Wind is the big opponent
Oct 30 2009 by Kevin Dinsdale, The Journal
Pike anglers wishing to fish the 2010 British Pike Championships will be pleased to learn that two qualifier matches have been arranged on Longtown’s West Pond.
The dates are November 22 and February 28 drawing at 9am with entry costing £ 21 inclusive of pools, day ticket and contribution to Fish Legal. To book ring Chris on 01228 674519.
For several days Environment Agency scientists have been attending a major fish kill on the Pont.
The investigating officers found dead fish from an area above Stamfordham down to Ponteland, approximately 11km of the river.
Although the EA can’t rule anything out at this stage regarding the cause, a restocking plan needs to be discussed as it would appear that over 1,000 dead fish have since been recorded.
A rare opportunity to rent a stretch of the River Wear for five years from January 1, 2010 has came about.
The lease of the water at Witton-le-Wear, which will interest barbel anglers as well as traditional salmon and sea trout fans, is being handled by Gray’s Surveyors of Belmont Business Park, DH! 1TW, who will be pleased to furnish further details upon application.
Diary dates
SUNDAY: The Steve Roberts Memorial Match takes place on the Tyne. There are Open Matches scheduled for The Oaks, Woodlands, Carp Vale and Raker Lake. The Angel also holds a match and CADCAC fish a Winter League fixture, hopefully on Lonsdale. Chester-le-Street AC hold a Winter Series match on their stretch of the Wear, meeting at Golf Club overspill car park – 8.15am, and Leazes Park AA hold a Winter League match on their city centre venue. Thornaby AA hold their Festival Cup on the Tees meeting at Croft Club, whilst also on the Tees, Yarm AA contest the RAFA Open Match. Sunderland FAC fish their first Winter Series match on Silksworth while Hetton Lyons hold their Croft Trophy match with the draw taking place at 8am.
TUESDAY: The Darlington and County Durham branch of the Pike Anglers Club hold their monthly get together in the Coxhoe CIU club. WACAC hold a club meeting at Dudley & Weetslade Social Club. Clayton Street, Dudley.
WEDNESDAY: There are Opens on both Woodlands and The Angel.
THURSDAY: There’s a Midweek Open on The Oaks At Sessay.
FRIDAY: There’s an afternoon match on The Angel.
