This was the first Float Only match and was fished in extreme heat, with temperatures rising to over 30C. The fish were hard to find for most competitors, but Mick Woolvine managed to put an impressive weight of exactly 40 Lbs on the scales from peg 108. This was mostly made up of some decent bream taken on caster/hemp on a stick float, with a chub and a barbel for good measure. Well done Mick. Second from peg 80, was Jason Owen with a couple of nice chub and a barbel for 12 Lbs 2 Ozs taken on the stick float and maggot. Third was Ken Arnold from fancied peg 9 with chub on the waggler for 8 Lbs 8 Ozs. Tony Kilmister still leads the league with 25 points, with Paul Stych second on 18 and Jason Owen now in third place with 16. Early days yet, but will anyone catch Tony? This Sunday's match could well produce some surprising results, so watch this blog for the results. Click on the link for the full results.

Match 3 FLOAT ONLY.pdf (26.04 kb)

Now that there has been some rain, and there is more to come, plus the temperature has dropped considerably, the suspension of fishing our stretch of the river is lifted from midnight tonight, Wednesday 28th July. Please let any member you know who is not on the Internet.

All members please note that fishing on our water is suspended as of midnight 23rd July 2021 until further notice because of critically low oxygen levels in the river!

Please let any member you know who does not have access to the internet.

After a stressful time with a car breakdown yesterday, member Paul Styche has offered a few suggestions. Paul came back to his car after yesterday's match after helping other members back with their gear from the Buildwas section, only to find his car was "dead." Many attempts were made to find the fault, but he was left there on is own in the stifling heat until the RAC turned up to fix the fault. Luckily, he had plenty of water with him to drink. Paul says that members would be wise to join the RAC/AA or other breakdown service, as membership costs start from around £50. It is also wise to know the location of our car parks, should you need to direct them to you. Some of the services can find you from your mobile phone signal, but What3Words is a good idea to have in your phone too. But at least know road names to give directions. Also, think about how you park; you may need a tow. and the access to the engine bay may be required, so don't park with the bonnet against a fence or a hedge! Many thanks to Paul for these wise ideas.

After two rounds, we have a clear early leader of the Summer League, Tony Kilmister on 18 points. Chasing hard, is Paul Stych on 14 points, and third is a tie between Paul Harrison and Colin Morris, both on 10. At the second match Tony managed to put an impressive 43 Lbs on the scales from peg 122. Second with 25 Lbs 8 Ozs from peg 9 was Will Carr, third from peg 76 with 16 Lbs 4 Ozs was Paul Stych and fourth from peg 64 was Graham Jones with 13 Lbs 2 Ozs. For the full result, please click on the link below.

Please ensure you let Will Carr know if you want a breakfast at the pub before the draw by 5 pm Thursday 15 July latest. Will's number is 07903 505123.

MATCH 1 & 2 - 13 Jul 21.pdf (21.19 kb)

Will all members please note that pegs 107 to 118 on the Buildwas water will now be open as the extra match on Saturday 17th July 2021 has been cancelled. Please let any members not on the Internet know about this.