Angling: Wednesday ‘Nisa’ Open Match – latest results

29 January 2026 5

John Adamson brings you a round up of results from the latest Nisa Angling Open Match for Erewash Sound SPORT

EVENT: WEDNESDAY “NISA” OPEN MATCH
VENUE: LAKE TWO – Makins Fishery sponsored by Tackle Guru
DATE: 28th JANUARY 2026
RESULT:
Place: Peg: Angler’s Name: Sponsor/Club: lb/oz:
1st: A01: Rich Reeve: Stratford Angling & Outdoors: 101-04
2nd: B12: Chris WAYTE: Coalville: 83-07
3rd: A08: John BRANDRICK: Kettering: 81-07
4th: A06: Peter STOCKWIN: Northampton: 61-12
5th: B09: Stu JONES: Kettering: 58-12
6th: A11: Lloyd HAYES: Kettering: 38-08
7th: B03: Lee CLARK: Botcheston Fishing Club: 33-01
8th: B24: Andy FINDLAY: Preston & Sonubaits 21-11
9th: B19: Gaz KITCH: Wykin Fishing Club: 20-07
10th:B21: John ADAMSON: Nisa Feeders: 5-13

Report: An excellent turnout saw anglers spread all around Lake Two, and despite several days of wind and rain, followed by a hard overnight frost, there was very little wind, and all were able to enjoy a lovely, bright and sunny day. Despite the rain and the water lying on the banks, the lake water was as clear as tap water. As a result, fish were easily spooked, which affected some catches. In such conditions, bank walking must be discouraged, with anglers fishing given a wide berth.

It is also noteworthy that competitors appreciate that the (refurbished) café is now open from 7:30 am, enabling time for breakfast before the draw, and that the Fishery’s efforts to dissuade cormorants appear to be working, as very few were seen throughout the day.

As the number of contestants was up, the payout was to the overall winner, then (defaulting) to the top two on each bank.

On drawing peg A1, Richard Reeve cursed his bad luck and questioned the reasoning for such a poor peg being included (using much fruitier language). Once he started fishing, the answer was obvious, as he caught carp throughout the match on a variety of methods and baits (mainly bomb and waggler, bread and sweetcorn) to end with 101-04 for a clear win.

Chris Wayte was happy with his draw of B12 and once again fished a tidy match for his second-placed 83-07 weight, which included 26-08 of bream. Chris started on the bomb and bread, then switched to bomb and corn with the odd spell on a maggot feeder to keep fish coming. Chris won the B bank pool.

On the opposite bank on peg A8, John Brandrick also enjoyed an excellent day’s sport with a weight of 81-07 for third place overall and to win the B bank pool. John caught his carp mainly on the bomb and bread, with some on corn, a similar tactic to Peter Stockwin (peg A6), who came fourth with 61-12. Peter took second in the A bank pool.

Last week’s winner, Stu Jones, drew B9, and he also caught fish on the bomb on bread and corn, ending with 58-12 for fifth place and taking second place in the B bank pool.

Lloyd Hayes (peg A11) filled the sixth place with his 38-08, which included a magnificent carp of 19-01 taken on the bomb and bread.

Many thanks to all who assisted with the lifting at the weigh-in.

NB. Nisa Opens are held most Wednesdays on Lake Two at Makins Fishery (see Facebook “Nisa – midweek open matches” to book a place).

Written by: Ian Perry