Did you miss me?? (Don't Answer)

Sorry about last week with no report but I was fishing for three days at the Viaduct in Somerton Somerset.  This is an annual 3 day event Eastleigh v Isle of Wight.  Thanks to everyone it was brilliant three days and despite strong winds on the Wednesday it fished well.

Congratulations to Graham Tappenden who came third overall.  There were quite a few weights over 100 lb, however my best weight was only 95 lb 12 oz .  This did include over 65 lb of skimmers and Tench.

Pretty Boy still number 1

Before leaving for the Viaduct we completed the evening series on the Tuesday night.James "Pretty Boy Knight" dominated from the start to the finish.  Well done James you are a class act.  Mark "the Volcano Blake" was second showing consistency throughout the 8 match series.  The upset in the form book came from Dave "the walking dead" Moody who turned the clock back to days gone by when he picked up third place.

On the night the overall winner was Ray"Happy" Kelly  with 35 lb 10 oz, second Pretty boy with 35 lb 10 oz.  Second section winner Kev "Ce lo Green" Downer 28 lb 4 oz, 2nd the walking dead with 25 lb 12 oz.  Well done to all who took part.

Charity Match boost for Cancer Research

The annual Charity match for Leukaemia research was held on Saturday on Cottage  and Sellwood lakes.  The match is run by Colin and Lyn Sellwood in memory of their son Christopher.  Over £900.00 was raised by anglers and the raffle.

A great effort and well done to Colin, Lyn and Paula for all their efforts.  Results on the day are as follows 

Cottage Lake:

1st Malc Peppperell 62 lb 10 oz

2nd Martin Rodgers 52 lb 4 oz

3rd Colin Sellwood  46 lb 12 oz

Sellwood Lake :

1st Brian Shutler 37 lb 10 oz

2nd Paul Barnard 37 lb 8 oz

3rd Geoff (Speed) Andrews 25 lb 8 oz

Terry tames the Monster

On the big fish front Terry Neville was the man to watch this week.  On Monday from the top bank of Barnmoor he banked Carp of 29 lb, 20 lb, 19 lb, and 17 lb.  I managed to get a picture of the 29 lb Common well done Terry

Lakes closed this week.

Saturday 15.8.2015  Sellwood Cottage and Inner Snake.

Sunday 16.8.2015 Sellwood, Cottage , Inner snake, and Outer Snake pegs 23-41

Time for a change

August though still in the middle of summer always seems to change the fish behaviour.  All the baits that worked well through the summer months of June and July, will still catch but the rate will slow down and a reduction in the hook bait (size)  is a good idea.

Reduce your pellet in size, and try a single grain of corn instead of multiple grains.  Maggot or worm are also worth a go it is surprising how big carp love small items of feed. Remember without anglers baits the Carp would be eating blood worm and snails.

Fish Care

Please remember if you are aiming for big Large sized Carp be in possession of a Carp Mat.  These come in many sizes and designs.  Please make sure you use them.

Reids Tackle Wednesday Open

The match was fished on Cottage Lake and was a match of two halves. The bottom end of the lake pegs 3-8 fished well, however from pegs 9-16 top weight was 47 lb 4 oz. 

Individual winner was Paul " the Hoffmeister" Hough from peg 3 with 86 lb 2 oz.  Well done Paul.  Pegs 5 and 6 had a tight fight for second and third Daryl Mayer sneaking it with a good weight of 68 lb 14 oz and third from Peg 6 was Gary Etheridge with 60 lb 10 oz. The next match will be on August the 19th (Wednesday) Sellwood and Cottage the venues.

If your interested ring Reid's Tackle on 01722 - 711616.