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Vince · 3rd August 2008, 08:59 PM

Justin,

You really didn't see Monk Lakes at it's best. For some reason the fish in Lake 1 switched off which made things very hard for those pegged there. Normally you would be looking at a minimum of 50 -75lbs for almost everyone with around 100lb needed to frame. Just look at results on the Monks website.

I agree the aerators made a difference and was surprised they were left on throughout the match. this does not happen in opens.

I wouldn't say the lakes are peggy especially with the way Nick pegged it, if however every peg was in then like most places there are flyers, those around the aerators etc.

It's disappointing that you feel you wouldn't rush back to Monks as you've only fished it the once which is no where near enough to make a decision. Just look at Willow last year, the place seemed totally devoid of fish the day we were there, however, this was due to a problem with flooding, I believe. Previous results had been very food and matches could be won from a good number of pegs. Anyone fishing it last year for the first time would have run a mile afterwards.

If you can find a totally fair venue where every peg has the same chance of winning then I'd fish it every week, I certainly don't know of one anywhere in the South.

3rd August 2008, 08:59 PM	#174 (permalink)
Vince Registered Club Member Trusted Angler Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South East Posts: 77	Justin, You really didn't see Monk Lakes at it's best. For some reason the fish in Lake 1 switched off which made things very hard for those pegged there. Normally you would be looking at a minimum of 50 -75lbs for almost everyone with around 100lb needed to frame. Just look at results on the Monks website. I agree the aerators made a difference and was surprised they were left on throughout the match. this does not happen in opens. I wouldn't say the lakes are peggy especially with the way Nick pegged it, if however every peg was in then like most places there are flyers, those around the aerators etc. It's disappointing that you feel you wouldn't rush back to Monks as you've only fished it the once which is no where near enough to make a decision. Just look at Willow last year, the place seemed totally devoid of fish the day we were there, however, this was due to a problem with flooding, I believe. Previous results had been very food and matches could be won from a good number of pegs. Anyone fishing it last year for the first time would have run a mile afterwards. If you can find a totally fair venue where every peg has the same chance of winning then I'd fish it every week, I certainly don't know of one anywhere in the South.