SEVEN junior anglers took part in the annual Frank & Peggy Daw Memorial Match on a gloriously hot and sunny Saturday in West Bay.
Although the fishing started slow, the day developed into an exciting contest full of surprises and standout performances.
Chelsea Pearce got the match underway by landing the first fish of the day, a 20g Shanny, earning her the First Fish Prize.
The prize for the Heaviest Flatfish – £5 up for grabs – was won by Alfie Jeans with a 97g Flounder, his only fish of the day.
Newcomer Evelyn Restall, fishing her very first junior match, moved further along the pier and quickly found her rhythm. Evelyn caught eight fish in total, including a tiny 5g Herring, winning her both the Most Fish and Smallest Fish prizes. An excellent debut performance!
Oscar Whitfield had only managed a 25g Flounder until ten minutes before the end, which had him in 6th place. However, a dramatic late catch of a 224g Silver Eel launched him into 1st place, securing him both the Heaviest Round Fish prize and the Overall Win with a total of 249g.
There was still drama on the final whistle as Sam Carter, then in 4th place, landed a 55g Flounder to leap into 2nd overall.
Vice President & Secretary of West Bay Sea Angling Club Richard Daw said: "The Daw family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Ben Carter, Junior Secretary, for running the event and generously donating a reel for the winner, and to Norman Stokes for his valuable help with baiting and unhooking throughout the day. Special thanks also go to The Angling Centre West Bay for their continued support.
"Thanks to the Daw family's generous contribution of extra prizes, awards were given down to fourth place."
Results Summary:
- 1st Place & Heaviest Round Fish: Oscar Whitfield – 249g (incl. 224g Silver Eel)
- 2nd Place: Sam Carter – 141g
- 3rd Place: Lidy Carter – 113g
- 4th Place: Chelsea Pearce – 105g
Special Prizes:
- First Fish: Chelsea Pearce (20g Shanny)
- Most Fish: Evelyn Restall (8 fish)
- Smallest Fish: Evelyn Restall (5g Herring)
- Heaviest Flat Fish: Alfie Jeans (97g Flounder)
- Heaviest Round Fish: Oscar Whitfield (224g Silver Eel)
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