Anglers needed a ton to stand a chance with biggest net falling to Allerton at nearly 190lb.
Tuesday September 27 open Bonsai Lake 27 fished 1 John Allerton (Tricast) peg 29 caught on maggot and bomb for 189lb 11oz2 Scot Rispin (Vespe) peg 21 caught on maggot shallow for 109lb 8oz3 Mark Booth (Garbolino Lindholme) peg 9 caught on caster to island for 98lb 7oz4 Adam Harrison (Lindholme) peg 74 caught on mud bank for 88lb 8oz Wednesday September 28 open WillowsLake 17 fished 1 Matt Pilley (Maver) peg 12 caught on maggot to for 149lb 2oz2 Steve Barraclough (Ultimate Barnsley ) peg 32 caught on maggot at 13 mtrs for 134lb 11oz3 Dave George (Lindholme) peg 22 caught on worm for 113lb 14oz4 Paul Hart (Lindholme) peg 50 caught on maggot for 107lb 13oz Thursday September 29 open Bonsai Lake 26 fished 1 Darren Taylor (Garbolino Lindholme) peg 31 caught on maggot and bomb for 159lb 8oz2 Matt Pilley (Maver) peg 35 caught onmaggot and bomb for 119lb 8oz3 Matt Hunter (Royal British Legion) peg 70 caught on meat for 112lb 14oz4 John Allerton (Tricast) peg 69 caught on maggot for 109lb 14oz Saturday October 1 open Beeches Lake 29 fished 1 Pete Rilley (Garbolino Lindholme) peg 21 caught on maggot for 118lb 5oz2 John Allerton (Tricast) peg 8 caught on maggot and bomb for 102lb 7oz3 Alan Crouch (Garbolino Osset) peg 7 caught on maggot and feeder for 89lb 7oz4 Greg Norris (Garbolino Lindholme) peg 34 caught on caster for 81lb 5oz Sunday September 2 open Bonsai Lake 34 fished 1 Mark Booth (Garbolino Lindholme) peg 69 caught on maggot for 138lb 4oz2 Colin Wood (Bait Kitchen) peg 74 caught on maggot to mud bank for 132lb 13oz3 Craig Thompson (Garbolino Lindholme) peg 36 caught on caster and worm for 122lb 11oz4 John Allerton (Tricast) peg 72 caught on maggot for 107lb 6oz5 Alan Crouch (Garbolino Lindholme) peg 27 caught on maggot for 99lb 8oz6 Matt Pilley (Maver) peg 36 caught on maggot for 98lb 6oz. . .
Westwood wins with over the ton thanks to a help from a 20lb plus specimen.
EVENT: WEDNESDAY ‘KOBRA’ OPENVENUE: DYNAMITE MAKINS LAKE TWODATE: September 28 2011PEGS: 27Winner Lee Westwood caught on feeder and bomb before switching to pole and corn in the margins for the bulk of his catch, including a magnificent carp of 20lb 4oz. Results1st Lee Westwood peg B1 1Litchfield 120-082nd Dave White A6 Mansfield Sensas 78-023rd Dave McDowell A2 Coventry 52-124th Stuart Emery B3 Rods & Reels 47-085th John Adamson A15 Kobra Feeders 45-066th Geoff Ringer B17 Ringer Baits 42-12NB. KOBRA Opens are at Dynamite Makins every Wednesday on Lake Two (Phase 1).
Tough conditions on Phase Three see feeder tactics come out top.
EVENT: THURSDAY ‘KOBRA’ OPENVENUE: DYNAMITE MAKINS Thames and Inner Avon LakesDATE: 29 September 2011 PEGS: 23Phase Three’s Thames and Inner Avon fished very hard in the Thursday Kobra Open, with the top three all coming off Inner Avon - the top two anglers catching on feeder and third place on long pole from margin. Results1st Steve White IAv 7 Kobra Feeders 40-122nd Phil Price IAv 4 Rods & Reels 37-103rd Steve Crocker IAv 9 Mansfield Sensas 35-004th Ian Morris Th 1 Rugby 32-005th Dave McDowell Th 4 Coventry 25-006th Dave Orrill Th 17 Swann Baits 22-00Thursday Kobra Open next week on Crater and Reptile, 9. 30am draw.
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.
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.
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.
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.
