Simple Match Fishing Forum

In the absence of our chief scribe, who is currently recovering in hospital from having his wallet removed from his back pocket

16 members visited a lovely fishery at Monkhall to fish Swallow and Kingfisher pools.
All credit to the gaffer down there, who gave us the use of the 2 pools, even though we had only booked Swallow. On arrival, several members were already tucking in to the cafes ample breakfasts. Although the weather forecast was pretty grim, it was nice and sunny....but would it last

Yamo went and sorted the pegging out, and after drawing peg 14 as the GP, the members duly drew their pegs. 10 of us were on Swallow, with the other 6 on Kingfisher, giving us all plenty of room. Fishery pellets were purchased, and I must say they were very well priced compared to other fisheries.

I was on peg 6 on Swallow, which meant naff all to me, and had Bullah on 8 and Cotti on 4 for company. The 5 hours flew by, and plenty of fish were had by all. Although the weights weren't massive, I think everyone enjoyed the day. The weather held all day, and I heard lots of positive comments afterwards about the fishery, and have a funny feeling we may be back there in the future

A couple of tales from the day: Daz drew favoured peg 1 on our pool and after the match went off to weigh with KOD. While he was gone, a pair of "Yorkshire Barstewards" as he called them, switched one of his nets for an empty one . The look on his face when he lifted the net out was priceless
Also, apparently Yamo was so far in front with an hour to go, he decided to make it a fairer match and kicked all his bait into the pool......top sportsmanship
Tricast drew his usual end peg. You can tell he's from Bradford.....there's lots of corner shops up there
OBI got threatened with the cane by the lady serving the breakfasts.....his little eyes lit up

Anyway, the result:
1st. Yamo. 43-8-0
2nd. Dennis 42-2-0
3rd. Abuman. 37-6-0
4th. Bullah. 36-10-0
5th. Dark Hoss. 34-10-0
6th. Mick E. 32-6-0
7th. Trev B. 31-14-0
8th. KOD. 30-0-0
9th. TK. 28-10-0
10th. MrV. 26-10-0
11th. OBI. 23-8-0
12th. Daz. 22-2-0
13th. Tricast. 21-0-0
14th. Cotti. 18-8-0
15th. Heinzer. 12-10-0
16th. Rob D. 11-0-0

Well done Yamo on back to back wins

crackin write up bruv

A very even match

What a pleasure it was to visit such a well run fishery, excellent brekkie, manager was spot on, bankside was spotless, fish were in excellent condition for a commie, even the chickens were the most friendliest I have ever met
have to admit it was a struggle for about 4 hrs, after trying every bait in the book had about 5lb in the net for my efforts, had just said to Mike E 1 last try then going to start packing in and sods law the float sailed away and it was the same for the next dozen put ins then as quick as they turned up they were gone, Still a very enjoyable day,

And aint that Dazzla a chuffin moaner

MrV wrote:OBI got threatened with the cane by the lady serving the breakfasts

Missed that one

Lovely venue and would be happy to revisit in the future

Trev

Enjoyed the day ,What a brill fishery ,to start of with a BIG breaky,then to fish on kingfisher pool was a real joy, the pegs were well set out with new stageing and the fish in top condition, well done to the owners ,back to the contest ,top marks to Yamo a good win there mate,the banter was as usual brill with my mate Obi to my left (on the cock peg ha ha ) always good to be next to him,and all the rest on Kingfisher made it a brill day Thanks lads.I vote to fish this one again I am sure all would agree

MICK E wrote:Obi to my left (on the cock peg ha ha

wasn't a "cock" peg Mick it was a Chicken peg.

I was told that fishing down the edge was a waste of time only small roach etc down there then had to sit and watch Mike the Pike plunder the edge for 2hrs catching fish after fish

Been many years since our only previous visit to Monkhall

A clean well looked after venue and from a treasurers and match booking secretaries perspective, a pleasure to 'deal with'

I did knock up a 'who did what from where' list before I was delayed posting it...........

PEG
KINGFISHER 1
KINGFISHER 2 MIKE THE PIKE 32.06.0
KINGFISHER 3
KINGFISHER 4
KINGFISHER 5 ROBERTO 11.0.0
KINGFISHER 6
KINGFISHER 7 YAMO 43.08.0
KINGFISHER 8
KINGFISHER 9
KINGFISHER 10 HEINZER 12.10.0
KINGFISHER 11
KINGFISHER 12 ABUMAN 37.06.0
KINGFISHER 13
KINGFISHER 14
KINGFISHER 15 OBI 23.08.0
KINGFISHER 16
KINGFISHER 17
SWALLOW 1 DAZ 22.02.0
SWALLOW 2
SWALLOW 3
SWALLOW 4 COTTI 18.08.0
SWALLOW 5
SWALLOW 6 MR V 26.10.0
SWALLOW 7
SWALLOW 8 BULLAH 36.10.0
SWALLOW 9
SWALLOW 10
SWALLOW 11 TREV B 31.14.0
SWALLOW 12
SWALLOW 13
SWALLOW 14 KOD 30.0.0
SWALLOW 15
SWALLOW 16 DARK HOSS 34.10.0
SWALLOW 17
SWALLOW 18 ZORRO 42.02.0
SWALLOW 19
SWALLOW 20
SWALLOW 21 TK 28.10.0
SWALLOW 22
SWALLOW 23
SWALLOW 24 TRICAST 21.0.0
SWALLOW 25
SWALLOW 26
SWALLOW 27


Well done Team Jefferey and Abuman - I certainly wouldn't mind giving it a bash for the full 5 hrs next time

Great to see you back online TK.

Ta Mr V just a race against time as to whether I can get my 3 mtr whip out for the next un

good t have the back boss an don`t forget t bring me some whips anall