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Friday, 28 May 2010
Thursday, 27 May 2010
THE OTHER BANK
It might be worth our while setting up a sailing club, because if you want it howling a gale you can now more or less guarantee a good breeze to gale force any time the pot black decides to go fishing.
This week was a special “Wally’s Triples” the draw for the teams had taken place earlier in an independent neutral environment (someone insinuated Wall’s office under the cover of darkness, but Nigel’s comments were ignored).
Once the initial comments over the draw where over with, you then drew your batch of 3 pegs to sort out amongst yourselves, “they are all on the other side so we will be able to get out of the wind” said our leader. With that Boyce tried to put his gear back in the car and head for home, he was reassured by other members that it would be genuinely possible to get out of the wind today providing he got his new “posh” brolly out of its bag.
Team leader Wall had drawn with new top dog Paul Chilvers (Wayne two rods Moore had elected to fish with Shell at Waveney fisheries so was unavailable to fish) in his team along with yours truly as the sympathy vote, Nigel was team leader for the “feeder boys” (himself and the two Bulti’s), Dingit was the filling in a Roy and Steve Moyse sandwich. Boyce (new brolly), Lewis and Aaron where drawn together and the final team was Kieran, Mad dog and Boyce as a floater due to the fact that Banjo was unable to fish due to large thumb pressure to the top of his head caused by not realising that July involved 3 Sunday matches and he had told the wife he would only be fishing twice a month !!!.
Those at the bottom end of the lake drove off to the other car park and everyone settled down at their pegs, Dingit started to build a small island in the middle with his “Spod Rod” taking pre baiting to a new level (and the water). And surprise, surprise we started at 10am, within minutes Nigee struck hard into a good Carp which was soon netted and successfully transferred to his keepnet.
The Pot Black web blog is pleased to bring you another first, a video clip of Nigel catching and indeed netting a fish!!! PLEASE SEE ABOVE VIDEO!
The Wall fishing next to Shane Bulti spent 15-20 minutes talking to Shane and getting less response than usual but was sure he was not asleep as he was moving and catching fish, Shane later revealed he had been listing to music with his headphones on and had not heard a word he had said (Glynnie has been using that excuse for years), a few expletives where heard from our leader and he went back to talking to himself.
The weigh in was a prime example of why we all love to fish with the pot black, Aaron came 2nd but ended up 4th Roy never caught a fish and he came 3rd , Boyce came 3rd and 4th all in the same go, but as they say never a dull moment and full results are available on the attached sheet.
A special mention has to go to the man who has everything “and is going to wear it” Daddy Bulti, he could just be made out in the undergrowth under the beige hat in full camouflage gear, he later changed into several more of his birthday presents but the word from Shane is he still has several more to go.
STOP PRESS
Being a member of the Pot Black now carries a government health warning and all members are required to take extra precautions when venturing into their lofts, new member “Bear” was unable to fish due to falling from the loft “a large man is bear” and as we know Daddy Bulti had a mishap while entering the loft so please be careful. Remember things come in three’s so careful when getting those holiday suitcases out of the loft Wally.
Till the next time, and remember youtube is waiting for its next video.
Regards The Other Bank.
This week was a special “Wally’s Triples” the draw for the teams had taken place earlier in an independent neutral environment (someone insinuated Wall’s office under the cover of darkness, but Nigel’s comments were ignored).
Once the initial comments over the draw where over with, you then drew your batch of 3 pegs to sort out amongst yourselves, “they are all on the other side so we will be able to get out of the wind” said our leader. With that Boyce tried to put his gear back in the car and head for home, he was reassured by other members that it would be genuinely possible to get out of the wind today providing he got his new “posh” brolly out of its bag.
Team leader Wall had drawn with new top dog Paul Chilvers (Wayne two rods Moore had elected to fish with Shell at Waveney fisheries so was unavailable to fish) in his team along with yours truly as the sympathy vote, Nigel was team leader for the “feeder boys” (himself and the two Bulti’s), Dingit was the filling in a Roy and Steve Moyse sandwich. Boyce (new brolly), Lewis and Aaron where drawn together and the final team was Kieran, Mad dog and Boyce as a floater due to the fact that Banjo was unable to fish due to large thumb pressure to the top of his head caused by not realising that July involved 3 Sunday matches and he had told the wife he would only be fishing twice a month !!!.
Those at the bottom end of the lake drove off to the other car park and everyone settled down at their pegs, Dingit started to build a small island in the middle with his “Spod Rod” taking pre baiting to a new level (and the water). And surprise, surprise we started at 10am, within minutes Nigee struck hard into a good Carp which was soon netted and successfully transferred to his keepnet.
The Pot Black web blog is pleased to bring you another first, a video clip of Nigel catching and indeed netting a fish!!! PLEASE SEE ABOVE VIDEO!
The Wall fishing next to Shane Bulti spent 15-20 minutes talking to Shane and getting less response than usual but was sure he was not asleep as he was moving and catching fish, Shane later revealed he had been listing to music with his headphones on and had not heard a word he had said (Glynnie has been using that excuse for years), a few expletives where heard from our leader and he went back to talking to himself.
The weigh in was a prime example of why we all love to fish with the pot black, Aaron came 2nd but ended up 4th Roy never caught a fish and he came 3rd , Boyce came 3rd and 4th all in the same go, but as they say never a dull moment and full results are available on the attached sheet.
A special mention has to go to the man who has everything “and is going to wear it” Daddy Bulti, he could just be made out in the undergrowth under the beige hat in full camouflage gear, he later changed into several more of his birthday presents but the word from Shane is he still has several more to go.
STOP PRESS
Being a member of the Pot Black now carries a government health warning and all members are required to take extra precautions when venturing into their lofts, new member “Bear” was unable to fish due to falling from the loft “a large man is bear” and as we know Daddy Bulti had a mishap while entering the loft so please be careful. Remember things come in three’s so careful when getting those holiday suitcases out of the loft Wally.
Till the next time, and remember youtube is waiting for its next video.
Regards The Other Bank.
Friday, 14 May 2010
Wednesday, 12 May 2010
THE OTHER BANK
My least favourite venue again lived up to its reputation as a horrible place to fish.
All members huddled into the caravan to escape the wind and heavy rain, many having sustenance in the form of bacon rolls, tea and coffee awaiting the arrival of our team leader, he dually arrived a couple of minutes late and set about the first “pairs” draw of the season.
Once the pairs had been drawn Mr Wall’s new assistant Banjo assisted in drawing the pegs on each of the two lakes (not the lakes stated on the match sheet, but this is the pot black ), the pegs had all been surveyed by our leader to ensure nobody had a peg facing into the wind (tell that one to Boycee).
Anyway pairs drawn you sorted out which lake you and your partner wished to fish, put on all your winter waterproofs and thermals and set off to your peg, ready to have an enjoyable 6 hours enjoying Isaac Newton’s favourite pastime “fishing”.
The New lake was favoured by “those in the know” well Wayne (two rods) Moore wanted that lake, but he was moved onto the substituted Reed Lake by our leader as his partner was my partner and as there were 8 pegs on Reed and 7 on New I had to be on Reed and as Paul Chilvers was my partner and also Wayne’s he had to be on the other lake, (I think that was how it all worked, but anyway Wayne was moved onto Reed).
Ardo was into fish on the first cast and it was a lovely Common of nearly 10 lbs, everyone thought a good day was going to be had by all on Reed lake (oh how wrong we all where), Steve Moyse fishing next to Trevor had a horrible day and took the early bath option and packed up early, Dad Roy fishing further round on Reed caught the same as Steve but stuck it out to the end. Both the Juniors had been placed on Reed and caught a few fish but again not their best day, Arron had a few fish but top bag for the lake went to Wayne (two rods) Moore. 
Nigel had set up a small army surplice field shelter in the other corner and was really not seen all day, members were not concerned for his welfare as he could be heard “puttering” throughout the day and a good cloud of smoke regularly puffed out of his shelter. Mad Bruce had a good fish early on and a friendly angler weighed it for him so as he could put it straight back (he won’t be doing that again as he is sure that the scales where out by at least 3lbs if not more) but a lesson learned all the same.
Not loads of fish caught but top quality and a good size those that took the bait, top honours went to Paul Chilvers / Wayne Moore both putting in a good weight from there respected lakes, see the results table for a full rundown of how we all finished up.
I have contacted the BBC weather forecast office and as far as they can say the forecast for Sunday 29th August is high winds gusting to force 8 with heavy rain possibly turning to snow, so we can all guess where we are down to fish on that day (just hope for a peg out of the wind !!!).
May your Brolley always stay erect
The Other Bank.
P.S. Don’t forget if you are going on the weekend away £ 50.00 in an envelope with your name on it to be handed to Wally A.S.AP. (LOOKING LIKE NEARLY A 100% TURNOUT).
All members huddled into the caravan to escape the wind and heavy rain, many having sustenance in the form of bacon rolls, tea and coffee awaiting the arrival of our team leader, he dually arrived a couple of minutes late and set about the first “pairs” draw of the season.
Once the pairs had been drawn Mr Wall’s new assistant Banjo assisted in drawing the pegs on each of the two lakes (not the lakes stated on the match sheet, but this is the pot black ), the pegs had all been surveyed by our leader to ensure nobody had a peg facing into the wind (tell that one to Boycee).
Anyway pairs drawn you sorted out which lake you and your partner wished to fish, put on all your winter waterproofs and thermals and set off to your peg, ready to have an enjoyable 6 hours enjoying Isaac Newton’s favourite pastime “fishing”.
The New lake was favoured by “those in the know” well Wayne (two rods) Moore wanted that lake, but he was moved onto the substituted Reed Lake by our leader as his partner was my partner and as there were 8 pegs on Reed and 7 on New I had to be on Reed and as Paul Chilvers was my partner and also Wayne’s he had to be on the other lake, (I think that was how it all worked, but anyway Wayne was moved onto Reed).
Ardo was into fish on the first cast and it was a lovely Common of nearly 10 lbs, everyone thought a good day was going to be had by all on Reed lake (oh how wrong we all where), Steve Moyse fishing next to Trevor had a horrible day and took the early bath option and packed up early, Dad Roy fishing further round on Reed caught the same as Steve but stuck it out to the end. Both the Juniors had been placed on Reed and caught a few fish but again not their best day, Arron had a few fish but top bag for the lake went to Wayne (two rods) Moore.
Note :- feeder rod by knee just over the net.
Ardo got a few more fish for a very respectable bag and second spot on the lake, third went to yours truly which I think means I must have caught fish at “windyclay” but it was so cold I can barely remember.
Over the causeway on the big fish lake Banjo and Paul Chilvers where distance casting to the island and catching good quality fish around the 8 lbs mark at regular intervals, team leader Wall endeavoured to fish Paul Chilvers swim throughout the day and even managed to nick a few fish from it. Dingit had the corner swim and had his usual attack of amnesia and was unable to remember if he had caught any fish, it looked like he had a few at the weigh in.
Ardo got a few more fish for a very respectable bag and second spot on the lake, third went to yours truly which I think means I must have caught fish at “windyclay” but it was so cold I can barely remember.
Over the causeway on the big fish lake Banjo and Paul Chilvers where distance casting to the island and catching good quality fish around the 8 lbs mark at regular intervals, team leader Wall endeavoured to fish Paul Chilvers swim throughout the day and even managed to nick a few fish from it. Dingit had the corner swim and had his usual attack of amnesia and was unable to remember if he had caught any fish, it looked like he had a few at the weigh in.
Boyce had a lovely peg and was so pleased he decided to take his brolly down and just enjoy his day out in the fresh air, he put a very respectful bag on the scales and our team leader asked that he be given a special mention for sticking it out till the end.
Nigel had set up a small army surplice field shelter in the other corner and was really not seen all day, members were not concerned for his welfare as he could be heard “puttering” throughout the day and a good cloud of smoke regularly puffed out of his shelter. Mad Bruce had a good fish early on and a friendly angler weighed it for him so as he could put it straight back (he won’t be doing that again as he is sure that the scales where out by at least 3lbs if not more) but a lesson learned all the same.
Not loads of fish caught but top quality and a good size those that took the bait, top honours went to Paul Chilvers / Wayne Moore both putting in a good weight from there respected lakes, see the results table for a full rundown of how we all finished up.
I have contacted the BBC weather forecast office and as far as they can say the forecast for Sunday 29th August is high winds gusting to force 8 with heavy rain possibly turning to snow, so we can all guess where we are down to fish on that day (just hope for a peg out of the wind !!!).
May your Brolley always stay erect
The Other Bank.
P.S. Don’t forget if you are going on the weekend away £ 50.00 in an envelope with your name on it to be handed to Wally A.S.AP. (LOOKING LIKE NEARLY A 100% TURNOUT).
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