NEWBURY ANGLING ASSOCIATION The best fishing in West Berkshire since 1878

Championship Match - Enborne - 20.11.22

The final match of this league was attended by five, keen and faithful anglers. On a cool morning peg numbers were drawn and battle commenced. The going was slow with small fish showing to maggots and pinkies. The winner was consistent Richard Faithful on Peg 19 who weighed in with 6lbs 15oz, followed by Dave Smith on Peg 14 with 5lbs and Les Durnford with 3lbs 6oz. Winning the league with 37 points Richard Faithful, second Dave Smith with 32 points and third Henry Sadler with 25 points.

Result:  R Faithfull 6-15-0, D Smith 5-0-0, L Durnford 3-6-0, S Bailey Price 2-15-0, H Sadler 2-8-0.

Over 60's match - Avington - 2.11.22

With only seven anglers fishing, plenty of points were up for grabs. With small Roach being caught from the whistle it looked like it would be a small fish race. As the day progressed the odd Perch began to appear. The winner was Bill Bowsher with a good total of 12lbs 2oz from Peg 5. Second was Brian Pallett with 7lbs 4oz on Peg 6 and third Henry Sadler with 5lbs 11oz, fishing Peg 9. With a total of just over 40lbs, each angler had an enjoyable day. We welcomed Ian Purvis as a new face to this match.
Henry Sadler.

Result:   W Bowsher 12-2-0, B Pallett 7-4-0, H Sadler 5-11-0, D Smith 4-7-0, R Wiggins 4-5-0, M Burrows and I Purvis 3-6-0.

Over 60's match - Enborne - 16.11.22

The next round of the Over 60s League was fought on a difficult Enborne canal. Eight anglers entered on a wet but warm morning. Small fish were being caught from the whistle but each angler was looking and expecting to catch the better Perch that reside in this stretch. Top weight was 5lbs 13oz by Bill Bowsher fishing Peg 16, followed by Brian Pallett on Peg 6 with 4lbs 4oz and third Henry Sadler with 3lbs 8oz on Peg 18. The league is dominated by Bill Bowsher with 79 points, second Richard Wiggins on 59 and third Brian Pallett on 56.

Result.   W Bowsher 5-13-0, B Pallett 4-4-0, H Sadler 3-8-0, l Durnford 3-5-0, M Burrows 2-9-0, S Bailey-Price 2-8-0, D Smith 2-6-0, R Wiggins 1-6-0.   Looks like Bill Bowsher has the Trophy!

Over 60's match - Enborne - 26.10.22

Eight anglers did battle in the latest over 60s match. On a warm, wet and windy day, pegs were selected and battle commenced at 10am. Small fish were anticipated to start which followed by better Perch as the day progressed. Fishing Peg 17 (the hot peg) Dave Smith caught Perch, Roach, a big skimmer and a nice tench to win the match with 12lbs 14oz. Second on Peg 9 was Richard Wiggins with 7lbs 5oz and third Brian Pallett, Peg 10, with 6lbs 3oz including a Perch of 2lbs 2oz.

With a total weight of 47lbs being caught at an average weight per angler of almost 6lbs, a good day was had by all. Henry Sadler

Result: D Smith 12-14-0 a big skimmer, big Perch and a nice Tench for a lovely day's fishing), R Wiggins 7-5-0, B Pallett 6-3-0, M Burrows 5-15-0, W Bowsher 4-6-0, H Sadler 4-4-0, T Wirth 3-13-0 and S Myers 2-4-0.