The final match of the Drennan Silverfish Winter League was held on the Swan Pond on Saturday. The winner on the day was Graham Mumby with 30lb 7oz from the un-fancied peg 38. Graham went all out for quality fish with worm and caster at 12 metres. Feeding small balls… Read more
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Messingham Sands Silverfish Winter League – Round 12
With air temperatures barely creeping above zero over the weekend it was a case of fishing for bites in the penultimate round of the Drennan Silverfish Winter League on the Swan Pond. However, despite a slow start for most fish, fed well as the match progressed and weights were good… Read more
Messingham Sands Silverfish Winter League – Round 11
With the final matches remaining in the Drennan Silverfish Winter league, neither of the top two contenders could afford a slip up on Tripp Lake at the weekend and as it turned out, neither of them did. Finishing in first and second places respectively and both gaining the necessary section… Read more
Messingham Sands Silverfish Winter League – Round 10
With the weather forecast suggesting the prospect of a tough weekend ahead, the Drennan Silverfish match was switched to the ever-reliable Oak Tree Pond. Although the sharp drop in temperature and North East wind contrived to put the better stamp of fish off the feed, anglers still enjoyed a bite… Read more
Messingham Sands Silverfish Winter League Rounds 8 & 9
Rounds 8 and 9 of the Messingham Sands Drennan Silverfish Winter League were held on the Swan Pond over the Christmas period and both matches were dominated by the Grimsby-based angler, Dennis Pattinson. Dennis ignored the usual worm and caster approach which has been scoring well on the lake for… Read more
Messingham Sands Drennan Silverfish League – Round 7
Heavy duty icebreakers were required for the latest round of the Drennan Silverfish League which was held on Tripp Lake on Saturday. Due to the time needed to clear the swims, the match duration was reduced. Added to this, air temperatures never climbed much above zero, causing the surface water… Read more