Lee’s dad in the spotlight
Lee
Westwood, of Worksop, is well known for his golfing success all over the
world.
However, not many readers of this column will be aware that his father
John is an accomplished angler with some of his own records to boast about.
John is a a former team manager of Worksop juniors and also the former
team manager of the Valley School who still have one of the best records
of successes in the history of this competition.
When he gets the opportunity he still manages to try a spot of specimen
fishing and one of his favourite locations at the moment is the Wensum
Valley Golf and Country club which is located at the side of the River
Wensum in Norfolk.
His latest session proved highly successful during which he caught a chub
weighing 6lb 14oz (above) that was taken on ledgered bread flake fished
over small amounts of regular deposits of mashed bread mixed with a lot
of hemp. He cast his baited line to the side of a willow tree and allowed
the current to take the bomb under the tree.
When it was first weighed, immediately after its capture, it took the
scales past the 7lbs mark. However, by the time the owner arrived to witness
the fish it weighed in at 6lbs 14 oz, during the session John caught several
other fish running to 5lbs 14oz.
John informs me that a roving method is the best approach at this particular
location.
The fish must like having its photograph taken because the owner commented
that John Wilson (of angling television fame) had caught the same fish
– easily recognisable by the distinctive mark on its back –
on a previous occasion, a year earlier when it weighed just over 6lbs.
John Westwood has now had over 60 chub in excess of 5lbs from this water
in 10 visits, three of these were over 6lbs in weight.
Anyone who enjoys a game of golf as well as a spot of fishing should give
the venue a try. There are quite a few pike, trout and barbel resident
in the water which is open only to residents of the hotel. John thinks
that this information may be of use to some of our readers.
Round-up
Grafton
AA/Ken Ward Sports Winter League's sixth match was won by Andrew Pickersgill
(Angling Supplies) with 9lbs 15.5oz from peg 60. His catch of over 100
fish included a roach of 1lb 4oz plus chub to 1lb caught with different
baits on a variety of lines. Runner-up was Trevor Richards (Tardis Tackle)
8lbs 0.5oz (p143) followed by Steve Lowther (Ashima Worksop) 6lbs 11.5oz
(p138), Gary Shaw (Worksop) 5lbs 13.5oz (p141) Richard Turner (Ashima
Worksop) 5lbs 13oz (p124), Mark Pressley (Ashima Worksop) 5lbs 10oz (p65)
Section winners were (60-68) Mark Pressley (Ashima Worksop) 5lbs 10oz
(p65), (82 -88) Steve Robinson (Ashima Worksop) 2lbs 13oz (p88), Richard
Turner (Ashima Worksop) 5lbs 13oz (p124), (125- 132) Chris Bacon (Ashima
Worksop) 1lb 15.5oz, (133-141) Ashley Nicolson (Worksop Juniors) 2lbs
1oz, (14 -149) S. Cunningham (Doncaster) 4lbs 3oz.
Aggregate positions – Steve Robinson 52 points, Mick Burrows 48pts,
Steve Foy 46pts, Neal Swannack, Ashley Nicolson 44pts.
Go Baits third open event at Langold Lake attracted 24 anglers and it
was Paul Unwin and Joe Temperal, both of Langold, who shared the honours
with 1lb 8.5oz each. Paul caught skimmers and Joe caught perch. Geoff
Mawby (Gateford Angling Supplies) and Lee Murray (Maltby) shared third
place with 1lb 5oz each.
Worksop United’s Winter League results for the Saturday match held
at Ranby and sponsored by Angling Supplies of Retford Road are: Pete Nunn
5lbs 9oz of roach caught on bread punch at peg 14, Brett Northage was
second with 3lbs followed by Jamie Keyworth 2lbs 6oz.
Notice Board
Go Baits
Open Matches – The fourth event in this 22 match series, being organised
by Stewart Goulding of Go Baits Tackle at Langold Lake, is scheduled to
take place on Sunday 24th February.
The entry fee is £12. The draw will take place at 9am and fishing
will be from 10am until 3pm.
There are no bait bans and further details can be obtained from Stewart
on 01909 540105.
Golden Ball members should note that the monthly meeting is scheduled
to take place at the Colliery Inn on Sunday 24th February
New members are cordially invited to attend and further details are available
from the secretary on 01909 731562.
Worksop Piscatorial members should note advanced notice is given for the
annual general meeting that is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 12th
March at the Innings starting at 7pm.
Worksop United – The permit holders match tomorrow is to be held
at Ranby. The entry fee will be £4, draw at 9am, fishing from 10am
until 3pm.
Club members should are reminded that the 2002 fees are due to be paid
on or before the 28th February. Failure to pay by this date will result
in your membership being forfeited, no exceptions to be made.
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Yours in Sport Glyn |