Maldon Angling Society

The Worms Direct Final was fished on Sunday 6^th August at Hoe Mill upstream of the footbridge. Ten Anglers took part and all caught fish, with some nice Roach and Rudd being landed. The winner of the final was Geoff Forman taking the trophy and prize money provided by our sponsor Worms Direct with a haul of 8lb 1oz of nice Roach and Rudd. Second was Chris Dyall with 6lb 7oz of Roach and Rudd with Andy Stebbing coming third with 4lb 12oz. A total of 35lb 6oz of fish were brought to the net.  All who took part would like to give a big vote of thanks to Worms Direct for their generous sponsorship and continued support.

Geoff receiving the trophy from last year’s winner Chris.

Bill Woollcott came tenth overall in the Vets National fished at Partridge Lakes on Wednesday 28^th July  “flying the flag” for MAS, Bill also won his section so has some pools money coming to him. Other MAS Members results who also gave a good account of themselves for the club:

10^th    Bill Woollcott,       30.025kgs
29^th    Geoffrey Forman  23.925kgs
99^th    Peter Lamb            9.625kgs
112^th  Stephen Holden    6.250kgs
113^th  Kim Naish               5.925kgs

A total of 168 fished the match.

If I have missed anyone off I apologise – Kim

The last qualifying match of the Evening League was fished at Heybridge Basin on Friday, with another poor turnout, which was a pity as the average weight of fish caught was 5lbs. There were no new qualifiers for the final. 

1^st Dave Smith 6lbs 4oz
2^nd Andy Stebbing 5lbs 10oz
3^rd Chris Dyall 5lbs 8oz 

A total of 25lbs 14oz of fish were landed, with one Perch over a pound. 

The ten qualifiers for the final are:

Mark Campion, Chris Dyall, Andy Stebbing, Steve Willis, Geoff Forman, Peter Lamb, Dave Smith, Steve Holdon, Bill Woollcott and Kim Naish. 

Wednesday 26th July see’s the AT Veterans National being fish at Partridge Lakes, Warrington, with a lot of Maldon members as well as other local Clubs taking part. I would like to wish all a good day and hope we can produces the winner. 

Thanks – Kim.

A disappointing turnout of five for the fifth Evening League match at Tesco’s however all caught fish and all enjoyed themselves.  Chris Dyall won the match with 4lbs 5oz and Bill Woollcott was second with 3lbs 3oz.  A total of 12lbs 9oz of fish were landed Roach, Perch and Rudd.  Bill Woollcott and Kim Naish go through to the final.

The next match to fill the last two places in the final is at Heybridge Basin on Friday 21 July, draw 05.00pm at Daisy Meadow car park.

The Final of the Evening League will take place at Hoe Mill upstream on Sunday 6th August.  Anyone can fish the final but the “qualifiers” will be in their own section.

Result at Paper Mills, Friday 30^th June 17. 

1^st    Jeff Forman        9 lbs 10 oz 8 drm
2^nd   Andy Stebbing   5 lbs 7 oz o drm
3^rd    Peter Lamb        5 lbs 4 oz o drm 

Jeff and Peter go forward to the final, only five fished which was a bit disappointing especially as all caught some nice size Roach, Dace also small Perch were landed. A total of 25 lbs 8 oz 8 drm of fish were landed. 

Next match Friday 7^th July at Chapmans, draw at Railway Pond at 05.00pm. 

Thanks - Kim.