Results of the Wedmath Catfish Hunt

Post date: Aug 09, 2016 12:24:55 PM

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

 A fine catch of forty catfish, making this a very successful outing for all concerned!

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.