Thursday 02-03/2023 - Bathampton AA - Over 55's - Silvers Pairs - Round 5 - Withy Pool

Driving pass Bridge Pool and noticed what a nice green/blue colour it now is. Hopefully some more silvers soon.

Full contingent of 24.

Into the draw bag and out comes peg 65 another wooden barricaded platform (pictured), and between Glenn Bailey peg 64 and Chris Ollis 66.

Set up the same as last match on peg 65. However, I didn't learn from this  match and set up two rigs that were to be a waste of time even though had said to myself after last match to just stay with the Ronnie rig thorugout.

Had overdressed for a warm Spring day and was glad to get some of it off.

Caught all my fish short on the Pinkie and GB, weighing 8 lb 2 oz for second section beaten by Glenn Bailey (pictured) with 12 lb 13 oz of quality Skimmers and Roach fishing GB and double maggot long. Glenn was also match runner up.

The match was won by Kev "Three Spikes" Winstone (pictured) with 14-06-0 from peg 44. Kev caught on caster, catching some quality Roach down his margin late on. Well done matey. Some say he has won so many pickled eggs from Phil Morgan that he been forced to have an egg stamp.

The pairs is very close no one can afford any slip ups. All six results to count this year. 

Back to the Compton with the usual suspects. Its a great way to finish off a great day out fishing. Great banter.

Result:

1. Kev Winstone 14-06-0 peg 44

2. Glenn Bailey 12-13-0 peg 64

3. Tony Rixon 12-04-0 peg 56

4. Dave Gillard 11-06-0 peg 43

5. Andy Greenham 10-09-0 peg 55

6. Shay Gillman 8-15-0 peg 42

Weigh Sheets:

Pairs Result Round 5: One Round to go.