By Ponso Pondhopper I now have the verified results of the first Wedmath Catfish Hunt, held at Woodhall Bridge on 7th Wedmath. An impressive twenty-three anglers took part and a total of six hundred and seven fish were caught, broken down as follows: Bitterling: 104 Goldfish: 87 Charr: 85 Dace: 81 Minnow: 73 Barbel: 54 Rudd: 46 Catfish: 40 Smelt: 37 Results As all anglers but one were in the senior category, six principal prizes were awarded as follows: First Prize, 58 points: Mister Gerhalt, a visitor to the Shire Second Prize, 55 points, 5 catfish, Miss Tibba Stoutfoot Third Prize, 55 points, 1 catfish, Miss Winziglea Fourth Prize, 51 points, Miss Harbella Fifth Prize, 50 points, Miss Knitbone, Sixth Prize 49 points, Mister Hugto (Note: Mister Hugto, being in the junior category, was given a points bonus) Runners up (each winning a fine ‘Woodhall Wonder’ fishing rod): Mister Potty Miss Lina Mister Pipes Miss Acorne Shirrif Nimelia Mister Fidgit The Weedy prize for the most weeds caught was shared between Miss Berry rose and Miss Rubysue with 6 clumps of weed each. An
enormous catfish, easily the biggest caught this year, was presented by
Miss Pennyroyal. This weighed in at a tremendous 59 pounds and 5
ounces! Runner up was Mister Ozborne of the Shire Angling Club, with a whopper of 49 pounds, 14 ounces. Altogether
a very successful outing, setting a difficult record to beat next
Wedmath! The next Angling Club match will be in September in Needlehole
(date to be arranged) as part of the Harnkegger Games. Best Wishes, Ponso Pondhopper |
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