Author: geepster

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Packington Somers May 12th

PACKINGTON SOMERS FISHERY Telephone: 01676 523833 FISHING & MATCH REPORT – WEEK ENDING 10/5/15   MATCH RESULTS   STARLETS VETS                                 (MOLANDS)   1.  Ray Quiney (Packington)         60 – 0                     Peg 4                                                    Carp on Pellet Feeder 2.  Joe Roberts (Drennan)            58 – 3 3.  Bob Harrison (Packington Vets)           57 – 3 4.  Phil Hull (Lanes […]

Tunnel Barn Farm May 12th

RESULTS FOR OPEN CONTESTS WEEK ENDING 10th May 2015   Date: Monday 4th May      Pools: Top pool                                                                                                 OPEN No F/man: 22   Pos         NAME   CLUB     WEIGHT               PEG NO 1st          Steve Cantwell  Atomic AC           116-14   1 2nd        M Bingham         TBF         104-11   3 3rd         A Perrins              Pickerings            100-14   3 4th         Les Wetton         TBF / Mosella / […]

Sean Huggins wins at Blythe Waters

Angling Trust & Canal & River Trust Stillwater Championship Report: Round 2 – Blythe On a breezy and cool day, but with a warm welcome from fishery managers Gail and Dave, Blythe Waters was the venue for the second qualifying match of the Angling Trust & Canal & River Trust Stillwater Championships held on Sunday […]

Superb 5.4 rod average at Pitsford water

Superb sport at Pitsford Water with a rod average of 5.4. Rutland Water hosts Dave Hodgson Memorial Steve Peart wins and Tom Davis takes second place despite an eventful disembarkation from his boat at the pontoon. Don’t miss Evening boat leagues Thursday evening boat club Ravensthorpe Summer fishing club at Pitsford Water.  Tuesday evenings from […]

LEVAS opens Fletchers Pond to all members

Long Eaton Victoria Angling Society has taken the decision to open up their premier carp water, Fletchers Pond in Long Eaton, to their whole membership with immediate effect. Until now, only members approved to hold a special permit (and living locally) were allowed to fish the lake that has produced numerous 30-00+ sized carp in […]

10,000 rainbow trout for Washburn Valley fishery

Yorkshire Water has launched it’s annual restocking programme, with the company adding the first batch of rainbow trout to it’s Washburn Valley fishery, near Harrogate which will no doubt lift the spirits of anglers everywhere. Approximately 10,000 lb of rainbow trout, which are highly regarded game fish, will be added to the company’s fishery at […]

Packington Somers 11th May

FISHING & MATCH REPORT – WEEK ENDING 10/5/15   MATCH RESULTS   STARLETS VETS                                 (MOLANDS)   1.  Ray Quiney (Packington)                        60 – 0                 Peg 4                                               Carp on Pellet Feeder 2.  Joe Roberts (Drennan)                             58 – 3 3.  Bob Harrison (Packington Vets)             57 – 3 4.  Phil Hull (Lanes Bait)                              50 – 4 […]

Tunnel Barn Farm 11th May

RESULTS FOR OPEN CONTESTS WEEK ENDING 10th May 2015  Date: Monday 4th May      Pools: Top pool                                                      OPEN No F/man: 22   Pos NAME CLUB WEIGHT PEG NO 1st Steve Cantwell Atomic AC 116-14 1 2nd M Bingham TBF 104-11 3 3rd A Perrins Pickerings 100-14 3 4th Les Wetton TBF […]

Daiwa Hallcrof Fishery 11th May

5th May 2015 Daiwa Hallcroft Afternoon Open Bridge Outer (16 Pegs) D Whiting, Buttonhole AC 44 151-10-0 Despite the strong winds there were still 5 weights over the ton. Dave Whiting led the way from peg 44. Dave fished feeder to start and worm down the margin for carp and skimmers J Masson, Colmic/Marukyu 34 136-15-0 […]

Big year ahead for Match Aid

Angling charity March Aid is looking forward to its biggest year yet as it continues its quest to raise money for UK charities and to help and support juniors and those in a vulnerable position to enjoy the sport. The organisation is hosting a number of major events in 2015 including the Junior Match Aid […]

Linear produces a 50lb carp at last!

Oxfordshire’s Linear Fisheries – probably the most famous day ticket carp water in England – has at last produced its first every 50lb carp. The 52lb coming carp fell to lady angle Angie Lawley, who was fishing on 26-acre Oxlease Lake. Angie, who is a venue regular and is considered by many to be the […]