LINGMERE, 22/12/13 ~ It's Xmas comfort and joy for Kenny

Checking back, it seems that this was a re-run of last year's Xmas match at Lingmere. Another very modest affair. Those who drew the top lake struggled in the main to even get a bait in the water, such was the ferocity of the wind. The only peg with any real shelter gave Dave Norman the chance to fish the 'In' method at Lingmere, and long pole with bread produced the goods to the tune of 24lb, and an easy lake victory. A big well done to Diddy Dave.
Dave Lynch was next best with a section winning 14lb, while last week's winner, Dirk Wriggler took the other section with 11lb. Great efforts by both.
It was a different world on the bottom lake, with everyone fishing in relative comfort. A couple even fished without coats for half the match! The only one to experience both comfort and joy, however, was Kenny Pickup. Fishing the feeder, the Daddy had 30 odd F1s for 26lb, and could even afford to put several decent chub back. That gave him the overall win. Even though it's Xmas, he proved he's not a turkey, so congratulation Ken, an awesome display.
Section wins for Simo with 7lb 14oz, and Sumo with 4lb 14oz, just about sums up how this lake fished on the day, but well done to both lads.
Cracking hot food was provided by Jan in the Lingmere cafe after the match, which cheered everyone up on a rather dismal day. a big thanks to her.
It's a month till the next one, so Merry Xmas and a happy new Year to you all. 

P.S. AGM is on Tuesday 7th January 2014. Be there and have your say, or don't moan at any decisions that are made. Simples...