Can you be the LACC individual champion for 2024 and take home the prestigious kingfisher trophy?
Join us at Warwick on Sunday May 12 for a chance to win the Kingfisher Trophy and be named the Lure Angler Canal Club’s individual champion 2024.
We’ll be fishing as individuals this time on a stretch of canal from Grand Union bridge 54 Hatton down to bridge 44 Myton Road, Leamington.
The match is open to members of the Lure Anglers Canal Club fishing individually and travelling on foot.
It is an individual competition in its own right. The 15 best-placed anglers will also automatically qualify to take part in the LACC matchplay competition alongside the defending matchplay champion Tom Andrews. Any places not taken up in the matchplay will go to the next best-placed angler.
The water will be closed for practising from Friday May 3.
7.15am – Meet at Welton Road, Warwick.
7.30am – Registration
7.45am – Competition Briefing
8.00am – Fishing begins
2.00pm – All anglers must be back at the start
2.30pm – Results and prize-giving
LACC INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIP RULES
Entry to the competition will cost £5.00 per angler (payable in advance).
Fishing is with lures only
No keeping of any fish in landing nets and continuing to fish. All fish must be measured and photographed as soon as they are caught and then immediately released. The penalty for breaching this rule is disqualification
Each angler may only fish with one rod at a time. (although they may carry as many rods as they wish)
Each angler may only use one lure at a time (no multi-lure rigs).
All teams must photograph scoring fish caught on an unhooking mat using a competition-standard fish measure (no tape measures) and with their competitor’s sticker in the picture using a camera or phone that allows photos to be viewed. The measure must have a solid board at the end where the fish’s nose can be placed up against. The measure must also be wide enough to allow one side to be continuously visible in the photos. There should be NO interruption of visibility of one side whether that be by hand or fish. Photos must be taken from above (not the side). The head must be clearly visible against the start of the measure and the tail visible on the measure. Please check your photo before returning the fish to be sure that it complies. Captures should be recorded on the scoresheet provided. Measurements are rounded up to the nearest centimetre.
All anglers must carry an unhooking mat and landing net.
The winner will be decided by who catches the longest combined length of perch, pike, zander, chub and ruffe. Largest fish will be the tie-breaker in the event of a tie.
By entering the competition you agree to abide by the club and competition rules of the Lure Anglers Canal Club and accept that you take part in this event at your own risk.
Have you got what it takes to be champion in the LACC pairs league? Round 1 is open now.
Booking is open for round one of the 2024-25 pairs league on more than ten miles of our stretch of the Grand Union Canal.
The match will be held between bridge 54 at Hatton and lock 18 Welsh Road, on Saturday April 27 and is open to members only. The canal will be split into four sections. Teams will be drawn between sections and will compete to win their section and the overall match. Booking closes at midday on Thursday 25 April.
Read full details of the format and rules and point-scoring. Note: the rules on measuring have been updated to stipulate that the full length of measure must be visible on at least one side of your fish.
The water will be closed for practising from Friday, April 19.
Scoriun g will be paper based and teams will be expected to photograph their score sheet at 2pm and send it to competition headquarters either via the LACC Facebook Messenger account or by email to lacccompetitions@gmail.com
Pairs league round 1, Warwick.
Saturday April 27, 2022, 7am
7am – Registration in car park at the end of Welton Road, Warwick CV34 5PZ. Please do not park in front of any roller shutters.
7.15am – Competition Briefing
7.25am – Competitors can head off to sections on foot or in car
8.00am – Fishing starts
2.00pm – Fishing ends on towpath and competitors return to Welton Road on foot or in car. Scoresheets must be photographed at 2pm and sent into competition HQ straight away.
2.45pm – results and prize-giving
The match will be held on the following sections of canal:
Section 1: Grand Union bridge 54 Hatton down to Lock 25 Cape Top lock.
Section 2: Lock 25 Cape Top Lock to bridge 44 Myton Road, Leamington.
Section 3: Bridge 44 Myton Road to bridge 34 Offchurch Lane, Radford Semele
Section 4: Bridge 34 Radford Semele to lock 18 Welsh Road
Check the CR&T map for exact locations of the section boundaries
Teams will be drawn to fish a particular section. There will be a minimum of four pairs to a section. For example, if 12-15 pairs enter, they will be drawn between sections 1, 2 and 3. If 16 or more pairs enter, they will be drawn between sections 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Where a bridge forms the boundary to a section, teams from both sections may fish under the bridge. However, you should not cast out into the next or preceding section. Where a lock forms the boundary, the first section ends above the lock and the second section starts below it.
Dave and Ian win pairs league after big victory in final round
Congratulations to Dave Mutton and Ian Whittaker on winning this year’s LACC Pairs League.
Dave and Ian of Lucky John UK took full advantage of being drawn in section 4 of the final round of the LACC pairs league. The pair caught 394cm, including the day’s largest zander of 50cm, to win the match and ultimately secure their place as this year’s pairs league champions.
Ryan Matteri and Adam Lloyd of The Outlures took section 1 with 277cm including best perch of 32cm for Ryan. Section 2 went to Nick Wilson and Jamie Potts of Perch party with 217cm. Only three fish were recorded in section three where Kiril Kolev and Svetoslav Ognyanov of Angling4Less took the honours with 25cm.
Final pairs league table below
Lucky John UK……………70
The Lure Lads……………..61
Team Agitator…………….58
The Outlures……………….49
ProFishingUK………………48
Perch Party………………….46
Lefty and Righty…………39
Team no name…………….33
Angling4Less……………….33
Perchinators…………………32
The Busbys……………………28
No Wasps Here……………24
Plastic Fantastic…………..24
PKS………………………………..19
Canal Masters……………..14
The vicars of dibbling..14
Pure lure……………………….10
Little & Large……………….10
United Nations………………9
Shad Boyz……………………….5
The tug is the drug……….5
Matuszak Team………………5
Sudden Death………………..5
Black Swans…………………….5
Snag Hunters………………….0
the Outlaws……………………..0
More than 30 anglers later gathered at the Blue Lias for the club agm and annual awards. Club chairman Derek Holmes reported on a healthy, thriving and friendly club and thanked all for their support over the last 12 months.
Congratulations to the winners of this year’s awards.
PAIRS LEAGUE
Winners Dave Mutton and Ian Whittaker
Runners-up Mike Gray and Adam Melton
Third Ian Gregory and Chris Terry
BIGGEST PIKE
Ryan Matteri 85cm
BIGGEST PERCH
Joint winners Mika Zilinskis and Adam Melton 36cm
BIGGEST ZANDER
Mika Zilinskis 63cm
MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
Winner Tom Andrews
Runner-up Steve Wilson
Third Dave Mutton
Join us for the decisive final round of this year’s pairs league and the annual prizegiving
Competition is hot at the top of this year’s pairs league and it’s all to fish for in round 5 that will take place on the Grand Union Canal between Calcutt and Leamington.
The match will be followed by a buffet and the club’s agm and annual prizegiving. Ticket sales for the match close at midday on Thursday 15 February. All members are invited to the buffet and agm and prizegiving from 3.30pm at the Blue Lias, Stockton, CV47 8LD.
The match will be held between bridge 18 Tomlow Bridge, Calcutt, and Bridge 44, Myton Road, Leamington Spa, on Saturday February 17. The canal will be split into four sections. Teams will be drawn between sections and will compete to win their section and the overall match.
Read full details of the rules and point-scoring.
The water will be closed for practising from Friday, February 9.
Scoring will be paper-based. Teams will be expected to photograph their score sheet at 3pm and send it to competition headquarters either via the LACC Facebook Messenger account or by email to lacccompetitions@gmail.com
Pairs league round 5, Blue Lias Fisherman’s Car Park, Stockton CV47 8LD (NOTE: revised meeting point).
Saturday February 17, 2024, 8am
8am – Meet at Blue Lias Fisherman’s Car Park, Stockton CV47 8LD.
8.15am – Competition Briefing
8.30am – Competitors can head off to sections on foot or in car
9.00am – Fishing starts
3.00pm – Fishing ends on towpath and competitors head to awards and agm venue at the Bluie Lias
3.30pm – Buffet, club agm and annual prizegiving.
The match will be held on the following sections of canal:
Section 1: Bridge 18 Tomlow Bridge, Calcutt, to Bridge 23 Stockton Road
Section 2: Bridge 23 Stockton Road to Lock 18 Welsh Road
Section 3: Lock 18 Welsh Road to Bridge 34, Offchurch Lane, Radford Semele
Section 4: Bridge 34 Offchurch Lane, Radford Semele, to Bridge 44 Myton Road.
Check the CR&T map for exact locations of the section boundaries
Teams will be drawn to fish a particular section. There will be a minimum of four pairs to a section. For example, if 12-15 pairs enter, they will be drawn between sections 1, 2 and 3. If 16 or more pairs enter, they will be drawn between sections 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Where a bridge forms the boundary to a section, teams from both sections may fish under the bridge. However, you should not cast out into the next or preceding section. Where a lock forms the boundary, the first section ends above the lock and the second section starts below it. No fishing inside any locks. The water will be closed for practising from Friday February 9.
Back on the Stratford and Grand Union canals for round four of the pairs league
We’re back on the Stratford and Grand Union canals for round four of the 2023-24 pairs league.
The match will be held on the whole of our Stratford Canal stretch and between Grand Union Shrewley Tunnel and Bridge 62 Rowington on Saturday December 2. The canal will be split into four sections. Teams will be drawn between sections and will compete to win their section and the overall match.
Read full details of the format and rules and point-scoring.
The water will be closed for practising from Friday, November 24.
Scoring will be paper-based for this match. Teams will be expected to photograph their score sheet at 3pm and send it to competition headquarters either via the LACC Facebook Messenger account or by email to lacccompetitions@gmail.com
Pairs league round 4, Stratford-upon-Avon.
Saturday December 2, 2023, 8am
8am – Registration at Stratford-upon-Avon parkway.
8.15am – Competition Briefing
8.25am – Competitors can head off to sections on foot or in car
9.00am – Fishing starts
3.00pm – Fishing ends on towpath and competitors return to Stratford-upon-Avon parkway on foot or in car. Scoresheets must be photographed at 3pm and sent into competition HQ straight away.
3.45pm – results and prize-giving
The match will be held on the following sections of canal:
Section 1: South Stratford Lock 50 Wilmcote bottom lock to Neals Bridge 58.
Section 2: Neals Bridge 58 to Bridge 53 Wootton Waven
Section 3: South Stratford Bridge 47 Old Warwick Road to Bridge 38 Broom Hall Bridge
Section 4: Grand Union Shrewley Tunnel to Bridge 62 Rowington
Check the CR&T map for exact locations of the section boundaries
Teams will be drawn to fish a particular section. There will be a minimum of four pairs to a section. For example, if 12-15 pairs enter, they will be drawn between sections 1, 2 and 3. If 16 or more pairs enter, they will be drawn between sections 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Where a bridge forms the boundary to a section, teams from both sections may fish under the bridge. However, you should not cast out into the next or preceding section. Where a lock forms the boundary, the first section ends above the lock and the second section starts below it.
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