Bottesford and District Angling Association round-up

Bottesford and District Angling Association staged their third match of the season on Sunday for the Norman Chenoweth Memorial Shield Open on the Grantham Canal.

The twin bridge and carp stretch sections were used by the 16 anglers competing in this match.

A chilly start was followed by a lovely warm sunny day which put the resident fish into a feeding mood with good weights recorded throughout.

Dave Houlton topped the field with an 11lb 10oz 8dr winning net and secured the victory off the twin bridge section.

Second was Pete Allwood with 11lb 1oz followed by Nick Pounder with 10lb 10oz both on the carp stretch.

The next match is on Canal Lake at Portland Fishery Sibthorpe on May 4.

Any angler wishing to fish this match can book a place with the match secretary. The draw will take place in the fishery cafe at 9am.

In the last match at Willow Fishery, Foston, Paul Hallybone was presented with the 2024-2025 Matchman of the Year Trophy which was secured by his outstanding number of match wins/points.

Paul clinched the trophy with eight wins/points which was uncatchable by any of the other Association anglers.

The Bottesford and District Angling Association is a small friendly club and would welcome any angler to join and enjoy all genres of fishing.

The club has regular matches and holds the fishing rights on the Grantham Canal from Woolsthorpe by Belvoir (top lock 18) to Redmile (Bridge 54).

The canal has no close season so you can fish all year round. Annual membership books are available at very reasonable prices on the towpath from the bailiff's or via online. Day tickets are also available on the towpath.

For more information on the Association, membership, contact details and prices visit www.bottesforddaa@co.uk