Storm Amy had brought strong winds and rain to much of the UK and its remnants were felt at Rookery Waters for this Away Day Cup. Only seven anglers were available and there was a lot of space to spread out around Jay Lake.
Pete Wray is the current Away Day Cup holder, winning it last year by a clear margin at the Marshland St James Buttonhole Lake.
It was to be “title retained” and another fine demonstration in very difficult blustery conditions. Pete finished with 38lbs 6oz from corner peg 11. Fishing at 14.5m on the pole either side of the far bank tree, peter scaled down hook, line and bait sizes after lots of jittery bites. He fished 4mm hard pellets over micros and opted for 2″ over depth.
Second place on the day to Jason Chatham who finished with 20lbs 6oz from corner peg 8. Jason fished worm over micros at 13m on the pole between the two trees.
Full Result
1st Pete Wray 38 lbs 6 oz – Peg No. 11
2nd Jason Chatham 20 lbs 6 oz – Peg No. 8
3rd Lee Annis 10 lbs 0 oz – Peg No. 5
4th Trevor Walker 1 lbs 8 oz – Peg No. 15
5th Ray Torrington 0 lbs 15 oz – Peg No. 2
=6th Phil Price DNW – Peg No. 13
=6th Neil Speechley DNW – Peg No. 17
