Terrific catches in WDAA waters
Terrific catches being
made on WDAA waters on the Trent and at Sandhill Lake.
Having read the prospects in the angling column two weeks ago, a number
of local anglers have paid the river Trent a visit to sample the sport.
Executive committee member Les Coe and angling pal Pete Prendergast were
rewarded with a massive haul of 42 chub to 2.5lb and 34 quality roach
respectively.
Les, using stick float fed hemp and caster with red Maggot hook bait from
peg 125 and Pete used stick float hemp and caster from peg 121 at Holme
Marsh. They both commented on the pristine condition of the fish.
Reports are still coming in of fantastic match catches at Ness Farm using
stick and maggot - most in excess of 30lb of roach and chub.
Worksop angler Andy Kendall had his best Trent day ever with a monster
common Carp of 29lb,
But not content with this he followed it with more carp of 18lb 8oz, 12lb
8oz and one of 10lb. He also caught four barbel over 5lb, the biggest
7lb 6oz.
Andy was using Mainline Fusion boilies, a size 8 hook and 15lb mainline
- a set up that is needed to tame big fish here.
Another huge weight came from WDAA’s Sandhill Lake on Wednesday 30th
June where Stuart Barnett fished peg 57and took an exceptional weight
of bream during a day-long stint.
He opted to use a ground bait feeder rig, with either maggot or worm on
the hook and steadily caught bream up to 6lb for a final weight of 123lb.
His dad Bill, at the next peg, had a slightly relaxed day, catching around
50lb using the same tactics as Stuart.
According to the bailiff, bream are showing all over the lake, with some
good catches coming from the car park area on the canal side.
We are all indeed fortunate to have such great waters available if you
hold a Worksop book.
Notice Board
Anglers are reminded
that WDAA junior education officer, Gary Butt, is organising a series
of matches for nine to 16-year-olds with some excellent prizes.
The first is to be held on a Friday evening at Sandhill Lake starting
on 16th July. Entry is £1.
Also, a three-match triathlon will begin on Saturday 24th July on the
Chesterfield Canal, WDAA water in Retford.
The second of the series is at Sandhill Lake on Saturday 21st August and
the third back to the Canal at Retford on 25th August.
Entry for this is £3. Full details and tickets for both events are
available from Ken Ward’s, Gateford Angling Supplies, and Angling
Supplies, Retford Road on a first come, first served basis.
Go Baits Open matches are held at Langold Lake every Sunday up to September
2004. Draw is at 9am and fishing from 10am to 4pm.
Go Baits are also holding midweek open matches every Wednesday at Langold
Lake. The draw is at 5pm and fishing from 6pm to 9pm. Cost is £10
all-in. Telephone 01909 540105 for details of both events.
The next WDAA OAP match is the Bassetlaw Festival match due to
take place on Tuesday at Sandhill Lake Worksop. Tickets cost £5
(all-in). For further information or tickets, contact Mick Pogson 01909
486893.
Worksop United will be visiting the Tidal Trent at Normanton on Sunday.
Phone Malc on 01909 484649 to book your place.
Match results contributors are reminded to send details as soon as possible after the completion of a fixture to Mgintrona@aol.com or by telephoning 01909 472305.