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).
