Earl Of Harrington Charity Fancy Dress Match

The last day of June was the Earl of Harrington's annual charity fancy dress match on Allestree Lake. This year I dressed as a Frenchman, complete with a string of garlic and as always there were some great outfits.

After weeks of hot, dry weather, the fish weren't very active. A few nice Carp basked in the shallow water not far from my swim, but I couldn't tempt them away from their morning sunbathing.

After coming 4th last year, helped by a nice Tench, I only caught a Roach and a Perch this year, but as always it was great to attend the event and be out on the bank.

My other session this month was an afternoon session at Woodrows. I did fairly well, landing some nice Rudd and Perch. It had been another hot day, but it cooled down a little in the afternoon, leaving a pleasant evening for us to enjoy our picnic.