Week Ending 11th October 2020 - Lots of very wet weather this week however reports have still been coming in. Because of the recent heavy and persistent rain many of our river sections (and canal sections) have been in flood - Our bailiffs at Eaton Ford saw the River rise by about 10 Inches while they were working there and it was also a similar scene at Wyboston. We were informed that in Leighton Buzzard some parts of the Grand Union Canal actually overflowed. Following all the wet weather members are advised to check the ground conditions where they are parking to avoid getting vehicles stuck and churning up the car parks as this damage can be difficult and costly to repair.
A Quick overnighter by Tom Harris at Beckerings resulted in the Half Lin at an impressive weight of 35lb 14oz he also had a 25lb 10oz Mirror and another Mirror of 19lb 8oz Mirror all were pristine looking fish.
Lee Chamberlain braved the wet weather at North House Lake and was rewarded with the fish known as Terry’s Mirror (identifiable by its missing pelvic fin) the fish is a new PB for Lee at 29lb 8oz.
Kempston Lake
Kieran Cove sent in a selection of his catches so far this year from Kempston Lake. The biggest one weighing in at 29lb 14oz. Members should be aware that there are currently major roadworks along the B530 which is the road the entrance to Kempston Lake is on. We have now been told access will be maintained for members throughout the works please follow specific directions from the contractors as access may change during the progress of the works we have also seen in the news that there are lots of delays in the area due to the road closure.
Grand Union Canal
Andy Ayres fished the canal this week and had a nice chunky 2lb 7oz Perch.
Lavendon – Bailiff Roger spent some time clearing litter from the layby parking area – We usually get the blame for leaving this litter however clearly none of this litter can be proven to be angling related and was unlikely left by anglers as the layby is used by many people as it is publicly accessible– but as usual our bailiffs go above and beyond and clear up this litter.
Match Reports
Queen's Works A.C.
Queens Works AC were on the Grand Union Canal last Sunday at The Globe pub near Leighton Buzzard, for their 9th Summer League match.
Hanwell Prince of Wales A.C.
On arrival, the area was in flood and the canal was coloured and flowing like a river. 16 anglers had to work very hard for bites in the pouring rain.
Richard Newman drew peg 1 next to the bridge and fished waggler and maggot to catch 2 big perch, a good skimmer and some roach for a winning weight of 5lbs 4oz.
Steve Cooper was runner-up with 4lbs 7oz of roach and skimmers and Stuart Kiteley was third with 3lbs 7oz.
Dave Pearson won section 1 with 3lbs 6oz.
Phil Mann won section 2 with 2lbs 8oz and the last section was won by Paul Nicholls with 1lb 9oz.
The Wooden Spoon was awarded to Roy Chamberlain, who after a good breakfast at home, fell asleep and missed the match.
Hanwell Prince of Wales AC sent us this brief report from their match at Slapton last weekend.
"An extremely wet Sunday saw just five of us turn out to fish at Slapton. The top weight was 18lb 10oz, including Perch of 2-14-0 and Bream to nearly 4lb. After this the second weight was 6lb 10oz.
A very nice-looking stretch of canal that we will book again"
Wednesday Match Group 7th October 2020
It was brilliant fishing at Town North in Leighton Buzzard on Wednesday for the regular Wednesday Match Group with three weights over 7lbs recorded. On a bright, but slightly cooler autumn morning with and air temperature of 10C and a light breeze, the group found the Canal high and very coloured after the recent heavy rain, but very fishable.
Seven competed, and it was good to welcome another two newcomers, Jim Tookey and Myles Tommey this week. The Canal is fishing well and producing some great weights at the moment. Many fish were caught close nearside, with Bream, Roach Perch and Gudgeon showing.
Successful baits were large maggot, Pinkies, Bread Punch and some fish taken on Caster. First fish for Myles was an orange and white Koi of about a pound, obviously escaped or liberated from somebody’s pond and he also took a nice Perch of 1lb 12oz which lead him a merry dance under a boat. Richard Gibbs also took a Roach of about a pound in his catch.
Well done to Barry Roper, Richard Gibbs, and Myles Tommey who took the money this week.
1st Barry Roper 8lb 3oz
2nd Richard Gibbs 7lb 13oz
3rd Myles Tommey 7lb 6oz
4th Colin Holmes 4lb 10 oz
5th Dennis Hunt 3lb 8oz
6th Jim Tookey 2lb 1oz
Mick Copperwheat DNW
This week the group will fish Town South by the Green Bridge, draw at 9am Fish 10am till 3pm £5.00 optional pools. As this is a day ticket venue non-members may join them if they wish.
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