[Peter McCallum]

New series Salmon record for Pete 172'  This is especially impressive as only one month ago, Peter was almost disabled following surgery to correct whip finishers wrist.  (happy this time McCallum?  )

Apology accepted Ben  Twas a well timed, if rather lucky, throw with the wind catching it beautifully 


Some pics attached

















Did I say it was WET 

[Hamish Young]

Well done chaps 

H

[Irvine Ross]

As the sleet was being driven hard against the windows I chickened out

Well done the nutcases enthusiasts who turned out.

Irvine

[Marc Fauvet]

BIG congrats Kev & Peter ! 

[Rob Brownfield]

Why not use a float tube, you won't need to cast so far to reach the end of the tape! 

[Hamish Young]

Why don't you turn out to one of the events and find out why that's just a daft idea Rob  

H

[Iain Cameron]

Pathetic, both of you 

yup, pathetically warm and dry... I did look out the window a few times, shaking my head, muttering, "madness...". Good effort getting out there!

[Hamish Young]

I'm afraid I will not be able to attend the final event next month either 
There's a memorial service on that day to commemorate the Coastguards who died in the Kessock Ferry disaster of 120 years ago and as the senior officer in the area I need to be there.

H 

[Ben Dixon]

Wasn't expecting you anyway Hamish, better excuse than the Grand Prix though 

[Rich Knoles]

Great chuck, Peter!

[Peter McCallum]

Great chuck, Peter!

Thanks Rich. thats very kind.

Ii put it down to example your example in catching Salmon. Try try and try again 

[Ben Dixon]

Last one this Sunday, who have we got?  Forecast thankfully looking better than last month!

Ben

[Mike Barrio]

I should make it Ben

Cheers
Mike

[Irvine Ross]

I'm aiming to be there. looking forward to it.

Irvine

[Sandy Nelson]

What time?

Sandy

[Mike Barrio]

Roll up around 9.30, ready to start casting at 10.00

Cheers
Mike

[Sandy Nelson]

That means getting out of bed

If i don't get a better offer , i'll try to make it this time as i am actually off work for this one

Sandy

[Mike Barrio]

If you roll up later, you could always miss out the fun stuff and just join in the accuracy    

[Iain Cameron]

Last one this Sunday, who have we got?  Forecast thankfully looking better than last month!

Sorry, I cannot make this one. I'm having to catch up on some work deadlines today.
Enjoy!

Iain

[Mike Barrio]

Great fun this morning ..... even casting that "T" thing!

Cheers
Mike

[Ben Dixon]

Great fun this afternoon, wind was most unpleasant at times (unless it was in your favour).  Some really good casting today, Pete and Dan were outstanding with the DHD  

We all threw the T38 today at the end for fun, not quite sure how much fun it actually was but it does go a long way on the odd occasion you can hook one up without twatting yourself.

Results from today


For those that made enough sessions to place, overall results are as follows, we will probably have another get together in a few weeks once the weather settles a bit.


Top three distances / scores in each event from the series


Average Distances for those who competed in four out of five events, again these are rounded to nearest foot.


I've included Peter in this as his average distance over the three events he attended was rather impressive  



Cheers

Ben

Edit - Revised points for overall result, doesn't change placings

[Mike Barrio]

Well done to Ben, Kevin and Dan for their top three places in the Barrio Winter Casting League

Prizes will be presented at the next get together

Best wishes
Mike

[Allan Liddle]

Well done to all who made it along, feeling bad i didn't manage any in the end.
Was playing 'Old Man's Football' yesterday for the local over 40's team i risk life and limb for    Can't feckin walk today mind, should've just went casting instead. 

Big thanks to Ben for taking the time to put this together, hoping it'll become a regular winter feature.  Headed out on Sat for my first cast since 6th October and can def say you get rusty, fecking shite in fact 
Roll on 15th when i can get out for 'real' fish.

Hopefully we can meet up for something through the season guys and just before it all starts in earnest (real fishing i'm on about not that 'Silver Scum Chuck It And Chance It'  Only kidding Ben calm doon  ) Can i simply wish you a cracking season full of memories and great fishin.
Just chuck it out and hold on tight. 

[Peter McCallum]

Sorry I meant to have these up earlier but here are some pics of the last casting days shenanigans.

Setting up






 
Kev in action











Launch mode!!












Stop it High




Oh Feck, don't let Muir near this again.....



     


Only Kiddin Kev 

A great day out. Can't wait for the next one 

[Ben Dixon]

Nice pics Pete, thanks for that.

Cheers

Ben