Goulding
earns win
The
very popular BW Ken Ward Sports Commemorative Match saw 31 youngsters
line up on the John Shaw section of the Chesterfield Canal last Friday
evening.
The British Waterways and Ken Ward Sports of Worksop-sponsored event –
supported by Bassetlaw Trophies – was hosted by the Grafton Angling
Association to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the opening of Morse
Lock to facilitate boat navigation up to Kiveton Park.
The young anglers fished from 6pm until 8.45pm and they did exceptionally
well in this short space of time with all 10 competitors in the under
13s category catching fish, as did the majority of those in the 13 to
16 age group.
The overall match winner was 14-year-old Patrick Goulding (Go Baits/WDAA
Juniors) with 2.65kgs (5lb12oz) from peg 107 using bronze maggot presented
tight across on the pole. Patrick’s catch comprised mainly of small
chub.
The Langold-based youngster is now putting a string of successes together
and is now established as the BW annual champion.
He follows in the footsteps of former winners Michael Blower, Andrew Pickersgill,
Marc Foy, Anne Foy, Gavin Tomlinson and Shaun Kearsley.
Overall match runner-up was Daniel Ball (Worksop) with 2.2kgs (4lb13oz)
from peg 112, who used similar tactics but alternating his line down the
track and fishing the far features.
Top rod in the under 13s was Thomas Davenport (Worksop) who caught a creditable
1.55kgs (3lb 6oz) from peg 121, closely followed by Danny Harding (Clowne)
with 1.35kgs (2lb 15.5oz).
The full results are as follows: Under 16s – Patrick Goulding 2.65kgs
(5lb 11oz), Daniel Ball 2.2kg (4lb 13oz), Ashley Nicolson (WDAA Juniors)
2kg (4lb 6oz), Adam Wilde (Worksop) 1.9kg (4lb 3oz), Mark Smith (WDAA
Juniors) 1.65kg (3lb 9oz), Michael Scott (Darnall) 1.17kg (2lb 9oz).
Matthew Pickwell (Hodthorpe) 0.9kg (1lb 15.5oz), Brett Northage (WDAA
Juniors) 0.85kg (1lb 15oz), Andrew McPherson (Rhodesia) 0.83kg (1lb 14oz),
Simon Bolton (WDAA Juniors) 0.76kg (1lb 11oz).
Under 13s – Thomas Davenport (Worksop) 1.55kg (3lb 6oz), Danny Harding
(Clowne) 1.35kg (2lb 15.5oz), Kyle Moore (Worksop) and Robert Stocks (Worksop)
0.85kg (1lb 15oz) each, Nile Lilley (Worksop) 0.74kg (1lb 9oz), Dane Marina
(Worksop) 0.65kg (1lb 6.5oz).
Joshua Thompson (Worksop) 0.64kg (1lb 6oz), Ryan Bolton (Worksop) 0.6kg
(1lb 4.5oz), Ashlea Thompson (Worksop) 0.47kg (1lb 0.5oz), Andrew Thornley
(Dinnington) 0.35kg (12oz).
At the formal presentation, match organiser Glyn Williams extended a warm
welcome to John Cook from British Waterways.
He thanked British Waterways, Ken Ward Sports and Bassetlaw Trophies for
their continued support and also the Grafton Angling Association and their
committee, along with the volunteer stewards, who had all helped to make
this competition a huge success.
Ken Ward and John Cook were then formally invited to present the prizes
and trophies to the respective recipients.
New sponsors
The National
Federation of Anglers has teamed up with building materials giant Builder
Center to re-launch the 22-year-old Team Knockout competition in a new
format with more than £11,000 in prizes, including £4,000
for the winning team.
The Builder Center Team Knockout Event, will be an open entry for teams
of five who could end up fishing two qualifying rounds in their local
region.
There will then be a semi-final in April before six teams of five (30
anglers) battle it out in May in an all expenses paid two-day grand final
at the stunning White Acres Fishery complex in Cornwall.
The Team Knockout was first introduced to the match scene in 1981 when
teams of 12 competed against each other on a home and away basis.
Teams were grouped into regions and a draw made – similar to the
FA Cup.
This time round the teams will be drawn in pairs and then in blocks of
three pairs (six teams). The pairs will fish a knockout against each other
but they will also be competing in a 30-peg match.
NFA competitions executive, Mick Turner, said: “This is a great package
spread over nine months and we hope it will appeal to the nations match
groups at all levels.”
“We have reverted to a weight competition for this event up to the
final, when points will apply, to give the lesser known teams the chance
to beat the country’s top match groups.”
“We expect a bumper entry and anglers are advised to send off their
application form early to beat the 23rd August deadline.”
Builder Center marketing manager, Stuart Evers, added: “Interested
anglers can collect an entry form from one of our 200 branches throughout
the country.”
“We are looking forward to a successful link to anglers through this
competition.”
And NFA President, Ken Ball, said: “I am delighted with this five-figure
sponsorship which will give the sport a real boost.”
Entry to the competition for NFA and Builder Center customers is £50
each team of five and £70 per team for non NFA members.
Entry forms can be obtained from Builder Center branches, NFA club secretaries,
the NFA at Halliday House, Egginton Junction, Derbyshire DE65 6GU, or
on the NFA’s new website www.nfadirect.net. They will also be in
tackle shops from 28th July.
Notice Board
Go Baits
will be organising a series of six hour weekend Open matches at Langold
Lake starting on Sunday 3rd August.
The entry fee is £15. The draw will take place at 9am and fishing
will be from 10am until 4pm. Contact Stewart Goulding for further details
on 01909 540105.
Worksop Piscatorial members who intend fishing the next match at Sandhill
Lake on 3rd August should notify the secretary.
Worksop United members who intend to fish the next match on the Weir Field
pegs of the River Trent on Sunday 3rd August should meet at the gate for
a 7.45am draw.
Those wishing to take part in the following match on 10th August at Hallcroft
should submit their names to the secretary as soon as possible.
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Yours in Sport Glyn |