Churchgate Match Lake 24th April

#1

Got a confirmation of our next match at Churchgate. We have fished the nottom lake on a couple of occasions without much success so this time I have gone for the match lake. once again it is a lake that non of us have fished before so info is sparse.
I suspect that Colin will again be taking a trip to practise so any info I can get from him ill post on here.
There have been some changes in the lakes as he has split the old top lake into 2 to make a 10 peg silvers lake and a 22 peg carp lake. A lot of fish from Mick Toomers fishery Gloucester Park were transferred to the silvers lake. I also know that the old lake used to contain a good quantity of Grass carp.

Breakfasts and sarnies will be available but I need to notify him how many on the Friday before so place your orders here.
Come on then who is up for it.

Dave
Colin
Ken
Rod
Ed
Kevin
Peter
Keith
Mick ( Guest )
Clive
Al
Terry
John
Zack
Martin
Judy
Roger
Jim

18 so far

Possibles

Simon

1

Not coming
Chris
Tony
Graham
Ron

#2

Yes Please Dave.

#3

Yes please Dave.

Breakfast for me.

#4

Yes please Dave

I'll have a breakfast too please mate

#5

yes please to fishing & brekkie

#6

I'm led to believe that the lake looks something like this now......

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The gap between the two islands has been filled in, with access added on the ends that's created the new Back Lake.

I'm not sure if they've changed the existing pegging though.

#7

no pegs on the island just a feature

::) ::)

#8

Stick both Me and Mick down for breakfast.

#9

Count me in for brekky

#10

terry

Any news from Simon is he coming?

#11

Hi Dave Martin Zack & I are up for it.

Have a great 60th birthday, where are you fishing?
best regards Tutu

#12

Sorry dave breakfast for all 3 of us

regards tutu

#13

Have a great 60th birthday, where are you fishing?

I shall be fishing Churchgate match Lake on my 60th birthday John. Why were are you going to be fishing that day?

#14

Dave,

I've sent Simon a message but I think he's doubtful as I believe he will be at a Sandown birthday bash on the Friday.

#15

Dave,

Sorry I'm going to have to decline Churchgate this year. My son was inconsiderate enough to be born on 24th April 1989 which makes it his 21st birthday and he has made it quite clear that he will hold a very dim view of me if I go fishing that day. When we spoke on the phone I was under the impression that he would still be in Twickenham (University) but as it turns out he will be at home. If I don't get dragged down the pub lunchtime (kicking and screaming - of course) I might try and come down for the weigh in as I only live 20 minutes away.

#16

OK then boys and Gal

What can we expect from Churchgate?

Looking at the map and photos on the website a feeder and pole lines look favourite. It seems there are a few carpy things about upto a decent size. But is it predominantly carp or will you need some of the Gloucester Park roach to score well?

What do you reckon will win it?

Gem · #17

Have a good match all

#18

will you need some of the Gloucester Park roach to score well

I hope not as the Gloucester Park roach are meant to be in the small 10 peg lake that we arent fishing.

I will be taking a trip up there before the match to check the pegging and if it looks tight and depending on the cost I may try to get him to let us have 4 or 5 fishing the silvers lake. Im sure we could get volunteers to fish it.

There may be more information available tomorrow as a certain member, who is not a serious match angler and isnt worried if he wins, has gone there today to practice.

#19

Sorry Dave - cant make this one as I'm in Austria then. Pity as always keen to try a new lake. :( Have a good'n everyone.

Happy B'day for 24th - 60 blimey

Hers your pressie

#20

But you have only just come back.

Those trains must be very interesting then.