Mark takes Rollinson memorial match win
The Worksop
and District Anglers’ Association (WDAA) Delegates and Officials
match was staged on Sandhill Lake where those taking part were competing
for the Worksop Guardian Gerald Rollinson Memorial Trophy.
A total of 41 anglers lined the banks despite a sever overnight frost
that certainly curtailed the feeding habits of the resident fish, particularly
the larger bream that had shown just a week previously.
This resulted in quite a number of anglers failing to register a bite
and a couple of the section’s winners had to be drawn out of the
hat.
Winner on the day was executive committee member and junior squad team
manager Mark Pressley, who kept up his good form having already won the
Lew Woodhead Memorial Trophy in a recent club match, the results of which
were published in last week’s angling column.
Mark, who fished from peg 36, used his experience relating to the effects
that the weather cycle would have on the larger fish and he opted for
the bloodworm and joker method, making the smaller species his main target.
His tactics paid off at the end of the match as he was declared the winner
with 5lb 1oz of small roach and skimmers that were caught at regular intervals
throughout the match.
Adrian Tomlinson was second with 2lb 2oz, followed by Gordan Smith (Worksop
Senior squad) 1lb 8oz, with Mick Pogson (WDAA Executive) and Andrew Pickersgill
(Angling Supplies) sharing fourth place with 1lb 5oz each.
Worksop Fundraiser
Advanced
notice is given that the Worksop Senior Squad will be organising a series
of fundraisers on the Chesterfield Canal at Clayworth and Clarborough.
The pegs to be used are 1 to 30 at Clayworth (no catapults are allowed
on this stretch – it is pole cups only) and 21 to 45 from Scotter
Lane back to Church Lane.
The draw will take place at the Hop Pole pub where breakfasts will be
available for purchase as the draw will take place from 8.30am and fishing
will be from 10am until 3pm.
The entry fee is £12 and the dates of the matches are 8th and 22nd
December, 12th and 19th January and 9th February.
Further details are available from Ian or Andrew on 01909 485095.
Ian is Making Satisfactory Progress
I AM
pleased to report that Ian Barnett, of North Anston, is making satisfactory
progress after undergoing major surgery to help him in his fight to overcome
cancer.
I received a surprise but welcome telephone call from Ian over the weekend
who informed me that he was now home and that his surgeon had given him
some encouraging news about his problem.
He said that once the results of the biopsy were known in a couple of
weeks’ time, they would know exactly what they were dealing with
and what further treatment would be required.
On behalf of Ian, I would like to express a vote of thanks to those readers
who have made enquiries about Ian’s progress after reading the story
about him raising over £700 for the Macmillan Cancer Relief Fund.
Grafton/Ken Ward Sports Winter League
Registration
fees are now being accepted for the 2002/3 Winter League series that is
scheduled to take place on the club’s holdings of the Chesterfield
Canal.
They can be made at the premises of the club’s sponsor, Ken Ward
Sports on Carlton Road.
Those anglers who took part in last year’s event and fished five
matches will be given priority of registration and they have until 10th
November to register in person. Block bookings will not be allowed.
Any other individual angler who does not meet the above criteria of registration
and who wishes to take part in this year’s league should register
their names personally at Ken Ward Sports.
Any vacant places will be allocated in order of registration on a first
come, first served basis.
The league will be restricted to 60 anglers and there will be six matches
to fish with the best five results counting towards the aggregate league
results.
The entry fee is £15 and all cheques should be made payable to Grafton
Angling Association.
Dates for the six matches are 24th November, 1st and 15th December, 2nd
and 16th February and 2nd March.
The draw will take place at the Woodhouse Inn pub from 8.15am until 9am
and fishing will be from 10am until 3pm.
The entry fee for each match will be £10 with prizes allocated to
sections, plus five individual payouts. Three person team registrations
are being accepted with the entry fee of £6 per team.
Braided lines will not be allowed in this competition and any angler found
to be using braid will be excluded from the competition.
They will forfeit any accumulated points and any fees paid. Further details
are obtainable from Rod Clark on 01623 822329.
Notice Board
Worksop
Piscatorial members who intend taking part in the next match, that is
scheduled to take place on the Retford High School section of the Chesterfield
Canal on Sunday 3rd November, should note the draw will take place at
8.30am.
There are only 25 pegs to book and these will be allocated on a first
come first served basis. Names should be submitted to Denise Payne on
733886.
Association News
The Executive
Committee of Worksop and District Anglers’ Association (WDAA) have
organised a social event for senior members of the general public in an
effort to raise funds ready for their junior section's 2003 activities.
A Millionaires’ Casino Night is to be held at the Innings, on Gloucester
Road, Prospect Estate, Worksop, on Friday 29th November starting at 7.30pm.
The entry fee will be just £5 and this will include pie and pea
refreshments.
Tickets are available from Angling Supplies, Gateford Angling Supplies,
Go Baits of Langold, Ken Ward Sports, Bassetlaw Trophies, the Innings,
and from WDAA executive committee. members.
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Yours in Sport Glyn |