Sunday 10th June - Summer League Round 1
Expectations were high of 'slab' bream and carp showing in all sections after an excellent opening weeks fishing. However, as often happens come match day, only a few slabs and small carp showed in the Second Basin, with rudd and roach dominating in the Lower Basin. Adrian Hill tempted two slabs on the worm, taking one in the last five minutes which was enough to claim the opening victory of the season. Sailors weight of over 15lbs was boosted by a number of skimmers, carp and quality rudd, many taken on the maggot. Ady Larkins was unlucky to be pipped at the post. Sticking to worm and pellet baits he banked three slabs and a weight of over 14lbs, usually enough for anyone to win. Duncan Edwards finished a creditable third with a 7lb 2oz net of silvers, just pushing Brian Powel off the final podium spot. However, after a year away from the match scene it was an excellent return for Brian winning his section. Last years Summer League champion Nathan Underwood also won his section with 6lbs of silver fish.
Next Round Sunday 17th June: Draw 07.00 - Falcon Car Park
- Adrian Hill 15lb 11ozs Peg 30
- Ady Larkins 14lb 13ozs Peg 32
- Duncan Edwards 7lb 2ozs Peg 34
- Brian Powel 7lb 1ozs Peg 33 1st Section
- Nathan Underwood 6lb 4ozs Peg 14 1st Section
- Simon Allen 5lb 14ozs Peg 19 2nd Section
- Simon Hockaday 5lb 8ozs Peg 28 2nd Section
- Paul Braund 5lb 2ozs Peg 18
- Tony Johns 4lb 11ozs Peg 27
- Kevin Hill 2lb 7ozs Peg 29
- Len Codlin 1lb 13ozs Peg 31
- Dick Turner 1lb 6ozs Peg 15
- Dave Allen 1lb 5ozs Peg 16
- Peter Giles 1lb 5ozs Peg 17
- Derek Foster 1lb 2ozs Peg 13