Report by Steve Andrews:

The following information was discussed at the October meeting.

Fish of the Month goes to Kev Johnson for his Bass 8lb 6oz. Kev wins a medal plus £10. Well done Kev. (Reminder – please make sure you enter your fish in the book within 7 days of capture to qualify!)

We have 2 competitions coming up:

The first is the Interclub Trophy and takes place this Sunday the 10th of October. Fishing from 8am until 6pm. Weigh in is by 6:30pm latest at the ECA. Presentation will also be at the ECA. Entry is £2.50, winner takes all. Winning fish is the best specimen by weight. Rules and specimen sheet will be handed out at sign in which can be done at the Marina office.

The other competition is the SMAC Cod Open. This year are we hope to fish this comp on Sunday November 14th. Entry will be £10 per angler. Fish from 8am until 4pm, weigh in will be in the Marina by 5:30pm latest followed by presentation in the Marina Bar at approximately 6pm. This year we have an even more impressive prize table. First prize will be £500 cash plus free entry into next year’s Sea Angling Classic. There are loads of other prizes consisting of cash, tackle and services. More information will be sent out after our November meeting. In the event of not being able to fish due to weather we will roll over to following Sunday until it is fished.

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