ANGLERS battled the rain and wind during an annual two day competition over the weekend.
The annual two-day Wally Pettet Shore Match was held at Charmouth on the weekend of 25th and 26th October.
On Saturday, participants experienced breezy northwest winds, though rain did not begin until the final half hour of the competition.
The only species caught on the first day was pouting, with each angler attaining their quota of six fish, resulting in 12 points per competitor carried forward into the second day.
Sunday's conditions deteriorated, with rain commencing early and slightly stronger winds than the previous day. The event welcomed two additional competitors who began with a 12-point deficit.
Once again, pouting were the predominant catch, although three dogfish, one rockling, and a conger eel were also recorded.
Gerry Reed emerged as the overall winner, accumulating an additional 14 points on Sunday for a total of 26 points, narrowly surpassing Nigel Hill, who finished in second place with 25 points.
Steve Fowles secured third place with 12 points. The award for best fish went to Nigel Hill, who landed a conger eel measuring 1,200 cm and earning three points on Sunday.
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