Matches 2026

3 May 2026 Committee Cup

There's method to the madness......or maybe not!

The inaugrual match of the year saw 11 invited members descend on the pond. This was also the first use of a later draw and extended setup time (there's now 90 minutes from draw to all-in). This was appreciated by most anglers and did allow a more leisurely setup.

Matt Andrew  drew the flier peg 1 and won the match with a mainly bream haul of 24lb 6oz, his catch included a small carp and a couple of decent roach/bream hybrids.

Second was Steve Ferris in peg 3, his 23lb 1oz total was boosted by a 10lb carp, taken on a size 18 and 0.12 (3lb) hook length, so either very skilful or a jammy so-and-so (your call). Steve was 10lb clear of Tony Brooker in third place with 13lb 14oz from peg 7.

As to the method in the madness, your esteemed correspondent decided to fish the method (and nothing else) through the match, not a single bite was forthcoming! It galls me to say that young Mr Dance was quite correct when he said that the method doesn't work in matches. Lesson learnt - it'll be the pole next time.