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Pike League Match Report 4th October 2026

1st match of the 26/27 season. We met up for the draw at 7.45am. The coldest day of autumn at 3 degrees and a heavy dew on the grass but clear skies.

It didn’t take long before the first action of the day. Casting a weighted Pike fly along the margin, Pete Felstead thought he was into a bit of weed!  He pulled on the fly only to see a Pike holding the fly and a boil of water as the fish let go.

Back to the car for his polarised glasses, Pete thought that may have meant not losing that fish if he had them on in the first place! A change of lure and take number two all in the first 10 minutes.

On the next change of lure, the forgiving Pike sticks, and fish one on the bank. That was the start of a “red letter” day for Pete with one lure unlocking the predators on the day. Pete reckoned he must of had at least 12 missed takes! He still ended up with 7 fish on the bank for a total weight of 33lb 7oz.

Unfortunately, not everyone was getting the same action with only three other fish caught on the day. Tomas having the best fish at 9lb 2oz and Jamie getting one in the last 15 minutes. Tom taking one on a wobbled dead bait.

Pete did get a bit of friendly banter as he unhooked one fish and two cast later was in again!! “that’s enough Pete” and “Ain’t it time you went home”

1st Peter 5lb + 3lb 5oz +6lb1oz+6lb +4lb 12oz + 5lb 2oz+ 3lb 3oz= 33lb 7oz

2nd Tomas 9lb 2oz

3rd Jamie 5lb 8oz

4th Tom 2lb 10oz

John and Alex didn’t catch this time.

Away League Final Placings

With the Away League now completed we have the final placings for those who finished in the top three.

• 1st Paul Slatcher – 6 points
• 2nd Keith Macfarlane – 9 points
• 3rd Chris Crane – 10 points

Well done to Paul, he had four Section wins and a second, on the counted matches.

Frisby Security Camera

We now have a fully functioning, solar powered, security camera at Frisby Complex. Our security camera focuses on the entry gate. Please ensure you shut and re-lock the gate after entering or leaving the fishery.

Sunday League Final Positions

With the Sunday League now complete the final placings are as follows

• 1st Chris Crane 9 points
• 2nd Paul Slatcher 10 points
• 3rd Keith Macfarlane 11 points.

Chris also won the “Ron Reid Memorial Trophy”. This trophy, is awarded to the winner of the first Sunday League match of the season.

New Broome Match Record

Well done to Assistant Match Secretary, Paul Slatcher. Fishing the final Sunday League match on Colver, Paul put an incredible 213lb 12oz on the scales from peg 4. This is the new Broome Match record weight on home waters.

Evening League Final Positions

With the final match in this seasons Evening League now completed we have the final placings as follows

• 1st Rob Smith 15points
• 2nd Keith Macfarlane 16points
• 3rd Geoff Harper 20points

Well done to the top three and all who took part.

Colver Track Update

The Colver Track is almost complete on the low numbered pegs. The first picture is taken from peg 10 showing the track from 10 to 18 ready for the top finish.

The second picture is again from peg 10 down to peg 1 with the finish dressing completed.

The contractor has dug out the track on the high number as well and estimates 2-3 weeks to completion.

Kilworth Sticks

This morning two members accessed Kilworth at 4-30am and triggered the alarms! All of the entry points are monitored; they were told by security they must leave the site!

Your Membership book does say no access before 6am and you must be off site before 10pm, as do the gate signs. The 24-hour security will get book numbers and details in future, which will be followed up.  

If the rule is ignored, you will jeopardise your membership!.

Colver Track Update

Quick update on the Colver track at Frisby, pegs 1 to 9 should be completed in the next few days. Then pegs 10 to 18 will be the next phase. Once that is completed, they will continue onto pegs 21 to 46.

Please be understanding if you are asked to move, for the work to continue! Hoping to complete the track within the next 4 weeks, so please be patient. Fishing can continue in the areas not being worked on. We will update as and when there’s anything to report.

Evening League Match Cancelled

Due to Englands continuing success at the Word Cup, and the semi final taking place on Wednesday 15th July. Keith has decided to Cancel the Evening League Match, As he doesn’t want to be there on his own!!!