Club Match Report

Sunday 5th September 2004

Sunday 5th September saw 15 members turn out for the last club match in the series at Saltfleetby Fisheries.

This has been a series of 20 matches which started in the drizzle and rain of April, and finished in glorious sunshine of early September. Overall the matches have been supported well, at a time when a lot of local clubs are struggling to maintain numbers, this cub has averaged 15 anglers per match. The club will be “open” again next year, but to a different format and entry. There will be meeting in the New Year to discuss membership and format. Please see Chris at the fishery or the local press for further details.

Back to this year though, and with Chris the fishery owner raising entry to £10 today, but waiving any peg fee and £20 from the golden peg going to the prize fund, there was £100 up for grabs to the winner today.

The fishing was quite tough in the bright hot conditions, and it was between 3 anglers on the western bank who seemed to be fairing best. Dave Ross (peg 1) couldn’t get a rhythm going and ended up in third place (£30) with 23lb. Just a few pegs up, old foes Gordon Greenlees (peg 3) and Jason Adlam (peg 4) were battling it out for top spot. At the weigh in neither angler had thought they had done enough, though both admitted Gordon had caught more. Gordon’s fish tipped the scales at 26lb 4oz, but Jason’s were a better stamp and he finished the winner with 29lb 12oz. Jason won the £100 while Gordon had to console himself with his £40 winnings.

Chris and Jean would like to say thank you to all members who continued through the season, and made this year the success it has been.

Presentation night is Saturday September 11^th, 7pm at the fishery, anyone is welcome; please contact Chris at the fishery beforehand. All results for the season and pictures from presentation night will be in the sports section soon.