Here is all the latest news, information and catch reports from all Luton Angling Club waters for the week ending 4th February 2024.
Lavendon Mill - River Ouse
On his rounds on Sunday at Lavendon upstream, Bailiff Roger spoke to three anglers fishing the venue for the first time. While he was there one of them (Alan Colclough) landed a Chub that took a feeder fished single red maggot. The fish was released unweighed but was estimated at around the 3lb mark. All 3 of the members commented on how much they liked the venue, and that they'll be returning soon.
On his rounds on Sunday at Lavendon upstream, Bailiff Roger spoke to three anglers fishing the venue for the first time. While he was there one of them (Alan Colclough) landed a Chub that took a feeder fished single red maggot. The fish was released unweighed but was estimated at around the 3lb mark. All 3 of the members commented on how much they liked the venue, and that they'll be returning soon.
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| Alan Colclough - Chub from Lavendon |
Roger fished a short 4 hour session himself on Monday and had 3 Roach (one not pictured), 2 Skimmers and in the last 30 minutes before it got dark, a couple of Bream. The mild weather and good flow on the river seems to have got the fish feeding quite well. As usual he missed a few bites and lost a decent Bream as well. All were caught on double red maggot with groundbait and chopped worm in the feeder.
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| Roger Bland - Lavendon Bream and Roach |
Roger also reported that anglers were catching plenty of Roach, this week along with Perch and Bream. Since we have built the new car park the venue is being used more and moving forward we expect some good catches from this stretch. Some years ago it produced lots of specimen size fish but the lack of decent and secure parking meant that the venue fell out of favour with a lot of our members - give it a go and let us know how you get on.
Biddenham River Ouse
Fishing at Biddenham last Sunday, patience paid off for Dexter Allen as he only had the one bite on feeder fished chopped worm with 4 dendras on the hook.
His dad Edward had quite a few nice roach and dace on bread feeder with maggot hook bait, fishing across the river in the main flow.
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| Dexter Allen - Perch |
Club Chairman and Treasurer, and regular contributor to our reports Fergal O'Kane fished at Biddenham on Sunday and had two Pike the largest of which is pictured below. He also had a few Dace on Maggot.
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| Fergal O'Kane - Pike |
Beckerings Reservoir
Dan Lynch missed the deadline for last weeks report so I have included his catch this week, it was caught on Thursday 25th Jan and was the only fish he had during his session, it was a common weighing 13lb Common which screamed off at 4am in the wind and rain. It was caught on a Papi-Nut boillie with Mamba Corn Topper on a size 6 Mamba krank hook, using a small pva bag with pellet and crushed boilie.
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| Nick Lynch - Common Carp |
Edward Allen fished the reservoir on Saturday and after arriving at 8am he starte fishing with a groundbait feeder, and double maggot on size 18 hook to 4lb line and he had indications from the start but didn't get an actual bite until just after 10am which resulted in a carp at 7lb (one of the stockies). He thought it was a big Bream at first until it popped up near the net and took a fast run!
He then went a further 6 hours (very frustrating!) before getting the next bite which was a big skimmer and then he had the roach before missing 2 further fast bites before sunset.
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| Edward Allen - Mirror Carp |
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| Edward Allen - Mirror Carp |
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| Edward Allen - Roach |
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| Edward Allen - Bream |
North House Lake - Otter fence work
Our contractor has been busy at North House Lake this week carrying out improvements to the oldest section of our otter fence. Many of the fence posts were replaced and further underground skirt was installed to deter the rabbits from digging under the fence. We also have had a new 5ft pedestrian gate installed which is now the only point of access for club members. The large gate is now for maintenance access only and your club key will not operate the lock on this gate.
Please as with all our gates please ensure the gate is fully closed and locked after use. Please also try not to damage or bend the mesh on the gate as this compromises the protection.
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| North House new access gate |
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| New gate lock at North House |
Wednesday Match Group Report - Grand Union Canal - Town South Leighton Buzzard
The Wednesday boys were back on the bank this week with their first official scheduled match of 2024, and 18 of us were on the bank full of optimism . We had intended to fish Town North but had to change venue because of the number of moored boats in that section caused by the current Three Locks stoppage.
The weather started dull and overcast, but the day was supposed to get warmer and brighter with some sun later. This unfortunately didn’t materialise, the day remaining dull and cold with at times a chilly wind blowing along the section, making presentation difficult The Canal was holding colour, but the water had flow towards the overflows and is still very cold after the recent freeze at 4C, most knew the day would be a challenge, but we were happy to be wetting a line again.
Most fished a pole alternating between long and short lines, and most usual winter Canal baits, Bread Punch, Squatt, and Pinkies were the favourites on light rigs and small hooks. The bites were challenging, and many difficult to hit, being tentative half dips of the float bristle, demanding good concentration to connect.
First place this week was taken by Andy Frankum, who was the only one to connect with the bigger fish. He was fishing down the far side shelf with bread punch and red maggots and had bagged 6 small fish when at 1 o’clock the bream suddenly showed up for 20 minutes and then disappeared again. He finished with 4 bream taken in that 20 Mins for 13lb 9oz, demolishing the rest of the field.
Second place was taken by Paul Carr, the father of two of our junior anglers who could join us this week, having fishing friendly shifts at work. Paul will admit his fishing has improved no end since his boys joined the club, and learning the pole has been a whole new experience for him. All his fish were caught 3 pole lengths out on single red maggot over a bed of groundbait with loose fed pinkies. He had a mixed bag of Gudgeon, small roach and perch with a ‘Bonus’ big perch to finish with 2lb 3oz 8drms.
Dennis Hunt took 3rd place, Dennis started on the inside with punch over liquidised bread, changing to loose fed squatt and Pinkie on the hook when bites slowed. Dennis was also feeding groundbait and pinkie to the far shelf, alternating between lines to keep the fish coming. With 45 mins to go, he fed chopped worm over with worm on the hook and managed a slightly bigger perch and a skimmer, unfortunately bumping another. Dennis finished with a mixed bag of over 50 fish, roach, gudgeon, perch, and skimmers to finish with 2lb 2oz
Thanks to all those who helped with general Admin and pegging and Tracey for assisting with the weigh-in this week.
Results
1st Andy Frankum 13lb 9oz
2nd Paul Carr 2lb 3oz 8drm
3rd Dennis Hunt 2lb 2oz
4th Chris Howard 1lb 11oz
5th Barry Roper 1lb 5oz
6th Ray Burton 0lb 13oz 8drm
7th Richard Darbon 0lb 5oz
8th Colin Holmes, Terry Vickers & Dave Smith 3oz
Andy Norgate, Les Burton, Malcolm Ogden, Sean Leatherland & Tony Hickmott DNW
Our next match is on Wednesday, 7th February, but due to unfavourable ground conditions in the car park at Eaton Ford, we are now going to be fishing Danni's lake at How End. Anyone taking part should NOT arrive at the Venue until 8am. There is also a £10 peg fee at this venue.
For anyone thinking of joining us for the first time can we ask you message us so we know you are coming before turning up, so we can ensure we have room as this will allow us to better manage the pegging. You will be asked to produce your Club book at first appearance, so please have it with you.
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| Wednesday Match Group at Town South |
If you would like to send us a catch report from a Luton AC Water you can send reports and pictures via our facebook page and other social media accounts, the club website or via what’s app message to 07940 229071. Don’t forget every picture we receive is automatically entered in to our monthly photo prize which is judged by the committee and you could win £25.00. It’s not always the biggest fish that wins so well worth sending in any of your catch reports.
The winner for January is Edgaras Bailaka with his Mirror Carp from Beckerings.
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| Edgaras Balaika - Mirror Carp from Beckerings |
Tight Lines Until Next Week!
Dave M
Luton AC
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