December’s competition winner will have the choice of 10kg of the new Starmer Baits Coconut Fish boilies or nearly £100 worth of Nash IC-1 and Nash Terminal Tackle. It is open to anyone (members and non members) submitting a digital photo taken on any Luton AC controlled water and it can be of absolutely anything eg a sunset on the canal, a nice fish, wildlife etc. The photos submitted cannot be over a month old, the judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into regarding the result. So get snapping and forward your pictures to our usual email address catchreports@lutonac.org or send from your mobile to 07704462635.
This month, I have two spools of Nash Missing Link Gravel Braid in 15lb and 35lb bs to give away worth almost £28 to the person who can guess how many Nashbaits are in the glass (no trick question, they are all Nash!). Entry is open to anyone (members and non members) via email only to carpreport@talktalk.net include your guess and your name and full address. Only one guess per person will be allowed, multiple entries will be disqualified. In the event of a tie the first correct/closest entry received wins, closing date for entries is 9th January 2011 at midday. If you want to see a large picture of the glass then go to my Facebook page at the same email address.
The last two weekend canal matches have been cancelled due to the freeze. Several hardy anglers were out today (Sunday)breaking holes in the ice to fish through with skimmers and roach being fairly easy to catch.
Tom Mitchelson has sent me some nice winter scenes from the Wyboston Complex and these will be entered into the December photo competition.
Anglers should note that ULTRArace is back on the canal towpath for a second year over the weekend of 22nd & 23rd January 2011. The route is from Northampton to Tring and back again. Anglers would be wise to avoid the canal on those dates, for further information visit the UltraRace web site www.ultrarace.co.uk
Luton AC winter memberships are available now and allow you to fish through until 31st May 2011. Prices are Adult £35, Husband and Wife £55, Disabled/OAP £17.50 and Junior £10. These prices are fully inclusive of the joining fee so there is nothing further to pay. By joining now you will not have to pay the joining fee next season so saving £20 making the winter membership incredible value.
The Luton AC Board have voted to allow keepnets to be used again on the canal during the months of April and May which is great news for the local match scene as well as pleasure anglers.
With immediate effect Luton AC members can no longer fish the River Great Ouse at Haversham as the land has been sold.
Fishing Wizard who are based near Broxbourne in Herts are receiving rave reviews from members and are offering Luton AC members a 5% discount on purchases in store. Luton AC have a good many members based in that area and Gary Hodges the owner will give the discount on production of your membership book. Fishing Wizard can be found at 5 Meridian Building, Nazeing Glass Ind Est, Nazeing New Road, Herts EN10 6SX 01992-460969 www.fishingwizard.co.uk
The Soap Shop who are based at The Olde Watermill Shopping Village Faldo Rd Barton-le-clay MK454RF are offering Luton AC members and their partners 10% off in store with their books or online using code TSS10LSD. Even better Luton AC online shoppers will get free home delivery when spending £10 or more. The Soap Shop sell hand made soap, bath and shower products and skincare such as moisturisers, washes, face masks and body butter. No animal ingredients and the products are not tested on animals. Smells and looks delicious, ideal for presents and for everyday use. Visit The Soap Shop web site at www.thesoapshop.net
Please phone/text your catch reports from Luton AC waters to 07704462635 or email catchreports@lutonac.org and if you have pictures taken on your phone send picture messages to 07704462635. Remember to always use an unhooking mat when targetting specimen fish, keeping the fish as low to the ground as possible when taking photos.
Check out the Luton AC website at www.lutonac.org for all the latest catch reports, news, pictures and membership details.
Steve
