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John fishing Merstone caught this near perfect specimen Roach weighing 1lb 10oz on a small pellet early March 2009
Derek Holmes said of this exceptional roach in prime condition :
"Fish like this are a credit to the hard work that goes on by committee members confirming Merstone as one of the top Island venues"
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Latest Match Information
supplied by John Millington.
Results for the IWFAA Charity Open Match
1st lee Davison peg 7 ... 32lbs 3oz ..
2nd Ray Kirby peg 22... 31lbs 11oz. (Inc Biggest fish 12lb 12oz Carp)
3rd Brian Stean peg 37... 30lbs 2oz
4th Keith Mathews peg 8.... .20lbs 12oz ( Best silvers net )
5th Chris langdon peg 25... 19lbs 5oz
6th Ian Jones peg 4.... 19lbs
7th John Millington peg 35....16lbs12oz
8th Tommy Millington peg 15....15lbs12oz
9th John Kyle peg 10…14lbs 9oz
10th Adrian Nicholas peg 6 …12lbs 10oz
11th Brian Manser peg 28…12lbs 8oz
12th Andy Parker peg 24…10lbs 8oz
Thanks to the 25 who paid £10 each to fish Also Dave Hutton , John + Barbara Creaser who unable to fish gave £10 to the fund.
Brummie John £5,Chris Calder £10, Keith Mathews £5 making the Sub Total £290 Proceeds of raffle £96
Grand Total £386.00
Thanks to All who Donated prizes and collected for the” Luxury Hampers” raffle prize.
Chris Langdon and Tommy for a well executed display of how to do the weigh in .
Debbie and Sheila for doing the BBQ ( in the rain ).Derek and his work Party, for making the venue tidy and fishable.
I believe everyone went home happy on the day, that is thanks enough for me. The main winners St Marys Baby Unit.
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Ian Jones has clinched the summer league with 54pts from only 6 matches despite missing the last match.
However, Ian missing the rod reel and float only match could mean a new name on the Bash trophy as rising star Lee Davison ( 17pts ) and winner of the last 3 matches at Merstone , only needs to finish in the top 7 of the feeder only final round to guarantee victory, and that is if myself John Millington ( 11pts )or Ryan Chessell
( 11pts ) Ian Jones, Geoff White or Brian Stean all on ( 10pts ) can win. In the event of a tie on points Lee is holding the lead with 42lbs to Ryans 34lb. Gripping stuff, No pressure then Lee.
So far after 2 rounds of the masters Ian Jones is out in front on 18 pts with a weight of 78lbs with Shaun Strand in 2nd on 12pts but with a superior weight of 137lbs after emptying Somerton last month, the only other longshots to nick this cup would be
Geoff White 11pts , Brian Manser and Billy Skeldon both on 10pts, billy holding 57lbs after 2 rounds. With the dreaded river and gunville still to fish my money is on the Maestro Jones.
Last Friday the Island took on what appeared at first glance to be Orchards A team in the IWFAA v Buildercentre match at Dandys Ford Nr Romsey
As it turned out Billy Skeldon fished a blinder for us Winning the match easily on the feeder with 104lb. we also took 2nd and 3rd spots with Chris Langdon beating Me John Millington by 5oz for 43lb odd.
We won the match by a clear 60lb .Winning £100 for Charity ( IW Special baby unit)
The rest of our team was Geoff White , Keith Mathews , Ryan Chessell , Shaun Strand and Brian stean.
Sunday August 23rd
Bash 2 result Rod Reel and Float only ( Merstone )
1st Lee Davison 29lb 10oz
2nd Ryan Chessell 25lb 10oz
3rd Brian Stean19lb 12oz
The next club match is at Somerton Sunday Sept` 6th
Draw 9.00am fishing 10.00am – 3.00pm.
Notice to members
The Toilet block at Merstone needs full co-operation from all who use this
important facility please leave this unit in a clean and tidy condition any
problems contact committee immediately
Hev fishing Heron caught on shrimp boilies an excellent condition Mirror Carp
Ted in background supervising capture of 9 lb pike Heron Lake
John Millington caught this magnificent specimen pike of 15lb at Gunville
What a test for man and pole with 2lb trace against the might of a large pike. The man won.
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(2 rod license for 3 rods) to fish our Association Waters.
DAVE HUNTER Technical Officer (FRB) is the new Fishery Officer for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
telephone 01962 713267
On a routine visit checking rod licences he told Derek Holmes that he had recently prosecuted several persons on the mainland for moving fish from water to water. Even putting a goldfish into an outdoor lake without a section 30 is an offence. The law states that you can take a fish home to eat but Dave warned that anyone seen taking a fish from a fishery will be prosecuted. Surveillance cameras have proved very successful and with the latest technology warnings are sent to his phone and he can watch waters from miles away.
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