Any chance of another Grayling fish in this autumn and winter ?

[barbelboi]

I'm good for any of those dates Peter.
Jerry

 

[red creel]

3rd and the 4th does not work for me at all the 11th could be ok but am waiting to hear if i am required to cover an absent work colleague that weekend.

So on balance i better drop out, already had a brilliant day there a few weeks ago so i can,t complain.Good luck to all of you on the day and tight lines and all that.

 

[S-Kippy]

3rd or 4th good. Two rods please...me and my Ghillie Big Parksy.

Can I pay now to be sure of a place please...oh please,please,please !

 

[Neil Maidment]

Love to, but can't!

Just to whet your appetites, it's well worth a visit.

Weekend before last:

 

[Graham Elliott 1]

Peter
I would love to join you on the 4th If any places left

Graham

 

[itsfishingnotcatching]

Peter
Could you include me in on any of those dates please

Thanks
Ian

 

[Peter Jacobs]

Okay, it looks like Sunday, March 4th is the date that most can make

fishing:

1. S-Kippy
2. Big Parksy
3. Graham Elliott
4. Ian (itsfishingnot catching)
5. Jerry (Barbelboi)
6. Windy

I will call before 12:00 today to reserve the 4th and pay at the same time, then let you all know the actual cost.

 

[S-Kippy]

Excellent...thanks Peter.

 

[itsfishingnotcatching]

Thanks Peter, if you PM me I will post cheque (don't have paypal)
Ian

 

[Graham Elliott 1]

Excellent Peter.

If you pm I can paypal to your e-address or send chq if prefered.

Graham

 

[Windy]

Ditto, what /\ he said .

Paypal or cheque no probs.

Looking forward to it !

Now off to warn the Met office in advance about the apalling weather for the weekend of the 4th March....

 

[Peter Jacobs]

Booked and paid for, cost is £23.50 per person (£141/6)

Fishing on Sunday, March 4th 2012, starting anytime after 08:00 hours, all swims except the Trout Beats which are clearly marked.

Prefer cash on the day or cheque, PM for address, okay?

 

[barbelboi]

Many thanks Peter, have PM'd.
Jerry

 

[S-Kippy]

Me and Phil will pay COTD. Thanks for organising this Peter.

 

[itsfishingnotcatching]

Been going through some old threads about the LIF to check access, tackle bait etc. From what I've read:
Tackle:13'0 float rod, 4lb line, (?2lb h/l), hooks 18-14 (barbed or barbless?, floats, stick, avon or even waggler sizes 3-4BB
Bait: Maggots, Corn and bread
Entance to Fishery, SO18 3HW, Gater's Mill

What time is everyone planning on meeting?

Any recommendations on overnight accomodation for the Sunday night?
(Premier Inn or Ellington Lodge, both Eastleigh seem closest?)

 

[Peter Jacobs]

The Premier Inn is literally just a couple of minutes drive to the venue.

I'd start offf slightly finer than that, size 20's hook and 1½lb B/S hooklength depending on conditions.

Maggots will always attract a few of the 'spottied things' but the Grayling as well.

Some of the swims will respond to a small maggot feeder fished tight across and can rewsult in some nice Roach.

The 'house pool' by the bridge is a good swim too but you need a long landing net handle, Roach, Perch and the odd Chublet too from there.

Always worth having a Barbel rod set-up in the car, just in case as well . . . . . . . . .

Andy had a gorgeous 12lb 12 ounce specimen from there a couple of years ago.

 

[itsfishingnotcatching]

Thanks Peter,

From the rules, it appears you can't fish until 9.00 a.m?

Barbel Rod I use a big net, priest and one of those disposable BBQs

 

[Peter Jacobs]

From the rules, it appears you can't fish until 9.00 a.m?

Lyndsay told me that we can have an 8:00 start.

I'm planning on getting there for 7:30 and hopefully will get the bacon sarnies going with some coffee & tea for those who want it.

 

[itsfishingnotcatching]

That sounds like a result Peter, traffic permitting should be there about 7.30

 

[barbelboi]

Yep, 7.30 it is with a healthy thirst and appetite for bacon.
Jerry