Wingham Fish-In May 24/25/26th

[Gaffer]

Hmmm, the weather for the weekend is certainly not in our favour.

[Steve Burke]

I've been watching the weather forecast with horror for over a week! However, it's much improved for East Kent with showers gradually dying out. Friday though in particular is supposed to be very windy. Luckilly with a S.W. wind as we have at present very few showers get over to our part of the world. For instance it's been fairly sunny today with just one very light shower that lasted just 5 minutes.

 

Typical though when you plan an event well in advance. Many of you you will remember that on the last Wingham Fish-In the tench were spawning, which is why I brought the date forward this time. Now we get some unseasonal weather! Mind you Wingham's always fished well in the wind. Indeed the 2 big tench catches I posted about earlier were caught in nasty weather, so here's hoping that the same happens this time.

[Alan Roe]

With regret I will not be able to make it as she who must be obeyed has stated that it is not appropriate for the lad given the weather conditions that are forecast and I can't go without him!!

[mpbdsnu]

Sorry to hear that Alan! Could'nt you bung him an extra jumper and convince the wife the weather has changed for the better?

[Steve Burke]

Likewise sorry to hear you won't be coming, Alan.

 

The weather forecast is improving all the time with sunshine and showers expected. This is the latest forecast for Canterbury from http://www.weather.co.uk

 

Friday: 50% chance of a shower, 18mph SSW wind, max 14/min 9

 

Saturday: 40% chance of a shower, 20mph SW wind, max 16/min 9

 

Sunday: 50% chance of a shower, 14mph SW wind, max 16/min 9

 

Directions/rules going out this morning. Please let me know if you haven't received them by midday.

 

[ 23 May 2002, 11:42 AM: Message edited by: Steve Burke ]

[Steve Burke]

Everyone on my list of those who're coming should have received an e-mail by now. The only exceptions are existing Wingham members,and Leon and Rosie who I'll be phoning.

 

I've bought lots of goodes for a barbeque for Saturday and Sunday lunchtimes. These will be held at the clubhouse (outside weather permitting) betwen 12 & 2.

[John 'BLOCK']

Dear Steve

 

Firstly a big thank you for the this weekend (even though it hasn't started yet)

I wanted to check re B/S.....i would like to fish the margins for tench.....i have a reel loaded with 8lb ultima....but i remember something about minimum B/S for the carp anglers...

Need to check in case i need to get heavier line !!

My carp gear is all 15lb so no problem there on 2 of my rods !

Just need to check for the 3rd rod...Thanks

 

cheers

John

[Steve Burke]

No problem with the 8lb line for tench, John. When are you expecting to arrive?

[John 'BLOCK']

Hi Steve

 

My cousin (Steve Richardson) and i will be hoping to get there about 7pm on Friday...we are coming from Junction 16 M25 and are hoping to leave no later than 5pm... hopefully 4.30pm so i guess 7pm is about right unless traffic is horrid !!

 

Thanks

John

[Steve Burke]

Lyn, when are you planning to arrive? There's plenty of room so do you want a separate swim for Liam?