Lure Anglers' Society - Three Shires Chapter
4th Meeting of the Three Shires Chapter of the Lure Anglers' Society held at the Hobby Horse pub, Glebe Way, Syston, Leicestershire at 8 p.m. on Wednesday 7rd February 2000
Present and apologies
Present: Guy Atkinson, Terry Buncher (plus 3), David Eggington, Pete Felstead, David Hughes, Hugh Middleton, Tim Moran, Bob Tweedle, Penny Warman, Eric Weight
Apologies: None received
New Members
We welcomed Terry Buncher and three of his mates, Hugh Middleton and David Eggington. Hugh travelled far from Lincoln to join us and has offered to share his knowledge of the zander on the Cut-off and Middle Level. Dave�s wide experience of coarse fish on the fly was very evident and he found us a willing and enquiring audience.
Fish-in at Hollowell Resevoir
The second fish-in (and recce day) at Hollowell Reservoir was fishless despite the best efforts of our two local guides, Phil Pratt and Wayne Nixon. At least the deadbaiters found it heavy going too. We abandoned the reservoir in the face of a howling north-westerly and saved a blank by stopping off at the river Soar and Grand Union. Thanks to Phil, Wayne, Bob, Penny, Eric, Pete, Steve & Hazel for making a fun couple of days.
Future events
Multi Chapter fish-in at Hollowell Reservoir - 29th April 2001
We have high hopes for our third (multi-chapter) fish-in on 29th April. Don�t forget your top-waters for this event and remember to set your alarms clocks well early! Oh yes, Graham Cornish will be there to champion pike on the fly. Gordon Griffiths are sponsoring the event. www.gordon-griffiths.co.uk
Fish-in at Rudyard
We are planning a fish-in from boats at Rudyard in May. Final details will be announced at the next Chapter meeting and in March�s minutes.
Fish-in at Grafham
There is keen interest about taking zander on the fly. We�ll plan a fish-in for May / June so dust off those 9/10 weight rods and lead core lines�..
Zander Match � Gloucester Canal
The SW Chapter is hosting a zander match on the Gloucester Canal on April 15th starting at 2:00 pm. Further details at subsequent Chapter meetings or minutes or from Roy Goddard.
WWW site
Watch this space, the chapter is going on-line. Please let me have some photos to include in our Chapter gallery. Ideally send them to me by email or pass them to me at the next meeting.
Liberty & Livelihood March � 18.03.01
Please check out The Countryside Alliance's Official March Site and show your support by making every effort to swell the numbers marching in London on the 18th March. Remember, if every angler joined the Countryside Alliance, fieldsports and angling in the UK would be safe from the antis forever!
Date and venue of next meeting(s)
8:00 pm on 7th March 2001 and every 1st Wednesday of the month at the Hobby Horse, Glebe Way, Syston, Leicester.
Email:
Tim Moran
for more details