Here is all this weeks news, information and catch reports from Luton Angling Club.
South Lagoon Wyboston
Since the recent flooding we have been hearing numerous catch reports of smaller carp being caught from the South Lagoon, Being connected to the river the stock in the lagoon varies with fish coming and goimg so you never know what you are going to catch,We think that these smaller carp, due to their general condition are escapees from commercial waters during the floods, as they look like they have been caught a lot. Please let us know if you catch any of these. They may like their new home and stick around and grow on.
Two day ticket anglers Darrell and Thomas had a red letter 24 hours on the Lagoon as they had 11 carp between them ranging from 8lb to 17lb they also had a few bream they didn't count here are pictures of some of the carp.
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| South Lagoon - Carp |
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| South Lagoon - Carp |
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| South Lagoon - Carp |
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| Matthew Bond - South Lagoon |
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| Matthew Bond - South Lagoon |
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| Howard Hornby - South Lagoon |
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| Howard Hornby - South Lagoon |
After his victory in the recent Predator Challenge Match that was held on 12th October, Ray Dempsey had to have another go at Pike fishing on South Lagoon. He fished peg 25 on 16th October and at 8:30am was rewarded with a 10lb 4oz pike that was taken on a popped up smelt. He also had 3 others throughout the day 13lb 2 oz, 6lb, 10lb 1oz
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| Ray Dempsey - South Lagoon |
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| Ray Dempsey - South Lagoon |
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| Ray Dempsey - South Lagoon |
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| Ray Dempsey - South Lagoon |
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| Ray Dempsey - South Lagoon |
Louis England had a 25lb 4oz Mirror during a 24hr session on Friday it was taken on a popup over a bed of pellet and hempseed.
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| One of the new stockies |
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| One of the new stockies |
Beckerings Reservoir
Paul Presland fished Beckerings on Thursday night, he had 3 Commons which were 17lb, 14lb 4oz and 19lb 8oz. All three were caught using a solid bag with mad baits bottom bait bollie. All caught from peg 1 fished to the centre of the lake.
Paul Presland fished Beckerings on Thursday night, he had 3 Commons which were 17lb, 14lb 4oz and 19lb 8oz. All three were caught using a solid bag with mad baits bottom bait bollie. All caught from peg 1 fished to the centre of the lake.
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| Paul Presland - Beckerings |
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| Paul Presland - Beckerings |
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| Paul Presland - Beckerings |
Amer Jawad had a nice afternoon slider float fishing at Beckerings on Saturday. He said it was nice to see the future slabs growing on
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| Amer Jawad - Beckerings |
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| Amer Jawad - Beckerings |
Match report (not really ...,)
Last week we reported on the Daiwa Global Celebration Event, and this week we were mentioned in a report written by one of the parents of one of our Juniors that took part, it is a great and amusing read, and we thank Helen Price for sharing it with us and look forward to future reports from her.....
Here's what Helen Wrote....
"I've noticed that 'match reports' are a thing in angling so thought I'd contribute my own as clueless adult to a teenage son ('Boy') new to fishing. Bear with me whilst I get to grips with the terminology ...
Our journey to Shropshire for the Daiwa Global Communities Celebration event with the Canal & River Trust was entirely unremarkable save for the ravaging storm pursuing us for the entirety of the three-hour drive, the mysterious metal box with its connected cabling and tubes that partially detached itself from the underside of the car at an unknown point during the trip, necessitating an unscheduled visit to Telford Kwik Fit, the despair felt by Boy on discovering that a phone with 6% battery remaining will not serve to soothe the auditory canals of its owner for longer than the time taken to navigate from one side of Bicester to the other, and the visceral anger of Girl (9) - and subsequent retribution delivered to the rest of the vehicle's occupants - on declaring that the cheese in her breakfast muffin tasted too strongly of the cheese from which it was, presumably, composed, and had therefore, in her view, rendered the entire item inedible.
Arriving at Harper Adams University, HQ for the day's proceedings, we witnessed a spectacular procession of flags that would've impressed the most fervent vexillophile, marking the official opening of this fabulous celebration event. Boy had planned to participate in the ceremony but chose, somewhat reluctantly, to remain in the car due to an unresolvable malfunction of his telescopic flag pole.
Undeterred by this patriotically related setback, we reassembled alongside several hundred young anglers and their companion adults on the verdant banks of the Shropshire Union Canal, the venue for the day's competition. As anticipated, predominantly by Boy himself, as a non-angler I proved to be of limited use during the six hours' set-up and fishing, although I fancy I have made small improvements in fluidity of movement from my camping chair to the standing position, which served me well in those moments where assistance was requested and required prompt action. Retrieving the unfinished end of a hotdog threatening to fall into mud was one such occasion of note, and although my performance did not receive verbal feedback from Boy, I took the absence of any remonstration from his direction to mean I had performed well.
Perhaps somewhat unusually for a match report, I won't go into detail here about which lines were used, which bait favoured, what tactics employed, how the canal fished or indeed which species of fish were caught and how many. This is because I have no idea about any of that, as my attention was consumed by the large colony of bees swarming in the hedge directly behind my head for the duration of proceedings. It is, I feel, testament to my vigilance that I avoided being stung even once by the droning mob and only missed passing the landing net on three occasions, only two of which resulted in the fish 'getting away' as I believe is the term. So, a successful day all told.
The prize-giving ceremony was, as anticipated, a fabulous celebration of young angling talent, and we were especially pleased to discover the nearest petrol station to event HQ stocked in-car phone chargers with the requisite adapters, thus ensuring a peaceful return journey for only moderately inflated cost, and a price most would be willing to pay in the circumstances.
To conclude my report, I would like to extend thanks to Daiwa for their generous sponsorship, to John Ellis and the Canal & River Trust for organising a fantastic event, and particularly to the coaches at Luton Angling Club for their excellent guidance and encouragement, and for their infinite reserves of patience shown when attempting to teach me how to tie two pieces of fishing line together.
Footnote: whilst the weather in Shropshire favoured us on this day, the weeks are growing cooler with the changing seasons and my thoughts necessarily turn to practical yet lightweight and fully water-resistant outdoor wear. Pockets essential, inner fleece lining preferred, consider detachable bee guard. My inbox is open for a limited time to receive declarations of interest for sponsorship and endorsement of female activewear (UK M, size 12-14, unsure of conversion to European measurements)"
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| Photo description: image of the far bank including one particular leaf, designated as a marker, which Helen was required to locate and point out at random intervals during the six-hour event. |
Match Report 23rd October Ash Lake Alders Farm - report by Dennis Hunt Luton AC match secretary.
I know when I’m beaten. Well done, Helen Price for the superb celebration match report this week!
We had intended to fish the Nene this week, but unfavourable conditions with very high flow necessitated a change, so we arranged to go to Alders Farm instead.
We had a somewhat reduced turnout due to various medical ailments, two of the guys turning up at the venue and deciding to go home before the fishing started because they didn’t feel well, and two calling off the night before, so our usual turnout was somewhat depleted, and we were down to 11 fishing.
The day was misty and mild, starting at around 9C and rising to 15C with little wind, and the lake looked lovely with fish topping as we arrived.
Dave Ridley had a great day. He started fishing at 6m using a method feeder with fishery micro-pellets & red maggots, feeding 6mm fishery pellets & maggots over the top. Dave caught 4 carp in the first hour, but then it went very quiet. He then changed lines and fished at 25m, but only picked up a bream & a skimmer. The change not having really produced, Dave came back in to 6m after 45 mins which is where he caught the rest of the carp & a bonus perch of 2lb 10 oz, to finish with 91lb 5oz.
Sean Leatherland chose to fish his pole on top 2 plus 2 sections on two different spots, one directly in front and one towards the reeds to his left . Sean caught steadily on red maggot and corn, but had a number fall off as did many of the others fishing. Sean weighed 12 Carp and 4lb of small perch, ending with 63lb 12 oz.
Third was Steve Lathwell, who said the venue fished harder than he expected. He started on the method feeder with Method Mix and dead reds on the hook for 2 small carp. After an hour, he moved to his short pole line and had a few small skimmers with again dead reds over groundbait where he took the rest of his catch ending with 48lb 8oz.
Andy Francome Feed caster and chopped worm down the edge and at 10m out , with the most productive line being down the edge. Andy took skimmers and carp for 47lb 1oz to finish fourth.
Our ‘Weighmaster General’ Roger Baker appeared to do the weigh-in fresh from Umpiring his bowls match, and superbly assisted by Tracy did a magnificent job of the weigh in as usual.
The day ended in and eventful manner with the two pigmy goats that are resident at the fishery ending up on a small platform with me at the end of the match, after being chased by the fishery owners dog, which had escaped from the house. After the mischievous dog had snaffled and scoffed two pork pies belonging to boys fishing the lake above with their grandad, it then scared the two goats who decided to take refuge on my very small platform. At one time, I wondered if the two goats, me and all my gear, were going swimming, but fortunately everything ended well and the dog returned to the house!
Thanks to Trevor Price at Alders Farm, all those who assisted with running the match, and our best wishes to all those who felt unwell and retired early this week.
Results
1st Dave Ridley
91 lb 5oz
2nd Sean Leatherland
63lb 12oz
3rd Steve Lathwell
48lb 8oz
4th Andy Francome
47lb 1oz
5th Dennis Hunt
44lb 10oz
6th Ray Burton
39lb 14oz
7th Colin Holmes
34lb 10oz
8th Simon Faulkes
22lb 9oz
9th Tony Hickmott
14lb 7oz
10th Myles Tommey
12lb 15oz
11th Paul Carr
11lb 13oz
Our next match is on Wednesday 30th October, and at How End
Draw 8.30 at the venue, £5.00 optional pools £1.00 Wednesday peg fee, £10 Fishery peg fee, fish 10am till 3pm.
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, as we need to 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 at Alders Farm |
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| Wednesday Match at Alders Farm |
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| Wednesday Match at Alders Farm |
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| The two goats that took refuge on the platform |
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 into 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.
Tight Lines Until Next Week!
Dave M
Luton AC
