grueller match 16 the final battle

#1

Grueller match 16 calf heath marina 7th March.
Up for it;
Big col
Kod
Josh
Yamo
Zorro
Phil b
Blues4ever
Tricast
Mr v
Obi
Mark
Little col
Mick (possible)
Ian (possible)
Trevor
Steve porter
Ron (gaz s mate)
Buzza

#2

Yes please

Trevors Top Angling Tips (#28) - Sun in your eyes ? Move to a shady peg ( not applicable for bona fide matches )

#3

With tips like that Trev your out,o go on then your in

#4

Col, think you should stop calling them grueller matches now being as you have done an excellent job in find plenty of fish for us this series (well most of us)

I'd like to thank you for all the hard work you've put in over the winter to find venues to fish where we've all caught and for organising baits, pegging out and weighing in

Phil B · #5

I would like to add my thanks to KODs comments.
Big Col stepped up to the line and filled in for TK.
He added a different dimension to winter matches, the ground work for which has been effectively laid by TK.
Both of them should be satisfied with what they have done over time.
I do not enjoy the perception of conflict between both parties. Cooperation would be a better option.
Thanks again to both

#6

Thanks criss that's much appreciated,I think with you n Mick helping me each n every week has made the job most enjoyable

I think we all deserve a big pat on the back

#7

I would like to add my thanks to KODs comments.
Big Col stepped up to the line and filled in for TK.
He added a different dimension to winter matches, the ground work for which has been effectively laid by TK.
Both of them should be satisfied with what they have done over time.
I do not enjoy the perception of conflict between both parties. Cooperation would be a better option.
Thanks again to both

Thanks phil

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I would just like to say that Tk let me run with these matches at a time when he was flued up to the eye balls. I picked a few venues n it went well,from there people were asking for a match in between grueller s.
Me n Tk speak to each other on a regular basis about the extention,other canals,commercial s and many other fishing related matters. He has asked me to book certain venues like he has asked many others to do the same.
I regard Tk n Dave as good friends who invited me into cashmores and introduced me to people I never met before but are now good friends of mine.

I am completely behind Tk and would not and will not run down anything Tk or Dave have done in the gruellers or for cashmores . I have fished for clubs in the past n seen how a few mindless people can undermine the good work that other people have done over many years . All I can say on that matter is if your not happy with things they should speak there piece at the AGM or move on if there not happy.

I have made some comments about the extention only because I would like to see if there is anything I could do to help improve it. This might be misconstrued by some people that me n Tk are falling out. Nothing could be further from the truth,if Tk tells me we may be able to do something I will help if I am needed if not he knows full well that he only needs to pick the phone up n I will be there wen needed. If only more people would do this instead of whispering.

I have felt compelled to say these few words to put the record straight ,which has put a bit of a dampener on a good weekend.
Cashmores is a good club with a great history,let's keep it this way.

#8

I would like to add my thanks to KODs comments.
Big Col stepped up to the line and filled in for TK.
He added a different dimension to winter matches, the ground work for which has been effectively laid by TK.
Both of them should be satisfied with what they have done over time.
I do not enjoy the perception of conflict between both parties. Cooperation would be a better option.
Thanks again to both

where's this come from I'd just assumed TK had lost a bit of his mojo and the weather was the reason he'd not been out recently
Similar to myself a couple of years back

MrV · #9

I think we all deserve a big pat on the back

As long as it's not one of your famous pats. I would rather you leave them on the towpath

Well done on the organising front Col. I don't even think it's fair to call them "Gruellers" this winter, the fishing has been that good.

Apart from the one match at Doggers, won by ounces, the weights have been consistently good. Cheaper bait requirements on most, yet still great fishing. Well done everyone else for attending and supporting the matches. The banter has been the best yet

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If everyone buys a Coors canal ticket, and a Wolves ticket, we could have a great series of matches next winter without paying peg fees

MrV · #10

some people that me n Tk are falling out

That's a shame after you bought him that lovely bunch of roses on valentines day

I am sure TK will have appreciated all your hard work this winter Col, and your thoughts on our stretches of canal are the same thoughts held by many of us. It is a shame there is a massive problem in there with Pike, and maybe it is time for us, as a club, to seek advice to make the fishery better.

Josh1337 · #11

I would like to see these matches run still inbetween cashmores matches. If thats a possible.

#12

I would like to add my thanks to KODs comments.
Big Col stepped up to the line and filled in for TK.
He added a different dimension to winter matches, the ground work for which has been effectively laid by TK.
Both of them should be satisfied with what they have done over time.
I do not enjoy the perception of conflict between both parties. Cooperation would be a better option.
Thanks again to both

Thanks phil .
I would just like to say that Tk let me run with these matches at a time when he was flued up to the eye balls. I picked a few venues n it went well,from there people were asking for a match in between grueller s.
Me n Tk speak to each other on a regular basis about the extention,other canals,commercial s and many other fishing related matters. He has asked me to book certain venues like he has asked many others to do the same.
I regard Tk n Dave as good friends who invited me into cashmores and introduced me to people I never met before but are now good friends of mine.

I am completely behind Tk and would not and will not run down anything Tk or Dave have done in the gruellers or for cashmores . I have fished for clubs in the past n seen how a few mindless people can undermine the good work that other people have done over many years . All I can say on that matter is if your not happy with things they should speak there piece at the AGM or move on if there not happy.

I have made some comments about the extention only because I would like to see if there is anything I could do to help improve it. This might be misconstrued by some people that me n Tk are falling out. Nothing could be further from the truth,if Tk tells me we may be able to do something I will help if I am needed if not he knows full well that he only needs to pick the phone up n I will be there wen needed. If only more people would do this instead of whispering.

I have felt compelled to say these few words to put the record straight ,which has put a bit of a dampener on a good weekend.
Cashmores is a good club with a great history,let's keep it this way.

Just to qualify...........from a TK perspective

Absolutely no animosity between yours truly and Big Col â€“ I'm glad he's picked up the baton and as he says, we are often on the dog and bone discussing various things.

I've only one issue though with what's gone on over the last month or so...........

I thought I had safely entrusted the grueller series into the hands of my young apprentice .......

but my apprentice has failed me miserably :surprise

He's stuck you all on a few fish

So as George Harrison once wrote â€˜All things must pass' .............

Perhaps the time has come after 30 odd years of running a grueller series, initially for the MESC guys back in the 80s before a number of us joined clan with Cashmores in the 90s, for me to â€˜call it a day'

RIP the Grueller Series

#13

Time moves on if you don't change you die

#14

"O no you don't " you don't get out of it that easy tone.

#15

"O no you don't " you don't get out of it that easy tone.

Ive got a real tickly cough

Phil B · #16

I will bring the Buttercup Syrup, Friars Balsam and run a raffle. The winner of which will vigorously rub your chest with either Vic or Rubu. All proven sovereign cures,
The forecast promises 13/15 degrees so I will also bring a tube of factor 50 sun cream. Other than a crepe bandage that should be enough medication to get you through 5 hours.
My final offer will be to relinquish my short walk (for the halt and lame)

#17

What about retitling the series in future ?

BIG COL PRESENTS by public demand the FABULOUS T K GRUELLER SERIES

has a certain ring to it ?

Phil B · #18

Seems to be a good idea to me. Providing we do not have to pay two lots of royalties.
I see that we have quite a gap in the match schedule during April, any chance of squeezing in another BC/TK event 11/1/15?

Josh1337 · #19

Seems to be a good idea to me. Providing we do not have to pay two lots of royalties.
I see that we have quite a gap in the match schedule during April, any chance of squeezing in another BC/TK event 11/1/15?

I agree.

MrV · #20

11/1/15?

Phil. Don't be vain and put your goggles back on