Eleven anglers turned out so space was going to be a little tight if we were just to use Kingfihser and try to peg the islands that last year fished so well. Rick decided there was one open water peg, 11, and it would be fine as Keith would probably have it given he can't fish 16m anyway.....at least that was the story prior to the draw.
Well Keith then tells Rick to 'go forth and muliply' so to speak, not wanting to be in open water, and says he'll take his chances.....so the draw proceeds and the flyers quickley disappear leaving two flyers and 11 in the bag. With those three left in the bag I decided to break with tradition and insisted I had the last peg rather than Rick who usually has it so we made Rick draw next.....well he had a moan saying "I always go last" and moaned "why are you changing things, you pair must be upta something".......anyway moaning subsides in went his grubby mitt and out came 11.....yeeeeehaaaa me and Ste Brew cried "thats the crap outta the way" and proceeded to draw the last two flyers. Rick proceeded to throw his toys around (quietly mind) as he couldn't say much as he pegged it!!!!
Needless to say Rick had the last laugh and fished a blinder finishing with 33lb of mainly silvers for a hard earned 3rd overall and a section win. Top on the day was Jason Connah drawn at the top right with the end of an island and open water to target he had a slow start on bread but found them later to record 46lb of carp on pellet. He was followed by Ste Brew with 42lb of carp on pellet or corn fished tight to the island in front of the house. Some good backing weights with two other 30's meant a decent day but not quite the heights of last year....yet.
Just a note to say for future winter league matches make sure you book on with Rick by Thursday night, don't just turn up as Rick is agreeing which lakes we have in on the Friday to try to make sure we have adequate room for those booked on to fish.
Result
1st - Jason Connah - 46lb
2nd - Steve Brew - 42lb
3rd - Rick Keeley 33lb
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