Reports from the Portsmouth Game Section

Meon Springs Icebreaker ~ 7th MarchWoodington Fishery - 18th AprilMoorhen Farm ~ 23rd May
Manningford Fishery ~ 18th JulyJohn O'Gaunts ~ 17th OctoberDunction Mill ~ 7th November


John O'Gaunt ~ 17th October
Name Fish 1 Fish 2 Fish 3 Fish 4 Weight Kept Position
Stu Ellins3lbs 2oz3lbs 8oz3lbs 0oz2lbs 4oz11lbs 14oz9
Iain McAllister6lbs 8oz4lbs 8oz3lbs 0oz2lbs 12oz16lbs 12oz1
Robin Johnstone (FDG)3lbs 4oz3lbs 4oz2lbs 12oz2lbs 8oz11lbs 12ozFDG
Dennis Law1lb 4oz3lbs 0oz4lbs 4oz3lbs 8oz12lbs 0oz7=
Bob Jones5lbs 0oz2lbs 0oz3lbs 0oz3lbs 0oz13lbs 0oz2
Ted Peck3lbs 0oz2lbs 4oz3lbs 12oz2lbs 4oz11lbs 4oz10
Chris Anderson3lbs 0oz3lbs 0oz2lbs 8oz4lbs 0oz12lbs 8oz3=
Robbie Pearce4lbs 0oz4lbs 0oz8lbs 0oz2 fish ticket
Ted Grant4lbs 5oz2lbs 0oz3lbs 4oz2lbs 12oz12lbs 5oz5
Kim White (FDG)4lbs 0oz3lbs 0oz3lbs 8oz4lbs 8oz15lbs 0oz(FDG)
Iain Greenlees3lbs 12oz2lbs 4oz2 fish ticket
Ewen Greenlees3lbs 2oz3lbs 0oz3lbs 0oz3lbs 0oz12lbs 2oz6
Mike Collins3lbs 2oz3lbs 4oz3lbs 0oz2lbs 10oz12lbs 0oz7=
Mike Hayes2lbs 0oz3lbs 0oz3lbs 8oz4lbs 0oz12lbs 8oz3=
Report

Typical for our annual trip to John O'Gaunt fishery, the day presented a hint of autumn with light frost on the ground which soon gave way to a fine, dry and mainly clear day. There was some initial concern that the fishery might be overstocked with anglers as another party were already dipping their lines as we arrived with 14 extra rods but this angst was soon put to rest by the fish being extremely co-operative in both lakes.

The visit provided a first in our statistics, being the first time we 'cleaned up' with full bags and were able to weigh in an hour early. The fish were mostly in very good condition with only the odd fin being less than full. They took most flies offered be they lures, nymphs or dries. Iain McAllister tempted the largest bag at 16lb 12oz which also had the largest fish at 6lb 8oz and most fish were in the 2.5 to 3.5lb range - detailed results are below.

For future trips, remember that the fishery is light on domestic facilities so, best bring your own victuals and drinking water. The slightly higher than average fee of £40 for 4 fish is offset by the quality and availability of the trout - if you want to start a beginner, this is the place!! A matter of interest was that the fishery entertained 43 anglers that day, and the fish were still coming as we left.

Thanks to all those who replenished the prize wine lake and to all those who contributed at Chalk Springs - we now have a 'few bob' and bottles to take prizes to the Autumn Cup match at Duncton.

Ted P