Hook, Line and Sinker

Last year, when Hucknall Rotary Club held their annual fishing match I was a spectator.  This year I decided to cast out my line.  I had never fished before so was grateful  for the loan of rods and the quick tuition from Mel Stanley and Dave Spencer.  I also didn't realise that a fishing match takes 6 hours!!

You need a lot of patience to fish.  Mind you, it seemed to take me about four hours to get the hang of casting off so I made the most of practicing.

Nothing bit for me, but there's always next year.  Last year's winner Mel Stanley presented the trophy to this year's winner Glen Hennessey.  Well done Glen!

Hook, Line and Sinker

Hayes Farm was the venue for Hucknall Rotary Club Fishing Match as members gathered to see who would finish the afternoon being crowned the best angler in the club.

 

Lots were drawn to allocate pegs and having no experience of fishing, I never realised how complex putting a rod together was.

 

 

In a close finish Mel Stanley did enough to beat off his nearest competitor, Ashley Maddock.  Ashley, as Chair of the House, Sports & Social committee presented Mel with the winners trophy.

 

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