Here is all this week's news and information from Luton Angling Club. Only a few days left of the traditional close season on the rivers (15th March to 15th June inclusive). The close season prevents fishing for coarse fish in rivers and streams across England, helping to protect fish when they are spawning and therefore supporting vulnerable stocks. You could end up with a £2,500 fine if caught fishing a River or Stream during the close season. It has been surprising to find out some anglers we speak to are unaware of the close season having only ever really fished lakes and still-waters which are open year round.
We aim to keep all our venues in tip top condition so there is no jungle warfare involved getting to your swim and the great condition of our venues is all down to the year round efforts of the committee, bailiffs and work party volunteer team.
On Sunday 12th June the team were at Wyboston clearing the pathways and swims along the river. They also replaced the handrail on the bridge and also dealt with a fallen tree in Peg 4 on the South Lagoon and the venue is looking fantastic. We cannot wait until the 16th June and look forward to receiving your River catch reports. All of our river stretches are now fully ready and in A1 condition for the 16th June
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| Cleared swim at Wyboston |
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| New Handrail on the Bridge |
Beckerings Reservoir
Nick Lynch had a 2lb 9oz Ide
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| Nick Lynch with a 2lb 9oz Ide |
Damon Smith had a 32lb 14oz Catfish. Thanks go to Max Beresford for taking the photo and his mate Sean Watts for assisting Damon with landing the fish in the weed.
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| Damon Smith 32lb 14oz Catfish |
Sean Watts and Max Beresford also had a good result during their 48 hour session on the first night Sean caught a 25lb 3oz Common and Max had 6 decent Bream. On the second night Max had 4 Carp weights were 17lb 1oz, 17lb 8oz, 17lb 3oz and 21lb 5oz
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| Sean Watts - 25lb 3oz Common Carp |
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| Max Beresford - Common Carp |
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| Max Beresford - Common Carp |
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| Max Beresford - Common Carp |
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| Max Beresford - Mirror Carp |
North House Lake
Dean Brittain beat his PB by 2oz catching John's Common at 25lb 2oz. This fish is named in memory of our former club secretary John Morris who passed away in 2020, John put a lot of work into sourcing the 2 C7 fish so we named them after him.
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| Dean Brittain with John's Common at 25lb 2oz |
Commonwealth Communities Fishing Celebration
The second of the 22 Regional Commonwealth Games Communities Fishing events for young people aged between 7 and 20 is taking place on the 9th July on the Grand Union Canal at Three Locks.
The Luton AC coaches are heavily involved with the running of this and some of our youngsters are taking part.
If you know a young angler who may want to get involved details of how to participate are on the eventbrite website. Search for "Milton Keynes - 09/07/22 - Commonwealth Communities Fishing" on google or use the link below.
Wednesday Match Group Report
8/6/2022 Grand Union Canal- The Globe
17 anglers took part in this weeks Luton AC Wednesday match held on the GUC at The Globe north of Leighton Buzzard. We welcomed first timer Sean Leatherland to the group who was taking up angling again after a break. The weather forecast for the day was widely reported as 'sunshine and showers', however the weather at the draw was cool and overcast with a moderate breeze blowing from right to left along the cut, and with the water temperature at 17.5 degree's all were hopeful of a good days fishing, and hopeful that they could avoid another 'wet wednesday'!
The anglers opted for a variety of fishing styles including Pole, Whip, Waggler and Feeder, and most found a few bites from Bream, Perch and Roach in the first hour. Boat movement was moderate with nearly all being respectful and cruising along the central boat channel.
It soon became apparent that despite the favourable conditions the fish were holed up in pockets with bites at a premium for the rest of the day. Chris Howard on the end peg kept the fish coming using a combination of Pole and Feeder to take mostly Bream and a very decent Roach to take first place with 18lbs 11ozs.
Leighton Canal ace Steve Lathwell fished the Pole using caster and worm hookbait to take second place with a net of Bream and Skimmers for 12lbs 11ozs, while Richard Darbon ran him close with 11lbs 14ozs of Skimmers and Perch on the Whip for third. Richard Gibbs fished the groundbait feeder all day to take Bream, Skimmers and Perch on worm and caster for 8lbs 11ozs and fourth place. The weather was kind for most of the day but changeable, hot one minute and cool and overcast the next, and sadly we were unable to avoid another 'wet wednesday' as the skies darkened and a fierce wind heralded the arrival of rain for the weighing in team. It was an enjoyable day and a few recalled the days highs and lows over a pint in the pub afterwards.
Thanks go to Steve Lathwell and Dudley Frankland for the early morning pegging, assisting at the draw and weighing in, along with Tony Hickmott, and to Julie at The Globe for allowing us the use of the Car Park.
1. Chris Howard 18.11.0.
2. Steve Lathwell 12.11.0.
3. Richard Darbon 11.14.0.
4. Richard Gibbs 8.11.0.
5. John Barton 5.9.0
6. Sean Leatherland 4.11.0.
7. Barry Roper 2.11.0.
8. Terry Vickers 2.8.0.
9. Tony Hickmott 2.7.0.
10. Colin MacBeth 1.9.0.
11. Dudley Frankland 0.8.0.
12. Roger Baker 0.5.0.
13. Ray Burton 0.2.0.
Dave Stoddard, Les Burton, Colin Holmes, Andy Northgate, - DNW.
Next week see's the group fishing the GUC at Ivinghoe with the draw at 8.30am. Parking will be in the Brownlow and subject to a £3.00 a day parking fee.
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| Chris Howard |
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| Steve Lathwell |
That's all this weeks news and reports. Keep your reports and pictures coming in via the facebook page, club website or via What's app message to 07940 229071. All pictures of catches from Luton AC Waters that are sent in are automatically entered in to our monthly photo competition and you could win £25.00.
Tight Lines
Dave M
Luton AC
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