Colemans Cottage Woods lake 8th June 2013

#1

Well that was a funny old day. I had expected another warm sunny day and find the carp still spawning, but we were greeted by clouds and a cold wind across the lake. Fortunately I drew peg 11 with the wind over my shoulder and was grateful not to be sitting opposite with the wind blowing in.
Clive and John were over the far side but tucked round the corner out of the wind and were able to have a good couple of hours sunbathing time later on.

Next time John keep your top on its not a nice sight.

Gerry had said that most of the carp had spawned on Friday and there were only a few still at it, so we didnt have to contend with that. The early pegs proved to be a bit on the hard side and I suspect that had something to do with them being sheltered and flat calm while the better weights came from the far end where there was a good ripple.

There were a couple of PB match weights for Jim Boase and Tom Exell and a first for me as I had to put an extra net in as my Silvers net threatened to exceed the net limit. I had over 71lb of silvers with 2 skimmers a few roach and the rest barbel.

We will leave Simon to tell the story of his number 6 and 7 sections.

#2

What can I say......the water temperature and depth needed careful checking albeit during and after the match. Thanks to Gerry's grapple hooks a very expensive day was averted, although I do appear to have a tad of a chill today

....apologies to Jean for having to see my near naked state

...other than all that was a hard couple of hours but once restricted by a lack of 6 and 7 sections I actually found a steady run of fish, all a bit smallish but helped in my efforts to warm up!..well done to Pete on the win

....oh and a message for my brother.....yes you helped get 250 quids worth of sections back for me but a pound is a pound fella!!!....oh and congrats to the PB boys.....erm Gino, looks like Toms the main Exell now

#3

the main question si what was Gino's performance like in his show?

Also got some good pictures of you doing catfish fishing by hand i will try to get them on here.

#4

Si I totally agree, looks like he'll have to try and keep up with me know.....oh how the tables have turned

#5

Hillbilly fishing...all the rage John!!?....and yep, Gino may have to stick to the acting.....although playing a copper isn't exactly taxing

.....

#6

Hillbilly fishing...all the rage John!!?....and yep, Gino may have to stick to the acting.....although playing a copper isn't exactly taxing .....

It is very taxing Si.........the donuts and kebabs won't eat themsleves

#7

#8

One good session by my son and I'm written off, I'll be back.
Funny how my spare 5&6 section were of major interest when Si's was in the lake!!!!!
Glad you all had a good day, Am Dram went well, its not easy method acting you know!!!!!
More important then all that, who won the Ladies national and were they impressed by the half naked swimming!!!

#9

Dont tell Keith but the Sunday match on Woods was won by Danny Grimsey with 185lb 8oz from peg 3.

#10

Dont tell Keith but the Sunday match on Woods was won by Danny Grimsey with 185lb 8oz from peg 3.

Should be it got fed enough for 3 matches let alone one

#11

hi dave i think Si should be disqualified thats not normal fishing , he will do anything to take that pound off me.

#12

And what pound would that be???.....spear fishing, it's the way forward

....and Gino, to be fair once the ladies get past 18.....it appears to be a rather rapid downhill journey in the angling world

#13

It is very taxing Si.........the donuts and kebabs won't eat themsleves

[/quote]

Tom, after looking at the pics I may have to lay off the kebabs and donuts myself!!

#14

Looks like you are in need of a Personal Trainer to get you in shape. My son has qualified as one and is looking for clients.... I could get you the Marsh AC discount if you want.

Even better if you, Tony, Tom and Gino sign up you could also get a group discount. You all look as if you could do with it.

#15

cheers dave i work hard on my body its not easy eating all that food

and si that pound is something else i owe you

#16

No need for a personal trainer as I won't be lifting more than my top two for a while.....Tony, ill add it to the list

#17

Mr C my days of the six pack have been and gone, more like a fudge pack now!!!!!!