Simple Match Fishing Forum

Bookings so far.

24/03/2018 Claygate Lakes, Lake Eva
14/04/2018 Monk Lakes, Lake 1
28/04/2018 Arrans Lake
19/05/2018 Tylers Common, Willow
02/06/2018 Hartleylands Farm, Pear Tree
16/06/2018 Southend Farm match lake pegs 1 to 18
30/06/2018 Alders Farm, Ash lake
14/07/2018 Colemans Cottage, Woods Lake
28/07/2018 Maggotdrowning pairs weekend
04/08/2018 Monk Lakes, Lake 2
18/08/2018 Orchard Place Farm, Lake 6 (on the spit)
08/09/2018 Puddledock Farm, Road Lake
22/09/2018 Colemans Cottage, Stepfield lake
06/10/2018 Hartleylands Farm, Reservoir
20/10/2018 tba


potential venues
Churchgate
Southend Farm
Claygate Sophie
Hawkhurst
other......

I have tried to get a booking on Lake John but, as they have open matches every Saturday, Sundays are booked for 2018. When I get back I will try to get a Sunday in 2019.
I havent tried Sumners ponds as I got the impression it wasnt so good.

Happy 2018 folks and tight lines all round.
Right - while Dave's away he thought I ought to do a bit of booking, so I have.
Monk Lakes 1 and 2 added. Lake 1 is new to us and they tell me its more of a mixed lake than Lake 3 so better suited to an earlier date.
Claygate, Orchard Place and Tylers to follow as soon as I can get through to them - no replies so far.

Happy new year all
Tony is there any reason why Puddledock has not been mentioned so far?
But looking good so far

Will be booking Puddledock as well - just forgot to mention it

Ok - Glaygate Eva, Puddledock and Orchard Place added.
I'm trying to get Tylers Common for 19/05 but no reply so far.
Assuming that happens, then we have 20th Oct to fill - not sure where to try for this one. Any suggestions welcome.
Given the relatively late date, I guess we need somewhere with a bit of a mixed head in case we get an early frost?
We could also add an extra match in one of the 3 week gaps - ie early May, Mid June, or late Aug. Again comments/suggestions please, or are we ok with 13 matches plus MDs w/e?

Sterling work Tony , as an observation from the end of April to the end of June there are only two matches so potentially another 1 or 2 could be added there - certainly one for mid June, maybe go for Churchgate or double up on one of the others.

Tylers Common now booked for 19th May.

Terry - I agree. 16th June is most likely candidate. Personally I like Churchgate - either the main lake as before, or we could try their carp lake.
What do you guys think - any other venue or date suggestions?

Tony
Looks like you have been very busy,well done mate

Looks pukka Dave & Tony.
No Nicks lake ?
Although personally I’d choose hawkhurst as it’s a great brekkie and the lake is perfect for banter and singing

Being converted into speci lake Al
Well done Tony and Mr C for getting all these done early, hats off fellas

Really Si.
It’s all carpcamping nowadays
For me I wouldn’t mind another go on that res at Southend farm if I’m thinking of the right place
But also really enjoy Nicks at hatleylands. Orlake Sophie at clay gate. Never remember churchgate Fishing that well for us as a club.
If you fancy a heart attack or 2 there’s always the place with the hill

Can't wait lads looking good well done boys

Back home now. Thanks for filling in Tony.

A bit early but just so you know I will not be available for Arrans.

Hartleylands have extended Samson pond into another match lake but I dont know when it will be available to fish. Probably worth letting it settle for a year before having a look.

Hi Dave,
Don't know if you're aware but the reservoir at Hartleylands is being repeged with just 18 pegs soon at which time night fishing will be allowed on there.
While I'm here I hope you all have a fantastic season this year and can I put in an early request to join you all as a guest at Alders Farm on 30th June.

I did confirm that the Res was still available for matches after 1st October. If it’s only 18 pegs that shouldn’t be a problem with our current numbers. We can only wait and see how all the changes affect it.
Shame we won’t be able to fish Nicks on our matches. Was one of the best lakes around.

I’m sure we can fit you in on the Alders match, Red Leader is welcome as well. I did try to book it at the same time as the JJL match so we could get a few more guests, but they hadn’t got a date for it when I booked.

Yeah I read they are making Nicks a speci lake.
And they have extended pear tree

Hi Dave any news on how much fees will be this year 1

I’m checking what some of the fisheries are going to be charging before I finalise fees. I expect to keep the match fee at £6 with £2 pools the season fee may need to increase from the previous £35 but will be no more than £40.

Frant Lakes. http://www.frantlakes.com/

I haven’t fished here for many years and to be honest it wasn’t one of my favourite places. Has anyone got any current info or knowledge of the place.