Kelling Sunday 20th May 2012 – 4th Leg Summer Accumulator
Apologies for delay in posting this report, too much fishing, too many bass around. It was Sunday again and the weather controller was trying his hardest once again to disrupt our activity with some fresh northerlies. Little did he know that this was precisely what we wanted giving us a nice 2-3 foot swell and a perfect bass sea but would they oblige. An early afternoon start to catch the full flood and a small turn out than usual met at the Muckleburgh Collection parking slot. With a touch of white water at the planned block house the excursion was reverted to the wreck westwards.
Fishing the flood all opted to play safe and park buddies and rod rests just on the shingle ledge above the last high water mark. Well all except “no hat” Attew who after just having his knee repaired decided to position his rest following the tide. With no exceptional casters in the turn out all decided to play the Weybourne game at the whistle with 40 to 80 yard lobs to the inside gully. With such an inviting bass sea all were initially baiting to target those silver creatures knowing that one or two sizeable specimens would certainly put one in the frame.
As we all know rightly or wrongly, first cast can give a real indication of what was to come and as “new gear” Vertigan (peg 7) rod started to nod the scene was about to be set. First cast and there was Ash beaming from ear to ear as he held up a stonking 37 cm flounder ensuring we could all see. He has a habit of finding a big flounder at this venue were there more to come or was this just a flash in a “frying pan”. The fish were certainly there as “sandy coke” Loke (peg 9) and “yoda” Thomas (peg 10) pulled in small dabs to be followed by a few more small dabs. At the other end “the double” Conway (peg 1) and “red stuff” Randell (peg 3) could also be seen to be finding small dabs although apparently not at a serious rate. It was slow in the middle of the stretch with it taking a while for “consultant” Allison (peg 4), “captain” Ellis (peg 5), “silver fox” Neave (peg 6) and “no hat” Attew (peg8) to record something.
With the last of the ebbing tide flow starting to peter out the predominant species was again the old reliable dab with the odd flounder thrown in with the much desired bass once again remaining elusive. At this stage the action appeared to be between adjacent pegs with “red stuff” competing against “the double” at the low end and “sandy coke” against “yoda” at the other end. “red stuff” took an early lead over “the double” but soon realised that he was catching him up fast particularly when he recorded a treble shot of serious dabs. “sandy coke” and “yoda” were also trading dabs but “yoda” managed to find a 28 cm version to give him the edge. As slack water arrived the fish went into their traditional quiet mode but “the double” was seen to be still finding the odd dab.
As the tide start to flow again the fish came back on as “silver fox” finally got his mojo working after a very lean time in previous matches and after recording a nice 32 cm flounder the contest was well and truly on with his old sparring partner, “no hat” on next but one peg. The tide also kicked “consultant” Allison and “captain” Ellis on adjoining pegs into action as they started filling up their cards but it was “captain” Ellis who took the initiative with a nice points earning 29 cm flounder. At which stage he was heard to remark that he really just wants to target the bigger fish only to then land a bonus 38 cm bass, the only one caught in the whole match. As the flood started to gain moment “no hat” Attew was certainly finding the fish but unfortunately they were small and his sparring partner “silver fox” with less fish still had the edge with more serious versions.
After such an excellent start with his flounder it was “new gear” Vertigan who was struggling trying to add the odd small dab to his card. At the low end we all knew there was some action here as “the double” Conway had uncharacteristically located himself at the water’s edge instead of remaining perched on the high ground, he’s learning fast! For sure this is where the battle royal was being fought as “red stuff” Randell was getting most frustrating having to sign for treble shots against his singles and doubles. His frustration was even more exaggerated as he found that DC was doing the business with straight crab which he had plenty of and a quick switch to this bait brought immediate results but unfortunately it was far too late.
In the end it was Dene “the double” Conway (peg 1) whose tactics paid off taking the match by a handsome margin with 4lb 12 2/3oz from 23 fish. Next was Tony “yoda” Thomas at the other end peg 10 with 3lb 7 1/3oz from 17 fish. Final podium went to Henry “red stuff” Randell with 3lb 7oz also from 17 fish, missing out by a single point (1/3oz) which he is still smarting about to this date. A well earned victory by DC who in the local rag commented that he reckons his success is because he has the rite gear, skill, dexterity and a mountain of luck! … Henry are you listening! Ashley Vertigan took the club heaviest flat points on the day with his 37cm (1lb 4oz) flounder and Richard Ellis the club heaviest round points with his 38cm (1lb 2 1/3oz) bass. The super pools was taken by Dene Conway, Tony Thomas and Henry Randell.
Even with a small turn out, 127 fish were recorded with a total weight of just under 27 ½ lbs. With such excellent conditions for bass it was a shame that only the single one made an appearance but the flatties more than obliged. The next match is at Kings Lynn – west bank on Sunday 27th May fishing 9:00-2:00 and the first round of the club’s West Norfolk Challenge series.
Club Match Result Top 5
1st Dene Conway 4lb 12 2/3oz
2nd Tony Thomas 3lb 7 1/3oz
3rd Henry Randell 3lb 7oz
4th Richard Ellis 3lb 5 2/3oz
5th John Neave 2lb 10oz
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