The first round got off to a good start at Porth Reservoir onSunday 6/5/01 with 26 competitors taking part. The weather was quitekind (if a little windy) and, after consulting Clint Elliot, twosections (one on each bank) were pegged.
The fishing was pretty good too with most anglers recording doublefigure bags of Skimmers and Perch.
Top honours went to Graham Curnow (Clive’s Tackle) with 24lb 2ozfrom peg 71. Graham worked with whip and maggot for small Perch andlater added some quality Skimmers taken on the long pole withsweetcorn.
Not far behind came Simon Poynter (Clive’s Tackle) with a similarmix for 23lb 9oz.
Third spot was taken by Clinton Marshall (Bill Knott Bookmakers)20lb 7oz.
Section Winners
North Bank Mike Yates (Clive’s Tackle) 20lb 2oz
South Bank Nigel Sanders (Choice Investments) 17lb 2oz
The next round in 2 weeks time will be on Retallack canal and isexpected to be a bit of a grueller by comparison but Hey….That’sfishing.
See you soon
