THACKLEY TRUMPIT JUNE 2014 GONE FISHIN with Idle and Thackley Angling Association

Gone Fishin...

with Idle and Thackley Angling Association

Committee Match Toms Pond Otley 18.5.14

Pond owner Steve showed the full big weight potential of the venue with a stunning 101lb 13oz winning weight of quality carp on pole fished banded pellet. Frank Johnson was second with 63lb 6oz in the match but won the Committee Trophy also with carp on pole fished meat. Third was Bob Earnshaw with 61lb 13oz on banded pellet and fourth was Richard Thornton 36lb 5oz. The top 3 weights were all higher than the clubs previous highest match top weight record. 

Coarse Season Opens June 16th

The rivers will all reopen to coarse angling on June 16th and Environment Agency bailiffs are usually very active in the first few weeks so don’t get caught out and makes sure you have a valid rod licence. There is a Bradford No 1 members match at Cowthorpe on Sunday June 22nd.

Swainby Open Match Programme 2014

The first match of the new season is on Sunday 29th June when members will be fishing for the E. Laycock Memorial Trophy. Other 2014 match dates are 6th July Wilf Butler Cup (note this date may need to be changed as it clashes with the Tour de France dates), 20th July Frank Thorpe Rose Bowl, 3rd August Old Pals Trophy J. Cragg Mem, 24th August Stanley Wood Shield, 7th Sept Brian      Waddilove Cup, 21st Sept A. Pedley Memorial, 5th Oct Abe Drury Rose Bowl, 19th Oct,  9th Nov, 23rd Nov, 14th Dec and 28th Dec.

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Report

Chance of  Chub from by-wash area below locks. A few Carp and Tench now active above locks particularly first 100 yds above lock and just past the swing bridge       narrows before farm. Bream to 3lb usually feed well between marina mouth and the wides at this time of the year. Best areas for skimmers and perch are off the railings below the locks and opposite the old mill near the Marina. Pike up to 8lb from below the locks. Day tickets £3 Adults with Juniors £1.50 and yearbooks are available from Eccleshill Angling Supplies.  

Contacts- If want any further information or have any  reasonably sensible suggestions contact.

Phone 01274 615016.

Web Site - idleandthackaa.supanet.com.

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