Pairs Match Cobden Mill Farnworth 27 April 2013

I organised a pairs match thinking end of april would be perfect,more fool me.After pegging out,we did the draw and i drew Fred.I was confident with my peg at the factory side,always produces on the tip.I started of on groundbait on the method,with sonnubaits 8mm tiger fish,i had a bream straight away.Then the bites were finicky and couldnt get a take,i tried various other baits and switched  to pellet and grounbait on the feeder.It went from being sunny to windy and cold,so much for april,then a hailstone shower,well a brief one.Was watching the lodge and nobody was really doing well,silvers were coming out,and one carp.Decided to switch to a sonnubaits white choclate and my tip soon went round,a carp in the net.It was now 2 oclock,i lost a decent carp .At about 3-15 my luck was in and another carp was landed.I was relieved to shout all out.My weight after a hard day was 6.10,my partner fred 7.6,total 14lb.And we WON
A real hard day for everyone involved,thanks to all that turned out.Tight Lines

The factory side.........................................

My partner fred on gower st side.................................

Thanks to all that fished.........................................

Myself and my partner Fred Lever,well done........................

Beacon View Fishery Appleby Bridge Wigan 18th April 2013

Went today to pay charity match deposit with mike.After being not well for nearly 3 weeks it was great just to get out fishing again.It was blowing a gale and we decided to try peg 5&6.There was 2 others fishing further down from us.Started on prestons using groundbait and corn.It seemed to take ages and i had a bream,finally a fish,lol...As the day wore on it got harder,switched to micro,s on feeder and tried various hookbaits,nothing .Decide to go on pellet wag,it was difficult to cast,carp were showing on top.mike was waiting for his first bite.I had 3 more bream,all to different hookbaits.I cannot believe how hard it was today,mike blanked and my day was 4 bream............Tight Lines............

I Was pegged past the flood light on right........................

The view to my left............................................

Mike waiting for a pull,it never happened................................

The Rules....Peg fee £6

Memorial Match Bradshaws 3 ..13 April 2013

Todays match was a memorial match for Lee Martin who died suddenly last Sept 2012.24 Anglers took part at bradshaws fishery organised by Breaking Surface Forum.The match will be every year in memory off Lee.I havnt fished for over 3 weeks ,i was really looking forward to the match.Over the last 3 weeks i have been under a lot off stress,and last week i started having panic attacks,which i must say have improved.So today i was really hoping to overcome these attacks .I drew peg 15 and decided to fish the pellet punch and double sweetcorn.I plumbed up 2 swims at 7 metres on the pole and was going to fish worm and micro,s.I managed to catch  a few carp on the tip.My day was over after suffering 3 attacks and just decided to pack up at 2 .I was very Dissapointed .....The winning weight was 34lb .Here,s a few pictures from today...........................Tight Lines

The Swim....................................

The Wall pegs,The winning weight will come from here.......

My swim,a small chuck...................................

The Common.............................................

The Mirror................................................

The Bench ,Bradshaws 3 in Memory off Lee Martin.....................

A close up of the Plaque.......................R.I.P Lee ...........................................

Preston Method Feeder Bolt Rig

When i fish the method i like to fish it bolt rig.I used to use the quick change beads but found them fiddly to open.The ringed swivel just fits the feeder nice and snug.As soon as the fish picks up the bait and feels the weight  of the feeder basically it bolts and sends the hook home.The feeder will still become free running when the swivel comes out of the feeder.And in an event of a break,the feeder will slide off.I always use heavy hooklinks up to 9lb.I also like to use the elasticated feeder aswell if the fishery allows this.
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Ring swivel just fits snug.............................................................

Sample Pots 9th April 2013

Picked up on this last year when taking my mum to the doctors.Doesnt take much guessing what these are for ha ha.Ideal for small amounts of bait rather than taking a full bag.I use them on the river for small amounts of boillies and pellets and use them for match /pleasure fishing.you could even put them in your jacket pocket.
Fishing saturday,cant wait after feeling un well.Tight Lines......................................

Took while sat in my van lol............................Holds Plenty,be suprised.....................