HAMPTON, ALICE SPRINGS, 2/12/12 ~ Pato's walkin in a winter wonderland

Despite several warnings about frosty nights, every single member turned up at Hampton without ice breaking gear. Needless to say it was frozen solid! Out came landing net handles, old pole sections, and indestructible margin poles, in an attempt to clear swims. Fishing at about 6metres was about the norm. This should have suited the Gnome, but once again he did 'the walk', this time at one o'clock, having earned a blankety blank cheque book and pen. Sumo went too.

Neil Paterson was the first to find a fish, and once in the lead he managed to keep his nose in front all through the match. Pato caught 8/9 skimmers and won his second winter grueller in a row with 2lb 12oz. A great effort.
Just like last week, Tony Byers took the runner-up spot, this time with a net-busting total of 2lb 8oz. Well done CC.
Dave Cargill filled the frame (weight unknown) with a handful of small silvers. The sections went to 'team Kenny', with Pickup on 1lb 04oz, and Stuart on 6oz.
Not my idea of fun, but if you sit long enough you should catch one eventually. Congratulations to all who stayed and weighed.....Crazy Fools!!!