Summerhayes – Open – 19th January 2025
We were on Longs again for Sunday’s open and for once I managed not to oversleep and enjoyed a nice leisurely breakfast at the bowling club. 22 fishing today so a good turnout, I was fairly near the top of …
Summerhayes – Open – 5th January 2025
Not a great start to the day when I woke up at 6:50 and was supposed to be having breakfast at the bowling club at 7:00! In full headless chicken mode, I rushed to Ilminster, had my food and then headed back home to get all my kit before heading to Bridgwater. I did phone Pete to say if I wasn’t there …
Summerhayes – Silvers Open – 4th January 2025
The weekend arrived and so did more crazy weather, waking up Saturday morning I was greeted with a hard frost while the forecast for Sunday was heavy rain and temperatures ten degrees warmer. It’s no wonder the fish don’t know if they’re coming or going! We were on Sellicks which fished quite well in the last match although it was flat calm …
Summerhayes – Open – 1st January 2025
After my last match of 2024 was a bit of a damp squib, I was hoping to start the New Year with a bang but weatherwise it was looking like more of the same with strong winds and heavy rain! Only nine of us fishing today and it would be a rover so people could choose lakes/pegs that might afford us some …
Revels Fishery – Open – 31st December 2024
For my last match of 2024 I headed to Revels and was hoping my recent good run of draws would continue. There was the usual good turnout of 19 anglers despite the forecast of strong winds (just for a change!). The draw got underway and I was fairly near the top of list, Dean pulled out 49 on Dead Tree which I …
Summerhayes – Open – 29th December 2024
It was back to Summerhayes the following day and I couldn’t quite believe it when I drew out 33 again but I definitely wasn’t complaining! The lake was flat calm so I’d actually be able to fish longer than top two plus two today and the lovely Zooner was on the next peg so I’d be able to keep a close eye …
Todber Manor – Silvers Open – 28th December 2024
With some time off over the festive period, I always try to fit in a few matches and the next one was another trip to Todber with the Ilminster ‘Massive’! A lovely breakfast in the Lakeside Kitchen set us up for the day before we all added to John Candy’s holiday fund by spending loads in the shop. Draw time arrived and …
Summerhayes – Open – 26th December 2024
After a short interlude for Xmas Day, it was back to Summerhayes for the Boxing Day open. I thought there might be a few there, keen to get out after stuffing themselves with turkey but was a little surprised to see 24 names on the list which was a great turnout. In complete contrast to the last match, the lake was flat …
Summerhayes – Open – 22nd December 2024
The forecast was equally unattractive the following day and another battering by the elements was on the cards. When I arrived I was quite surprised to see the car park was fairly busy which confirmed my suspicions that the majority of anglers are bonkers! Most people favoured another rover style match so people could try and find sheltered pegs, I pulled out …
Acorn Fishery – Xmas Match – 21st December 2024
The weekend arrived and of course another named storm decided to pay us a visit, although we’ve had so many now in quick succession, I’ve lost track of what letter we’re up to, E perhaps? We headed up to Acorn for the Xmas open but things didn’t get off to a great start when the burger van was shut so we had …
Revels Fishery – Open – 17th December 2024
The next festive fixture was the Tuesday Club Xmas Match at Revels and as per usual there was a great turn out of 21 anglers. After complimentary hot drinks and bacon rolls it was time for the draw and today we’d be spread over all the lakes. I was around halfway down the list and when my name was called, I was …