Dartmouth Angling and Boating Association

Fishing and Boating around Dartmouth

DABA 2009 Annual Plaice Festival

On Saturday, 18th April and Sunday, 19th April over 135 anglers arrived in Dartmouth to fish the Dartmouth Angling and Boating Association Plaice Festival.

With over 100 plaice caught over the 2 day event, the winner was Mr D Howell from Kingswear (4.46lbs), who received £250 and a rod.

Second came Mrs C Rice from Derby (4.14lbs), who had a cheque for £150 and a rod.

Third prize of £125 and a rod went to Mr M Collins from Dartmouth (4.05lbs)

 Fourth was Mr C browm of Dartmouth (3.89lbs), who also received a rod and £100.

There was a four way tie for fifth place, B Wotton, T Bird, T Hoult, and K Dawe (3.811lbs).

The best specimen prize went to B Wotton from Dartmouth (2.66lbs), and best junior was awarded to J Grimshaw from Paignton (3.44lbs).

Congratulations to all, and we hope that everyone enjoyed the festival.

The DABA club would like to thank all our sponsors for their support and encouragement.

 

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