Match Scene
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Over the last year
there have been some changes in the
match committee and a big effort has
been made to listen to feedback. As a
result we are going to see some six-hour
matches in the Summer, section pools
re-introduced and greater clarity on
pools payouts. We have also introduced a
Facebook page
so that items of a more dynamic nature
plus input from members can be easily
accessed. This is a closed page - so you
need to be an existing or prospective VAC member to be allowed
entry.
Remember that you
can see last season's results (and all
years back to 2001) on the match archive
at the bottom of this page.
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Match news
As we leave
October behind the long hot summer
becomes a memory; frosts, bitter cold
winds and low bright sunshine adding to
the challenge of catching fish. But get
the tactics right on the day and the
rewards are still there...someone's got
to win!
This was the case on Sunday 28th October
at Frogmore when Method Man
Andy Zneimer drew hot peg 23 and had an
easy win with over 44lb. In fact, he
would have had closer to 60lb if a very
big double, hooked first cast, hadn't
broken the fishery-supplied landing net
and then Andy's hook-length as it
tumbled back. Most struggled for bites
with a number suffering numerous
foul-hooked fish when would then come
off. Matt Young had more bad luck than
most losing the one he played in the
picture below after over 10 minutes and
another 8-9 others as well.
Earlier in October we had our annual 'fish-race' at Arran's
which was
less well supported than in
previous years. On a wet and
breezy day we had almost all of the lake
to ourselves. Good job too as the level
was down over a foot and many pegs were
difficult or dangerous to fish. Despite
rumours that stocks had been thinned
out, there were plenty of fish for
everyone. But the fish were
mostly in a bad state; not just damaged
from poor handling but very thin from
lack of food. Despite
this, we still had three weights over
300lb with the winner more than 50lb
ahead of second place with 370lb. Over
250lb was needed to get on the upper
half of the score sheet. For results on
the link below.
Next matches: For November we
have Slough House in Essex on the 11th
and Felmersham on the 25th. Book in with
Allan as usual.
A reminder that
all members are welcome to participate and if you want to
go on the distribution list to get the
emails for results and booking on please
just email
matches@verulam-angling.co.uk
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Week-day
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Click here for the fixture
schedule for August until end
2018
The Tuesday matches are now
alternating between Frogmore
and Riverside. Results do
vary with the weather but
winning weights are always
respectable, plus attendance
is good, usually 10 or more
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Draws are at 8:30 and
fishing 10 to 3
although this may be tweaked
slightly on the day.
Pools are optional and are
just £5 plus optional £2 for
a 'silvers pool'. Steve Burfoot
is running these matches so
if you want to book on
please contact him
here or
telephone 07505 109880.
Fishery nets provided at the
VAC waters.
Pictured right is organiser
Steve with part of his
58.12 winning weight from
Riverside on 8 May.
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A reminder that,
due to demand, booking for
ALL MATCHES is vital.
This
must be via email or text,
don't just mention it whilst
weighing in two months
earlier and expect us to
remember. And, if you fail
to turn up, you will be
liable for the peg fee.
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