2026 - Orsholmen , Karlstad , Guru Feeder weekend - August 15th + 16th

The GURU sponsored Feeder weekend event was back in the fixture list as last year it was not fished . It was 2 years ago i managed to win both days with weights of 6.5 and 9.5 kilo returns ....... will it fish similar this time ?

2026 - Champion is Russ with two wins and the only Bream to be caught.

Surrounded by gorgeous River Klarelven

New to the river is this grilling station.

The anglers start to congregate

Organiser Mikael Nyman with P-O preparing the peg draw

Happy Metmask customer

My peg 7 for the day - took me ages to setup as my left knee is not ready yet 

DAY 1

2026 - Södertälje Kanal - Augusti 2nd - Will there be Bream ?

Previous day had seen just the one Bream (skimmerish) but will there be more of them after my pre-bait ?

Up early and on the bank for 06:45am - setting up two rigs on the New MTX pole i acquired . 

Same bait as day previous

What a view 

 

Lovely to see the day trip boat going out 

Bingo ! Better stamp of Bream

I think its Latvian flag ?

The Days rewards with 42 fish , 10 Bream/skimmers the rest Roach 

2026 - August 1st - Södertälje Kanal - ' I am back '

Today was my first outing since my Knee accident and i decided on a easy peg to get me started with limited problems down to the waters edge . My Leg is still stiff but its getting stronger and soon marathon running !?!?!😂😂😂

Kept the fishing simple with a method feeder and a 7m whip fishing for anything . In the end i got 31 roach all on the corn feeding SONUBAITS Natural BREAM and SWEET BREAM mix with 2mm pellets . No indications on method feeder about 16m out - maybe tomorrow ?

2026 - Trip to Ireland , visit friends , enjoy the sights

 July 12th we travelled to Hollyhead for the Ferry to Dublin and then drove to Inishmore Island to stay at Gary Envis and Mandy Platts superb place. 

Gary and Mandy - The People to make your stay one to remember

Their beautiful property made for a pleasant time with these fabulous hosts

On the Ferry , Ireland bound and Mick has his first 'Black-stuff' 

Carola joins with first Lager of the day

Arrived at Mandy and Gary's and a great picture of the former GREENHILL AC members

The girls also in the picture 

What a great start to the holiday 

Dangerous 4 - dont mess with them !

Another evening sitting in the garden

Visit to some beautiful gardens

Suffering with their special Breakfast 

Mick with the perfect pint of Black stuff

On the Island for evening meal 

Sneaked a few hours down at Gary's local fave fishing spot

Gary started well with a hybrid then roach however the swimmers were jumping off the landing stage so it became a little tough to increase the catch .

River boat trip - launch !

The boat trip commences

                             

Guess who with a pint of Black stuff ...... Ooooooooooooooooooooooo!

The music flows like the river and the drinks 

                     

Boat trip and serenaded by live music

Ballyconnel at the Anglers Arms

Memories of fishing days past at the famous Francis Steak place

         

Enniskillen and the best tackle shop - meeting up with Simon again 

Invite to the Sussie and Julian Palace (note the artistic brick floor work of Jules)

This Brickwork is only 15 years old !!!

Then the entertainment started .......Dave and Ed on Guitars with Julian

              

            

                                    

Crazy 'Ange' 

                

Julian ! ........never knew he was so musical !

                

Great people evening 

Julian cloned with Elvis 

Belturbet

A visit for Mick who had great memories of the small town

Meanwhile back at the Gary + Mandy home of Relax - we had a cup of tea

Home time and Mick sinks his last Black stuff on the Ferry... Oooooooooo

Ferry Home time - bye-bye Ireland , see you again soon 💘💚💘💚💘💚