Here is the weekly news and catch reports from Luton Angling Club for the week ending 8th November 2020, We were closely watching developments with the COVID-19 pandemic this week to see how we would be affected by the latest national restrictions and we are very pleased that Angling is able to continue throughout the latest lockdown, Our thanks go to our governing body the Angling Trust for being on the ball to ensure that a great case was put forward to allow us to continue the sport that we love. Members are urged to strictly follow all the guidelines set out by the Angling Trust (these can be found at the link below) and also please follow all the usual precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
https://anglingtrust.net/covid-19/
The Predator catch reports are starting come in which is expected for this time of the year but unusually we have not had any reports of carp being caught this week. Our venues fish well for the carp all through the winter and some great catches can be had for those who are prepared to brave the cold days and even colder nights.
South Lagoon – Wyboston
Member Mariusz was out on the Lagoon recently on a couple of sessions targeting the Pike and he had a 12lb 4oz Pike, A 9lb Pike and also a small Jack Pike.
The Predator catch reports are starting come in which is expected for this time of the year but unusually we have not had any reports of carp being caught this week. Our venues fish well for the carp all through the winter and some great catches can be had for those who are prepared to brave the cold days and even colder nights.
South Lagoon – Wyboston
Member Mariusz was out on the Lagoon recently on a couple of sessions targeting the Pike and he had a 12lb 4oz Pike, A 9lb Pike and also a small Jack Pike.
Another member Robert had a 12lb Pike.
Wojciech caught a 15lb 10oz Pike and realised it was the same fish he caught 2 weeks ago.
Wyboston River Ouse
On the River at Wyboston Craig Gibson had a monster chub at 7lb 9oz it was caught just before midnight. There are some huge chub in this stretch so if you like chub fishing it’s well worth a visit.
Slipe Lane Pits
On the River at Wyboston Craig Gibson had a monster chub at 7lb 9oz it was caught just before midnight. There are some huge chub in this stretch so if you like chub fishing it’s well worth a visit.
North House Lake
Wyboston Bailiff Brian Turner finally got round to starting off his predator season on Sunday and chose North House Lake as his first target. It has started well with a lovely colourful low double figure Pike and he also lost another Pike during the session.Tomasz Pawlik visited Lea Pit at Slipe Lane and caught a Pike which wasn’t weighed but was estimated at around 14lb.
Beckerings Reservoir
Bailiff Mark Sessions fished the reservoir on Saturday and using float fished Red Maggot he had a couple of cracking roach weighing 1lb 10oz and 1lb 7oz. He also had some smaller Roach and lots of Perch.
Maintenance Work
Des Saunders and Alan Armstrong were at Biddenham this week replacing the boundary fence in section C that was ripped out by farm machinery earlier in the year. They will be returning soon to replace the damaged fencing along section B. Did you know that Luton Angling Club is managed purely on a voluntary basis and without the hard work from the committee and dedicated team of bailiffs and work party volunteers the club would have to bring in expensive contractors which would ultimately mean increases to subscription costs and less money spent on re-stocking and other improvements. When things eventually start to get back to normal if you are a member who can spare some time to help with these jobs or would like to get involved with the day to day running and management of the club please get in touch.
Andy Nichols of Braggers sent us this report from their match on the Canal at 3 locks last Sunday.
"An update as promised on our Canal Section 3 match.The top weight caught was 9lb 13oz with some nice bream in the net. Second was 8lb 9oz and third 6lb 1oz. Catches varied from the top weight to blanking, though the majority did catch.
The Total weight was around 58lbs. The specimen perch of the day was 1lb 11oz."
Wednesday Match Group – Wyboston South Lagoon 4th November 2020
The Luton Wednesday match group met at Wyboston this week and six anglers turned up including a new member to the group - Malcolm Ogden. This was unfortunately to be the groups last outing until the latest COVID-19 lockdown restrictions are eased. The group will be back on the bank again as soon as they are able to, watch the Club news for the location and all are welcome to join them when restrictions are lifted and they are back on the bank every Wednesday again. In the meantime keep fishing and keep safe!
On a cold, clear autumn morning with an air temperature of 2C after the first overnight frost of the year the original intention had been to fish the river, but due to high river levels they decided to transfer to South Lagoon and this decision resulted in a ‘Red Letter’ day for Barry Roper.
A cold breeze came up after the original dead calm conditions, which veered about 90 degrees during the day making presentation challenging at times, with the temperature rising to 10C before falling away again. Numbers of methods and baits were used, Waggler, Pole and Feeder all being tried.
Barry fished the pole and initially struggled for bites, taking three fish in the first hour before contacting a nice Perch. He continued using his Caster and worm approach and just as the whistle blew at 3pm for the end of the match his float dived away again, and he was into a strong fish that surged away. It was safely landed and turned out to be a big Perch, Barry’s personal best which was weighed individually at 2lb 14oz. Together with the earlier Perch of 1lb 10oz, this made a fine brace and with the other fish in the net gave a combined weight of 6lb 14oz, enough to take the day.
Richard Gibbs enjoyed good sport taking 114 fish for second place with Roach on bread punch fished on a pole for 4lbs 10 oz and Dennis Hunt took third with 2lb 14oz caught on maggot using a waggler.
Results
1st Barry Roper 6lb 14 oz. (Two Perch 1lb 10oz & 2lb 14oz)
2nd Richard Gibbs 4lb 10 oz
3Rd Dennis Hunt 2lb 14oz
4th Nuala Gray 1lb 10oz 5drms
5th Malcolm Ogden 1lb 10oz
6th John Gray 1lb 7oz
Bailiff Mark Sessions fished the reservoir on Saturday and using float fished Red Maggot he had a couple of cracking roach weighing 1lb 10oz and 1lb 7oz. He also had some smaller Roach and lots of Perch.
Des Saunders and Alan Armstrong were at Biddenham this week replacing the boundary fence in section C that was ripped out by farm machinery earlier in the year. They will be returning soon to replace the damaged fencing along section B. Did you know that Luton Angling Club is managed purely on a voluntary basis and without the hard work from the committee and dedicated team of bailiffs and work party volunteers the club would have to bring in expensive contractors which would ultimately mean increases to subscription costs and less money spent on re-stocking and other improvements. When things eventually start to get back to normal if you are a member who can spare some time to help with these jobs or would like to get involved with the day to day running and management of the club please get in touch.
Match Reports
Braggers Angling Club – Match at Three Locks 1st November 2020Andy Nichols of Braggers sent us this report from their match on the Canal at 3 locks last Sunday.
"An update as promised on our Canal Section 3 match.The top weight caught was 9lb 13oz with some nice bream in the net. Second was 8lb 9oz and third 6lb 1oz. Catches varied from the top weight to blanking, though the majority did catch.
The Total weight was around 58lbs. The specimen perch of the day was 1lb 11oz."
Wednesday Match Group – Wyboston South Lagoon 4th November 2020
The Luton Wednesday match group met at Wyboston this week and six anglers turned up including a new member to the group - Malcolm Ogden. This was unfortunately to be the groups last outing until the latest COVID-19 lockdown restrictions are eased. The group will be back on the bank again as soon as they are able to, watch the Club news for the location and all are welcome to join them when restrictions are lifted and they are back on the bank every Wednesday again. In the meantime keep fishing and keep safe!
On a cold, clear autumn morning with an air temperature of 2C after the first overnight frost of the year the original intention had been to fish the river, but due to high river levels they decided to transfer to South Lagoon and this decision resulted in a ‘Red Letter’ day for Barry Roper.
A cold breeze came up after the original dead calm conditions, which veered about 90 degrees during the day making presentation challenging at times, with the temperature rising to 10C before falling away again. Numbers of methods and baits were used, Waggler, Pole and Feeder all being tried.
Barry fished the pole and initially struggled for bites, taking three fish in the first hour before contacting a nice Perch. He continued using his Caster and worm approach and just as the whistle blew at 3pm for the end of the match his float dived away again, and he was into a strong fish that surged away. It was safely landed and turned out to be a big Perch, Barry’s personal best which was weighed individually at 2lb 14oz. Together with the earlier Perch of 1lb 10oz, this made a fine brace and with the other fish in the net gave a combined weight of 6lb 14oz, enough to take the day.
Richard Gibbs enjoyed good sport taking 114 fish for second place with Roach on bread punch fished on a pole for 4lbs 10 oz and Dennis Hunt took third with 2lb 14oz caught on maggot using a waggler.
Results
1st Barry Roper 6lb 14 oz. (Two Perch 1lb 10oz & 2lb 14oz)
2nd Richard Gibbs 4lb 10 oz
3Rd Dennis Hunt 2lb 14oz
4th Nuala Gray 1lb 10oz 5drms
5th Malcolm Ogden 1lb 10oz
6th John Gray 1lb 7oz
That’s all for this week – Tight Lines and Stay Safe
Dave M
Luton Angling Club.
Dave M
Luton Angling Club.
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