Bob puts in a Dynamite performance to earn his stripes

Despite the fishery having fished well all week the venue shifted down a gear, with the cold rain and gusty winds making presentation a real challenge, the fish were reluctant to feed. The conditions this Sunday were enough to test the patience of a saint, and that was the trait required to wait for bites. One angler known for his patience and dogged determination is Bob Palmer a venue regular who turns out time and again always hopeful of a win nut too often he has found himself following the pack. This time, however, was Bob's day to shine and he did it in style. Weighing in 5lbs 10oz of all perch caught on chopped worm at 6m.

As the results from the scales were called there was round of applause from his fellow anglers and the beam of a smile on Bob's face said it all and the day was suddenly so much brighter. Top banana Bob, well done! Second place went to Carl Baker on peg 34 who weighed in 4lbs 14oz of perch and roach sat next to his pairs partner Simon Frankland on Peg 35 who was 7oz behind for third place. The three section winners were all within an ounce of each other, they were Rich Wills on peg 37 with 4lbs 6oz, Dave Armstrong on peg 31 with 4lbs 5oz and Lee Taylor on peg 13 with 4lbs 5¾oz.

Fifth Round Silver Fish Only Individual Open

Fished at Dog Lane Fishery, on Sunday the13th February 2011.

Full Results

1st Bob Palmer (Daventry AC) Peg16 5lb 10oz (Perch/Chopped worm)
2nd Carl Baker (Stourbridge) Peg34 4lb 14oz (Perch/Caster/worm)
3rd Simon Frankland (Adelaide AC) Peg35 4lb 7oz

Best Perch: Trevor Smith (Daventry AC) Peg14 2lb 2¼oz

Sections:

A1 Rich Wills (Daventry AC) Peg37 4lb 6oz (Roach/Pinkie)
A2 Simon Potter (Daventry AC) Peg38 3lb 12oz (Skimmer/Roach/Pinkie)

B1 Dave Armstrong (Jet Breakers) peg31 4lb 5oz (Perch/ Roach/ Gudgeon/Pinkie)
B2 Pete Palmer (Daventry AC) Peg30 4lb 3¼oz (Perch/Chopped worm)

C1 Lee Taylor (Greys / Bagem Baits) peg13 4lb 5¾oz (Skimmers/Roach)
C2 Jake King Peg9 & Trevor Smith Peg14 3lb 12¼oz (Roach/Perch) [tied]

The biggest Perch Pool went to Trevor Smith peg14 who placed a 2lb 2¼oz specimen on the scales to take the prize.
25 anglers fished.

Footnote

A huge well done to Bob on his hard earned win, which was even more of an achievement as the 23 year lad from Napton near Daventry has Downs Syndrome but he has never let that get in the way of his fishing. UKMA would like to congratulate Bob on his win and to make his victory that little bit sweeter, Dynamite Baits will be sending Bob a bucket full of bait, well done!!