Coarse & Predator Charity Match Beacon View Saturday 8th June 2013

I cannot believe how quick its gone since we started planning the charity match in aid of Henshaws society for the Blind.We were hoping for 20 anglers this year,as it got nearer a few decided for there own reasons they couldnt make it,so we settled for 15,a nice number to deal with.On the day 14 fished and one didnt come due to being ill.Graham the venue owner pegged it out for us and we had pegs 3-17,leaving the obvious ones out,the moaners pegs i call em,lol.We were all in for 9-10,the weather was warm ,i tried everything,pole dead depth,up in the water,cage feeder and i was well struggling,even the pellet wag was useless and i couldnt have tried any harder.it wasnt until the last half hour i had 2 commons for a total weight of 9.8,at least it wasnt a blank.All-out was 3-10pm,glad to shout it,was warm all day not a good fishing day at all.We packed up and now time for the weigh in.Only 3 didnt weigh so wasnt to bad........................

The winner next to me in peg 9..................................

Brian to my right in peg 11,a good laugh and was 2nd last year,weighed 15.1.close but no cigar.....

Best weights from this end were 14.7 & 15.7.......................................

A great set of lads,thank you........................................

3rd place John Charlton 17 lb

2nd Place Steve Booth 18.8

1st Place Simon Wood 20.8..............................

Total up to now with the raffle,sponsor money and auction £537,still a lot to come in........
Thank you to all that donated a raffle prize,ill will mention who as soon as the final amount is in.....