results will be back at the 37 club  with a buffet paid by the club .

 

I will be running a super pools on the day which will be £5 if you want to do this then please find me in the morning .. I'm thinking about paying the top 2 overall and also the top 2 silvers overall ?? but this might  change due to numbers ..

 

ALSO and this is big news …. Phil "the guru tart" will be donating £500 for the biggest fish which I think is a nice touch … thanks mate you are a star...

 

see you there ..

 

 

 



 



 

 





HLS Angling Dad's Army Wednesday 5th December Trinity Woodlands

What  a day!!!!   The good part was,   it was dry when we were setting up, and again when packing up, but during the match RAIN and more RAIN.

Twelve of Dad's Army arrived for a real trial by combat, and there were no hot drinks today as Misha was on the school run.   We heard Lily really likes school.

Back to business which did not take long.   At the draw Bend It got the Golden Peg again ,he won last weeks, today it was number 27.  The lads were up to the usual, taking the proverbial with no one exe
 Everyone wanted a rear bank draw out of the wind, there are no prizes guessing where I drew.  I was on peg 9 on the far bank, sandwiched between Tivi and Tungsten.

 I was time for the all in, we fished until 15-00 hours today.   As the match progressed it became obvious at our end of the lake fish were a rarity.   Eventually Tivi had one, but he denied seeing a bite?   It took two and a half hours before my first bite which was a whole two ounces.   It was really tough, and the weather horrendous, I was thinking a warm bar and a pint might be preferable, but if I did that, the guys might all follow, and I would be in the chair.!!

When the Nasty Old Sheriff me the weigh in sheet it looked like the top end of the lake fished a different match to us.   Where did Bill the Paste find five carp for an outstanding  40lbs 5ozs?  I was impressed.     There were three good silver weights on the near bank,;  congratulations to Bend It who came out top again with 10lbs 1ozs of silvers, plus 11lbs 2ozs of those vermin.

When I left the car park, last as usual, my thoughts were,  all the Dad's Army were winners as despite the conditions we all enjoyed a days fishing together as friends.   Roll on next Wednesday for a repeat performance no matter the conditions.

          Emeralds next Wednesday where there is a top limit of fourteen.  Don't get disappointed.


                                                    Bob


                                           

 

Sunday 02-12-18 - Sedges Tile Lake

Greetings from the Grinch...... Bah Humbug and all that.....

It's was lovely to escape the seasons madness for a few hours and visit the lovely Sedges fishery where we are warmly welcomed and served with hot drinks and hopefully a good days fishing.

Last week it was Brick lake, so we would see if Tile was more productive today. It was very mild and many were casting off layers of clothing. I was fishing for silvers and fancied the far bank, pegs 21 to 30.

The bucket of dreams gave me peg 21 so I was happy. I had Steve King to my left on 23 and then George (elephant foot) Fletcher next to him. They kept up a running commentary for most of the day. Especially when Steve netted more and bigger skimmers than George.

At my peg, I set up a waggler rod, tip rod with small feeder, 13m pole line and 6m pole line. Bait today was a small amount of Black Magic Gold groundbait, dead pinkies, live pinkies, white and red maggots and casters.
I started on the waggler at about 18m and got bites straight away from small skimmers. The 13m pole line also gave me bites but no fish of any size. I kept changing between these lines and eventually found some decent skimmers. I had one bite on the 6m line from a good skimmer and I didn't bother with the tip rod.

I had bites throughout the match but they were not as often as Steve on 23 and his fish tended to be better. It looked like he was fishing 16m and 8m. I knew how George was doing because he went quiet meaning he was concentrating. But he wasn't doing as well as Kingy.
I couldn't see or hear anyone else but word got about that Dave Allen was doing well on 28.

And so at the all out the scales started with me and I put a meager 9-10 on them.

The winners were, paying out only 1st and 2nd, today.....

Overall
1st - Martin Western, peg 30 with 46-3
2nd - Tony Newell, peg 35 with 37-10

Silvers
1st - Dave Allen, peg 28 with 39-14
2nd - Steve King, peg 23 with 21-7

Next Sunday is at Trinity Woodlands, so book in with Phil the Guru Tart.

HLS Angling Dad's Army Wednesday 28th November Viaducts Cary

Viaducts Cary was where Dad's Army did battle today, and although the Meteorological Office had tried to put the frighteners on us we were all kitted up and ready to go.

Nine were on parade, and it was decision time for peg selection,   After walking the lake I decided on the easy option by letting Badger make the choice.    The business completed and it was time for the draw,  with peg 96 as the Golden Peg which went to Bend It.  The Sheriff had the unfancied peg 105, I was next on 102, with Bill the Paste on 100; Tivi and the Wizard completed our bank.   There were just three on the fancied far bank Mustard, Ross and Sparky, but they had the worst of a very difficult wind and rain.

All in, and the main job was ensuring the safety of our gear, fishing coming second.   I decided on 10 metres in front, feeding caster and ground bait in just small amounts often, hoping to attract a few fish.   It took nearly two hours to get my first bite, a very small roach.   While I was waiting Tonto came round for a chat; he was not fishing today ,and he told me Sheriff was catching small roach.    I could see Ross netting skimmers on the hot peg 78.

My day got better, I switched from maggot to caster on the hook, and was rewarded with some quality fish, and quite a few roach.   Happy days!! and the weather was bearable.

It was all out, and the father and son Badgers weighed us in;  we felt highly honoured.   They started with Tivi who had 5lb 14ozs which included a 2lb 1oz perch.  Somerset Angling had kindly given us a £10 voucher three weeks ago, to be won by the biggest perch caught in one of our matches, and it had taken until today for this species to be caught.   Next to weigh was Bend It who had 16lbs with 2lbs llozs perch.   Bill the Paste had a rare DNW  I managed 12lbs 13ozs, and Danny 9lbs 14ozs.

Mustard struggled with 3lbs 4ozs, but Ross did well with 12lbs, but it was Sparky who lit up the day with 27lbs5ozs.   I cannot remember coming to Viaducts and not having a tussle with some of the scaly residents patrolling the waters.   More of a surprise was, not one was caught during the match, all the weights were silver fish.

Several thank- yous, first to Steve and Matt at Viaducts, and Somerset Angling for the voucher, it's really good that there is some give as well as take in the sport.  Finally I thank the men of Dad.s Army for turning out in atrocious conditions.   We had an enjoyable day with good company.

          Next week it's Trinity Woodland, where hopefully the weather conditions will be more           
                        clement, and the fish come out to play.

                                                                 Bob


                                               

                                                 


   

Sedges 25/11/18 brick lake

 

Brick lake 25/11/18 Sedges lake

 

 

 

We had Brick lake booked today and I personally like this lake as I think the silver fishing is better but I had a phone call in the week from Martin aka Lord C who told me that 13lbs won the mid week match ...ouch ...so it could be a hard day then !!

 

Anyway we met up at Mac D's in Street and then made our way to Bridgewater …i un loaded the car and then had a chat to a few of the lads ..Then I asked if anyone brought any crap in the Black Friday deals as there was some great buys online  ..and then LEE the guru tart ..sorry Phil the guru tart was saying that he might buy a new seat box and a new pole and some new reels and a few new rods and has just ordered a new set of Gore-Tex from Halkon hunt and he wasn't happy as he is a big lad and they had to charge him a bit more due the extra work making his new suit …and yes it is bright orange with his name on the back "Lee the power sorry Phil the power"……

 

Anyway we had 17 booked in and we all wanted pegs 10 or 11 !! well I did .. so into the bucket of dreams and  ball number 9 was looking at me ..I was happy as I have done ok in the past from this peg but I wasn't sure how it would fish today .. looking at the sheet I could see the big guns on the hot silver pegs ..i.e.  Lord C on peg 5 and D.T on peg 6 and the biggest ego in the club on peg 13 !! yes George "best silvers angler in  the club" and then that man Danny on peg 16 and Ross on 17 ..so I was thinking it might be hard to pick up any coin today on the silvers front !!! and while setting up there were carp topping in peg 10 and 11 …..Solid !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  and who got these to great pegs ?? well peg 10 had the silver fox and peg 11 had John who I think was going for the silvers which could be a hard from that peg … also we had our very own radioactive man aka Stan who was glowing green on peg 12 .. it's always nice to see Stan and I wish he fished a bit more but he told me that  the country need him to build this new power plant in Bridgewater  ….hero I was thinking  … well £100 per hour keeps him at work !!!!

 

so onto the match well it was hard and looking round it was hard for all I could see D.T get the most bites all day and had a nice net of white bait to go with a skimmer ..I had to look at the carp crashing around in pegs 10 and 11 all day and I said to the silver fox all he had to do was put a hook on his line and he would win !! joke tony ! looking over I could see Stan getting the odd skimmer on the tip and I was thinking that he might win the silvers pool ..and he did with 7-2 of silvers ..I wasn't sure what he was fishing on the hook but is glowing green ?? and he said he got it from work ?? ..

 

 

looking from peg 5



 

Me well I hooked 8 carp and got 4 in for 30lbs and that was good for 1st overall so not to bad a day and I do like it when it hard as you are never out of it ..I had them on the long pole and bait was pellet over pellet ..

 

1st silvers Radioactive man Stan peg 12 7-2

2nd silvers D.T peg 6 6-4

3rd silvers Paul (Paxo baits) peg 19 5-9

 

1st overall s king peg 9 30lbs

2nd overall Danny (Pinocchio) baits peg 16 21-15

3rd overall lord C peg 5 (octopussy baits) 19-8

 

Sorry for the short blog but I am very busy this week with the fall out from black Friday ...oh joy !!

 

Next week we are on tile lake and there are spaces if you want to fish

 

Also there will be a AGM on the 4/1/19 at the 37 club at 7.30  so if you want to chew the fat then please come along …

 

See you Sunday ..