13 th ?[ umpteenth ]Ousemeisters Barbel Challenge 2018 - Yorkshire Ouse , Newton on Ouse 22/9/2018

[Robin Bowes]

Mike i may have a chance to arrange a return to this prestigious event. Would it be possible to attend at such short notice? Wont commit to food as i can't guarantee.l

Paul,

I'm sure that will be fine, unless we get a last minute surge of interest (I think we limit at 20).

I say "we" as if I have much to do with organising this - I don't really any more, it's Mike who does all the work. Thank you Mike!

R.

 

[Mike Hodgkiss]

Paul,

I'm sure that will be fine, unless we get a last minute surge of interest (I think we limit at 20).

I say "we" as if I have much to do with organising this - I don't really any more, it's Mike who does all the work. Thank you Mike!

R.

No problem Paul , your name is on the list

 

[Robin Bowes]

I dusted this off today:

I shall be defending it vigorously

R.

 

[Paul Verity]

Mike/robin. Sadly the chance of attending has been cruelly snatched away and I can now no longer attend. Sorry men. Hopefully I will return

 

[David Maddison]

I dusted this off today:

I shall be defending it vigorously

R.

After my Barbel blank last year I feel it's time I take this Tommy challenge seriously!! Game on!!

 

[Harry Crosby]

After my Barbel blank last year I feel it's time I take this Tommy challenge seriously!! Game on!!

Quite a rarity on the Ouse nowadays, i grew up in York, so fished the Ouse from a very young age, at one time you would get one every cast, especially on worm, we loved them as youngsters, as we were catching fish. But sadly along with the Eel, they seem to have disappeared now.

 

[Mike Hodgkiss]

No there's still a few around Harry but nowhere near as prolific as they once were

 

[Harry Crosby]

No there's still a few around Harry but nowhere near as prolific as they once were

Be nice to see one, not seen one for a long time. Happy memories of the little chaps.

 

[Robert Fisher]

Hi. sorry but wont be able to make it in the end

 

[Harry Crosby]

Looking forward to meeting everyone on Saturday. Forecast heavy rain in that area for Thursday, so hopefully will have put some fresh in the Ouse, be nice if it`s running off Saturday.

 

[Mike Hodgkiss]

I reckon it will be rising on Saturday probably with a load of leaves coming down as well

 

[Robin Bowes]

Hi all,

Can those of you who are having please have a look at the attached menu and email your selection to mike.hodgkiss@googlemail.com by Thursday, at the latest?

Thanks!

R.

 

[Harry Crosby]

I reckon it will be rising on Saturday probably with a load of leaves coming down as well

Ha ha secretly thats what i thought . Shouldn`t affect the Tommy fishing anyway

 

[David Maddison]

Looks like we have 3 foot in already!

 

[Harry Crosby]

Looks like we have 3 foot in already!

Looking good for tomorrow.

 

[Mike Hodgkiss]

might be a bit too good ive been advised its 2 metres up and rising . I will put on an update when I get down to the river in the morning

 

[Robin Bowes]

Taken from the River Levels site, Moor Monkton station: https://www.riverlevels.uk/river-ouse-moor-monkton-monkton

 

[Harry Crosby]

might be a bit too good ive been advised its 2 metres up and rising . I will put on an update when I get down to the river in the morning

Thanks Mike, i`ll keep my eyes open

 

[David Maddison]

If anyone fancies sharing a taxi back into York let me know. I have pre-booked a taxi for 10pm. I live in foxwood!

 

[Gavin Hoe-Richardson]

If anyone fancies sharing a taxi back into York let me know. I have pre-booked a taxi for 10pm. I live in foxwood!

Your regular post event driver let you down did he? Sorry mate, busy at work this year!