Another strong turnout for a visit to the club’s own section of the River Nene at Sibson. Nineteen Anglers drove through heavy wind and rain expecting the worse for the day. Sadly, those present were told of the recent passing of an old club member Graham Page – who was a regular in DSJAC matches.
Fortunately the rain cleared and the wind dropped (slightly) for the draw expertly carried out by Mel Saggers. Everyone hoping Mel’s recent run of good form would rub off on the peg he drew for them! Good flow, but clear water conditions despite a bit of rain would prove a challenge for some of the stretch. During the day the majority of rain stayed away, but the wind picked up to very blustery making for a challenge in hanging on to your tackle. Anglers also enjoyed some new platforms recently constructed by Club Chairman Andy Wilson. Plus a newly inserted peg between pegs 14 and 15 (adding 1 to peg numbers 15-25). All pegs below are using the new numbers.
Ron Needham made the most of the favoured pegs in the middle section with 6 lbs 13 oz from Peg 16. Ron fished Red maggot on both the Pole and Whip. Catching Bleak, Roach and a couple of Skimmers.
Second place was Steve Borrett with 6 lbs 11 oz from Peg number 11. Steve’s catch was and impressive haul of Bleak on maggot and Pinkie using the Whip.
Third place to Paul Dotchin with 6 lbs 9 oz from Peg number 13. Paul caught on maggot using the Pole with 3 or 4 sections.
Section Wins for Dave Preston, Paul Barron, Pete Wray and Neil Speechley.
Full Result
1st Ron Needham 6 lbs 13 oz – Peg # 16
2nd Steve Borrett 6 lbs 11 oz – Peg # 11
3rd Paul Dotchin 6 lbs 9 oz – Peg # 13
4th Pete Wray 5 lbs 6 oz – Peg # 20
5th Paul Barron 5 lbs 0 oz – Peg # 12
6th Dave Preston 4 lbs 14 oz – Peg # 9
7th Stephen Smith 3 lbs 10 oz – Peg # 14
8th Des Dalton 2 lbs 12 oz – Peg # 15
9th Mick Wright 2 lbs 11 oz – Peg # 17
10th Paul Wild 2 lbs 1 oz – Peg # 8
11th Ian Benton 1 lbs 11 oz – Peg # 19
12th Graham Wright 1 lbs 8 oz – Peg # 4
13th Richard Grech 1 lbs 7 oz – Peg # 18
14th Neil Speechley 1 lbs 5 oz – Peg # 22
15th Jason Chatham 1 lbs 2 oz – Peg # 21
16th Ray Torrington 0 lbs 0.5 oz – Peg # 23
=17th Mel Saggers DNW – Peg # 5
=17th Ian Martin DNW – Peg # 24
=17th Trevor Walker DNW – Peg # 25
