BIRKENHEAD TOP PARK, 24/7/11 ~ We woz 'Robb'ed

A case of deja vu at the 'toppy'. As with our last match on there, the pools money was plundered by a guest. Cries of "we woz robbed" could be heard at the payout as visitor Paul Robb, a superstar on the local match scene, had fished a blinder to weigh 28lb 06oz of tench, crucians and skimmers, and claim the victory. Paul fished 16metres on pellet over micros and caught steadily all day. He's sportingly agreed to come to the next match so we can win the money back, so well done Paul.
The Master Catcher that is Kenny Stuart drew the worst peg on the lake (according to him), so amazing that he should return a similar catch to the winner, this time fishing 4mm pellet to the island, which was all of 5metres away. Ken weighed a level 25lb to take the runner-up berth. Nice one Ken.
Jamie 'pole swapper' Pickup fished his new Airity at 13metres and used groundbait with chopped worm n caster. Having filled his swim in with 10 balls at the start, it was 2 hours later that he started to catch. A skimmer dominated net went 24lb on the scales, and Jamie slid into bronze medal position. Good effort from JBay.
Gary Chambers wasn't pullin up trees for the first couple of hours but a change to maggot, fished shallow, found some quality rudd, which were the bulk of his 21lb 04oz and a well-earned section win.
Another case of  'If only...'
Yozzer fished his top 3 with 6mm pellet for a mixed bag and a total of 20lb 06oz, which secured the other section.
Another lottery peg nailbiter as Ken Pickup had guessed 30lb. Oooo  so close, and to heap further misery on poor Kenny, he was booted out of the K O by Sumo. Well done John, a glimmer of hope for you.
Generally a decent match although a few pegs did fish poorly. It certainly makes a change from chasing carp.