Sunday League for 2023
THE FUR AND FEATHERS
A big thankyou to Stuart who arranged and donated all the refreshments for the day and conducted the intermediate weighs.
Well done to all those who attended making it the first full compliment of members.
Our first trip for a Long Time to Dog Lane – and our last match, the ‘Fur and Feathers’
4 bites only - Roger Garratt DNF - Roger Hames 0lb 8oz - Steve Binder 
15lb 11oz - Steve Whitehead Snr 38lb 14oz - Stuart Cole 
1lb 15ozSteve Whitehead had the most success. Stevie B got broke up on 10lb line by a clonker which took off and refused to come in.
The penultimate of the season
Draw @ 09:00
Whistle @ 10:00
DNF - Roger Garratt DNF - Roger Hames 4lb 7oz - Steve Binder 10lb 4oz - Steve Whitehead Snr 48lb 12oz - Stuart Cole 14lb 9ozSome nice fish were on for most, all to get away! Steve broke a rod as a large one took him round the reeds.
A nice day with everyone catching.
Draw @ 09:00
Whistle @ 10:00
1lb 6oz - Roger Garratt DNF - Roger Hames 13lb 9oz - Steve Binder DNF - Steve Whitehead Snr 47lb 5oz - Stuart Cole 14lb 15ozSome good sized fish came out, lovely condition as well! Jim grabbed the best of the day. A beauty at 11lb.
Stu drew the Golden Peg
Our second visit to Napton of the year, but the first Sunday.
Draw @ 09:00
Whistle @ 10:00
DNF - Roger Garratt DNF - Roger Hames No Weight - Steve Binder DNF - Steve Whitehead Snr 26lb 0oz - Stuart Cole 36lb 8ozBrollies needed for most of the day with silver fish being the main catch, with Caro few and far between.
Low bags for all.
We have our first visit to the Marshes for a couple of years.
Draw @ 09:00
Whistle @ 10:00
4lb 0oz - Roger Garratt DNF - Roger Hames 1lb 8oz - Steve Binder 1lb 8oz - Steve Whitehead Snr DNF - Stuart Cole 7lb 0ozA slow start bit it picked up later on. Their water was heavy with green algae creating tough conditions. Paul’s only decent fish was 1 minute before the whistle yet again.
Our second Sunday at the Mill Pools – promises to be good!
Draw @ 09:00
Whistle @ 10:00
DNF - Roger Garratt DNF - Roger Hames 9lb 0oz - Steve Binder 35lb 0oz - Steve Whitehead Snr 33lb 8oz - Stuart Cole 40lb 0ozA good day in the sunshine where everyone caught fish. A good day for Bruce.
Welcome back to George’s! Looking forward to a great day fishing.
Draw @ 09:00
Whistle @ 10:00
7lb 4oz - Roger Garratt DNF - Roger Hames 11lb 8oz - Steve Binder DNF - Steve Whitehead Snr 5lb 10oz - Stuart Cole 19lb 8ozHard going as the fish did not seem to want to feed. Mark and Roger were so laid back they both fell off their chairs!
Welcome back to Bishops Bowl, let hope the ground is a bit better than last time!
Draw @ 09:00
Whistle @ 10:00
No weight - Roger Garratt DNF - Roger Hames 2lb 12oz - Steve Binder 1lb 8oz - Steve Whitehead Snr 2lb 0oz - Stuart Cole 0lb 4ozStill early for the bigger fish but at least everyone had some fish. Roger H. went the pretty route via Buckingham!
Remember there is a cafe so we will be taking breakfast orders near the time. Keep an eye on the WhatsApp group to place your orders.
Fishery pellets only for feed, so please bear this in mind if you wish to use pellets.
Draw @ 09:00
Whistle @ 10:00
DNF - Roger Garratt DNF - Roger Hames 9lb 4oz - Steve Binder 4lb 6oz - Steve Whitehead Snr 17lb 8oz - Stuart Cole 18lb 2ozHard going with not the expected bags. Stevie B lost a big fish whilst trying to land it.
Roger H got smashed up – by a duck!
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Our first visit to the Banks, fishing 36-49 so use the main car park.
Draw @ 09:00
Whistle @ 10:00
No weight - Roger Garratt N/A - Roger Hames 3lb 12oz - Steve Binder 0lb 4oz - Steve Whitehead Snr 5lb 4oz - Stuart Cole 24lb 4oz