Some of you may know that Dick Hurford has not been well of late. It is with deep regret that I have been informed that Dick passed away on Thursday 23rd April.
Many HLS members and members from other clubs would have known Dick for a long time. Although I only knew him for the last couple of years, I found him to be such a character and had the pleasure of listening to his tales whilst taking him to some of the fishing venues where it was too far to cycle and will personally miss taking him fishing.
He was a hard working man, didnt drive and you would often see him turn up at Trininty or Summerhayes with his tackle loaded on his trailor attached to the back of his pushbike, such was his love for angling.
Dick will be missed by all that knew him and our thoughts and sympathy goes to Dick's family at this diffiult time.
R. I. P buddy.
Friday, 24 April 2020
Wednesday, 25 March 2020
Covid 19 Update
In accordance with the directive from our Prime Minister,
all fisheries waters are now closed until such a time that these
restrictions are relaxed. We owe it to the NHS and vulnerable anglers who may
be affected by coronavirus infection by close contact with others.
We will update all members when it is safe to continue with our matches and updates will be posted on the blog.
Please abide by the Governments instructions and stay home and stay safe and we will see you all later in the year, together we can beat this.
Regards
Nige
Avalon Fishery 23.03.2020
So who knew that this was going to be the last match in a while. I guess the writing was on the wall and to control such a deadly virus and following the shut down from other countries that the decision to suspend group activities was the correct decision.
The club has a number of senior members and those who are not as fit as others so their decision to abstain from todays match was probably the correct decision.
14 members attended todays match on what was the best day of the year so far, the draw was done done differently with Steve drawing out the pegs for the members.
Draw
Golden peg 25
17 - Steve Warren
19 - Sausage
20 - Dave Allen
21 - Danny
22 - Lord C
23 - Gurur Tart
24 - Mutant George
25 - Queenie
26 - Shane
27 - Stan
28 - Rich Cole
29 - Tungsten Dave
30 - Dettal - or Yoyo - or Light Switch
32 - Mario Tony
From the results below; fishing seemed to be very hard but im sure a few tanned heads were caught.
Overall -
1st - Rich Coles - 29lb - 13oz
2nd - Shane Western - 22lb - 12oz - (no not a typing error)
3rd - Andrew Butt - 19lb - 08oz
Silvers
1st - Steve Warren - 14lb - 08oz
2nd - Dave Allen - 8lb - 05oz
3rd - Danny and Dave Tunstall - 5lb - 12oz
Well done everyone for attendance, please look out for more info regarding the virus.
The club has a number of senior members and those who are not as fit as others so their decision to abstain from todays match was probably the correct decision.
14 members attended todays match on what was the best day of the year so far, the draw was done done differently with Steve drawing out the pegs for the members.
Draw
Golden peg 25
17 - Steve Warren
19 - Sausage
20 - Dave Allen
21 - Danny
22 - Lord C
23 - Gurur Tart
24 - Mutant George
25 - Queenie
26 - Shane
27 - Stan
28 - Rich Cole
29 - Tungsten Dave
30 - Dettal - or Yoyo - or Light Switch
32 - Mario Tony
From the results below; fishing seemed to be very hard but im sure a few tanned heads were caught.
Overall -
1st - Rich Coles - 29lb - 13oz
2nd - Shane Western - 22lb - 12oz - (no not a typing error)
3rd - Andrew Butt - 19lb - 08oz
Silvers
1st - Steve Warren - 14lb - 08oz
2nd - Dave Allen - 8lb - 05oz
3rd - Danny and Dave Tunstall - 5lb - 12oz
Well done everyone for attendance, please look out for more info regarding the virus.
Monday, 16 March 2020
Lands End - 15.03.2020
Todays trip was at Landsend Fishery where after some anglers crying off late, we were down to 17 but this was stilll a good turn out. The weather on the other hand was as miserable as George. Steve set up his brolley in the middle of the car park (which looked more like an area that sells ice cream) so he could collect the fees whilst other remained huddled in the old barn trying to keep dry.
We were informed that we could split the lakes today because the match lake hadnt been fished on and thought that catching would be difficult if we were on 1 lake. The pegging was bizzare with 5 on the specimen lake and 12 on the match lake, and even split would have been better in my mind.
After rounding the troops up the golden peg was drawn which was 25
Draw as follows
Goldn peg 25
Match Lake -
1 - Bob
3 - Silver Fox
5 - Lord C
7 - Shane
11 - Danny
13 - Tungsten Dave
15 - Guru Tart
17 - Graham
18 - John Bradford
19 - Nige
21 - Mutant George
24 - Stroppy Steve
Specimen
25 - Sausage
28 - Steve Coles
29 - Dave Allen
31- Mario Tony
32 - Steve King
Results Overall
1st - Steve King - 134lb
2nd - Dave Allen - 39lb - 11oz
3rd - Martin - 32lb - 01oz
Silvers
1st - Paul Bowyer - 15lb - 15oz
2nd - Danny - 7lb - 11oz
3rd - Bob - 7lb - 07oz
Well done to those who fished - final remider to those with outstanding membership forms to return next week.
Next up - Avalon - please ensure you book in with Steve Warren.
We were informed that we could split the lakes today because the match lake hadnt been fished on and thought that catching would be difficult if we were on 1 lake. The pegging was bizzare with 5 on the specimen lake and 12 on the match lake, and even split would have been better in my mind.
After rounding the troops up the golden peg was drawn which was 25
Draw as follows
Goldn peg 25
Match Lake -
1 - Bob
3 - Silver Fox
5 - Lord C
7 - Shane
11 - Danny
13 - Tungsten Dave
15 - Guru Tart
17 - Graham
18 - John Bradford
19 - Nige
21 - Mutant George
24 - Stroppy Steve
Specimen
25 - Sausage
28 - Steve Coles
29 - Dave Allen
31- Mario Tony
32 - Steve King
Results Overall
1st - Steve King - 134lb
2nd - Dave Allen - 39lb - 11oz
3rd - Martin - 32lb - 01oz
Silvers
1st - Paul Bowyer - 15lb - 15oz
2nd - Danny - 7lb - 11oz
3rd - Bob - 7lb - 07oz
Well done to those who fished - final remider to those with outstanding membership forms to return next week.
Next up - Avalon - please ensure you book in with Steve Warren.
Sedges - Tile Lake 08.03.2020
Todays trip was to the Sedges on Tile Lake. A slightly breezy day was expected with sunny spells and maybe the odd light shower. A good number of Anglers booked into tday with 19 enthusiast gracing their presecnce.
Draw
21 - Mutant George
22 - Steve Coles
23 - Dave Allen
24 - Eric
25 - Tungsten Dave
26 - Rich Coles
27 - Stroppy Steve
28 - Ex Chairman Kev
29 - Nige
30 - Lord C
31 - Stan
32 - Sausage
33 - Silver Fox
35 - Danny
36 - Shane
37 - Graham
38 - Queenie
39 - Guru Tart
40 - Mario Tony
Results Overall
1st - Tony Newell - 131lb - 02 oz
2nd - Martin Westen - 85LB - 01 oz
3rd - Tony Fry - 46lb - 02 oz
Silvers
1st - Rich Coles - 14lb - 06oz
2nd - Dave Allen - 9lb - 13oz
3rd - Danny - 8lb 80z
Well done to all those who attended.
Draw
21 - Mutant George
22 - Steve Coles
23 - Dave Allen
24 - Eric
25 - Tungsten Dave
26 - Rich Coles
27 - Stroppy Steve
28 - Ex Chairman Kev
29 - Nige
30 - Lord C
31 - Stan
32 - Sausage
33 - Silver Fox
35 - Danny
36 - Shane
37 - Graham
38 - Queenie
39 - Guru Tart
40 - Mario Tony
Results Overall
1st - Tony Newell - 131lb - 02 oz
2nd - Martin Westen - 85LB - 01 oz
3rd - Tony Fry - 46lb - 02 oz
Silvers
1st - Rich Coles - 14lb - 06oz
2nd - Dave Allen - 9lb - 13oz
3rd - Danny - 8lb 80z
Well done to all those who attended.
Monday, 2 March 2020
Summerhayes - 01.03.2020
Todays gathering was at Summerhayes on Longs. Rain showers on Saturday and very early morning heavy rain didnt dampen the spirits of those who were booked in. A good number today with 20 keen anglers ready for the off. The forcast was not too bad with suny spells and the odd shower, but we were blessed wth sunshine during the draw, set up and mostly through the match.
After getting my cuppa from Pete and collecting my nets I went and had a chat with the lads. George was still moaning about his draw last week even though he framed and there was plenty of banter towards him.
The last time we fished this lake - Danny lost his teeth. Sporting a new set of nashers he was reminded not to speak, sneeze or do anything that required him to open his mouth.
Martin did the pegging and started the draw
Golden Peg was 33
Draw
Peg
1 - Queenie
2 - Dettal
7 - Guru Tart
9 - Eric
11 - Kev Hayes
12 -Tony Fry
13 -Shane
15 - Steve Warren
17 - Sausage
19 - Tax Man Brian
20 - Dave Allen
25 - Locky
27 - Tony Newell
29 - Tunsten Dave
31- Lord C
32- Nick Selway
33 -Rich Coles
35 -Danny
36 - Nige
37 Mutant George
For me today on peg 36 this can be a good carp prducing peg so i was quite happy with the draw. Tony Fry and Shane were my favourites for framing on the tip as these 2 pegs produce well at this time of year. I had Danny to my right and George to my left who had got some advice - much like last week, from Bill the Paste.
I managed to set up early and go around and get a few mug shots as shown below.
A few early fish were caught by Danny and George but just small silvers and It wasnt until noon that I had my first bite and landed a small carp. This was follwoed fairly quicly by another but after this it just died. Danny was experiencing the same issues and barely had a bte after lunch. George was landing a few carp but I couldnt really see much else going on. Queenie was packing up by 3.00pm as was dettal who reportidly thrw back 5lb of silvers. Generally, fishing was proving very difficult today with the pegs on the far side framing the overall weights and the roadside was producing the winning pegs for silvers.
I felt for Sausage, Dave and Brian on 17, 19 and 20 as these pegs can produce bags of silvers on their day; however, these are closest to the motorway and in a very shletered cold area
Results Overall
1st - Tony Fry 50lb - 04 oz
2nd - Steve Warren - 30lb - 03 oz
3rd - Paul Lock - 29lb - 04 oz
Silvers
1st - Martin Western - 8lb - 10 oz
2nd - Tony Newell - 4lb - 03 oz
3rd - Rich Coles - 3lb - 10 oz
Next week - The Sedges on Tile Lake. Please ensure you contact Steve Warren to book your place.
A polite reminder - all anglers need to abide by the fishery rules and those that do not will be dealt with by the Executive Committee
I have only received 50% of membership forms. Please can you return these to me or Steve Warren in my absence ASAP
After getting my cuppa from Pete and collecting my nets I went and had a chat with the lads. George was still moaning about his draw last week even though he framed and there was plenty of banter towards him.
The last time we fished this lake - Danny lost his teeth. Sporting a new set of nashers he was reminded not to speak, sneeze or do anything that required him to open his mouth.
Martin did the pegging and started the draw
Golden Peg was 33
Draw
Peg
1 - Queenie
2 - Dettal
7 - Guru Tart
9 - Eric
11 - Kev Hayes
12 -Tony Fry
13 -Shane
15 - Steve Warren
17 - Sausage
19 - Tax Man Brian
20 - Dave Allen
25 - Locky
27 - Tony Newell
29 - Tunsten Dave
31- Lord C
32- Nick Selway
33 -Rich Coles
35 -Danny
36 - Nige
37 Mutant George
For me today on peg 36 this can be a good carp prducing peg so i was quite happy with the draw. Tony Fry and Shane were my favourites for framing on the tip as these 2 pegs produce well at this time of year. I had Danny to my right and George to my left who had got some advice - much like last week, from Bill the Paste.
I managed to set up early and go around and get a few mug shots as shown below.
A few early fish were caught by Danny and George but just small silvers and It wasnt until noon that I had my first bite and landed a small carp. This was follwoed fairly quicly by another but after this it just died. Danny was experiencing the same issues and barely had a bte after lunch. George was landing a few carp but I couldnt really see much else going on. Queenie was packing up by 3.00pm as was dettal who reportidly thrw back 5lb of silvers. Generally, fishing was proving very difficult today with the pegs on the far side framing the overall weights and the roadside was producing the winning pegs for silvers.
I felt for Sausage, Dave and Brian on 17, 19 and 20 as these pegs can produce bags of silvers on their day; however, these are closest to the motorway and in a very shletered cold area
Results Overall
1st - Tony Fry 50lb - 04 oz
2nd - Steve Warren - 30lb - 03 oz
3rd - Paul Lock - 29lb - 04 oz
Silvers
1st - Martin Western - 8lb - 10 oz
2nd - Tony Newell - 4lb - 03 oz
3rd - Rich Coles - 3lb - 10 oz
Next week - The Sedges on Tile Lake. Please ensure you contact Steve Warren to book your place.
A polite reminder - all anglers need to abide by the fishery rules and those that do not will be dealt with by the Executive Committee
I have only received 50% of membership forms. Please can you return these to me or Steve Warren in my absence ASAP
Best of Mates - George and Danny
Is this Jurgan Klopp ??
The 3 Omigos
Its the only time I'll lift my rod today
2 Sausgaes please
Grandad and Grandson???
The dark side of Dave Tunstal
Big Nick though it was cold wearing 2 T Shirts
Wednesday, 26 February 2020
Viaduct - Cambell - 23.02.2020
Todays trip was to the popular venue of Viaduct where the fishing can produce some big wieights with some large angry carp and a good head of silvers can be caught.
The forcast on Saturday indicasted that the winds would be ok and dropping and when I arrived there was a ripple across the water that lead me to think that fishing could be ok if you get the right swim. I unloaded my gear and picked up my casters that I had pre-ordered and had a chat with the guys.
Everyone arrived on time and we even managed to get a slightly earlier draw hich have a bit more time to set up. At this point the wind had seemed to increase a litte and the ripples had increased slightly.
George was seeking advice from resident angler Rob Eagles and then kept moaning (unlike George) about his peg even before he fished it, I felt for Sausage having to put up with that all day.
The golden peg was drawn which was peg 128
Draw as follows
Peg
110 - Kev Hayes
110 - Rich Coles
112 - TonyFry
113 - George Fletcher
114 - Paul Bowyer
115 - Shane Western
116 - Danny
118 - Nige
119 - Stan Butt
123 - Steve King
124 - Phil Beards
125 - Dave Allen
126 - John Bradford
127 - Eric
128 - Tony Newell
129 - Dave Tungstall
130 - Steve warren
131 -Martin Western
132 - Brian Chivers
With the wind blowing from 123 - 131 across the lake this was a disatourous draw as I had the wind in my face and the ripple had turned into the Bristol Channel. On my way to my peg the 110 - 115 section was sheltered but after this it wasnt nice. The other side of the lake seemed to have calm waters with winds off of their backs Stan was in the corner next to me and he set up o simple days fishing on the tip. I however, still thought I could use the pole. During set up the wind got worse and then there was fine misty rain and without my brolly today I knew I should have satyed at home.
On the all in Stan foul hooked and lost a fish but it wasnt long before he was into a decent bream and Steve King fish the opposite corner at 14.5m down the edge landed a couple of carp. Not much going on from the people I could see throughout the match with the exception of Stan and Steve King.
For me - nothing to report apart from 3 small roach, a perch and a tench. Nothing on the tip. Looking at the results the top end of the lake produced the goods and for thoses at the bottom end ended up with wind burnt faces and a successful day not losing or breaking any equipment.
Results
1st - Martin Western - 110lb - 07 oz
2nd - Steve Warren - 82lb - 13 oz
3rd - Paul Bowyer - 75lb - 08 oz
Silvers
Ist - Rich Coles - 17lb
2nd - George Fletcher 14lb - 12oz
3rd - Phil Beards - 13lb - 05oz
Wewll done to the framers again today and to those who had a hard days fishing there is always next time. Lets just hope the wind starts moving away and for some calmer times.
Next up - Summerhayes - Longs - please confirm your attendance directly to Steve Warren
The forcast on Saturday indicasted that the winds would be ok and dropping and when I arrived there was a ripple across the water that lead me to think that fishing could be ok if you get the right swim. I unloaded my gear and picked up my casters that I had pre-ordered and had a chat with the guys.
Everyone arrived on time and we even managed to get a slightly earlier draw hich have a bit more time to set up. At this point the wind had seemed to increase a litte and the ripples had increased slightly.
George was seeking advice from resident angler Rob Eagles and then kept moaning (unlike George) about his peg even before he fished it, I felt for Sausage having to put up with that all day.
The golden peg was drawn which was peg 128
Draw as follows
Peg
110 - Kev Hayes
110 - Rich Coles
112 - TonyFry
113 - George Fletcher
114 - Paul Bowyer
115 - Shane Western
116 - Danny
118 - Nige
119 - Stan Butt
123 - Steve King
124 - Phil Beards
125 - Dave Allen
126 - John Bradford
127 - Eric
128 - Tony Newell
129 - Dave Tungstall
130 - Steve warren
131 -Martin Western
132 - Brian Chivers
With the wind blowing from 123 - 131 across the lake this was a disatourous draw as I had the wind in my face and the ripple had turned into the Bristol Channel. On my way to my peg the 110 - 115 section was sheltered but after this it wasnt nice. The other side of the lake seemed to have calm waters with winds off of their backs Stan was in the corner next to me and he set up o simple days fishing on the tip. I however, still thought I could use the pole. During set up the wind got worse and then there was fine misty rain and without my brolly today I knew I should have satyed at home.
On the all in Stan foul hooked and lost a fish but it wasnt long before he was into a decent bream and Steve King fish the opposite corner at 14.5m down the edge landed a couple of carp. Not much going on from the people I could see throughout the match with the exception of Stan and Steve King.
For me - nothing to report apart from 3 small roach, a perch and a tench. Nothing on the tip. Looking at the results the top end of the lake produced the goods and for thoses at the bottom end ended up with wind burnt faces and a successful day not losing or breaking any equipment.
Results
1st - Martin Western - 110lb - 07 oz
2nd - Steve Warren - 82lb - 13 oz
3rd - Paul Bowyer - 75lb - 08 oz
Silvers
Ist - Rich Coles - 17lb
2nd - George Fletcher 14lb - 12oz
3rd - Phil Beards - 13lb - 05oz
Wewll done to the framers again today and to those who had a hard days fishing there is always next time. Lets just hope the wind starts moving away and for some calmer times.
Next up - Summerhayes - Longs - please confirm your attendance directly to Steve Warren
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