The East of Scotland Open Shore Festival, incorporating the Scottish Open Winter Shore Championship and the Penn Sea League, was fished last Sunday, 26th November.
The event drew 209 adult and 26 junior entries. Weather conditions were good, but could have done with a heavier swell on the water.
A total of 71 anglers weighed in and that was an excellent prize table, with all juniors receiving prizes.
RESULTS
Heaviest cod
C. Flint 3.164kg, winning £ 300
Heaviest flatfish
A. Combes 0.795kg, winning £ 300
Heaviest bag
J. Roberts 8.363kg, winning £ 300
2nd H. Mccalum 3.818kg, winning £ 200
3rd I. Crombie 3.658kg, winning £ 100
Ladies
R. Brown O.997kg, winning £ 3O
Juniors
1st H. Forsyth 1.988kg
2nd R Lothian 1.400kg
3rd B. Mgair 1.160kg
The juniors were given the pick of the table with various tackle up for grabs.
the main sponsors for the festival were Eurocabs, Rosyth, and Mike’s Tackle, Portobello.
Unfortunately I did not have to a great day, weighing in only one flounder, but returned seven due to being just under size, but a nice day to be fishing.
The next shore competition on the east coast is being run by St. Serfs SAC. on the 17th December, with £ 1000, for the heaviest cod, covering Elie to St. Andrews.
The registration is at Pittenweem Fishmarket from 9.30 to 11.00 am with fishing from 12.00 to 6.00pm.
