By Ponso Pondhopper A
grand night's fishing: altogether, 18 hobbits turned out for this first
contest fishing for barbel. In total 648 fish were caught, 42 of which
were barbel. It should be said here that 8 of those 42 were caught by
one hobbit: Mister Benjyman. Prizes were awarded in the following categories: Weedy prize, for the most weeds caught, won by Miralith, with 7 bundles of pondweed Runners-up, winning a commemorative fishing rod: Miss Lina, Onionfarmer Pete, Miss Nimelia. 3rd prize (43 fish, 78 points): Miss Hollberye 2nd prize (40 fish, 79 points): Mister Benjyman 1st prize (39 fish, 91 points): Master Potty Barbel weigh-in Miralith
weighed in first with a huge barbel of 16 lb 10 oz, which looked to be a
winner. However, this was not to be: Miss Pogonia came up with a 19 lb
barbel, which enters the record books, as the officially largest barbel
caught in the Shire. Many thanks to all who
took part, especially Onionfarmer Pete and Potty for the music and Miss
Tibba for cooking up the catfish caught. A special mention also to
Mister Ozbourne for providing the prize money. This is the last fishing match of the year; the next will be after Yuletide. |
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