Articles in Category: Match Reports

When They’re Not There — Making the Most of a Tough Draw at Lodge Farm
When They’re Not There — Making the Most of a Tough Draw at Lodge Farm

Some matches are won through brilliant decisions. Others are lost before the whistle even blows. And then there are days like this, where the job isn’t to win the match but to ...

Lindholme Lakes – Cost Cutter Open on Laurels, Peg 6
Lindholme Lakes – Cost Cutter Open on Laurels, Peg 6

A structured three-line approach on Laurels delivered 40lb 13oz for 8th from 21 anglers. Patience through quiet spells, a strong F1 spell on the short pole, and a perfectly-timed s...

Match Report – Shimano Aero Bomb & Feeder Winter League, Round 9

A disciplined approach on the mini method feeder produced steady bites from pellet-reared stock fish, allowing me to build a reliable weight without drifting between options. A bri...

Sykehouse Fisheries Open Match – Rover Draw, Cat Ice, One Perch (Packed Up 11:30)
Sykehouse Fisheries Open Match – Rover Draw, Cat Ice, One Perch (Packed Up 11:30)

The 'Rover' draw put us late in the queue, pegs icing over fast. We cleared the cat ice on the swim, nicked a nice perch early, but the session became a battle with the temperature...

Lindholme Lakes – Sunday Open- Benny’s Peg 53

A slow, testing open on Benny’s. Early liners but few bites on the method, a timely margin F1, and a late run of skimmers saved the session. A reminder that consistent pellet feedi...

Lindolme Lakes - Sunday Open, Bonsai Peg 82

A strong start on the method to the island produced a steady run of F1s. A failed switch to bomb and pellet cost time, but persistence back on the method salvaged the session. A la...