Mild and quite still conditions, but with the forecast of light rain throughout the day for the Nine anglers at the club’s own Horseshoe Lake. Very autumnal, with the leaves starting to drop and considerable less visible activity of the lake’s inhabitants. A warm welcome was given to club member Henry Bearne, who had purchased a day ticket, but decided to join the match.
Today would be the 3rd and final round of this year’s Wade Cup. Fished over 3 rounds on Horseshoe Lake combining each angler’s weight. The Wade Cup was donated by Roland Wade who was the club solicitor, the current holder is Stuart Baxter.
Also today, the anglers would be competing for the Les Wiles Trophy, this one is in recognition of Les Wiles who was a former DSJAC Committee Member, current holder is Mick Wright.
First place on the day went to Antony Johnson with 81lb 12oz from peg number 19. Antony fished the Hybrid feeder with Wafter over micro pellets, switching to a pellet waggler to take a few of the fish that did show on the surface.
Second Place went to Stuart Baxter with 37lb 8oz from peg number 18. Stuart opted for his favourite approach with dog biscuit after no bites from his feeder line.
Third place to Jason Chatham with 28lb 4oz from Peg number 16. Jason caught on Hybrid feeder and 11m pole line.
Ray Torrington’s lead into the final round of the Wade Cup could not be caught, earning him the 2025 Wade Cup Title by over 65lb.
Full Result
1st Antony Johnson 81 lbs 12 oz – Peg No. 19
2nd Stuart Baxter 37 lbs 8 oz – Peg No. 18
3rd Jason Chatham 28 lbs 4 oz – Peg No. 16
4th Pete Wray 24 lbs 10 oz – Peg No. 35
5th Ray Torrington 19 lbs 11 oz – Peg No. 39
6th Phil Price 19 lbs 9 oz – Peg No. 37
7th Henry Bearne 17 lbs 3 oz – Peg No. 13
8th Steve Borrett 16 lbs 6 oz – Peg No. 15
9th Trevor Walker 5 lbs 13 oz – Peg No. 17
Wade Cup Result (Top 10)
1st Ray Torrington 240 lbs 3 oz
2nd Antony Johnson 173 lbs 15 oz
3rd Jason Chatham 173 lbs 9 oz
4th Phil Price 109 lbs 7 oz
5th Stuart Baxter 92 lbs 15 oz
6th Joe Price 59 lbs 5 oz
7th Mick Wright 53 lbs 10 oz
8th Neil Speechley 41 lbs 11 oz
9th Paul Sugarman 40 lbs 13 oz
10th Alan Thomas 29 lbs 5 oz
