The Newbridge District Pike Anglers were back on the banks for a double-up competition recently, as nineteen members took part in a successful weekend of pike fishing competitions recently, with anglers fishing from 8.30am to 4.30pm on Saturday and from 6am to 3pm on Sunday. Conditions were bright and sunny throughout the weekend, which appeared to slow sport during the afternoons, but there were still plenty of fish caught.
A total of 176 pike were landed and safely released over the two days, with the biggest fish weighing 18lb 4oz. All fish caught had already spawned out and were reported to be in good condition.
One of the highlights of the weekend was a superb performance from junior member Ollie Whiteley, who fishes regularly with the senior members. Ollie recorded his personal best catch with a bag of over 60lb and narrowly missed out on a top three finish on Sunday.
Ian Murphy was the standout angler of the weekend, taking first place in both competitions and continuing his excellent recent form on the river.
After Saturday’s fishing, members gathered together for food before camping overnight ahead of the early Sunday start, with plenty of good humour and well-earned refreshments enjoyed by all.
Saturday Results
- 1st Ian Murphy – 9 fish – 69lb 12oz (heaviest fish 18lb 4oz)
- 2nd Dave Murphy – 19 fish – 69lb 2oz (heaviest fish 8lb 11oz)
- 3rd Brendan Jervis – 14 fish – 62lb 5oz (heaviest fish 9lb 6oz)
- 1st Ian Murphy – 3 fish – 24lb 10oz (heaviest fish 15lb 2oz)
- 2nd Dave Murphy – 20 fish – 66lb 6oz (heaviest fish 4lb 11oz)
- 3rd Brendan Jervis – 11 fish – 65lb 9oz (heaviest fish 13lb 12oz)
