By Ponso Pondhopper The
fifth Annual Trout Tickle was held, as in previous years, at
Northcotton Farm in Oatbarton, thanks to the generosity of Farmer Alvin
Nothcotton. This year, the pond had been dredged and fully restocked,
and this was reflected in the catch numbers. Twenty-one hobbits took
part, an auspicious number, of which three were beginners. A total of
717 fish were caught, of which 108 were trout, 40 were salmon, 41 were
deemed good enough for trophies and 112 were other edible species (Perch
and Golden Mullet). The species of trout
caught were as follows: Brown Trout (18), Bull Trout (19), Cutthroat
Trout (3), Golden Trout (10), Lake Trout (19), Rainbow Trout (6),
Red-spotted Trout (25), Redband Trout (8). Miss Lina and Miss Nimelia
caught nine trout each! Results The
prize for the most old boots caught went to Potty, with a total of nine
boots caught. He walked away with a pair of Stoor Boots as his prize
(but not on his feet!) In the junior category: 3rd Miss Numrya: 13 points 2nd Miss Linsina: 20 points 1st Mister Pontin: 30 points In the senior category: Runners-up, each winning a commemorative rod: Master Wiberic Mister Deamfast Miss Almi Master Fidgit Winners: 3rd Miss Hollyberye: 65 points 2nd Miss Tibba: 67 points 1st Miss Harbella: 70 points And this year’s winner of the Golden Trout Award, given to the first contestant to catch a Golden Trout is Mister Ruffin! A very decent match with a hard-to-beat score by Miss Harbella! The next fishing match will be held in the spring, details to be published in the future. |
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