Following the Algae bloom crisis at Float Fish Farm this would be our only visit of the year to the local fishery. The Met Office had issued a “severe storm” warning for the region and no-one was sure how Captain Tom’s lake would respond. Ten anglers braved the weather and brollies were needed as they set up.
The anglers would be competing in the John Harris Memorial Cup. John Harris owned the Tackle shop and general stores in Deeping St James and the current holder of this cup is Pete Wray.
David Pike finished in first place with 27lbs 5oz from Peg number 6. David fished the long pole at 16m all day using 6mm & 8mm hard pellets up against the reed on the far bank.
Second place on the day was Trevor Walker with 20lbs 15oz from peg number 4. Trevor fished 6mm pellets on both the method feeder to the far bank and on a pole line of top 2 + 3.
Third place was Pete Wray with 19lb 13oz from peg number 10. Pete fished the pole at 14m on 6mm pellets and top 2 + 3 on Maggot and expanders.
Full Result
1st David Pike 27 lbs 5 oz – Peg No. 6
2nd Trevor Walker 20 lbs 15 oz – Peg No. 4
3rd Pete Wray 19 lbs 13 oz – Peg No. 10
4th Jason Chatham 15 lbs 6 oz – Peg No. 3
5th Phil Price 13 lbs 11 oz – Peg No. 12
6th Paul Wild 11 lbs 4 oz – Peg No. 1
7th Neil Speechley 8 lbs 7 oz – Peg No. 9
8th Ron Needham 5 lbs 5 oz – Peg No. 15
9th Lee Annis DNW – Peg No. 7
9th Joe Price DNW – Peg No. 13
