MORECAMBE & DISTRICT JUNIOR ANGLERS

MAD Lessons & Matches 2010 
Cleveley Bridge.

Ten youngsters of Morecambe and District Junior Anglers took part in their fourth fishing match of the season at Cleveley Bridge Fisheries on Saturday 17^th July. Everyone had the opportunity to test out their brolly as the rain poured down on and off throughout the event. The bad weather did not deter the anglers and most managed to catch a few fish including some nice carp, bream, roach and perch. Maggot seemed to be the fishes favourite choice of bait resulting in both silverfish and carp rod action on the day. The match ran from 11am until 4pm and everyone did really well considering the downpours that occurred. Liam took first place catching some really nice carp and a total weight of 5lb3oz, Ben took second place with 2lb3oz and Jamie third place with 1lb9oz. It looks like it will be another close call to crown this years champion at the end of the season, everything is still to play for.

The club would like to pass on deepest thanks Keith for all his support with the lake recently,his help is really appreciated.

CARP MATCH 26th June
 
The weather was great for the Morecambe and District Junior Anglers' carp match held on Saturday 26 June at Littledale Fishery. It was a great turnout with twelve junior members taking part all hoping to  be awarded the carp trophy at the end of the season. The start of the match was called at 10:30am and everyone cast into the lake with great expectation. Robbie  was the first member to catch, but unfortunately his first fish was not a carp and did not count. Other juniors started to pull out silvers that were also quickly returned, it seemed the hot weather had put the carp off their food, many good size carp could be seen but no one could reel one in. One hour passed when Jamie  yelled ”I'm in!”, good size carp on the hook but could he land it....Unfortunately not, then very shortly after Danny  called “Carp!” he was into a 3lb1oz carp and managed to land it, the game was on. It wasn't long before Jamie again hooked a 4lb 11oz Common Carp and played it well this time, resulting in a wet unhooking mat, placing him into the lead. James  had a frustrating time staring at a large carp close to his float with no interest in the bait, eventually the tormenting fish swam under his bait and away to the middle of the lake. It was nearing 4pm and the end of the match loomed when Jamie hooked into another slightly smaller carp, taking his total weight for the day up to 9lb. Jamie was the overall winner of the carp match and Danny took a well deserved second place. No other entrants caught carp but all had a great days fishing, including James. We would like to thank Morecambe Angling Centre for allowing us to fish the lake.


Littledale 29th May 2010

The third Morecambe and District Junior Anglers fishing match of the year was held away from home at Littledale Fishery on Saturday 29^th May. The rainy weather did not deter the seven junior anglers that took part in the match with almost everyone managing to pull fish from the lake. Although the weather was rainy, the temperature was mild and the fish were feeding readily allowing for a variety of breeds to be netted including a fancy wild goldfish caught by the match winner Danny. The match ran for 4hrs from 11am until 3pm when the children stopped fishing for the all important weigh in. Danny weighed in the heaviest  keep net containing several good sized carp with a total weight of 9lb8oz. Liam came close second with some nice bream in his net weighing 4lb2oz and in third place was Jack with a good sized catch weighing 2lb7oz. Other members fishing were Steven, Jamie, Jordyn and Robbie. Everyone had a great days fishing and would like to thank Morecambe Angling Centre for use of their lake.

Dates for this years lessons and matches.

All lessons/matches will run from 11am-3pm unless otherwise stated. 

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT NO BAITED HOOKS SHOULD BE LEFT UNATTENDED AT ANY TIME,  FOR ANY REASON. 
It is in your rules, please read them.

10th April- Sign up Day  Horseshoe Lake

17th April- lesson 1 Horseshoe Lake.

1st May- Match 1, Sponsored match at Horseshoe Lake

22nd May Match 2 at Horseshoe Lake CANCELLED

CHANGE******29th May The new Match 2 at Littledale 10am-4pm (day ticket)

12th June lesson at Horseshoe Lake 10am-4pm (possibly a BBQ, Bring your own favourites)

26th June- Match 3 CARP ONLY match at Littledale 10am-4pm

17th July- Match 4 at Cleveley Bridge 11am-4pm meet at 10.15am  (day ticket)

31st July Match 5 at the Villa 11-4pm, meet at 10.15am (day ticket)

7th August Nationals in Wakefield (more details nearer the time, see Ken if you are interested) 

All welcome to enter, but parents will be needed for transport and supervision. This is a large event, and not all members will be in the same section of the Calder & Hebble canal. There is an amazing amount of prizes up for grabs, and the lucky peg draw, so all entrants come away with something. It is a long day, but a great experience. 

Remember that you have to be in Wakefield BEFORE 8am!!!!

28th August Match 6 the Fur & Feather at Borwick 11am-4pm meet at 10.15 (day ticket)

11th September lesson at Horseshoe Lake 11am-3pm

25th September lesson at Horseshoe Lake 10am-4pm

Dates are subject to changes, there will possibly 2 matches organised by the local Police, one at Lansil Social Club, Lancaster and one on the canal at Detrongate. These are free to enter and open to all juniors. We do not have the dates as yet. If they clash with one of our planned meetings, then we will change our plans and update the website, so keep checking!!! 

There may also be some Night Fishing in the summer months (limited places)

December AGM & Presentation Party Cumberland View Hotel, Morecambe