Astwood Bank Angling Club Forum

What were the weights like? From a quick glance at the weigh sheet, there were at least 3 weights in the 40lbs, all next to one another at the far end. I dont know if anyone beat that. There was a 30lb+ next to me, I had 20lb and a few ounces and the other side of me had 15lb. I think everyone had ...

honsec wrote:i am still shivering

And yet we were on the "sheltered" side!!

Oh what fine weather we had for this match! Fortunately, for my personal comfort, I drew a peg that was protected from the wind. Unfortunately, that meant a harder day chasing the carp. In a nutshell it was nice to be fishing a match again and while I did not have a great result it was good to put a...

Thanks for the update Nigel. Another new fishery is excellent news, especially given the price of membership. You say.... as no single person volunteered for any position then you have us all again for the next 12 months .....but are there any specific vacant posts or roles that need filling/doing? ...

Roger, Any news or other items of interest from Monday's AGM? New/amended rules? Subs increases? Work party details? I couldn't get to the AGM due to work committments this week; I have just returned from a round trip to Manchester, Glasgow and London. Fortunately I just need to go into Birmingham t...

I've been doing some tidying in the garage recently, mainly to make space for various DIY jobs. It was during one of those afternoons I noticed a boilie on the floor....hmmm, me thinks how did that get there. After all, I am normally careful on putting bait away, especially as I was away for a month...

Just for fun, who subscribes to what fishing magazines? There are plenty to choose from and some subscritpion deals even come with the benefit of reduced cost or discounted deals of bags of bait etc.

Dave, I haven't done any pike fishing for about 15 years, when I used to do a little with my brother who was really into it. Purposefully catching a nice pike (I have had them to 12lb) was fun but was and never will be my fishing of choice. However, now my eldest (he is 9) has asked to go pike fishi...

Not this year simply because I am not yet a member of the club. I will go next year though.