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Anglers are almost as wet as the fish
There's reports from Petworth & Bognor Angling Club and the Three Counties Angling League in this week's round-up.
PETWORTH & BOGNOR
They called it the 'Let's see how wet we can get' match on the Chichester Canal and despite horrendous conditions six brave souls turned up for a good soaking.
The wind soon saw off John Williams' brolly, quickly followed by Steve Simmonds' one, but the weather slightly improved as the day wore on.
The amazing thing about the canal is it continues to fish well despite conditions, so Mark Pantling, a bit of a canal expert, won with 11lb 10oz, with Williams, minus brolly, second with 8lb 13oz and Simmonds third with 4lb 14oz. Most catches were roach and mixed skimmers.
The past few weeks have provided ideal conditions, both the Rother and Arun presenting anglers with what many consider to be the best time to try their luck.
The only problem – yes, anglers can always find an excuse – were low water levels, mainly on the Rother, which has been very low apart from the Fittleworth stretch which seems to have provided most fish.
The Coates Castle stretch has provided good roach, and large carp and bream have been caught. Some good barbel continue to be caught from the Arun and, as winter approaches, there will be the usual large pike from Hardham and Watersfield.
A lot of hard work and effort from Nelson Keet and his team has resulted in Hurston Lane Fishery, Storrington, looking in excellent condition.
Petworth & Bognor AC are always seeking volunteers to help work parties.
Club secretary Steve Simmonds gave up a day's fishing to provide everyone with a well-earned barbecue.
For details of more events, visit www.sussexangling.co.uk
Members are reminded the club's annual meeting will be held at 8pm on Thursday, November 26, at The Lamb Inn, Bilsham, near Yapton.
THREE COUNTIES ANGLING LEAGUE
The fifth round of the league was held, with A division fished on new pond.
Results: 1 Rudgwick B 24pts, Jt 2 Rother 1, Rother 2 23. Individuals: 1 Ian Davidson (Rother 1) 7lb 10oz, mainly skimmers on the pole, 2 Andrew Rowland (Rother 2) 5lb 2oz, 3 Chris Boxall (Rother 2) 4lb 12oz.
B division was fished at Byfleet.
Results: 1 Rother 3 23, 2 Bognor 20, Jt 3 Pollards Hill & Team Spirit 19. Individuals: 1 Will Buckie (Team Spirit) 5lb 1oz, roach &
skimmers on the pole, 2 K Hughes (Bognor) 3lb 5oz, 3 S Cross (Oakhanger) 3lb 4oz.
C division was fished on Ash Lake.
Results: 1 Rother 23, 2 Marsh Pools 21, 3 Ash 20. Individuals: 1 Dean Kalinski (Rother) & Steve Clements (Oakhanger) 8lb 6oz, 3 J Humphreys (Ash) 7lb 15oz.
Send your angling reports and results – and pictures of your top catches – to us by e-mail at sport@chiobserver.co.uk
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Weather for Chichester
Tuesday 29 May 2012
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