BLUNDELLS, WEST, 20/9/15 ~ Buck's late burst blitzes Blundells

A fairly modest turn out for the latest visit to Blundells. Following a couple of disappointing contests at the venue, everyone seemed to have set themselves realistic expectations, and consequently it turned into a pleasant match, where you had to work for your bites in order to put a weight together. Sport was reasonably consistent right along the match length, with the 'podium' all drawn in different sections.
With two hours left, Johnny Rogers was holding on to shirt-tails to keep himself in contention. He then turned on the turbo to blitz the field with a sparkling end to the match. Denying every fish that went into the net, Buck caught F1s steadily and added two decent bonus carp to claim victory with an excellent 42lb 02oz. Congratulations to Johnboy.
Pipped at the post, and bridesmaid again, was Dennis Jones. A rock solid performance from start to finish on the long pole, saw Den regularly feeding his keepnets, and putting pressure on those around him throughout. 40lb 09oz meant agony for Ginger as he was headed on the line. but still a great effort.
John Edwards was on peg 2, which meant he was on scales duty. You could smell a rat from a mile away, as Sumo decided to start the weigh-in at the high numbers and work backwards to his own catch. He was also in high spirits, which could only mean that he fancied his chances of framing. And frame he certainly did. Fishing 'gnome style' on short pole, Sumo put 39lb 08oz in the bucket, to claim a well deserved bronze medal. Well done to John, who reckons he's got his mojo back.... along with some blackjacks, swizzles and an arrow bar.
Credit is due once again, as despite a tough day for most, there was no moaning whatsoever. It makes the job so much easier, so thanks to everyone in attendance.