Simple Match Fishing Blog

17th April

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This match had been organised in order to raise funds for the running costs of maggotdrowning.com. Neil at Lindholme lakes had generously let us use the lakes free of charge as well as securing some rods for prize’s. All money from the day would go to Dave (red leader) to help pay for the site running costs.

The day started off for me and Gem by me getting up late, 12pm. Gem woke me up with a phone call. I had planned to get all my gear ready and make my rods up but that went out the window. Gem turned up and we proceeded to load the car up. Gem’s 106 is not the biggest car but we got all the gear in quite easily and put the postcode into the sat nav ready for the off.

Google maps had indicated it would be about 2 hours to get there but with numerous delays on the A38 and M1 it was nearer 3 hours. We arrived at the lakes and was greeted by Neils son who kindly helped us unload the gear from the car in to a house that was been used for storage for those not camping. We also met another MD member, Red Baron. He had travelled from Brighton and his journey had taken 4-5 hours 😮

Me and Gem were leaving our gear at the lake as we had booked in to a hotel for the night, this was before we knew Neil was allowing overnight camping. We had a look round on laterooms.com and had seen a room in the red lion inn in Epworth which was 2 minutes away from the lake. This is how we imagined the room to look like as it was in the pictures on the site. Also included was an en-suite bathroom.

You can only image the disappointment when the lady opened the door to the room and we were greeted by this..

I wasn’t really bothered but Gem was a little upset bless her. After unpacking and having a shower in the en-suit we went for a walk round Epworth and did a bit of shopping.

Getting back we went and had a meal and I have to say it was the best pub food I have ever had. The portions were huge. After the room disappointment the meal more than made up for it. And it should have done too, it was nearly as much as the room 😀

Following a good nights sleep we woke up at 7.45. We went and paid for the room and meal and set off for the lakes. We were greeted by a car park full of cars and people. The most I had ever seen for a match. We parked up and joined the queue for the draw. Dave, Malc and Dai were just in front of us.

Me and Gem got to the front and hoped to draw near each other to save unloading the car twice. Gem drew first and pulled out Oasis peg 48 and dipped in and pulled out Oasis peg 44 😀 Bonus only 1 person between us. That person was Worker1 and he was keen to avoid been Minxed off the next peg.

With no rigs made up I just used one of my Rolfs rigs with was a Jon Walker 0.3g margin float, 0-17 line and a size 16 Fox match carp hook. Lacky was Middy battle machine set very slack. A bit extreme but it turned out to be perfect as the fish here were very hard fighting for the size. They were all in perfect condition too.

I was feeding micro pellets and using dynamite source 6mm hooker pellets. With in 10 seconds I had a fish on and thought I would be in for a busy day but after 5 minutes the bites had dried up and I was struggling for a bite. I changed to corn and manage to tempt a few more before trying meat and catching 3 more. Switching back to pellet saw a few more fish in the net.

Gem was struggling but she could not fish to the far bank and she could not hold her pole that far out. She was fishing down the track but was still managing to catch a few. She let out the mighty shout after netting her first fish. I could hear the bum holes tightening up round the lake lol 😀

Gem soon got bored and went for a walk with the camera for an hour. Here are a few of her pictures.

With the sound of 2 shotgun blasts signalling the end of the match I felt like I had about 40lb but as the weighing proved I was way out. For once I had gone way over 😀 I weighed in 32-12. I thought sneaky Pegasus on the next peg had beaten me but again I was wrong, he weighed in 24-12. My weight was good enough for 2nd in my section. I remember thinking back wishing I had landed the 6lb mirror that I played for 5 minutes before he winked at me and spat the hook 🙁

Worker1 was next to be weighed and he looked tense as he was unsure if he had enough to beat Gem on the next Peg. He popped 8-12 on the scales and waited for Gem to bring her fish out, it was going to be VERY close. Gem weighed 7-7 and he let out a big sigh of relief and escaped a next peg MINXING.

The weigh in was soon completed and everyone was waiting on the car park for the presentation. The cafe was open and serving hot pork rolls which were going down a treat. Dave was also serving some beer which was also going down a treat.

Each section winner got a Garbolino rod courtesy of Neil. Loony kindly donated his back to be auctioned off and the proceeds going to Dave to help fund the server. Here are some pictures of the winners.

We had a great time. The fishery and Staff were top notch. Meeting up with everyone was great. Seeing Malc with that mop on his head… no so great 😀

The Journey home only took 2 hours and was traffic free. Word is another match is been arranged for next year and we will be putting our names down for sure but will be camping next time 😛

Gem managed to MINX 30 people on the day, to say she is chuffed is an understatement.

Results.

BONSAI peg 17     PeteBlade               105.10
BONSAI peg 35     WG2                      94.01
BONSAI peg 75     WarrenL                  87.05
BONSAI peg 63     TnPole                   82.06
BONSAI peg 37     Sneaky                   76.04
BONSAI peg 47     Moonscot                 74.15
BONSAI peg 23     Brenty                   60.08
BONSAI peg 65     Malc                     56.13
BONSAI peg 21     K Tucker                 52.07
BONSAI peg 67     Red Barron               51.14
BONSAI peg 69     BigKevB                  47.08
BONSAI peg 25     Rodring                  44.11
BONSAI peg 2      Ide Basher               43.11
OASIS peg 66      Pole Addict              40.13
BONSAI peg 70     LenWade                  39.12
OASIS peg 64      Mitchx69                 39.12
BONSAI peg 30     MikeGlobe                36.02
OASIS peg 34      HellsBells               34.08
BONSAI peg 85     Corabin                  34.01
BONSAI peg 55     Wormdangler              34.00
BONSAI peg 41     BigP27                   33.12
BONSAI peg 52     PFenc                    32.08
BONSAI peg 13     WrootRob                 32.02
OASIS peg 44      Simple                   31.12
LOCO peg 43       Brian the Fish           31.10
BONSAI peg 7      Chunkylover              31.00
OASIS peg 18      Looney                   30.02
BONSAI peg 73     PMDirect                 29.01
BONSAI peg 77     Norm                     28.14
BONSAI peg 5      Padey (sp)               27.14
OASIS peg 4       Silverman                27.07
OASIS peg 42      Pegasus                  24.12
OASIS peg 68      Dave Moore               24.06
BONSAI peg 49     C Nash                   22.14
BONSAI peg 61     AliBag                   22.02
OASIS peg 2       Keith74                  21.13
OASIS peg 16      Godber                   19.05
BONSAI peg 83     Steve49                  18.08
LOCO peg 16       Dave                     17.12
OASIS peg 36      Griff06                  17.04
OASIS peg 56      Tinny                    15.12
LOCO peg 24       Banksy                   14.13
LOCO peg 14       Paul Stafford            14.12
BONSAI peg 79     Nelson66                 14.12
BONSAI peg 27     BreamDream               14.08
OASIS peg 28      Mark Severn              13.07
OASIS peg 62      Freemason                12.13
OASIS peg 24      Butlerdad                12.00
OASIS peg 54      Butler                   11.14
BONSAI peg 59     GeoffP                   10.12
LOCO peg 26       Crucian Kid              10.10
OASIS peg 22      Phil K                   10.01
BONSAI peg 9      Brewkit                   9.13
BONSAI peg 81     Nemesis                   9.05
OASIS peg 6       R.Bennett                 9.00
OASIS peg 58      Wormdangler               8.10
OASIS peg 46      Worker1                   8.12
OASIS peg 38      DaveyP                    8.05
LOCO peg 45       JonnyB1989                8.03
OASIS peg 40      Bloomer                   8.01
OASIS peg 48      Jammy                     7.07
OASIS peg 32      G Clay                    7.02
OASIS peg 60      Gal2009                   6.12
OASIS peg 8       Steak                     6.00
LOCO peg 20       Big Cheese                5.09
OASIS peg 20      DannysDad                 5.00
OASIS peg 30      DaiFish                   3.14
LOCO peg 33       Legs 230258               2.09
BONSAI peg 39     Bacon                     DNW
BONSAI peg 43     Graham66                  DNW
BONSAI peg 45     G Barker                  DNW
BONSAI peg 32     YorkieKev                 DNW
LOCO peg 35       Chris Watson              DNW
LOCO peg 37       Adrian Brown              DNW
LOCO peg 39       Father                    DNW
LOCO peg 41       Ray Cox                   DNW
LOCO peg 28       WhiteChurch               DNW
LOCO peg 18       Rourke7719                DNW
OASIS peg 50      Seatham6                  DNW
OASIS peg 52      RealIdeas                 DNW
OASIS peg 26      Slim                      DNW
OASIS peg 10      Fish4alarf                DNW
OASIS peg 12      Jase72                    DNW
OASIS peg 14      Teepee                    DNW

Speci Lads

carpcruncher23   20lbs 4oz ghostie / 10lbs 4oz ghostie
sidewinder             12lbs 1oz common
common carp            BIG FAT BLANK
clarky                     Blank
yuccaman                   Blank
stymie                     Blank
arkwright                  Blank
bigstoo                    Blank
tel                        Blank