WaterAid/ASSF Fly Fishing Competition 2009
Markle Fisheries Event Report
Saturday 5 September 2009
There was 23 fishermen/women taking part in this years WaterAid Flyfishing Competition at Markle Fisheries on Saturday 5 September 2009.
The weather was not very good a bit windy and overcast which made the fishing a bit hard at times.
Over the past 4 days the heavy rain and blustery shower had made the Markle Loch extremely cloudy due to the farmer plowing his field and the rain washing the earth into the fishery, but it did not stop some cracking fish from being caught.
The competition was fished to Markle Fishery rules, with a three bag limit plus catch and release (each fish caught on catch & release counted as 2lb to the total weight). There were 43 fish caught for 102lb 15oz.
Many thanks to Jonathan Swift and Jimmy at the fishery for all their help on the day and everyone who took part in the competition.
The grand total raised for WaterAid from the event was £415.00.
Top 10 Event Results:-
1st Place:- Willie Brash 6 fish for 21lb
2nd Place; - Stephen Preece 3 fish for 13lb 9oz (heaviest fish 9lb 11oz)
3rd Place: - John Dailly 5 fish for 13lb 4oz
4th Place: - J Walton 1 Fish for 12lb 12oz
5th Place: - Christine Kranenbach 4 fish for 10lb 5oz
6th Place: - D Sibson 3 fish for 9lb 3oz
7th Place: - Geoege Gilhooley 3 fish for 7lb 10oz
8th Place; - G Ramsay 2 fish for 7lb 4oz
9th Place: - Andy McGil 2 fish for 5lb 7oz
10th Place: - Andy Wilson 1 fish for 4lb 4oz
The winner received a Greys GRXi 7/8wt Fly Rod
Second Place received a Greys GRXi Fly Reel
Third Place received a Greys Fly Line
Heaviest Fish recieved a bottle Grants Whisky
For next years competitions remember to keep checking out the following websites for dates and locations, www.swwaffic.co.uk www.flyfishing-directory.co.uk and www.assf.net also check out your local fishery to see if they are holding an event.