Angling Trust Wyvern Region Junior Open held on August 22

Held on East Pier at West Bay, the event on Saturday, August 22, attracted 40 young anglers.

Under bright skies and a south-westerly wind, the juniors managed to reel in 53 fish, although no mackerel were caught.

Despite an abundance of the species in the harbour before the competition, they disappeared as the match began.

The annual Angling Trust Wyvern Region Junior Open took place on August 22 on East Pier at West Bay, with 40 enthusiastic juniors taking part (Image: West Bay Sea Angling Club)

Other species such as Shanny, Corkwing Wrasse, Tompot Blenny, Smelt, Herring, Whiting, Silver Eel, and Pollock were caught, weighed, and released.

After the fishing match, the Salt House hosted the prize ceremony.

Acknowledgements were extended to the West Bay Sea Angling Club (SAC) for organising the event and to Tom and Tracey Marley from the Angling Centre, West Bay, for providing the prizes.

The awards were presented by West Bay SAC Vice President, Tiny.

The overall winner was Ben Cracknell from West Bay SAC, with a catch of 442g.

Theo John, also from West Bay SAC, came in second place with 394g, followed by Sam Carter from the same club with 280g.

In the special awards category, Alfie Jeans from West Bay SAC was named Best Over 12 (not in main prizes) with 217g, while the runner-up was George Peniston-Bird from Honiton SAC with 96g.

Dexter Gibson from Sidmouth SAC claimed the Best Under 10 category with 58g, with Harrison Sheen as the runner-up with 47g.

The juniors were treated to snacks by Wyvern Region and West Bay SAC during the prize-giving ceremony.

Every competitor received a goodie bag filled with tackle, generously provided by the Angling Centre, West Bay, and Sakuma Tackle.

A special thanks was extended to Tom and Tracey Marley, Sakuma Tackle, and West Bay SAC for their support in ensuring another successful event for the Wyvern Region.