Just 6 members fished the Heron Angling Society's boat open limits bass comp on Saturday 27th July including two juniors. T. Morris took himself down to long rock and didn't have a sniff so he returned to Hampton where he pulled in a couple of undersize bass but no keepers.K. Grove, fishing with his two grandsons also blanked but at least the boys each managed undersized fish.
The winner therefore, came to M. Morris fishing with C. Zacharia who took a nice bass of 3.74lbs from the Rand.
10 anglers turned out for the 2nd annual Dave Mann Diamond Jubilee Beach Roamer Competition on Sunday 7th July. Not as many as last year mainly due to the hot weather and a fixture clash with the Greenhill Sea Angling Club (well done Dennis!!)
There was a steady NE breeze throughout the day which took most of the heat out of the blazing sunshine.
Most of those who took part headed to the eastern beaches of Kent from Walmer up to Sandwich with hopes of dogfish, bass and perhaps a lucky ray or hound. Unfortunately it was not to be as the fishing was dire!! Every effort was made to bring fish to the shore, from big baits thrown far out to float fishing live prawn, spinning lures and everything in between.
At the end of a long day only two anglers managed to weigh in and both took healthy winnings for their fish.
Let's hope next year is a bit more successful!!
Results as follows;
1st- G. Mummery, 1 fish, 1.32lbs (dogfish)
2nd- D. Smith, 1 fish, 0.56lbs (dab)George with the winning fish.
The Dave Mann Diamond Jubilee beach comp is being fished this Sunday (July 7th).
It is a roamer competition whereby entrants may fish any beach in Kent excluding any venue where a fee is required to fish (i.e Samphire Hoe, Deal Pier etc).
Sign in is from 8:30 for a 9:00 start at the club house and competitors must be back before 17:00 to weigh in their catches. Entry is £5 with all proceeds being returned in prize funds; 1st, 2nd, 3rd, heaviest fish and greatest number (by elimination).
11 fished the over the low beach competition on June 16th including two juniors.
All but 1 blanked with just M. Morris weighing in two bass, the best of which was at 4.00lbs exactly.
His total weight was 5.72lbs and he swooped all 12pts!Well done Mick Morris on not only winning but in such style with two good fish.Report from Ben Morris
