Youngsters shine

As we have often said in the past, we are spoilt in this area with the number of quality fisheries on our doorstep.
This is reflected in the quality of anglers that this area produces – most of who start at grass roots level.
On Sunday, having no fishing commitments of my own I ventured out to Riverside at Bawtry where Portland School were fishing a match against Shiregreen Junior Anglers of Sheffield.
The dedication of these youngsters has to be seen to be believed.
On the day Portland lost on the overall weight by a matter of a few ounces but managed to secure the two top places with Nile Lilley being top rod with a weight of 3lb ½oz.
Kyle Moore came second with 2lb 11oz and Tom Myers of Shiregreen third with 2lb 10oz.
The match sponsor, John Kemp of Tardis Tackle, had ensured that all competitors received top notch prizes and trophies which can only encourage more youngsters into the sport.
A big thank you must go to angling coaches Ken Stevenson of Worksop and John Kemp of Sheffield and the Riverside Fishery for their hospitality.

Welbeck Fishery would like us to let you know that season tickets still available for the coming year.
The prices are as follows – single rod £80; double rod £100; juniors (who must be accompanied by an adult) £35.
For more information or an application form contact Welbeck Estates Co Ltd, Portland Estate Office, Welbeck, Worksop, S80 3LT (or telephone: 01909 500211 from 9am to 5pm).
The committee of Worksop and District AA tell us that the membership books for 2005-06 are priced: adults £16.50; OAPs £8; juniors £5.
Also, for any club wishing to become affiliated to the association, the registration fee is £25.
We would like to congratulate Mark Pressley on being awarded WDAA life membership.
Malc Rushton of Worksop United would like members to register for the club’s next two matches taking place at Carr Vale on the 12th June and Kiveton Hall on the 19th June.
Retford AA are running evening matches on woodside lake at Lound where fine weights of tench and bream are being taken.
They are run on a Tuesday and Thursday evenings, draw at 5pm, fishing from 6pm to 9pm and the cost is £8 all-in. To register ring Harold on 01777 702227.
Mick Simpson of Grafton AA would like to hear from anyone who is interested in the vacancy of the bailiff’s post on the Chesterfield Canal.
They can apply in writing to Charlie Benson, 2 Robins Close, Aston, Sheffield, S26 2SW.

For local match results see Notts Match Results