6th April 2008

The large carp at North House have started to show in some numbers this week, the best was a 28lb 4oz common caught by Ivan Sayer also taking big fish was Nigel Gillard who had a commons of 15lb 8oz and 27lb.Another fish of 27lb 8oz was reported by Norman Stacey, David Starling reported a two fish catch taking a 17lb common and a mirror of 16lb 10oz.
 
On the South Lagoon the bream and tench have begun to show Leslie Murfit taking fish up to 6lb
 
On the canal this week carp were seen showing an interest in surface baits. On the golf range carp to 18lb 8oz were being caught. Member David Stokes took the the best reported perch of the season at 3lb 9oz from the members only section at Slapton. At the Grove Peter Jordan was catching some very good roach and Mr Constantine fishing directly outside the Grove P/H was taking plenty of skimmers and roach.
 
This year Luton AC members have sole fishing rights on the 12 miles of canal no other clubs have any rights to fish other than any official matches, day tickets will still be available.
 
The Sunday work party at Beckerings took place despite the poor weather conditions. 14 members turned up and enjoyed the tree lopping/pruning in the snow!!

Please remember anyone attending a work party is eligible for a discounted renewal of their membership. There are still many work parties this year, please consult your book or the web site for dates or contact the fisheries officer Ken Scot

Gary Scott

Luton AC Press Officer