A week for big silver weights as they dominate two of the three open matches.
Angel of the North OpenSunday Sept 25 Lookout Lake Conditions: Partly Cloudy, ambient temp 17 deg, wind SSW 14 mph, barometer 1007. 6mb, moon phase waning crescent, water temp 10. 1 deg, Ph 7.
Some tough river conditions make for exciting sport over the three day festival at Burton.
2011 Coors Shakespeare Burton Three Day Angling Festival River Trent at Burton60 pegs Day OneThe first day of the festival was eagerly awaited but conditions didn’t look too promising – a low gin clear river greeted the 60 competitors. But surprisingly the roach and dace shoals decided to feed. First blood went to Lincs County’s Phil Foster who fished for roach for 2hours on the waggler and maggot before targeting two late barbel on feeder and pellet, which together weighed 18lb giving him a total catch of 26lb 6oz.
Poles – the choice is almost endless! So, why spend your hard-earned cash on Garbolino’s latest G-Max 600 model? Alex Bones reveals why…The first thing that struck me when I removed this pole from its holdall was the finish! “Wow… silky smooth,” I said to my MF colleague, Joe Carass. However, upon assembling it to its full 14. 5m supplied length I must admit that I was dubious. Why? Because it felt so light, manageable and stiff… yet Garbolino says, and I quote: “It’s suitable for comfortably fishing elastics to a size 20” – surely it couldn’t be this good and handle the punishment associated with modern-day carp fishing?I treated the pole to its virgin session at the popular Leicestershire fishery, Makins.
Set to continue the huge success of Preston’s original hooklength storage system, this all-round system offers pins at three, four, six and eight inches. These new designs also have pins on both sides so that numerous hooklengths can be stored with ease. They have been designed to fit into the side drawers of the Space Station and OnBox seatboxes, but are also nice and compact for ease of storage in your carryall. RRP: £9.
This lovely, gold-coloured mix has been designed with the help of Sonubaits’ top Dutch consultants to produce a mix that they believe to be the perfect feeder groundbait. Very easy to mix and quite versatile, Dutch Master Gold will be ideal for anyone targeting bream and skimmers on both canals and lakes. Available in 2kg bags. RRP: £5.
This quality net set includes two 3m Mach XT keepnets that feature all of the usual features associated with a good net. They are also designed in a stylish black and grey colour. The package also comes with a Mach XT spoon landing net that features wide mesh and a soft sack base, which allows the angler to ‘scoop’ fish when trying to land carp at speed. The nets also come with a double stink bag to transport them.
Good weights with the tones still coming during four matches held over the week.
Monday September 19Pools: ExtensionPegs: 24Tactics1st: Maggot up in the water for F1 carp to 2lb, roach and bream to 1. 5lb. 2nd: Maggot at 9m for F1 carp to 2lb and f1s and roach down the edges.
Maggot and casters scoring well with a number of 100lb plus bags taken.
Saturday September 23Pools: Extension poolPegs: 23Tactics1st: Casters at 4m up in the water for F1 carp, roach and skimmers. 2nd: Bread shallow at 7m for F1s to 2lb. 3rd: Pellet at 16m and down the edges for F1 carp, roach and skimmers.
Bristol Avon shows good form as the Preston Innovations Thatchers take full advantage.
Sensas Commercial House LeagueRound 2Bristol Avon from Swinford to Jack Whites 54 pegsSunny with showers was the order of the day as anglers settled into the second round of the Sensas Commercial House League on the Bristol Avon. And with a bit more flow on the river than in the previous round some good sport was on offer, with 17 of the anglers posting double figure weights. It was Liam Braddell who took the honours though, winning the match fromnear the split willows in the cornfield at Swinford.
Round four of the Irish Float Team qualifiers stepped up a gear with great sport on the Newry canal.
Match four of the Irish Float Team Qualifiers proved to be the most successful yet, both in terms of the numbers of fish caught and the total weight caught by the anglers. Top individual angler of the day was Nick Howell (Tyrone) with 80 fish for 4. 080Kgs of Roach, Perch and Hybrids on peg 14.
