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2017 - DRAYCOTE WATER 23rd June
The heat wave the week before the competition had really put the fish
down but strong winds and cloud the day before the final brought them onto
the feed. Unfortunately those strong winds from the WSW got stronger come
finals day with heavier gusts predicted. Luckily boats were able to get to
Rainbow Corner but were limited to there and up the dam wall to the valve
tower. Fishing was brisk for some in the morning but slowed considerably
in the afternoon. Despite the wind results were good with no blanks and
four limits, 148 fish were caught with a rod average was 5.7.
We would like to thank the fishery management for their continued support of this
event in providing tackle for the prize giving. A
tremendous thank you to Craig Barr from Flash Attack Flies for his sponsorship
where he provided six free flies for each angler plus fly packs and fly
lines for the prize giving. He has provided us with a special code to enable members to
get 20% off their orders from his fly company www.flashattackflies.com
and is happy for this to be extended to members friends and family
(contact Jim North for the code).
Should you be fortunate enough to qualify next year please remember to
report to the weigh in station, even if you have not caught anything.
Please note that this not a one day event, you are expected to stay the
night before the final, fish the match and attend the presentation meal.
If you cannot commit yourself to the full agenda then let your regional
organiser know as soon as possible so that he can replace you with a reserve.
Also I recommend that you arrange to have at least one practice session
on the day prior to the final. You are representing your region and it is
your responsibility to try as hard as possible.
PLEASE NOTE THAT NEXT YEAR'S FINAL IS ON FRIDAY 22Nd JUNE.
Previous year's results - 2009
2010 2011
2012 2013
2014 2015
2016
Please note that accommodation for these finals is booked at least a
year in advance and numbers are based on the regional teams that we know
will be taking part. If you want to bring your partner or make the event a
family holiday you must contact the angling council first so we can
arrange that you get our room rate, do not approach
the hotel.
| REGION | FISH | LBS | OZS | |
| 1 | NORTH WEST | 24 | 49 | 11 |
| 2 | NORTHERN | 23 | 44 | 10 |
| 3 | YORKSHIRE | 19 | 37 | 9 |
| 4 | MIDLANDS | 17 | 37 | 4 |
| 5 | WALES | 14 | 31 | 12 |
| 6 | NORTHERN IRELAND | 11 | 24 | 3 |
| 7 | SOUTHERN | 9 | 21 | 11 |
| 8 | SOUTH WEST | 9 | 21 | 0 |
| 9 | SCOTLAND A | 7 | 16 | 15 |
| 10 | SCOTLAND B | 7 | 15 | 4 |
| 11 | SOUTH EAST | 3 | 6 | 7 |
| 12 | EASTERN | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| 13 | LONDON | 2 | 5 | 6 |
Individual placings
| NAME | REGION | FISH | LBS | OZS | |
| 1 | G. ASHTON | NORTH WEST | 12 | 25 | 8 |
| 2 | P. COULTHARD | NORTH WEST | 12 | 24 | 3 |
| 3 | G. TAYLOR | YORKSHIRE | 12 | 24 | 1 |
| 4 | G. NICHOLSON | NORTHERN | 12 | 23 | 8 |
| 5 | J. HEPPELL | NORTHERN | 11 | 21 | 2 |
| 6 | L. PATTEN | MIDLANDS | 9 | 20 | 11 |
| 7 | B. JONES | WALES | 8 | 18 | 14 |
| 8 | P. ELLIOTT | MIDLANDS | 8 | 16 | 9 |
| 9 | S. FRAKES | YORKSHIRE | 7 | 13 | 8 |
| 10 | M. GRAHAM | SOUTHERN | 6 | 15 | 2 |
| 11 | J. VENNING | NORTHERN IRELAND | 6 | 13 | 5 |
| 12 | K. THOMAS | WALES | 6 | 12 | 14 |
| 13 | P. SPENCE | NORTHERN IRELAND | 5 | 10 | 14 |
| 14 | D. LEGG | SOUTH WEST | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| 15 | M. WILLIAMS | SCOTLAND B | 5 | 10 | 4 |
| 16 | B. MASON | SOUTH WEST | 4 | 10 | 6 |
| 17 | I. STIRRAT | SCOTLAND A | 4 | 9 | 6 |
| 18 | D. KNIGHT | SCOTLAND A | 3 | 7 | 9 |
| 19 | P. DAVIES | SOUTHERN | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| 20 | J. DAVIS | SCOTLAND B | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 21 | J. DENCH | SOUTH EAST | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| 22 | C. HEYBURN | EASTERN | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 23 | D. de SOUZA | LONDON | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| 24 | J. BOLUS | LONDON | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| 25 | C. BULL | SOUTH EAST | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 26 | D. SIMPSON | EASTERN | 1 | 1 | 14 |