Luton Angling Club is 100 years old!
Luton Angling club was formed on 10th April 1922 when a group of local businessmen and professional people formed the society. The club has been run entirely by volunteers over the 100 year period and credit goes to all those who are currently and previously have been involved with the club over the years. Some of them sadly are no longer with us however their dedication and contribution to the club will never be forgotten. If you have any stories, pictures, news articles or old club memorabilia please share with us on our facebook page.
We have also created a limited edition enamel badge to commemorate our centenary and these will be available via the club website at www.lutonanglingclub.co.uk/100years
Membership Renewals
Don't forget Renewals are now open for existing members. All existing members have priority to renew until 30th April. On 1st May all remaining memberships will go on general sale on a 1st come first served basis.
Beckerings Reservoir
The maintenance work is progressing well at the reservoir and we are now in a position to re-open the reservoir from Monday 11th April. Work is ongoing so please do not obstruct or interfere with any of the work in progress. Please follow directions given by the contractors.
Bailiffs Mark and Rob took advantage of the closure and repaired 2 out of action platforms.
Dave Brown had a red letter session on North House on the 6th and 7th he caught 5 fish in total with John's common at 25lb 8oz being one of them. He also had one of the newest stockies.
Bailiff Warren and Son Ethan Griffiths fished an overnighter on North House Lake and had Tench,Carp and Bream.
Coaching Update
Saturday 9th April saw Luton AC's first lets fish event of the year take place at Three Locks on the Grand Union Canal. The event was fully booked and although the fishing was slow and catches were few and far between the weather was nice and everyone that came along really enjoyed themselves. Thanks to coaches Mark Brooks, Bob Burdiak, Roger Baker and also Vice Chairman/ Secretary Gary Scott who assisted with welcoming and registering the participants.
A nice article was written recently by the mum of one of the Luton Juniors - Hugo Hall. This is testament to the hard work and dedication of all the Let's Fish Coaches. The article can be found on the Canal and River Trust website. See the article here
Wednesday Match Group Report - 6th April 2022
Grand Union Canal - The Globe
This week 16 members of the Wednesday group including some first timers met at The Globe for our weekly match.
The weather had turned slightly warmer since the weekend, but Wednesday started a dull and dampish morning with a gusting breeze. The day was interspersed with sunshine and heavy showers the breeze stiffening and turning very gusty as the day wore on veering in direction.
The canal was holding good colour although the water temperatures are still very low after the recent cold nights, the fish feeling extremely cold.
The heavy gusts made fishing a pole very challenging and fishing over 11 Metres was extremely difficult at and holding the pole was difficult, so anglers fished a variety of methods including feeder.
The larger gusts mead the fishing challenging and several lost hooked fish.
Chris Howard fished a pole Punch on the peg nearest the Pub to take 12lb 8oz of mainly Bream, losing another couple of fish in the wind. Dudley Frankland chose to fish a small feeder with dead reds for bait to weigh 11lb 8oz. Third placed Ash Bunnage fished a pole and weighed in 8lb, using double pinkie, and he also dropped a couple of fish in the wind. Colin MacBeth fished punch on a pole to take 7lb 4oz 8drm unfortunately knocking a real lump of a bream off with the landing net in the wind.
Despite the challenging day all those attending enjoyed the fishing and there were no dry nets.
Many thanks to all who helped organising the draw and assisting with the weigh in this week.
Results
1st Chris Howard 12lb 8oz 8drm
2nd Dudley Frankland 11lb 6oz
3rd Ash Bunnage 8lb
4th Colin McBeth 7lb 4oz 8drm
5th Steve Osmond 6lb 7oz 8drm
6th Dennis Hunt 4lb 6oz
7th Ray Burton 3lb 13oz
8th Tony Hickmott 3lb 2oz
Joint 9th Steve Lathwell & Richard Darbon 3lb 1oz
10th Roger Baker 2lb 15oz 8drm
11th Barry Roper 2lb 8oz
Joint 12th Les Burton & Terry Vickers 1lb 7oz
13th Malcolm Ogden 14oz
14th Andy Norgate caught but DNW
Next Wednesday we will fish the GUC at The Three Locks, An inter Club against our friends from Wellingborough, draw at 8.30 fish, 10.30 till 3.30 with £1.00 Luton peg fee £5.00 optional pools.
That's all for this week
Tight Lines Until Next Week.
Dave
Luton AC
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