I have been getting some stick lately for not posting anything for a while (since the 25 Nov actually Dave!! - Editor)I have considered writing a blog for weeks but the thought of writing; it was cold and windy. Followed by it was wet and windy, and then its been bloody windy was too much. The winter has not been the wettest but it has been the windiest.. Week after week the weather has destroyed the plans of many anglers. It is so annoying the thing preventing catching is the weather.
I can't promise the stormy winds are behind us . Especially when you have to work behind Frank Gumbleton on a Saturday. However there has been a few days recently when the winds have been light and the sun has come out. The first evidence that spring has sprung was the sight of frog spawn in my pond at home.
Barnmoor has recently been producing quite a few Carp over the 20 lb weight mark. The reports are few, as the half a dozen anglers who have been catching have been playing their cards close to their chest. So I will now be in the dog house for letting the cat out of the bag. Never mind I am used to the dog house as my wife Christine and I have just celebrated 34 years of marriage so I know my place.
Wednesday saw the first of the Reids Tackle mid week opens fished on Cottage. There have been a few successful silver only matches (with Johnny Grey dominating with 40 lb + weights) but this one saw the return of Carp included.
This Wednesday saw an all in match. First 3 overall and 1st and and second in silvers. Sharing the love in the prizes seems to be popular with the anglers. The match was held on cottage in great weather.
It was a very close match for the top three anglers, and at the end I was uncertain who had won. First to put a good weight on the scales was Gary the Fish Etheridge who despite not getting amongst the carp had 16 lb 4oz of skimmers from peg 2.
Jem Turner on peg 7 and Chris Opie on 9 had a head to head battle for a top three place. Chris started well but Jem came back in the last half of the match. Jem was first to weigh 43 lb 6 oz.
The Chris on 9 weighed in just enough to pip him with 44 lb 2 oz.
The final angler to push for the prize was Steve Pommie Pomeroy on peg 15 With a mixed bag of Silvers and Carp 41 lb 6 oz for third overall. I didn't manage to photo his bag of fish but instead got a a handsome pic of the fishing god himself (left in pic below) supported by Barry James who fished the next peg. Barry is soon to go into hospital for heart surgery and I would like to take this opportunity to wish him well and all the best. I along with many friends and anglers hope to see him on the bank again soon
So whats new Dave...............
So with the new season, improving spring weather comes the new tackle and bait from companies. The companies like Dynamite Baits have brought out a mixture of bait and feed for the Carp Angler. Spod Mix, Carp feed and Zig clouds, along with pre drilled pellet in the source range.
E S P have introduced new tackle items like the Barrell Bobbins and of course the new ESP Reel. This year will see a lot of new products and a revamp of their famous Carp range. Just like their parent company Drennan. They (Drennan) have developed the most popular Acolyte rod and pale range; and the must have Alan Scotthorne float range. E S P will be the one to watch on the Carp front.
Sonubaits, Ringer and Drennan have all increased and improved their bait range. Mostly aimed at the Carp Match angler, they will be sure to find their way into every discerning anglers bait bag(s).
Hot of the Press!
Since Thursday there has been 3 Carp over 20 lb reported caught in Barnmoor. I things are getting better lets just hope those strong winds stay away.
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