The annual charity match raised £164, the Associatioin does not yet have a nominated cause to support this year and the Committee, who will be meeting in early September, would like to hear your suggestions as to what the cause(s) may be. As for the match itself the big fish failed to show in numbers, possibly put down by the recent rain, and it was bags of silvers and skimmers that dominated with the odd slab. Dave Allen won the trophy taking a succession of skimmers and roach from the middle of the Second Basin throughout the four hours for a near 9lb bag. Len Codlin and Kevin Hill were seperated by only a few ounces for second and third spot from the Lower Wharf. There were some fine individual fish with Dave Allen taking a speciman roach and Wayne Burnard netting a brace of 1lb+ perch. A mix up at the draw saw Adrian Hill and Simon Allen rule themselves out as they both took end pegs, a fine gesture on this charitable day. Other fine gestures and thanks also go to Martin Walker, Dick Turner, Derek Foster, Coin Abbott and the randon (but generous) holiday maker for donations that further boosted our charity coffers.
Results:
1. Dave Allen 8lb 13oz peg32 2. Len Codlin 7lb 14oz peg16 3. Kevin Hill 7lb 1oz peg18 4. Peter Giles 5lb 110z peg19 5. Wayne Burnard 5lb 70z peg34 6. Jim Escett 5lb 4oz peg17 7. Len Hancock 4lb 7oz peg29 8.Ady Larkins 4lb 3oz peg28 9. = Simon Hockaday 3lb 9oz peg31 9. = Dick Turner 3lb 9oz peg20 11.Paul Braund 3lb 6oz peg33 12. Tony Johns 3lb 3oz peg15 13.Jean Bowden 3lb 2oz peg30 14. Mike Bowden 3lb 1oz peg26 15.Pete Horton 2lb 1oz peg27 16.Tony Hilias 1lb10oz peg14 17. Simon Allen 11lb 5oz peg35 18. Adrian Hill 4lb13oz peg13 Next Match: Sunday 25th August, 7am Draw fish 8 to 1. Rudd and Roach only contest.