AUGUST - REGION'S SUMMER LEAGUE.

 

The region's Summer league commenced at the start of July with round one being won by Jon Tweddle. Bruce Turnbull finished second with Chris Graham taking third spot. Round two was unfortunately cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances and will be fished this next weekend. Other news from July and Bruce has continued his quest for a big Carp and after catching some double figure Bream his luck changed with two nice Carp weighing in at 14lb and 24lb respectively.

Andy, Billy, Steve and young Harry also enjoyed success during the month.

ANOTHER SENPAC SUMMER.

 

 The region is now getting back up to speed and the members are really pleased to be out on the bank again. The great comradeship and craic amongst the members makes the region tick. Pictured above Bruce Turnbull presenting the annual Golden Maggot trophy to Dave Greally after winning the match. Second place went to Mike Bell with Bruce taking third position. Our four match Summer series is already underway and we will be reporting on the results of the first two matches in our next blog update. Other news from the region and Steve Sandiford has been on his annual break looking for some big Barbel and Chub. No monsters to report but Steve still managed to winkle out some nice fish.

  

Bruce has been away on his travels again this time back to the highlands of Scotland this time fishing for wild Trout in the picturesque lochs. A couple of nice fish along the way and if you want to see the whole story check out the trip on An Anglers Diary with a Moment in Time Channel - Chapter 45.

 

And finally for this month one of our new younger members. Meet Jonnie who is showing his dad Jon how to catch fish. You have to start somewhere but this young man is destined to catch much bigger and better fish in the future. Watch this space. 

MORE SUCCESS IN MAY.

 

Highland Holiday Double.

Pictured above Bruce Turnbull with one of his two 15lb Pike caught whilst holidaying in the Highlands of Scotland.

 You can catch more of Bruce and his Highland exploits by watching You Tube, An Anglers Diary. A Moment In Time Channel Chapter 39.    Moving on Dave Gardner and Steve Sandiford also enjoyed success on a week's break lure fishing from kayaks over the border.   

                               

                                     

Steve Kayak PB.

May also brought two new personal bests for Bruce and Chris Graham in the shape of two double figure Bream. 

Bruce New PB 11lb 8ozs.

Chris New PB 10lb 4ozs

We are now into June and looking forward to the start of the region's annual Summer competitions. The first of the matches is the Golden Maggot which will be held at the end of the month. The four match Summer series will follow with matches being held during July and August.

APRIL - A VERY GOOD MONTH.

 

Steve On The Mark Again With A Late Season 13lb 2oz. 

A good April for some of the region's members. A couple of Pike to finish the season off with a few Carp, Tench, Trout, and a couple of really nice PB Bream.

                                               

                                           A Welcome Carp For Bruce

                                        And A Lovely Yorkshire Tench.

Two Double Figure Bream Both PBs For Bruce And Dave Gardner.

                                        

                                             Jon. Better Than A Blank.

  

                              

 

A Happy Harry.

                           

               

SEASONS END.

 

                                                          

           The last month of the Pike season put a few smiles on the members faces. Still fishing locally the majority of the Pike caught were on the small side but any fish are better than drawing blanks. Pictured above one of our latest recruits Jon with his first ever Pike that weighed in at 12lbs and caught on his second trip. Since that first fish Jon has captured another two and is now looking for a bigger one. The region is now gearing up for the months ahead which will include looking for some big Carp and other freshwater species. Dates are set to be announced soon for the monthly Summer matches which are well contested. Our trophy year ends on the 31st March each year and this last year because of Covid some of the matches were cancelled. Hopefully full steam ahead soon without any Covid complications.      

                  

 

AT LAST SOME LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL.

 

After another very quiet month the fishing is starting to pick up again. The region's members have been out and about on local waters and some have managed to catch some small Pike on lures and deadbaits. With only one month of our Pike season left and travel restrictions still in place it will be these waters that will hopefully provide some bigger fish for those who want the season to finish on a high note. After that we will be putting the Pike gear away until October and setting our sights on other coarse species. Last year the region's Golden Maggot match was the only club competition held with the four match Summer series being cancelled and of course the monthly Winter Pike matches also being stopped by the pandemic.