So first match of the season at Pidley Rookery Waters on there new match lake Raven. The lake is approximately 13m wide and stocked with Carp, Tench and Barbel. The carp go to 10+ lb.
Yesterday was a cold day with a 6°C high.
We met in the new cafe on site at 8 am. Some of the chaps were already there. Whilst we waited for the rest I had a nice sausage sandwich with a cup of tea. My dad had the same.
After breakfast we had a quick mooch around the tackle shop located above the cafe. It is well stocked with various bits and bobs.
Once everyone was there I held the peg bag whilst everyone pulled out there pegs. My dad pulled out peg 4 and as we were in one car I asked if I could have the swim next door. No one had an issue so I tool peg 5. As it turned out the chap who had my original peg came joint second with 18lb 80z.
The match started at 10am and finished at 3pm.
It was very hard going in terms of getting any large fish I caught regularly on the day mainly on red maggot. My finishing weight was 3lb 1oz at least I didn't come last lol. Worse news was my dad had amassed 4lb 8oz and beat me ;).
The winner had a massive 25lb+. Which in the conditions was very good. He mainly caught the bigger fish on a feeder and maggot.
All in I enjoyed the day and am looking forward to the next one.
Me and Dad on the way there :)
Blog Later....
