Market Rasen anglers remember Dave at memorial match

Market Rasen Angling Association fished the inaugural Dave Humphrey Memorial Shield at one of his favourite fishing lakes, Hackett's, near Nottingham.
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The match was feeder-only which was Dave’s preferred fishing method.

A disappointing turnout saw only seven anglers make the trip, and despite summery weather conditions throughout the day, the fish failed to feed.

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But this was not their only problem as another match being fished on the favoured side of the lake also produced low weights at the weigh-in.

The draw took place at 8.15am and from the all-in 9.15am it was clear all bites would be at a premium.

It proved correct throughout, and at the weigh-in it was Brian Hankins, fishing peg 47, who took the honours with 13lb, a weight which included two carp.

Stuart Cash, on peg 51, took second place with a mixed bag of carp and skimmers for 10lb 10oz, and Joe Kelham, on a rare outing, claimed the final payout place with 7lb 12oz.

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The anglers go back to the Willingham Road Lake on Sunday, April 23 for the Mayfare Trophy match which in effect kick-starts their summer match fishing programme.

The draw for this match is 10am with the all-in for the six-hour match at 11am.

Any member of the club wishing to fish the matches is welcome to turn up for the draw and join in.

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