66 Anglers tackled the renowned Chew Valley reservoir during
Q3 of the Fox Rage backed, British Lure Angling Championship. With the venue
having never been targeted with lures at this time of year, hopes were high.
Despite well over 100 pike being landed on the day, the biggest was a fish of
20lb (100cm) landed by Stephen Bates.
Another fine specimen fish caught on the day was the 3lb 8oz (44cm)
perch caught by Danny Parkins of Tiverton, Devon.
With the catches all counted up, Paul Parnell was a worthy
winner with a 6 pike catch totalling 340cm, with former World Champion fly
angler John Horsey coming second with 303cm. Also getting through to the final
as part of the top six were Marcin Kwasniewski, Ben Davis, Bill Dowding, John Cheyne and Stephan Bates.
Just a week later, and the keen lure anglers turned there
attention to the Grand Union Canal Near Leamington Spa. With over 6 miles of
water there was no shortage of feature packed water for the competitor’s to
explore. Zander proved the main species on the day, most falling to bright
5-10cm jigs. Alan Day landing 2 to win on the day, with Dariusz Swierzko, Andy Charmer, Matt Boast, Lee Garner and
Paul Oakenden also progressing to the televised grand final in October.
Event Organiser Julian
Chidgey said ’It’s been a real contrast in lure angling style’s from the big
swim baits that scored at chew for good-sized pike, through to the small jig
flicked across the canal that scored so well for the Grand Union zander. I am
over the moon to see anglers as varied as former fly fishing World Champion
John Horsey, through to relative beginner’s battling it out to lift the
national title.
The next qualifier takes
place on the River Thames (Oxford) on July 5th. If you fancy taking
part, all details can be found at www.lurematch.blogspot.co.uk
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