Rob's day

Hi All

It was Beggars Hall this morning on what promised to be a warm and sunny day with little wind, so maybe the fish would have a feed today – or maybe not. A good turnout of 13 today so 6 on the low bank and 7 on the high bank. I drew peg 17, normally one of the best pegs but how everywhere seems to fishing at present who knows. Set up a couple of feeder rods and two pole rigs for just off the margins in 4 foot of water. In the five hours I had one line bite – the only action was the geese which seemed to be getting a bit excited. Plenty of fishing cruising around in groups of 4 or 5 but not interested in feeding. Peter next to me on 16 also blanked – losing one fish possible foul hooked or lassoed.

On the low bank only 2 weighed in – John Carter with maybe one of the smallest carp in the lake – 1lb 11oz and Ray with one carp of 8lbs 10oz to win the bank – he also lost a larger fish. Same story on the high bank with the exception of Tony Heath on peg 18 with 2 carp for 9lbs 9oz and the top weight on the day – well done Tony on his first BS match of the year. Second and Third on the bank went to ounces with Gary's 3 oz roach beating Fred's sole perch although Fred had the consolation of winning the Golden Peg with a double default with a very generous 2oz.

I said fishing would get better soon!! – maybe next Wednesday at Malcolm Barkers! Picture is Tony with his winning catch.