News Archives 2004
Match results. 28th November - Frog lake, Brentwood. Pairs match.
1 Rob Smith 3-12-0
2 Steve blower 2-8-0
3 Dave Moreland 1-7-8
4 Alan Goodey 1-1-0
5 Dave Barr 1-0-0
6 Rob Shearing 0-10-0
7 Richard Thomson 0-9-8
8 Jamie Smith 0-2-0
9 Bernie O Grady 0-1-8
total 11-3-8
13 fished. 4 D.N.W. A very hard day indeed. The worst match results from this venue ever. The only fish showing were very small roach ( 4 to the ounce). Richard had the only decent fish which was a 6 ounce rudd. The match was followed by a pike session in which no pike were caught! Weather was fairly mild with no frost at all.
Match results. 14th November - Uptons farm Margaretting. Nicky Maunders Memorial Trophy
1 Dave Moreland 6-3 Willow tree peg.(11)
2 Rob Smith 2-2 ( in front of steps)
3 Jamie Smith (Junior) 0-12 Far bank (10)
4 Richard Thomson 0-10 Brambles (13)
5 Alan Goodey 0-6 Willow tree (12)
6 Bernie O Grady 0-1 Brambles (peg 1)
7 Albert Key D.N.W R.H. corner (7)
Total 10-2
Unfortunately A frost affected sport severely. (ice formed in the puddles in the car park). New member Dave Moreland Fished next to willow tree with pole and managed to get the only carp of the day. Bernie O grady In peg 1 lost a carp in the first hour Followed by 1 rudd. This was the lowest scoring match total weight at Uptons ever.
Things can only get better
Match results. 31 October- Claverhambury lake, Waltham Abbey
(substitute for mystery venue)
1 Rob Smith 114-0
2 Dave Lewis 80-0
3 Paul Hope 79-8
4 Richard Thomson 38-8
5 Steve Blower 24-0
6 Bernie O Grady 18-0
7 Dave Barr 15-0
total 369-0
Due to an influx of rain it was decided the mystery venue (river)be put forward until after Christmas. Pro-Master angling club kindly let us share their booked venue and it fished well for the time of year. Carp were the main species mostly 1-2 pound However, some bigger ones were also caught. Roach approaching the pound mark also showed. Weather was unusually mild with sunny spells. Wind north westerly. http://fish4venues.0catch.com/claverhambury.html
An Apology: 2 weeks ago I stated ' more rain please'.
After for 2 weeks of solid rain the lakes are full, and I wish to retract my statement. No more rain please!
Match results. 24 October- Uptons lake , Margaretting
1 Paul Hope 50-4 peg 14 willow tree corner
2 Rob Smith 29-10 peg 4 in front of steps
3 Bernie O Grady 21-4 peg 1 next to brambles
4 Dave Barr 10-0 peg3 no mans land
5 Richard Thomson 5-8 peg 11 far bank
6 Albert Key 3-6 peg 8 rubbish corner
7 Colin Hope 1-0 peg 6 no mans land
8 Danny hope 0-12 peg10 far bank
9= Ryan Hope 0-2 peg5 no mans land
9= Jamie Smith 0-2 peg 7 no mans land
A westerly wind was blowing in afternoon. Very mild for time of year. Paul caught 9 carp and lost 4 - a good result from a snaggy peg. Biggest carp was a mirror of 11-10 and several competitors had some nice roach to 8 ounces. Biggest bream was 5-0.
13 fished 4 d.n.w.
Match results. 10 October- Church lane lake, Ockendon
1 Rob Smith 33-8 peg 14
2 Dave Barr 15-2 peg 12
3 Jamie Smith (junior) 11-0 peg 11
4 Bernie O Grady 8-7 peg 13
5 Ricky Thomson 5-0 peg 8
6 Albert Key 1-12 peg 15
7 Paul Hope 1-2 peg 9
A strong easterly wind was blowing all day and consequently it affected presentation. Half of the field packed up early because of the conditions. Some nice fish were caught by the remaining anglers. A 11-8 common fell to Dave Barr (legering) and a 8-0 common went to Bernie Ogrady and also Jamie Smith. Richard Thomson's hat blew off 3 times. The water level is down by about 15 inches, a Possible cause for concern. Rain needed please!
Match results. 26 September- Uptons Lake Margaretting
1 Rob Smith 46-12
2 Paul Hope 21-12
3 Richard Thomson 17-4
4 Dave Barr 7-8
5 Paul Buisson 6-4
6 Jamie Smith (junior) -5-12
7 Albert Key 2-4
8 Danny Hope 0-6
9= Dale Shearing 0-4
9= Colin Hope 0-4
Top weight was peg next to the Brambles. 2nd was on peg 5, Paul did well from an unfancied peg. 3rd was from peg 13, the brambles again. All carp and not many roach and rudd showed. Westerly wind and temperature 14 degrees. Richard Thomson caught a 11-8 common on paste. 5 dnw.
Match results. 12 September- Church lane Lake
1 Steve Blower 16-8
2 Rob Smith 14-12
3 Rob Shearing 14-3
4 Dave Barr 10-4
5 Ricky Thomson 8-12
6 Colin Hope 7-0
7Gary Hope 3-8
8 George Adderson 2-4
9 Danny hope 1-6
10 Dale Shearing 1-2
13 fished . A very strong and gusty westerly wind played havoc with presentation. The top weights came from the pump house end. Rob Smith had a fine 6-8 bream and Rob shearing had a 12-14 common carp. Dave Barr broke 2 pole sections when a sudden gust blew it off his pole roller - and that was on the sheltered bank! lots of small perch were also caught along with the odd roach and rudd.
Match results frog lake T.B.A
Match results. 15th August .Uptons.
1 Rob Smith 77-2
2 Gary Hope 41-4
3 Rob Shearing 35-8
4 Ricky Thomson 29-0
5 Dave Lewis 21-12
6 Paul hope 21-9
7 Ryan Hope 20-4
8 Henry Bass 10-4
9 Terry Hyde 10-2
10 Albert key 4-7
11 Dale Shearing 1-12
Most carp were by the willow tree or among the brambles. Dave Lewis in peg 1was unlucky, He snapped 3 pole sections on 3 separate fish!. Some tiny carp around 3'' also showed, a good sign for the future. Weather was hot (25 degrees) and a lot of carp were cruising on the top not really interested in feeding. Ricky Thomson was feeling the heat more than anyone - he decided to cool off by taking a dip after the match. 15 fished. 4 dnw.
Match results 1st August Ockendon Rose Bowl. Church lane lake.g
1 Rob Smith 28-12
2 Dave Lewis 13-0
3 Bernie O Grady 12-0
4 paul Hope 6-2
5 Rob Shearing 6-0
6 Nick Quilter 5-8
7 Danny Hope 4-8
8 George Adderson 2-15
9 Terry Hyde 1-14
10 Steve Blower 1-8
11 Rick Ashington 1-6
12 pete milano 1-4
13 Paul Buison 0-8
14 Dale Shearing 0-4
15= Dave Barr/Richard Thomson 0-3
The wind was Blowing towards the pump house end, and consequently that's were the top weights came from .A few smaller carp were caught ( about 8 ounce -12 ounces). Plenty of small perch and a few bream and skimmers were also caught. Biggest Carp 12-0 common Bernie O Grady.
Match results 18th July. Frog Lake. Secretarys' cup.
1 Terry Hyde 11-0
2 Jamie Smith (junior) 8-7
3 Dave Lewis 4-4
4 Steve blower 3-12
5 Rob Smith 3-6
6 Rob Shearing 2-2
7 George Addison 2-0
8 Richard Thomson 1-8
9 Dave Barr 1-2
10 Danny Hope 0-15
11 Paul Hope 0-12
12 Dale Shearing (junior) 0-9
13 Bob Warren 0-8
18 fished. 5 DNW.
Our best turn out for quite a few years. The fishing was poor however. Only Terry and Jamie caught a carp each (weighing10-9 and 8-7 respectively). Everyone else had to make do with small roach and perch and the odd skimmer. No pike were caught but a few were seen.
Match results 4th July. Uptons Lake pairs match.
1 Dave Barr-82-0
2 Richard Thomson 53-12
3 rob Stiff 27-4
4 Paul Hope 27-0
5 Pete Milano 8-8
6 Steve blower 6-8
7 Rob Shearing 2-12
8 Ryan Hope 2-12
9 Albert Key 1-4
10 Jamie Smith 0-12
Well Done to Dave Barr. His 1st match win on only his 2nd outing of the season - an excellent weight- Method feeder on peg 9 (willow tree). A fine 5-0 Bream was caught by Steve Blower from peg 5 ( RH corner). Unluckiest angler of the day was Paul Hope who had his pole broken by a low flying dog, but still managed to come 4th thanks to Dave's spare feeder rod!. Ricky Thomson fished by the hawthorns to catch 7 carp for 53 pound - a good average size. Some lily pads were also planted in the right hand corner by the bridge (Thanks to Albert for the kind donation) The Steps and the surrounding areas have now been strimmed (thanks to Roy Dorset and his strimmer!)
Harry Harris caught this fine 16-12 mirror at Church lane lake in may on Legered sweetcorn .See picture below
1st match of the season. Alex Chopping cup. Church lane lake Ockendon.
1 Rob Smith 25-0
2 Paul Hope 20-2
3 Ryan Hope (junior) 19-12
4 Rob Shearing 16-12
5 Richard Thomson 13-8
6 Colin Hope 13-0
7 Danny Hope 8-0
8 Steve Blower 7-10
9 Jamie Smith 5-8
10 Dale Shearing o-12
15 fished. 7 hours.
Some fine fish were caught during the match. A 13 -0 common for Colin Hope and a 10-8 common for Ryan hope aged 7. A lovely 7-0 bream caught by Paul Hope was the fish of the day, which will take some beating this season. A few small carp were also caught (4-6 ounces) by several members and also some mini bream(1-2 ounces). A good sign for the future. (if the cormorants don't get them first !) Plenty of perch roach and rudd also featured in some catches. Wind was westerly and overcast. Rained in afternoon during weigh in.
An unofficial 'friendly' match was held at 'The Warren' Stanford le Hope
1 Rob Smith 38-8
2 Bernie OGrady - 36-12
3 Dave Barr 22-4
4 Danny Hope 21-4
5 Paul Hope 16-0
6 Rob Shearing 8-0
7 Richard Thomson 7-0
8 Ryan Hope (junior) 6-4
An excellent result on a Lake that no one had fished before. The catches comprised of large Bream (average weight 4 and a half pound) and tench. The weather was hot with a slight SW breeze. We will definitely be going there again! Quite a weedy lake and most fished pole to the lily pads. Corn, Pellet and paste were the best baits.
An unofficial 'friendly' match was held at Church lane lake on 9th May. It was originally to be held at Northlands park in Basildon but when we arrived it was full up. It was then decided to go to 'Dead Oak Fisheries' in Basildon but that was also full. 3rd choice -Church Lane Lake.
1 Rob Smith 46-0
2 Steve Gibson - 6-8
3 Richard Thomson 4-8
4 Rob Shearing 2-14
7 members fished on a mild day with no rain. Fish of the day was a 4-8 tench caught by Richard Thomson. Rob Smith had a 14-6 mirror and a 14-4 common.
4-8 tench. Richard Thomson
9-4 carp
14-6 mirror
An unofficial 'friendly' match was held at Church lane lake on 25th April.
1 Rob Smith 15-2
2 Richard Thomson 4-4
3 Paul Hope 2-2
An unofficial 'friendly' match was held at Uptons farm on 29th March.
1 Ricky Thomson/Rob Smith 19-14
2 Jamie Smith 16-5
3 Gary Hope 11-14
4 Danny Hope 1-5
5 Paul Hope 1-0
6 Rob Shearing 0-9
7 Ryan Hope 0-4
8 Albert Key 0-3