weymouth casting club 16-10-2005

Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 12:39 pm

hi all,
next sunday there is a comp on at dorchester run by weymouth casting club. anyone is more than welcome to come along and have a go. for more info contact john hodgson on 01305 771985.

Member Joined: Sep 17, 2005 Posts: 14 Location: gloucester

its a bit of a drive, but I might go. What time does it run from and end Tony, cheers.

Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2005 4:39 pm

hope to start casting about 9-9.30 ish. it will probably go on till about 4.30-5.00 ish. not limited to number of casts it's get as many in as you can. where are you hoping to come down from?

Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2005 4:40 pm

All

The venue for casting on Sunday - and for the rest of the winter - is behind the Friary Press at Dorchester.

To get to it take the A35 from Dorchester towards Honiton/Bridport about a mile from the Monkeys Jump Roundabout (McDonalds) on the right is a large white building with a communications mast in the grounds - this is the Friary Press. The entrance to the field is about 50 yards after the entrance to the Press on the way to Honiton just before a cross roads. When coming from Honiton the field is approximately 2.5 miles from Dorchester Town Centre. A casting sign will be by the entrance to the field.

For those who have breakfast at the Transport Cafe in the Top O' Town carpark in Dorchester will need to turn right on exiting the car park then follow the road straight to the field.

The weather forecast at present for Sunday gives an easterly wind with showers during the morning, so pack those waterproofs just in case.

I will also have details of the team competition in Cornwall on Sunday 13 November, it looks like we may have enough volunteers to send two teams, thanks for the response.

For those more concerned with the condition of the field will find that it is reasonably flat and covered in straw stubble.

For the boat anglers amongst you will be pleased to hear that the English squad came second in the World Championships - We went into the last day on equal points to the Italians and French (Didn't that happen at the World Casting Championships too) only to be beaten by the Italians. who had a more favourable boat draw that day.

John

Member Joined: Sep 17, 2005 Posts: 14 Location: gloucester

cheers for the reply, I will be coming from Gloucester, so it's a bit of a trek, probably head past your neck of the woods past warminster etc.

Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2005 9:42 pm

ok mate hope to see you there. have a safe trip if you do decide to come down. it's a good crack and you learn loads.

Member Joined: Sep 17, 2005 Posts: 14 Location: gloucester

Enjoyed the day, Tony. I still find it hard to believe the distances that the guys were hitting. I for one would recommend anyone that is thinking about distance casting to go along to one of the meets, everyone was very friendly and helpful with loads of good tips, so lots to practice and remember. Best spend some time over the field me thinks.!

Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2005 5:33 pm

glad you enjoyed the day i was pleased with my efforts as i was using a new rod for the very first time. i managed to hit 242 metres. when i receive the full results i will post them up.