Following the torrential downpours from Storm Babet, most local waters were significantly high. But the recent rain had ceased and some drier weather had settled in for a while.
A change of plan was needed however for the long awaited visit to Kingsland’s Big Lake. Due to a double booking, fishery owner Richard offered a free day’s fishing on Silvers Lake. Not for everyone, but Nine anglers were still up for the challenge.
Today was the fourth and final round of the Fenland Cup, two rounds fished at Decoy and two more fished at Kingsland. The angler with the best point total from all four matches declared the winner.
Also the Winner of today’s match would be receiving the John Harris Cup, donated by the owner of the former Hardware and Fishing Tackle store in Deeping St James.
Winner today by just a pound was Dave Marzell with 65lbs 7oz from Peg number 4. Dave fished bread on the pole just off the bottom.
Second place was Nathan Grech with 64lbs 7oz from peg number 5. Nathan used many hook baits fishing the margins.
Third place on the day, but the Fenland Cup winner for 2023/23 Season was Ray Torrington. Ray finished with 49lbs 5oz from peg number 6, fishing Paste in his left margin.
Full Result
1st David Marzell 65 lbs 7 oz – Peg # 4
2nd Nathan Grech 64 lbs 7 oz – Peg # 5
3rd Ray Torrington 49 lbs 5 oz – Peg # 6
4th Andy Wilson (chairman) 48 lbs 9 oz – Peg # 2
5th Dave Preston 47 lbs 8 oz – Peg # 10
6th Phil Price 44 lbs 4 oz – Peg # 3
7th Jason Chatham 43 lbs 3 oz – Peg # 1
8th Richard Grech 21 lbs 3 oz – Peg # 9
9th Joe Price 15 lbs 15 oz – Peg # 8
Fenland Cup Result
| Place | Anglers Name | 21-05-2023 | 18-06-2023 | 20-08-2023 | 22-10-2023 | TOTAL POINTS |
| 1st | Ray Torrington | 10 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 30 |
| 2nd | David Marzell | 8 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 25 |
| 3rd | Nathan Grech | 0 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 22 |
| 4th | Joe Price | 0 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 17 |
| =5th | Phil Price | 9 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 16 |
| =5th | Paul Wild | 4 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 16 |
| =7th | Jason Chatham | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| =7th | Ray Morland | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 12 |
