LLOYDS, BADGER, 25/1/15 ~ Third time lucky for Chris Roe

Sadly the BBC couldn't tell us the weather if they looked out of the window. Predictions of a mild weekend were wide of the mark as ice-breaking was high on the agenda when we arrived at Lloyds.
Sport, however, was predictable, with half the field on a bucketful of fish, with foul hookers and lost fish commonplace, whilst others sat biteless wondering if there was anything in front of them.
Making the most of a decent draw, and improving on some already impressive performances was Chris Roe. He fished maggot at 16metres all day and despite some losses, put a solid 54lb 03oz on the scales to record that elusive first victory. I told you in last week's report that it wouldn't be long in coming..... maybe I should become a weather forecaster. Anyway, congratulations to Chris on another fine effort.
After falling behind in the early stages, Gary Brislen came with a rare rattle in the second half of the match. Such was his catch rate that he nearly pulled off the great escape. Ultimately, he fell just short with 49lb 13oz. His magical display got him into second place, but all his fish went into one keepnet. Not very clever when club rules state 2 nets, and such actions in the future will result in disqualification.
Narrowly missing out, but finishing an honourable third, was Kenny Stuart. He too put in a superb effort, dobbing bread, to register a 49lb 10oz total. Well done.
At the lower end of the spectrum, and illustrating the difference in levels of sport on the day, Andy Lawton picked up section money again, this time weighing a meagre 5lb 14oz. Dennis Jones just pipped Pato to the next section with 17lb 15oz, while Yozzer also won his with 17lb 13oz.
Making it a successful day for 'Team Kenny' was Kenny Pickup, who had the only decent weight from the poor end of the lake with an excellent 21lb 13oz. Well done to all those who got envelopes, and commiserations to those who had gruellers.