What A Difference A Day Makes - Government U Turn Allows Fishing To Continue.

 Well that is certainly good news for all anglers. The government have now responded to the representations of the Angling Trust and have now agreed that angling can take place in the third national lockdown. Although our members will not be able to travel far it means that at least we will be able to get out on the bank on our local waters.

DECEMBER - A STRESSFUL YEAR COMES TO AN END.

 

Andy Gets His Christmas Cracker.

Pictured above Andy Eland with a nice Pike caught on one of his recent trips.

December still provided a few fish for some of our members who ventured out to nearby waters in an attempt to stay sane in these uncertain times. We are now in the new year and at this point in time find ourselves deep in lockdown for at least a couple of months. We all look forward to the brighter days ahead but it looks as though the rest of this season's Pike fishing has probably been brought to an 

abrupt halt.  Pictured below some more December Pike.

Those of you who follow Bruce Turnbull and his Anglers Diary A Moment In Time Channel on You Tube will be aware that he has been searching for a specimen Perch the last few months. Unfortunately despite spending many hours on the bank he was unable to succeed. Fortunately the region has a few jokers in the pack and Bruce got what he wanted for Christmas from fellow member Peter Armstrong.

On that note we will wish all our readers around the world a good 2021 with many tight lines for you all.

NOVEMBER - MORE SUCCESS.

 

                                            No Stopping Andy.        

Another good month for the region with Andy Eland continuing in November where he left off in October. Two more nice fish and at this moment in time he is also in line to lift a couple of the club's trophies that will be presented at the end of the season. Andy has set a good target for the rest of the members to catch and I am sure that before the end of next March even bigger Pike will have fallen to his rods.

                                      

    Success also for some of the lads who managed to get out during the month.

                                   

                                  Wayne Gardner - Better Than A Blank

                                           Bruce Turnbull - Another Double.

The  region was formed in December 1995 so this next month it celebrates its 25th anniversary and we are all looking forward to many more years of success. The year is coming to an end and what a year we have all had to endure, but we are finishing on a more happy note with the news of the covid vaccine and hopefully 2021 will be a much better year for everyone. We wish all our followers and their families around the world a Merry Christmas. Stay safe and stay healthy.

                                       

                    

OCTOBER - EARLY SEASON SUCCESS.

 

                                  What A Start To The Season For Andy      

Talk about off to a flyer. Only a few hours into the new Pike season and Andy Eland has a reason to be smiling. Seven Pike in total the four biggest totalling over 82lbs in weight with the best tipping the scales at 24lb 2oz. An amazing effort to say the least. Andy's fishing partner also got in the act with two twenties as well.          

                                   

                                              

So Andy has set the standard early in the season and it just remains to see if any of the other members can better his haul and top his 24lb plus fish. This season has already had some down points though and the region's  Jolly Boys outing had to be cancelled and re arranged for next year. The first club match was due to coincide with the trip as well but after discussion was also cancelled. Some of the members who had intended going decided to head down to Yorkshire for some Piking. We also had region members on the PAC event on Menteith this month but it has just been confirmed  that this will not be going ahead. October did provide some more Pike to those who ventured out.

                                               

                               Steve Back On One Of Our Local Waters.

                              

                                        

                                         Paul's Been Back In Yorkshire.

                                        

                                          

                                        

                                            

                                         

SEPTEMBER - CATCHES IMPROVE.

 

The fishing has improved this last month with the members out and about on various waters. A couple of nice fish as well falling to the rods of Dave Greally and Andy McIntosh. Dave got off the mark with a nice Pike that weighed in at 23lb 8ozs and Andy after putting in many hours finally got his reward in the shape of a 28lb Common Carp which he caught on a night session.  

Another Nice Pike For Dave.

                                        Well Worth The Wait For Andy.
                                

                                               Other Catches Included.

                                     

                                         Paul Proctor Down On The River.

                                              

                                 Andy Eland Decided To Go Afloat.

                                               

                                                 And Dave Downsized.

                                              

                                             

                                                  

AUGUST - THE GOLDEN MAGGOT.

 

Dave Greally On His Way To Lifting The Golden Maggot Trophy.

August saw the region's match for the Golden Maggot Trophy.

On what proved to be a difficult days fishing Dave Greally lifted the trophy with Bruce Turnbull filling the runners up spot and Mike Bell finishing in third place.

As for the rest of the month a mixed bag. More nice Tench, Carp, and Roach.

And A Spot Of Sea Fishing For Some.

SUMMER DAYS.

Another relatively quiet month for the members of the region but still a good number of nice fish being caught. The year is starting to fly bye now and it will not be long before the Autumn reappears and the Pike fishing season will once again get into full swing. Pictured below some of this month's better captures by the lads. Hopefully August will prove to be a good month.

 A Nice Bream For Paul.

 Two Lovely Tench For Dave Greally.

Steve's Been Back On The River.

Even Young Harry Has Been Catching.

Andy As Well.