Following the rather extended visit from Darragh this weekend, our waters have taken a bit of a soaking. Bordeaux: Fortunately the trees have not suffered too much, though there are a number of smaller branches an twigs in the water, so keep an eye out for them. The ground is pretty sodden so some ofContinue reading “CONDITIONS UPDATE:”
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MATCH RESULT – Sunday 1st December
Home Farm [ Little Walden] – Big Lake 1st Stu Curtis [Peg12] 27lb 03oz 2nd Peter Jordan [Peg 9] 22lb 04oz 3rd Barry Dickerson [Peg13] 9lb 110z Section 1 Dennis Gowlett [Peg 1] 9lb 07oz Section 2 Brian Mizon [Peg11] 9lb 00oz The first day of meterological winter saw the last of our Club MatchesContinue reading “MATCH RESULT – Sunday 1st December”
CONDITIONS UPDATE:
Following the unusually long spell of drab, still weather, the recent burst of cold, followed by a warm-up, plus the increase in wind [still in progress!] has begun to have a positive effect on water conditions. There are still a lot of leaves to fall, but this weekend should see the majority of them blownContinue reading “CONDITIONS UPDATE:”
BORDEAUX PIT: ELECTRO-NETTING SURVEY
A crisp, cold, but thankfully dry day saw the return of Mainstream Fisheries to Bordeaux to undertake the previously discussed electro-netting survey of the lakes. Jack and Dan form Mainstream were on-site by 9am and in the water by 9-30. The various pictures below show them and the equipment in action as they swept theContinue reading “BORDEAUX PIT: ELECTRO-NETTING SURVEY”
MATCH RESULT – Lawn Farm –
[Willow Lake] Sunday 10th November 1st Eliot Stephens [Peg 26] 15lb 06oz 2nd Ashley Kinsey [Peg 15] 11lb 07oz 3rd Andy Macarthy [Peg 36] 11lb 03oz Section 1 Kevin Watkins [Peg 37] 6lb 01oz Section 2 Doug Richmond [Peg 12] 6lb 12oz Section 3 Pip Kerry [Peg 24] 7lb 15oz Section 4 Sandy Dickson [pegContinue reading “MATCH RESULT – Lawn Farm –”
MATCH RESULT ROCKELL’S FARM – Duddenhoe End
Sunday 3rd November 1st Barry Dickerson [Peg 18] 57lb 11oz 2nd Graham Carter [Peg 19] 38b 14oz 3rd Mark Evans [Peg25] 32lb 03oz A somewhat depleted band of six anglers fished in the chilly wind at Rockell’s Farm, after a couple of last minute drop-outs. Even so, a good time was had by all. NewContinue reading “MATCH RESULT ROCKELL’S FARM – Duddenhoe End”
Messaging in Clubmate
ATTENTION MEMBERS! As some of you will be aware, we have been testing out the messaging facility of Clubmate to improve the way we can contact members directly. We have sent out some test messages and the results show that the facility works pretty well. However, some of you may not have received either theContinue reading “Messaging in Clubmate”
MATCH RESULT – HOME FARM – LITTLE WALDEN
Sunday 13th October 1st Pip Kerry [peg 16] 46lb 07oz 2nd Ashley Kinsey [peg7] 45lb 13oz 3rd Graham Carter [peg 17]] 42lb 06oz 4th James Fuller [peg 9] 40lb 11oz A bright but fresh autumn day saw a Baker’s Dozen of thirteen anglers pit their wits against each other and the fish of Home Farm’sContinue reading “MATCH RESULT – HOME FARM – LITTLE WALDEN”
PIKE FISHING
1ST OCTOBER – 31ST MARCH LONGMOOR LAKE – WHITTLESFORD [NO NIGHT FISHING FOR PIKE] Don’t be a ‘Stupid Boy’……. EQUIPMENT: • Line must be 12lb or more • Wire trace with semi-barbed hooks ONLY Recommended: • 10-12” long-handled, long-nosed pliers • 10-12” forceps • Wire cutters • 42” Landing net recommended plus large unhooking matContinue reading “PIKE FISHING”
MATCH RESULT -Long Pond – Clare; Sunday 29th September
First: Eliot Stephens [Peg 15] 31lb 07oz Second: Daniel Storey [Peg 8] 20lb 08oz Third: Ashley Kinsey [Peg 6] 15lb 10oz Section 1: Stu Curtis [Peg 5] 9lb 03oz Section 2: Andy Macarthy [Peg 9] 12lb 15oz Section 3: Graham Carter [Peg 18] 8lb 03oz An absolute full-house of eighteen anglers made the trip toContinue reading “MATCH RESULT -Long Pond – Clare; Sunday 29th September”