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Post by alberto on Aug 8, 2016 12:56:01 GMT
A little under 2 weeks to go now and I was kinda expecting an update on the web page, an email, a text, a pigeon... anything. But nothing yet. The money was paid and my name is on the participants list but that's it.
Anyone else heard/seen anything? Mainly want to know things about the camping/hospitality on site, where do we pick permits/tickets up and what time can we start fishing on the Saturday.
Otherwise, i'm just going to rock up early Saturday morning and sit outside the gate until i'm ushered in.
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Post by Izzetafox on Aug 8, 2016 15:36:46 GMT
Some of the lads at Pitsford had received stickers for their kayaks.
Chase up Gary Palmer, his email is on the web page.
Terry
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Post by greygoose on Aug 8, 2016 21:43:13 GMT
Surprised not to have had an Email too, will have to send a email as said by Terry.
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Post by alberto on Aug 8, 2016 21:43:33 GMT
Cheers Terry.
Not fussed about stickers... Just wanna know where to go and what time I need to get there.
Chris... I just emailed him, I'll keep you posted on response.
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Post by Izzetafox on Aug 8, 2016 22:46:16 GMT
I think the sticker is your registration number so you can be identified on the water.  I am sure he will get things moving soon, I hope so anyway. |
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Post by Izzetafox on Aug 9, 2016 11:20:52 GMT
Just seen a message on FB from Gary Palmer saying he hopes to get emails out this week, but he is in Devon with a dodgy signal.  |
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Post by alberto on Aug 9, 2016 11:50:22 GMT
Yup, just had an email back. Stuff being sent out tonight hopefully |
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Post by theomen on Aug 9, 2016 21:20:41 GMT
Email received, hope everyone has third party insurance I'd of thought the event would have been fully insured myself. |
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Post by Izzetafox on Aug 9, 2016 23:17:06 GMT
That's a bit of a surprise.
All our major events are insured by the organisers.
Anglian do have a rule that individuals must have 3rd Party Liability Insurance but that was waived for the Pitsford Slam as the organisers had it sorted and as such the individual cover was not applicable.
In all honesty I don't think that this is the appropriate way to run an event.
Terry
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Post by alberto on Aug 10, 2016 6:39:13 GMT
Errrr... is that not covered by our BCU licence? email received too - bloody red tape all over it. Reminds me why I moved away from matches and the like back in the 80's. Oh well, compliance is the word I guess if I still want a go on an iconic venue, learning a lot from other lure anglers and in with a chance of a beasty pike, perch or zander  |
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Post by Izzetafox on Aug 10, 2016 15:29:06 GMT
Dead right Al. BCU or Angling Trust membership will give the required cover as will membership of SWKA. Sadly a few still don't see the need for insurance. Terry |
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Post by alberto on Aug 10, 2016 16:37:22 GMT
Cheers bah.
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Post by lureman on Aug 11, 2016 14:19:25 GMT
The rule I laught at E14- During the competition, kayak/boats are required to keep a minimum distance of 50 metres from other competing boats and 50 metres from non-competing anglers or competing Kayaks I hope I get to the Tower first Sunday  |
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Post by andyk on Aug 11, 2016 20:05:18 GMT
So the tower's the spot... Hope you got your paddling arms on!! |
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Post by Pieman on Aug 11, 2016 20:05:19 GMT
Wet lures
Catch fish
Drink beer
Hog roast
Talk shite
My rules
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Post by dizzyfish on Aug 11, 2016 20:16:33 GMT
The rule I laught at E14- During the competition, kayak/boats are required to keep a minimum distance of 50 metres from other competing boats and 50 metres from non-competing anglers or competing Kayaks I hope I get to the Tower first Sunday I've given the kayaks a head start over the boats... If you don't get to your favourite mark first in that racing snake of yours Steve, then I will be very disappointed :-) |
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Post by jonahjones on Aug 12, 2016 11:51:55 GMT
The rule I laught at E14- During the competition, kayak/boats are required to keep a minimum distance of 50 metres from other competing boats and 50 metres from non-competing anglers or competing Kayaks I hope I get to the Tower first Sunday I've no chance in my 11.5 lure I'ts not exactly built for speed. |
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Post by gary1983 on Aug 12, 2016 18:59:54 GMT
Theres a lot of rules😦
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Post by lureman on Aug 12, 2016 19:02:59 GMT
The rule I laught at E14- During the competition, kayak/boats are required to keep a minimum distance of 50 metres from other competing boats and 50 metres from non-competing anglers or competing Kayaks I hope I get to the Tower first Sunday I've given the kayaks a head start over the boats... If you don't get to your favourite mark first in that racing snake of yours Steve, then I will be very disappointed :-) I'll give my best shot Ian |
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Post by andyk on Aug 12, 2016 20:04:59 GMT
Been looking through all the rules and bits and pieces. What's the "Unique fish tag label" they mention wh n photographing the catch?
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Post by theomen on Aug 12, 2016 22:21:44 GMT
Been looking through all the rules and bits and pieces. What's the "Unique fish tag label" they mention wh n photographing the catch? All the Big fish in Grafham have names like Charles for example. If you catch a big fish you must first identify the individual fish from a catalogue issued at the briefing then hold the name tag in the picture the marshals can assist if needed. I'm messing, it's something about a card and stickers Dave told me last week. Each fish you catch you put a sticker on your card or something along those lines so you can't show duplicated photos to marshals etc. I'm sure it will be covered in the briefing, atleast Im hoping so |
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Post by andyk on Aug 13, 2016 6:28:30 GMT
I thought you were serious then! I was thinking I'm not sitting there wasting my fishing time trying to work out if I've caught Tom or Mildred!!
I thought it might be along those lines, I'm sure all will become clear
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Post by alberto on Aug 15, 2016 10:28:43 GMT
Bloody bastard wind is up for the weekend. Fingers crossed it'll blow out... otherwise i'll be re-painting a dining room...
(and I know a few of you will be free to help me too...)
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Post by greygoose on Aug 16, 2016 16:40:27 GMT
bitching wind , looks very blowy on the forcast.
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Post by Izzetafox on Aug 16, 2016 19:23:05 GMT
Not looking good.
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Post by alberto on Aug 16, 2016 20:02:29 GMT
To be honest... I'm expecting an announcement... Boo
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Post by Pieman on Aug 17, 2016 8:21:43 GMT
i was really looking forward to this event......but after being blown around rutland water for five hours with alex and suffering a bloody stiff neck for days afterwards (grumpy old bugger me) then i may go camping with wife and kids (may get a sneaky go on horsey mere) instead.Does that mean 60 notes wave bye bye down the swany river ?
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Post by alberto on Aug 17, 2016 9:25:16 GMT
Don't bail too early Mike. Here's the response I got from Gary when I asked about policy on weather...
"The weather is a right nightmare as you never know until the day. A final decision would not be made until each morning. Grafham is notoriously difficult to call in advance we have the option to move start times shorten days etc Regards Gary"
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Post by greygoose on Aug 17, 2016 19:53:04 GMT
Wind direction will make it rough around the towers and deeper areas, so working a lure ? slowly ? 50 gm heads won,t be enough ! I hope they postpone it really now, if it can be .
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Post by theomen on Aug 17, 2016 21:33:25 GMT
I'm making a decision Friday morning as there's still plenty of time for a change in forecast but I certainly won't be driving 3hrs to sit in a field all weekend in the off chance we can do a few hours fishing.
Enough with the self pity though, I Feel sorry for all the lads who are needing to use there passport to get here! They must be praying to all the gods.
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