A NEW YEAR FULL OF CHEER AS SENPAC HIT TARGET RAISED FOR CHILDREN'S CANCER NORTH.

 

               

                      RAISING FUNDS FOR CHILDREN'S

                                      CANCER NORTH.

                                                           

    An amazing month for the region with regard to our fundraising for the charity. With the aid of THE BIG GIVE CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE, ANDY ELAND'S CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISER AND BOXING DAY DIP we raised another £4,772.00 during December which enabled us to break through our target of £20,000.00 raised. The total to date now stands at £20,426.00. Moving into 2025 we will be still supporting the charity. 

Pike wise a reasonably quiet month with the best fish of the Christmas period falling to Ross Greaves with a lovely Esox weighing in at 17lb 4 ozs. A few other Jacks caught by the members. The region's Winter Pike championship has now had three rounds with Steve Sandiford presently in pole position with Stuart Fairclough in second position and Ross Greaves in third. Round four will take place in three weeks time.

A Christmas Cracker For Ross.

Stuart-Christmas Lakeland Break.

Andy- Boxing Day Dip Raises Substantial Amount For Charity.

We hope that you have had a good Christmas and take this opportunity in wishing you all all THE BEST FOR 2025. Tight lines from all of us at SENPAC.

NOVEMBER - A NICE MENTY TWENTY.

 

Ross Greaves took part in the PAAS event on Lake Of Menteith and within the first hour boated this magnificent Esox weighing in at 26lb 5 ozs.

Ross has now taken pole position for the SENPAC biggest Pike of the year award.

Ross together with Dave Greally, Andy Eland and Dave Gardner took part in the PAC of GB Event on the water the week before. On what proved to be a difficult day for most only a few moderate fish were caught between them.

Ready For The Off On Menteith.

Dave Seems Happy With His Catch.

Andy - They All Count.

Sometimes You Just Need To Relax.

Last month the region had another one of its  Jolly Boys outings. Seven members spent four days away hoping for some good weather and a few decent fish. Unfortunately that was not to be the case this time round as storm Bert decided to drop in on us at the last moment. For those that managed to fish on the Friday some success in the shape of two small Pike for Paul "Pogo" Patterson and Stuart Fairclough. The Saturday proved to be a non event as heavy snow, driving rain and strong winds enveloped us. Sunday arrived and round two of our Winter Pike league took place. A tough day for all which tested  those fishing to the limits. Enormous amounts of snow melt and rain from the previous day brought water levels up with increased water pressure and this together with a vast amount of floating debris made it basically impossible to fish. Despite all that was thrown at them the lads fished on throughout the day but to no avail. The trip still worthwhile for those who attended with the usual banter and of course nightly trips to the local hostelry for food and a few drinks.

One For "Pogo" On The Friday.

Steve - Another On The Bank.

SUPPORTING CHILDREN'S CANCER NORTH.

AMOUNT RAISED TO DATE NOW STANDS AT

£15,654.20.

We Wish All Our Readers And Supporters A Very Merry Christmas.

                                 

A MIXED OCTOBER.

 

Bruce got his Pike season off to a great start with four fish in his first session the biggest being 18lb 8 oz pictured above. On one of his other trips he caught this lovely 7lb Chub pictured below.

Dave Greally had a trip over the border catching a few Pike the biggest being 12lb 4 ozs.

Jon and Jonny Tweddle enjoyed a Yorkshire break catching some Carp.

Plenty to look forward to in November with some members taking part in the PAC Menteith event at the start of the month. The region also has it's Jolly Boys outing four day trip later in the month whilst others will be hoping for some decent fish from other waters.

The region's fundraising continues for Children's Cancer North with the amount raised to date now standing at £14,636.00.

OCTOBER - IT'S PIKING TIME AGAIN.

 A very quiet last month for the members of SENPAC. Only one notable fish during that period with a nice looking 18lb 12oz fish caught by Andy Eland. 

The members of the region are all geared up and looking to get that first 20 pounder of the season. Venues have been chosen for our Winter Championship matches which take place each month from October to March inclusive. Two of these matches will take place on our now legendary Jolly Boys Outings. 

              

Doors Open Up For The 2024 Pike Anglers Club Of GB Convention.

Andy Eland and Mike Bell attended the above on Saturday 21st September the venue being the Newark showground in Nottingham. A very good convention with excellent speakers on the day. Andy, Mike and Dennis Fearon would like to thank the PAC Committee for the awards they received on the day for their fundraising efforts for Children's Cancer North through SENPAC that have already raised substantial funds for the charity. 

 SUPPORTING CHILDREN'S CANCER NORTH.

TOTAL RAISED TO DATE £14,340.00                            

SUMMER LEAGUE COMPLETED.

 The final leg of the region's Summer league was held on a local reservoir. Bruce Turnbull held a big lead going into the match and he even had time to take a holiday in the sun leaving the rest of us to try and catch him up. Expectations were high going into the match with big weights expected but unfortunately conditions were not favourable and everyone who attended struggled on the day. So for the second year running Bruce lifted the Summer league trophy. Jon Tweddle took second place with Chris Graham filling the third spot. One month to go before we get back into the Pike fishing and plans are already in place for our Winter Pike championship venues and the first of our Jolly Boys outings.

Bruce. Another Nice Carp.

Steve. 

Its Nearly Piking Time Again.

Supporting Children's Cancer North.

Amount Raised Has Now Reached £13,923.

Andy Eland and Mike Bell will be making an appearance at the PAC Convention at the Lady Eastwood Centre, Newark Showground, Nottingham on Saturday 21st September. We have been given permission to bring along collection buckets on the day. Please try to support our charity fundraising it will be greatly appreciated.

A QUIET MONTH.

 

A reasonably quiet month for the region. Dave Greally has been trying some lure fishing for the Bass with some decent success. The rest of the members have been out and about on our local club waters catching Bream,Tench,Carp, Roach etc. The third round of the region's Summer league got a good turnout. Winner on the day was Jon Tweddle with a weight of 16lbs 3 ozs which included a personal best 6lb Tench pictured above. Bruce Turnbull claimed second spot with a catch of 12lb 12 ozs with Paul "Pogo" Patterson taking third spot. One round to go this month and at this point in time Bruce Turnbull has a 24lb lead on the second placed Jon Tweddle. With Bruce not participating in the last round due to holidays everyone knows what they have to catch to lift the trophy. The final venue for the Summer league if on song on the day could provide the total amount of fish to overhaul Bruce. Time will tell.

Jonny. They All Count.

        RAISING FUNDS FOR CHILDREN'S CANCER NORTH. TOTAL RAISED TO DATE.

£13,821.00.

                 

  

THE GOLDEN MAGGOT.

 

The last day of June saw the region's annual Golden Maggot match take place. A low turnout this year but conditions on the day proved perfect for the eight hour match which took place on one of our local waters. Chris Graham retained the trophy with a nice bag of skimmer Bream, Roach, Rudd, and Crucian Carp totalling 10 lbs 8ozs. Second spot went to Bruce Turnbull with Dave Greally taking third place. 

Chris being presented with the Golden Maggot trophy from Dave.

Chris presenting Dave with his club trip champion and Pike angler of the year 

awards For The 2023/2024 SENPAC year.

Ross Greaves did a little bit of lure fishing on one of his favourite rivers late in June and caught a lovely Pike weighing in at 23lbs 6 ozs and a decent Zander. As can be seen on the photograph the Pike exacted revenge on Ross. 

Bruce Turnbull still has a convincing lead after round two of the region's Summer league which was won by Chris Graham who had a nice Tench of 5lb 7 ozs amongst his catch.

  

       

Dave Gardner and his 3lb 13 oz Golden Tench pictured below.           

Steve Sandiford has been having success on his holidays.

SUPPORTING CHILDRENS CANCER NORTH.

AMOUNT RAISED TO DATE £13,666.00.

Dave Greally has been out and about along the North East coast lure fishing for Bass.