Evening Series Matches 1 & 2  -  20.6.15 and 4.7.15

Weed Problems and Fish Welfare in Matches.

The Match Secretary has agreed with Committee to fish the  Station Road swims (13 to 19)  only  for the first 2 Evening Matches.
    - If more than 7 members fish on these dates, then swims 6-9 on the Winchester Road will be used. as these swims are relatively weed free.
    - swims 10-12 are too shallow

The permitted fishing styles for these 2 matches from any drawn swim will be WAGGLER or POLE ONLY. 

Why? :

1.  Weed spread  below the surface restricts leger/feeder fishing from most swims.
 
        - The weed in front of Station Road swims is less dense and extensive but large sub surface patches do exist from  mid distance on and
         off swim 19 to trees
     - there is dense and extensive weed off the Winchester Road bank to the trees and middle of the Pond..in particular from swims 1-5
     -  there is great concern that feeder fishing will result in fish welfare being compromised:  
          
        eg.  hauling fish through weed with heavier lines causing damage to stock plus making good bait presentation very difficult

2. Limiting fishing styles to waggler or pole fishing only achieves a more even platform for competition between anglers.

3. These Match changes may remain for the rest of the Evening Series. Members will be notified.
  

Match Secretary - Paul Collins
13.6.15