I was not the first to arrive, and when I did I found there was just nine of the lads on parade. We had Ron looking after our needs and helping with the peg selection, including the Golden Peg number eight. .
I sorted the money and paid Avalon. It was then onto the draw. The Golden peg was drawn by Ninja. Bill the Paste was on nine, and the thought was, that the overall would be decided between them. I drew eleven next to Boy George. It was then onto Mustard, Tungsten and the draw specialist Sparky.
For the match we had been gifted two vouchers by Steve from Somerset Angling, we used them as part of our pools. All lads asked me to thank Steve and the business for their generosity, which was much appreciated.
It was time for all in; George was catching whitebait from the off. I took a little longer to get going, but we both had plenty of bites, but a lack of quality. We had lots of chat, some about fishing, but mostly about meeting up at the pub on Christmas Day for our annual couple of pints before lunch.
I could only see George, so I couldn't see how the match was going. I knew I needed to play catch up with the bloke telling lies beside me, but it was not to be.
I shouted all out and Ron started the weigh with Geoff who scaled 7lbs 9os of silvers, he had caught a couple of carp, but didn't weigh them. Dave T was next, he had pushed him with 6lbs 14ozs, so that was the silvers taken care of.
Mustard was next in line, he had 24lbs plus, mainly carp, this was good for the overall. George had
5lbs 10ozs and my nugget. Ninja had 18lbs 8ozs which was second overall.
As you can see from the result sheet it was a tough but most enjoyable day.
This year Dad's Army has had lots of close fought battles in both silvers and overall categories , and as we have some new recruits, the competition is a lot stronger, this will hopefully make some of us improve.
The new Wednesday fixture list is circulating at the moment, so after a seasonal break we start again on Wednesday 2nd January 2019 visiting Sedges fishing on Tile.
We wish our friends with not the best of health a better new year. We miss you just as much as you miss us. I will keep pestering you with phone calls, as I am sure our other friends will.
Dad's Army would like to say to all our members, families, and every one who reads our blogs, and hopefully enjoys the nonsense!!
THE BEST OF EVERYTHING FOR THE SEASON AND THE NEW YEAR
Have a good one
Bob
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