Luton Angling Club - Weekly News Reports: February 2017

Luton Angling Club Weekly News Report 26th February 2017

Weekly News Report 26th February 2017

Beckerings Reservoir has been re-filled and the water level is now back up to its normal levels, Fishing is steady and the bailiff reports that one member fishing a 48hr Night session this week had 8 carp to 28lb.

On the River Alan Lawrence fished one of our sections of the Ouse again this week. He fished from Mid Afternoon and did not have a single bite during daylight but around 2 hours into darkness his rod tip pulled round and a 7lb 4oz Chub graced his landing net. He has not divulged exactly which of our river venues he was fishing

We really appreciate any report that is sent to us by our members we know a lot of hard work goes into catches like this but it helps us to know how the venues are performing and we will not disclose the exact details of reports sent to us unless you give us the OK to do so.

Braggers AC fished on the Luton AC controlled Grand Union Canal on Sunday 19th Feb and had 21 fishing.

1st - 7lbs 1oz

2nd -5lbs 6oz

3rd - 4lbs 11oz

A massive Perch of 3lbs 11oz was caught in this match.

Despite the mild weather the match did not see a single boat go through and the matchmen thought weights would have been better if they had a bit of movement.

North House Lake will be closed on Saturday 4th March between 09:00 and 16:00 whilst venue maintenance is carried out. Anyone wishing to book on for the night on Friday must leave the venue by 08:00 on Saturday and anyone booking for Saturday night should not arrive before 16:00hrs

Please phone/text any catch reports or stories from our waters to 07704 462635 or email catch.reports@lutonanglingclub.co.uk if you have any pictures taken on your phone you can send picture messages to 07704 462635 or the same number for free using Whatsapp.

Luton Angling Club - Weekly News Round-Up 19th February 2017

Weekly News Round-Up 19th February 2017

At last this week with the better weather we have had a few more reports coming in and some nice catches to report.

Alan Lawrence fished one of our stretches of the River Ouse on the 16th February and had a great session with Chub of 6lb 6oz, 5lb 5oz, 4lb 12oz and 4lb 2oz a picture of the biggest fish can be seen below.

Phil Anderson and his son Callum fished our short stretch of the River Ouzel near Leighton Buzzard on the 15th February and caught some fantastic Perch using a crayfish lure.

Also getting success with the Perch is Marc Hill who sent in a picture of a 3lb 10oz Perch caught this week from the Canal along with a photo of another nice Perch he has had from the River Ouzel recently all of which can be seen in the photo galleries on our website at
www.lutonanglingclub.co.uk

On the lagoon, Regular Simon Heath had a monster sized Pike see picture below, this is the biggest Pike that we have had reported for a while. Simon also sent us in some other photos from last year of some of his more notable captures from the lagoon. He clearly puts in the time and effort as he has had some great fish over the last year from the venue

Match Fishing Magazine was on the Grand Union Canal at Leighton Buzzard with Preston Innovations/Browns Angling's backed Graham West and they were live on facebook, a recording of these videos can be seen on our facebook page. They caught a nice net of fish including Perch of 2½ - 3lb. The article will appear in an upcoming issue of the magazine.

Fergal O Kane fished the Ouse at Biddenham on Sunday and managed a 9lb Pike he also had the pleasure of catching lots of small fish using a centre pin and crow quill Avon.

Our final Predator Match of the season takes place on Sunday 5th March on the Ouse at Biddenham. Every season this 42 peg stretch which the club own produces perch over 3lb, chub over 6lb and decent pike all of which count in this predator match. Its £10 to take part with a nice trophy up for grabs and every penny raised goes to Keech Hospice If you want to take part please get in touch using contact details at the bottom of this report.

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Alan Lawrence 6lb 6oz River Ouse Chub

Callum Anderson - Ouzel Perch

Phil Anderson - Ouzel Perch

Simon Heath - South Lagoon Pike

Marc Hill - River Ouzel Perch

Marc Hill - Grand Union Canal Perch

One of Simon Heaths impressive South Lagoon Carp - Click here for more photos

Fergal O Kane 9lb Pike - Biddenham

Predator Match Round 4 North House Lake 5/2/17

Predator Match Round 4 North House Lake

The fourth round of the Predator match was held at North House Lake at Wyboston on 5th February. It was slightly more successful than the last round at Lavendon Mill as fish were caught this time!.

Andy Wilkinson won the match with a pike weighing 8lb, Fergal O Kane came in second with a smaller pike of 3lb 8oz caught on a float fished roach dead bait.

We raised another £80.00 for Keech Hospice bringing the total raised close to £300.00 thanks to all those that took part.

The fifth and final round of the series will be held on the River Ouse at Biddenham on 5th March so if you want to take part let us know as there are still a few places available it's £10.00 to enter with all proceeds again going to local charity Keech Hospice.

Luton Angling Club - Weekly News Report 5th February 2017

Sunday, 5 February 2017

Weekly News Report 5th February 2017

Despite the wet weather this week we have had a few reports coming in, Danny Peacock night fished the South Lagoon and caught three tench(Yes tench in February!) The biggest of the fish weighed 5lb 1oz. Danny also had a couple of Bream during the night one of 6lb 4oz and another of 8lb 10oz.

Young member Callum Anderson fished the Grand Union Canal near the Globe and caught a number of Bream pictures of the bigger fish he caught can be seen below, You will also see from the photos that Callum is proud to represent the Junior section of the club which is now known as the Kingfishers. As you may already be aware the club was recently awarded a grant of almost £8000 from Sport England for the purpose of coaching and we will be putting this to good use and will be running several events and running coaching sessions to encourage more people including youngsters to take up fishing. The club currently has two level one Angling Trust coaches who are currently gaining their level 2 qualifications and we also have funding to train more level one coaches there are still a couple of places available so if you are interested in becoming a volunteer angling coach for the club please get in touch with Dennis Hunt (contact details on the website) who will be able to give you more information.

Also this week the fourth round of the Predator match was held at North House Lake at Wyboston. It was slightly more successful than the last round at Lavendon Mill as fish were caught this time!. Andy Wilkinson won the match with a pike weighing 8lb, Fergal O Kane came in second with a smaller pike of 3lb 8oz caught on a float fished roach dead bait. We raised another £80.00 for Keech Hospice bringing the total raised close to £300.00 thanks to all those that took part.

Angling Trust Volunteer Bailiff Scheme

The Voluntary Bailiff Service is now recruiting for more Phase 1 volunteers to join the anglers now trained to report incidents and support the Environment Agency and police in protecting fish and fisheries.

The VBS is funded by freshwater rod-licence income and covers the whole of England, which is sub-divided into six regions.

Phase 1 volunteers are trained by the Angling Trust, EA and police, and are provided AT badged clothing, reference materials, and report via an online, secure, website. Volunteers can contribute as many or as few hours as they wish, and are supported by their Regional Enforcement Manager and Area Coordinator. Volunteers have the opportunity to participate in joint patrols with the EA and police, and receive ongoing training. If you are interested in this please get in touch and we can forward you the relevant details of how to apply.

Here's this weeks pictures.

Danny Peacock - South Lagoon Tench

Callum Anderson - Canal Bream from the Globe

Danny Peacock - South Lagoon Bream

Andy Wilkinson - Winner of Round 4 Predator Match

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