The annual 1off "away day" eagerly waited by many had arrived, and the prospect of catching fish which for many of us of late has been difficult. We were on Hillview and a venue where Martin Western seems to have a particular liking after winning the last 2 outings there and actually winning the last 3 "away days", could he make it four on the trot or could someone else win. He was in with a good chance as having a nice empty peg and a the end of an island to throw to as the unlucky Paul Lock had car problems. This year the club decided to do it differently and probably fairer. There was an overall winner, a silvers winner, then 3 section winners with a golden peg in each section, albeit you had to be the overall winner to get the golden peg.
Weather at the start of the week was cold and had some rain but it changed mid week onwards and we all hoped for a dry day. The gods were on our side for once and although it was overcast we did have some sunny spells and no rain and very little wind.
An early start for the day but it was only just over an hour away for most and with most fisheries fishing hard Todber seems to produce fish and lots of bites for everyone. Everyone was there early and eager to set up and decide their tactics for the day and everyone seemed to be in good spirits with the banter free flowing when setting up and throughout the match although some of the rubbish that comes from peoples mouths is mind boggling, was it the excitement of fishing a different venue or just high testosterone levels. Even George was in good spirits today but there was one bad grumpy sod our very own Mr Grumpy - Steve Warren who couldn't get bite, now I think he forgot to tie any hooks or as George says "ooks" on his rigs as from the off every one was reported to be catching. To be fair he was taking the mickey out of himself and joining in the banter but he did have a very good second half of the match.
34 - Danny Donahay
36 - Nick Selway
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