This week we were joined by 3 different groups. Firstly we had John Ellerton (Yorkshire) and his wife Mandy (non fishing guest) and their son Jamie. Jamie was straight into the fish from the off having a 26.08 mirror and he also managed another fish on Saturday evening, a 29.08 Mirror. Jamie had another 5 fish after moving down to the shallows the weights were as follows – mirrors at 35.08, 34.02, 26.04, and 22.08, plus he also had a common weighing 33.02.
Jamie also used the skills he learnt whilst serving for the British forces when he had to make a cover for his bivvy that started to leak in the torrential rain, and while not very pleasing to the eye in definitely worked a treat!!
John only managed to tempt 1 carp during the week but at least it was a reasonable weight at 49.04!
Brothers Martin (Essex) and Adrian (Hants) Chalk were fishing next to each other on the social corner with Martin taken all the spoils in the week with a tremendous haul including a new PB 54lb common, a 35.08 common and a 30.09 common. He also had mirrors at 49.08, 47.08 and 36lb! Adrian sadly didn’t manage any fish but did take some great photos for his brother, especially in the early hours of the morning in the thunder and lightening – very dramatic!
Top rod award for the week went to Brian Bartlett (W Mids) who managed a credible 9 fish in sometimes difficult weather conditions – his tally included 7 mirrors at 37.12, 35.12, 32.10, 30.08, 29.12, 29.04 and also 25.04.
Brian also had 2 commons weighing in at 29.04 and 27lb respectively. Well done Brian and hopefully when you return in September next year I’m sure you will be able to tempt some bigger fish.
Glenn Ward (Herefordshire) managed 2 fish after also moving to the shallower end of the lake, and although not big fish they were very welcome – these were both commons at 27.08 and 29lb.
I managed to fish for a couple of nights but packed up to allow the other lads to fish the shallows. I managed 5 fish at the following weights – mirrors at 42.06, 39.12, 32.08, 31.06 and also a common at 23lb.
Total fish for the week 30
Average weight 33.08
Good result all in all as weather very changeable with storms and heavy rain then very hot.
With no one on the lake the previous week we made our way back from the UK in the early hours of Saturday morning, and arrived at the lake just in time as the next group of lads from Hertfordshire arrived at the about the same time as ourselves.
All the lads were all going to use the same bait that they have been using for the last year (not a known bait!) and this can sometimes make the fishing a little harder but this week was different, the bait in question was Aqua Baits shrimp. The man behind the bait, Spencer Butler was top rod for the week having an amazing 21 fish which included a PB Mirror weighing 55.15lb. Spencer didnt have any forties but did manage to have 8 thirty plus fish. Roger Figg broke his PB with a 29.14 mirror early on the Saturday evening only to beat it 4 hours later with a 39.06 mirror!. Graham( walkabout!) Myles had 5 fish which also included a new PB Mirror weighing 52.14lbs. His other 4 fish weighed 42.03, 32.01, 30.13 and 30.05lb. Paul Cox had a 35.08 mirror on Sunday but he then lost a big mirror as his net ripped and the fish swam away. Paul had the hump over this for a day then got his fishing head on and he managed 5 more fish including a PB mirror at 51.02. His other 4 fish weighed 35.08, 33.02, 32.04 and 23.08 so well done Paul after the events earlier in the week.
Trip organiser Paul Hill, who was sharing a double swim with his pal Greg Barber managed to land 5 of our fish, with the biggest being a 36lb mirror. Greg went one better having 6 fish and 2 new PB’S – a mirror at 46.14 and a common weighing 36.03. Well done you two and thanks for all the early morning coffee throughout the week!
Marc (Del Boy) Smith also had 6 fish including 2 forties – mirrors at 41lb and 40.04 and he also had one of the smallest fish in the lake a cute 18lb mirror.
Fellow french fishery operator Roy Fulton, who only fished 4 days had 2 fish at 39.06 and 24.02.
Wendy and myself had a difficult end to the week when on the Friday our ii year old Boxer dog Dylan sadly died. Thanks lads for your understanding when we had to rush him to our local vets.
We are glad to say these lads have rebooked with us after telling us at the start of the week “we never go to the same venue twice” . Thank you, this means so much to us as we are hopefully doing things right in our first year running Moulinots. And last and no means least, POWER OF THE SHRIMP!!!
Total fish 53
Average weight 30.04
Next we were joined by Moulinots regulars Rob Johnson (Essex) Anthony Briggs (Holland) on his second trip of the year, my mate and lake record holder Adrian Ford (Kent), Paul Bradnock (Devon), Paul Brockson, and newcomers from Devon Jed Crocker, Ollie Bentley, Lloyd Dejdak and their mate from Wales James Green.
The rain continued to fall but this just made the fishing even better! Rob had 19 fish including what is a new record – 11 fish in 24 hours!! His tally included 2 fifty plus commons both weighing 51.04 although these were different fish! He also had 2 forties at 47.04 and 44.04, and he backed this up with 9 thirties! Great fishing Rob and well deserved for all your efforts. The newsboys from Devon also had a great week with catches including 9 fish for Ollie Bentley, who after coming out low in the draw opted for the shallower end of the lake – a decision he wasn’t to happy with despite catching early on, but he kept at it and ended up with 2 forties weighing 48.04 and 46.04, and 4 x thirties. Jed had 2 fish on the Tuesday, a 37.12 common and a 28.04 mirror, and he had 3 more fish in the week topped off with a PB mirror at 56.12. Lloyd managed to catch 3 fish, all thirties at 39.12, 31.04 and 30lb. James faired a little better having a total of 7 fish including 2 forties – a 44.14 and 42.08, and 1 thirty, a 31.00 common. Anthony only managed 1 fish this time but it was a 49.02 mirror. Paul Brockson also managed to lure only 1 fish, a 29.02 mirror. Lastly my mate Ad, who only fished 2 nights managed to land 3 fish, the biggest being 36.06, which was then foll0wed by a 30.06 and a 28.08.
Terry W (France) fished 1 night and had a little 24lber!
A special mention to the ladies that joined their partners this week – Wendy really enjoyed the female company after being surrounded by males most of the season to date! I must say I didn’t hear anyone of you moan about the horrible weather all week and it was lovely to see you at Moulinots and look forward to welcoming you back in the future,
Total fish for the week was 52 including 3 x 50’s 7 x 40’s and 20 x thirties, and the average weight for the week was 33.14lb.
Next we welcomed another non exclusive group of lads consisting of 5 lads from Yorkshire, Lee Brown and John Bond from London, Father and son Norman and Geoff Tapp from Sussex and Kent and finally Paul Rylance from Lancashire.
Norman, who was on his 70th birthday treat from his family had the first fish of the week on Sunday which was a new PB for him at 33.09, and not to be outshone his son Geoff then had a PB Common at 53.06 – a fantastic start or both! This was followed by 2 more fish for Geoff at 44.06 and 30.02, and John Bond had the only other fish on the sunday which was a 40.02 mirror.
Paul Rylance had a 27.02 common in the early hours of Monday morning, and Lee Brown opened his account with a 37.10 mirror as did Nick Atkinson (Yorkshire) with a PB mirror at 32.02.
Whilst sitting round the dinner table Geoff jokingly asked me what prize I would give him if he landed one of 3 fish that he pointed out to me on the photo boards in the lodge, to which I replied he could have 3 different bottles of our finest Moulinots wine. Wendy and myself had been back at the house for no more than 20 minutes when the mobile rang and it was Geoff on the other end asking me what the big mirror looked like, and when I replied it was nearly a leather he laughed and told me he had it in the sling at a new PB mirror for him at 58.08!, plus also had another fish weighing 35.13
Tuesday produced 11 fish – 2 more for Geoff, (mirrors at 28.06 and 35.08) Lee had 3 fish all mirrors at 26.04, 26.02 and 24.06.
Andrew Hughes (Yorkshire) had 2 fish including a PB mirror at 49.00,and another at 30.02. Paul Rylance landed a 41.12 mirror in torrential rain! Sadly Paul and his other half had to leave earlier than expected due to getting flooded out in their bivvy! Thanks to all the other lads for your help and support in trying to convince Paul and Maddie to stay but I think the weather was just too much for Maddie – hope you enjoy better weather on your next fishing trip.
Joker of the Yorkshire group Mike Platten finished the day off with a PB at 47lb. Shame you were not as good at catching the orphaned duckling Mike!!
Despite the constant rain, Norman added another fish to his tally, a 26.06 mirror.
Wednesday was even better than the previous day (not weather wise though!) with 12 fish gracing the bank. These included 3 for John Bond, a PB common at 49.09, and mirrors at 31.12 and 31.10. Norman landed 3 more fish including a PB at 45.08, a common 30.02 and another mirror weighing 24.04. Lee had another mirror weighing 48.04 and Geoff also had another fish a mirror at 38lb. Andrew Hughes then had a 32.10 Mirror.
The highlight of the day was Nick who smashed his PB from earlier in the week with a mirror at 56.02, To say he was in shock is a complete understatement. Jim Cook (Yorkshire) had his first fish of the week a new PB at 32.08, and his buddy in the same swim Mike then had another mirror at 28lb.
Jim had another fish early on Thursday, a mirror weighing 29.12, and making the most of his birthday treat, Norman caught a 33.02 mirror. Lee had another 2 mirrors at 38.02 and 34.14, making his total for the week 7 fish, and Nick who was having the session of a lifetime had 2 more mirrors at 42lb and 36lb. Geoff had another fish weighing 34.10, and John finished his weeks captures with a 25.08 mirror, making it 6 for him for the week. Norman finished a truly memorable week for him with 2 more fish weighing 21.10 and 35.12, making his total 8 for the week – well done Norm and we are so pleased how much you enjoyed your week. Geoff ended his remarkable week with a 39.12 common on Friday making his total 10 fish inc 2 x 50 lbers. Well done Geoff and richly deserved after the hours you spent watching the water in the pouring rain!
Nick ended his big fish hauling week with another specimen at 48.08.
Jim then smashed his PB again with a mirror weighing 46.12 only to beat that with another new PB in the early hours of Saturday morning, a stunning mirror weighing 55.08 – well done Jim after a slow start to the week for you. I would just like to say that all the boys kept their spirits up through out the week despite the appalling weather conditions and this paid dividends in the end with an amazing total of 11 new PBs. Total fish for the week was 47 of which 4 were 50’s, 11 x 40, and 20 x 30 lbers. Average weight for the week was an incredible 36.06lb.
Next we were graced with the long awaited arrival of one of Dave and Kathy’s (the previous owners) favourite regular groups, Paul Vickerstaff’s group mainly from Surrey and one member from that retirement town on the south coast Bexhill on Sea. There was a lovely surprise on the Saturday evening when Ed handed out their new hoodies for this year with the logo ‘Etang des Moulinots – the New Era’ and there was even one for me (Terry) too – very touching guys, thank you!!
The elder statesman of the group Dave Pritchard (Bexhill on Sea) decided he would fish the now vacated lodge swim, which
proved to be a good choice as on the first afternoon Dave had a 24lb common, and Chris Walton (Surrey) was the only other person to catch on the first day when he had a 28.10 mirror.
Chris had 1 more fish on Sunday, a 28.09 mirror, Freddie Pentecost (Surrey) had 2 fish – a PB common at 40lb and another common at 27lb, Andrew Nash (Surrey) had a 38.08 mirror, and then we had 2 bigger fish grace the bank, a PB for Dave Pritchard a 51.15mirror, then the Moulinots record holder for a common Dale Vickerstaff (Surrey) had another big common at 55.08.
Monday produced another 7 fish – Andrew Nash had 2 forty mirrors at 41.02 and 46lb, Ed Wragg (surrey) opened his account with a pair of mirrors at 36.06 and 30.10, Dale had another common, a 35lber, and Dave also had another fish, a 33lb mirrror. The loudest member of the group Mark Creed (Surrey) had a 29.08 mirror.
The lads went one better on Tuesday with 8 fish – 2 for Dave (31.02 and 28.08) also 2 for twenties expert (only joking) Stuart Creed (Surrey) at 27.07 and a 27.05.
Freddie had a 31.14 mirror and Mark had a 37.10 mirror, and then we had another 2 fifties grace the bank! With 2 new PBs, a 50lb mirror for Andrew and a 53.04 common for Ed.
Wednesday produced 10 fish! 8 of these falling to father and son Mark and Stuart Creed, Stuart having 5 at 33.12, 27.12, 27.10, 26.08, and 22.10. Dad Mark had 3 thirties at 34lb, 31.08,and 30.02. Dave had another mirror at 29.09 then Chris finished the day with a 27lb mirror.
Stuart had another 3 fish on the Thursday, commons at 37.08 and 27.08 and a mirror at 33.08. Dale added another 2 to his total with a couple of lovely mirrors at 39.14 and 46.14. The highlight of the day went to another member of the Creed family, Cliff who landed his only fish of the week at an amazing 57lb! Well worth the wait Cliff 😉 Mark Creed had another 2 commons at 27lb and 25lb, Ed landed a common at 29.14 and then Chris, who was leaving us the next morning along with Mark and Cliff, had a mirror at 29.10 followed by 3 more fish in the early hours of Friday – all mirrors, at 48.02, 28.10 and 27.06. Stuart then took over the proceedings by adding 5 more fish to his total on Friday and Saturday to win the comp money for him and his partner. Paul didn’t have his usual results here but I’m sure he will make amends next year.
Thanks for a great week guys, and looking forward to seeing you all next year.
The next group of lads to join us were from all over the UK and Europe! These included the Englishman (Craig Bolton) the Scotsman (Craig ‘broon’ Brown) and the Irishman (Kevin Doherty) from Holland!! We also had two lads from S Yorks, John Siddle and David Mower, two from Essex, Mark Tucknott and Aarron Smart, and two from East Sussex, Robin Martin and his mate John. Finally we
had Richard Turrell fom Cambridgeshire.
Quick out of the blocks this week was Aarron who had a 29.05 mirror early on the Saturday afternoon – the only other fish out on Saturday was a lovely 49.05 mirror to Kevin (Holland). Moulinots newcomer Richard had the only fish out on Sunday, a 27lb mirror. Things really picked up on the Monday when 2 fifties were caught, the first being a new PB common for Craig ‘broon’ Brown at 54lbs and the next being a new PB for Mark Tucknott , the Cut Tail common at 55.01 (nice to her see her making an appearance) This was followed by a 39lb mirror for Mark and a 27.08 common for Craig. Aaron also had another fish, a 29lb common
10 fish came out on Tuesday – Aarron had 5 of these at 41.04, 39.12, 29.12, 28.04, and 28lb – a good day for you, Aarron!
Dave Mower had a 42.04 Mirror and his mate John got off the mark with a 27lb mirror – this was a just reward for the lads who had a nightmare trip getting to us when their car engine blew up 8 miles from us..luckily they were saved by a elderly German Good Samaritan couple who towed them to us. Kevin had 2 more fish, mirrors at 40.04 and 33lb, and Robin finally got off the mark with a 32.03 common.
Wednesday brought more fish for Kevin who had 2 at 29lb and 27.04, John Siddle added to his previous days fish with a mirror at 33.02, and Aaron was still catching having a 29.07 mirror.
John had 2 more fish on Thursday, a mirror at 27.12 and a common at 25.02, and Richard Turrell the beat his PB for a Common with a pristine fish at 36.10. Not to be out done Aarron and Kevin had a fish each at 47.12 and 32lb respectively.
Friday was one of those special days we get here at Moulinots when Aaron had a fish that is not one of the known biggies. I was standing in the lodge swim and could see he was into a fish in the cut swim so I rode round to see if he wanted any assistance as the fish had taken one of his other rods. This turned out to not be a problem and he netted a mirror at 39.06, and then 40 minutes later I saw he was into a fish again and I could see he was having a battle so went round again to see if he was ok..when I got there he had what looked in the net to be a good upper forty common, then the fish righted itself and we couldn’t believe how broad it was across its back! It was well over a foot thick, and when it was weighed it went 58.04!!! I’m sure this will be, all going well, Moulinots’ first 60 plus common. Well done Aarron on a great weeks fishing, really well deserved. Mark had 2 more fish, mirrors at 46.07 and 22.12, and Kevin finished off the week with a 33lb common. Well done to all the lads who caught and the ones that didn’t, hopefully your luck will be in when we see you next year.
Next to join us at Moulinots were Craig Brown’s group from West Sussex and their 2 friends Graham Renn (Yorkshire) and Andy Sopp (Sussex), and Moulinots new boys, brothers Ian and John Catchpole (London). First off the mark this week was old boy of the group John Brown who had a 35.10 mirror on the Saturday afternoon. John had his best ever week at Moulinots after having 2 difficult previous trips, with a total for the week of 8 fish topped off on the last morning with a stunning 53lb PB Mirror! John’s 6 other fish were mirrors at 43.00, 38.00, 29.07, 28.02 lbs and 2 commons at 42.02 each. Well deserved John and well done for relieving the younger ones in the group of their money with prize for most fish and biggest fish! John’s son Craig didn’t have one of his most productive weeks with us, having 4 fish on his own rods – 2 at 33.10, a 26.01 and 24.00. Craig did however have the Dip Back common at 54.14 on Alan Sand’s rods while Alan visited the little boys room and decided to have a chat and bacon sandwich with John on the way back to his swim! Back luck when Alan’s only other fish for the week were mirrors at 27.03 and 33.00lb!! Andy Sopp (Sussex) had a good week with 7 fish which included 2 forties at 47.04 and 40.04, a 32.14 mirror and 4 twenties, well done Andy. Graham Renn (Yorkshire) who was fishing next to Andy had 4 fish, the biggest being a 45lb common with the others being mirrors at 37.04, 28.12, and 22.14. Ian Stevenson had a good week with a pristine 50lb common and 3 thirties at 38.08, 38.00 and 31.05 and 2 twenties. Newbie to Moulinots John “Millwall” Catchpole waited until Wednesday to open his account – his first fish being a 33lb mirror and the second of the day a lovely 55.12 common. John had 2 more fish in the week, another big common at 49.12 and a small mirror at 24.01. John’s brother Ian also had 4 fish, these being all mirrors at 42.05, 32.05, 29.00 and 24lb. Mark Longhurst (Sussex) also managed 4 fish with 2 forties at 44.11 and 41.04, a thirty at 38.04 and a 28.05. Justin Jenner, taking the opportunity to fish the lodge swim for the first time in years had 6 fish, the biggest being a 40lb mirror – he also had 2 more mirrors at 29.04 and 28.14 and Justin also had 3 commons at 38.04,and 2 at 26.04. Justin playing a fish in the boat (with a life vest on) was the highlight of the week for me, talk about milking it Justin!!! Last but not least a mention for usual top rod of the group Roy Foster, who after coming out high in the draw opted for the shallower end of the lake hoping the weather would warm up throughout the week but sadly this wasn’t to be..Roy only managed 1 fish, a 28.02 mirror. Better luck Roy later in the year.. want to see you in top form to give Mr Brown junior a run for his money! Total fish for the week was with an average weight of 33.07.
Moulinots regulars ‘The Dartford Boys’ x 5 were next to visit along with northen lads Steve ‘Alfie’ Alford and his mate Dean Crust. Also back on their second visit were Nick and Jim Gent and Nick’s friend Damon. First into the fish was Martin Hewett (Dartford) when he caught a 32 lb mirror on the Saturday evening which was quickly followed by a 22 lber for Dean Crust (Middlesbrough), then to finish the first evening off Swell (long cast) had a lovely 43lb mirror. The early hours of Sunday morning turned into the Graham Tree (Dartford) show, with Graham having 4 fish inc 3 commons at 39.00, 34.12, and 29.12, and then these were topped off with a new PB mirror for Graham at 55.00lb. The only other fish out on the Sunday was a 27.00lb mirror for Swell. Monday morning saw the first fish for Phil Gilham (Dartford) who had a nice 37lb common, Graham had 2 more fish at 29,02 and 30.06, Dean also landed another 26.10 common. Martin was back into the fish on Tuesday with a 42lb mirror, Dean then had a new PB 51,04 mirror, and 2 more fish at 24.08 and 32.10. He then thought he would have a little celebration along with Alfie and Martin at Graham’s swim. This turned out to be a big mistake as he had obviously not heard of the Dartford lads drinking reputation! Needless to say Dean didn’t look a pretty sight Wednesday morning (in fact all of Wednesday to be honest!).. You live and learn Dean!!! Swell had another 3 fish on Wednesday morning – commons at 26.00, 26.08 and 47.04, and Alfie got off the mark with a 28.08 mirror. Martin had 2 more fish at 31.12 and 42.00 lb, and Terry W (France) had a 22.04 mirror. Martin then landed 4 more fish on Thursday inbetween socialising with Graham and Wendy (she doesn’t need too much encouragement Martin and Graham where wine is concerned! Your dinner was nearly going to be late) These were all mirrors at 26.00 ,29.08, 30.08 and 43.00 lb. Damon then landed a PB Mirror at 49.00 lb followed by another fish at 37 lb. Terry had another common at 28.08.
Friday saw Nick and Jim Gent finally get off the mark after a hard week with Nick having 2 fish at 26.10 and 28.04. and Jim (Nick’s dad) not to be outdone had 3 fish – these were mirrors at 27.12 and 32.07 and a common at 25.02. Mel Meredith (Dartford) also got off the mark after a move along the bank a few swims with 2 fish at 29.03 and 36.00. Swell (sharing the same swim) also had another fish, a 36lb mirror. Martin topped up his weeks tally with 2 more fish at 29.10 and 32.08 making his total for the week 11 fish. The only other fish out on Friday were a very welcome 34.02 common for Phil, a 28.00 mirror for Alfie and a 32.10 mirror (caught on the zig) for Terry. Only 2 fish were landed on Saturday morning – these were to Jim and Nick who had a 26.13 mirror and a 29.07 common respectively. All in all a good week socially, especially for Wendy on the Dartford Boys’ red wine day! And Dylan our boxer dog has never had so much fuss and scrap bits (courtesy of Mr Hewett both at the table and under it – its going to be a new rule next year ‘no feeding the dog at the table’!!!!) Total fish for the week was 46 with an average weight of 32.13 lbs. Good result all in all as weather was very hot for time of year with some days being 28 degrees. Look forward to seeing you all later in year.
For our fourth week we welcomed Dave Tucker & Alan Gosnell’s group from Essex & Craig Ratcliffe from Birmingham.
Craig was fishing Moulinots this time around without his wingman and drinking partner Mark, but this didnt seem to affect him as he got straight into the fish on the Saturday with a 26.06 Mirror and a 24lb Common. His next fish wasnt until Monday PM, when he landed a lovely 42.12 Mirror. This was followed on Tuesday by 5 Mirrors at 42.10, 33.06, 24.00, 28.10 & a 30.08. Early on the wednesday morning, Craig’s dream of a Moulinots Fifty came true when he had a 50.06 Mirror. This was followed on the thursday by a 48lb Common and what must be the smallest carp in Moulinots a very pretty 15.08 little Mirror. Well done Craig on the weeks fishing and well deserved Top Rod status.
Brian Felton (Essex) and his son Luke fishing together in a double swim had 3 fish – Brian’s being a 28lb Common and Luke a 41.00 Mirror on Thursday (PB) followed by another PB at 48.08 in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Ex Moulinots record holder for the most fish in a week, Gary Pymont (Essex) had 5 fish – a 28.09 Common, and Mirrors of 38.09, 33.06, 33.00 & 23.01. His mate Steve Miller also had 5 fish – the biggest of which was a 32.00lb Mirror which was backed up with 2 Commons at 29.01 & 27.04 and another 2 Mirrors at 26.14 & 26.01.
Alan & Dave had a quiet week with Alan only having 2 Mirrors, a 29.04 and a 27.10. Dave faired a bit better with 3 fish, which were a 47.00 Mirror, a 43.04 PB Common and a 26.12 Mirror.
Thanks lads for all your help throughout the week, looking forward to your return later in the year.
Total fish for the week was 33, total weight was 1071.11lb/oz and the average weight for the week was 32.04, which breaks down to 1 x 15, 17 x 20’s, 6 x 30’s, 8 x 40’s & 1 x 50.
All in all it was quite a difficult week with big changes in wind direction and temperatures.
In the 3rd week of the season we welcomed our old friends Gordon Wood (Surrey) and Simon Bullen (Kent) group. It was strange being the owner/operator this time around as I have fished at Moulinots with this bunch of lads for many years.
First of the mark this week was Stuart The Terminator’ Wood (Surrey) who landed the first fish of the week a 29.12 Mirror at 3.30 on saturday afternoon. Greg Wood (Berks) had a 25lb Common on the sunday evening. The next fish out was to Mark Lewis (Kent) who on his 3rd trip within a year had a 28lb Linear early on the monday morning. This was then followed by 2 fish to Greg Wood, a 31.08 mirror and and 23.02 Mirror. The weather was still very cold and there were no more fish out until early on the wednesday morning when Simon Bullen (Kent) landed 4 fish – a 39lb Common, a 24lb Mirror, a 48.07 Mirror and a 28.04 Mirror. Stuart Wood then had a PB 40.09 Mirror which was then beaten by a new PB 48.04 Mirror that he had a few hours later.
Adrain Ford (Kent) had only one fish for the week, a 28.10 Mirror. Gordon Wood (Surrey) desperately trying not to be outdone by his brother Stuart , the Newbie, then had a 27lb Mirror. Early on the thursday morning Mark Lewis (Kent) had a lovely 42.04 Common and Simon Bullen had another Mirror at 30.10. Things then went a little crazy for Gordon who had 3 fish in two hours which were 25.12, 25.07 and 23.07 – although all small for Gordon’s usual standards, they were very welcome. Simon then had an amazing brace of 40’s, which included a 48.10 Mirror and a 42.08 Common. Well done mate, richly deserved. He then followed this with a 25.04 Mirror. Gordon then had his 5th and biggest fish of the week, a 36lb Mirror. Then came one of Moulinots special moments when Simon landed a stunning 52.06 PB Common, which though not very long was at least 9 inches across the shoulders – one to watch for the future!! A great moment Si, in front of a small crowd watching on in the pouring rain.
Stuart Neale (Surrey) had his only fish of the week on Friday morning, a 35lb Mirror. Stuart Wood then had his 4th fish of the week, a 33lb Mirror – a great result Stuart on your first visit to Moulinots. Steve Bryant (Devon) had his only fish of the week early on the friday evening, a 39.02 Common. Well done Steve after a difficult week. After moving from first point, Mark Lewis had 2 fish on the saturday morning – a 46.10 Mirror and a 29.04 Mirror.
All in all a great week after a slow start – amazing from Wednesday onwards when the weather changed. Some really special moments during the week, look forward to seeing you guys later in the week. Total weight for the week was 956.12 lb. There were 28 fish – 1 x 50, 7 x 40’s, 7 x 30’s and 13 20’s. Average weight for the week was 34.14.
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