MONK Match Lake 2

#1

Right the time has finally arrived and the first match of our short season is next Saturday 5th April.

We have pegs 45 to 66 which some think are the best average pegs on the 3 match lakes. One of the main problems on Monk is that its open to the wind especially the match Lakes, and often the fish will follow the wind.

So,
1) is it going to be windy
2) which direction is it going to come from
3) will peg 45 still be the flier peg and produce 100lb of barbel.
4) will I draw a sheltered peg again this year and be able to fish in my T shirt while those on the far side are shivering in the head on cold wind.

Names so far,
DaveC
Colin
Peter
Tony
Jim
Judy
Roger
Graham
Terry
Kevin
Paul
Arthur
Lohn
Martin
ZAC
Ken

Guest
Alan
Billg

18 so far

#2

Anywhere between 45-49 will do for me, nice short walk.

Just looking for a nice relaxing day as I'm fishing Boddington on Sunday.

#3

It has forecast rain so will probably cancelled

#4

NOOOOOOO!!!

Next you will be telling us that the forecast temperature is less than 20 deg.

#5

It has forecast rain so will probably cancelled

Oh my gawd, not another grueller??????
Does this mean we might need less than 50lbs to frame?

#6

Hi Dave,

I'll be there! I assume it'll be a 8:30 draw and fish from 10-4?

Cheers,

Graham

#7

As always Graham. Dont forget though if you want brekkie you need to be there a bit earlier, plus you will need time to dip your nets as well.

#8

Really looking forward to this,had a bit of a downer these last few weeks so a days fishing in good company and a few laughs thrown in is just what i need at the moment.

Never know i may even catch a few

Sorry i just re-read that last bit

#9

I spoke to the fishery today and the match lakes are producing well. The barbel are starting to show so it is looking good. Until the weather takes a turn for the worse and the temperature drops on Saturday that is.

If its a North wind as predicted then it will be blowing from behind peg45 across to the other corner of the lake meaning pegs 47 to 55 will be the most sheltered and those on the causeway will be shivering their nuts off.

#10

Forecast for -4c on Fri night and cold all day Sat with sleet and snow

#11

Mmmmmmmmm strange, the forcast I've seen is predicting a low of 8°C for Friday night with a 7 mph westerly wind and for Saturday, 11°C with a NNW wind of 15 mph with a chance of light rain showers.
It does however predict that it will drop to 1°C on Saturday night.

But if TK's right, that means we'll only need 2 nets instead of 3.
Should get a chance of a bite to eat and a sip of drink between fish at least.

#12

But if TK's right, that means we'll only need 2 nets instead of 3.

Losing my touch..........not even a suck, never mind a bite

#13

Losing my touch..........not even a suck, never mind a bite ;)

Don't lose heart TK, it's just that us wily grey haired old'uns need a bit more finesse than younger 'stockies' ;)

#14

it's just that us wily grey haired old'uns need a bit more finesse than younger 'stockies'

Yep should have realised that Mugger ;) - particularly as I fall into the WGHOU camp these days too

#15

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