PENN SEA LEAGUE

2022

SEA LEAGUE

The latest results from Britain’s biggest event for shore match anglers

ABERDEEN THISTLE OPEN Aberdeen, 19 anglers ■ Result: 1Mike Horn Kirkcaldy 6.7kg (1); 2 Chris Horn, Kirkcaldy 4.1kg; 3 Mark Summers, 4kg. Heaviest fi sh, Scott Patterson, 1.5kg.

FOUNTAIN OPEN Hythe beaches, 91 anglers Strong winds and at times driving rain greeted the 91 anglers as they set up in readiness for the match. Thankfully conditions eased through the day, and with plenty of whiting and dogfi sh along with thornbacks, dabs pout and rockling showing right from the fi rst cast. Anglers who had travelled from across the country were set for a good day. Result: 1 Jimmy Price, Abergele (9), 827 points; 2 Joe Wales Shoreham (8), 701 points; 3 Saul Page, Deal, 618 points (7). Zone winners were Richard Yates, St Margret’s Bay, 533 points (3) and Mark Rogers Maidstone, 597 points, (3). Biggest fi sh on the day was a ray of 215 points landed by Liam McGrady (Not registered). HASTINGS & ST LEONARDS AA TEAMS & OPEN Sussex, 37 anglers ■ Result:: 1 Neil Marsh Herne Bay, 18 fi sh 9lb 6oz (3); 2 Julian French Brighton, 16 fi sh, 8lb 15oz; 3 Tom Ryder, Worthing, 13 fi sh, 8lb 13oz (2). Zone winners: Mark Rogers Maidstone, 12 fi sh 5lb 5oz (2); Sam Collier, Deal, 13 fi sh, 8lb 9oz (2).

REMINDER Penn Sea League entries will only be accepted from the match organiser or officials of the club concerned at least eight weeks in advance. If results are not returned to Sea Angler within a month of the event, the event will be declared void for Penn points.

PORLOCK & BOSSINGTON SERIES ROUND 3 OPEN Porlock & Bossington, 40 anglers ■ Result:: 1 Jason Brown, Bridgwater, 19 fi sh, 29lb 9oz (4); 2 Shaun Tucker, Swansea, 18 fi sh, 27lb (3); Chris Jones, Cardiff , 15 fi sh, 22lb 8oz (2). Zone winners: Julian Shambrook, Torquay, 8 fi sh, 12lb (1); Ben Bradstock, Honiton, 14 fi sh, 19lb 14oz (1). Biggest fi sh, Phillip Thomas, Bath, 9lb 13oz Spurdog (1).

MIKE AND CHRIS’S WINTER HEAVIEST COD LEAGUE ROUND 5, Carnoustie to Ferryden lighthouse, 30 anglers ■ Result: 1 Kevin Lewis, Dundee, 13lb 5oz (3); 2nd Simon Pattinson, Rosyth, 6lb 10oz (2); 3rd Chris Horn, 5lb 11oz (2). Heaviest fi sh, Pete Bauld/Chris Horn 3lb 10oz.

NORTH WALES 5 MATCH SERIES, ROUND 3 Pensarn Beach, 72 Anglers ■ Result: 1 Ben Price Haydock 3.61m (7); 2 Shane Russell, Colwyn Bay, 3.59m (6); 3rd Rich Hughes, Anglesey, 2.90m (5). Longest fi sh, Mark Griffi n, Nantwich, 37 cm Flounder (2., Zone winner, Paul Bonner, West Kirby, 2.84m (2).

TRALEE BAY SAC County Kerry, Ireland, Ventry, 30 anglers It was terrifi c fi shing considering as at one time it was possible the event would be cancelled due to the weather. Thankfully the venue was sheltered although gusts of up to 60mph meant it was not a night for the faint of heart. Dogs and Coalies were caught from the off with sandeel and mackerel being the top baits on the day. Paul Whelan led from start to fi nish landing treble after treble to win comfortably almost 1000 points ahead of second place. ■ Result: 1st Paul Whelan, Ballybrack, 37 fi sh 1829pts (3); 2 Ciaran Fogarty, Dunn Brin, 16 fi sh, 800pts (2); 3 Chris O’Sullivan, Tralee, 12 fi sh, 625pts (2), who also landed the biggest fi sh, Bull Huss 100cm. January winner of the Penn prise is; Keith Smith Blyth 30 points

YORKSHIRE FSA WINTER LEAGUE ROUND 6 & OPEN Withernsea, 24 anglers ■ Result:: 1 Adie Cooper, Grimsby, 33 fi sh, 16lb 1oz (2); 2, Lee Smith, Hull, 27 fi sh, 14lb 3/4oz, (1); 3 Simon Drayton, Gainsborough, 32 fi sh, 12lb 1oz.

IRISH WINTER BEACH CHAMPIONSHIPS Country Wexford, 88 anglers The 33rd Irish Winter Shore Angling Festival sponsored by Tronixpro & Inland Fisheries Ireland returned to County Wexford beaches after missing two years due to covid. The 3-day competition saw the 88 competitors divided into 4 zones over three venues: Morriscastle Beach, Clone Strand and Curracloe Strand. ■ Result: 1 Paul Whelan, Ballybrack, (20); 2 Ben Arnold, Brighton, (19); 3 Joe Wales, Shoreham, (18); 4 Bill Lindfi eld, Greasby, (17); 5, and top lady angler, Jane Cantwell (16). Zone winners (3) were Dave Hutchinson, Blackpool; Joe Byrne, (Not registered); David O’Sullivan, Tralee; Paul Tyndall (Not registered); Mike Fox (Not registered); Darren Stevens Bristol (2). Biggest fi sh, 37cm Whiting, Paull Curtice and Chris Isaac (10), Both not registered.

LEADER BOARD UP TO 9TH FEBRUARY 2022

PREMIER DIVISION

Keith Smith Blyth 30 Paul Smith South Shields 29 Paul Whelan Ballybrack 29 Joe Wales Shoreham 28 Ben Bradstock Honiton 26 Saul Page Deal 26 Darren Bond Lancing 20 Ben Arnold Brighton 19 Bill Lindfi eld Greasby 17 Jane Cantwell Ireland 16 Louie Smith Deal 16 Phil Arliss Filey 16 Mark Pinder Ipswich 15 Andy Bates Louth 14 Philip A Lee Sussex 14 Ben Price Holyhead 13 Paul Medd Peterborough 13 Richard Yates St Margaret’s Bay 13 Steve Gibson Withernsea 13 Allan Beale Middlesbrough 12 Colin Crosby Hastings 12 Julian Shambrook Torquay 12 Neville Charlesworth Hornsea 12 Andrew Dugdale Peel 11 Chung Ho’Shing Sheffi eld 11 Simon Drayton Gainsborough 11 Callum Richardson Preston 10 Chris Isaac Llanelli 10 Claire Loder Cwmbran 10 Dave Chidzoy Bridport 10 Sam Collier Deal 10 Shaun Tucker Swansea 10 Jimmy Price Abergele 9 Lloyd Summer Bargoed 8 Mike Rose 3 Counties 8 Fon Owen Anglesey 7 Rich Hughes Anglesey 7 Adam Farmer Penarth 6 Chris Jones Swansea 6 Jason Brown Bridgwater 6 Shane Russell Old Colwyn 6 Darren Jones Rhyl 5 Dave Pinchbeck Dartford 5 Fiachra Cronin Tralee Bay 5 Graham Adams Shotley 5 Mark Rogers Maidstone 5 Paul Stevens Worthing 5 Stuart Cresswell Ayr 5 Alan Price Rhyl 4 Chris Horn Kirkcaldy 4 Jason Banham Ipswich 4 Mark Davies Wrexham 4 Mark Griff en Nantwich 4 Michael Cox 4 Andy Reeves Sheerness 3 Carl Campion Swansea 3 Damien Evans 3 Julian French Brighton 3 Kevin Lewis Dundee 3 Neil Marsh Herne Bay 3 Sandy Wason Ayr 3 Simon Pattinson Rosyth 3 Steve Smyth Cardiff 3 Steve Swan Herne Bay 3 Steven Bonner Liverpool 3 Adrian Cooper Grimsby 2 Alan Harrison Liverpool 2 Amy Tappenden Rochford 2 Ben Stockley 2 Braydon Aldous Ipswich 2 Chris O’Sullivan Tralee 2 Chris Spall Westleton 2 Ciaran Fogarty Dunn Brinn 2 Colin Holmes Arbroath 2 Darren Brooks Hastings 2 Darren Stevens Bristol 2 Dave Hutchinson Blackpool 2 David O’Sullivan Tralee 2 John Delaney Fareham 2 John Jones Llanfairfechan 2 Lee Brimfi eld 2 Lewis Clark Rochford 2 Martin Humphries Dover 2 Matt Frost Woodbridge 2 Matt Pitter Southampton 2 Mick Snelling Selsey 2 Norman Bickers Ipswich 2 Paul Bonner West Kirby 2 Sean Ivory Ireland 2 Tom James Colwyn Bay 2 Tom Ryder Worthing 2 Charlie Needham Heacham 1 Lee Smith Hull 1 Mike Horn Kirkcaldy 1 Phillip Thomas Bath 1 Steve Liddle Williton 1

*All those registered for the PSL and who have scored points

KENT FLOUNDER LEAGUE ROUND 2 Greenhithe, 34 anglers ■ Result: 1 Dave Pinchbeck, Dartford, 81cm, (3); 2 Lewis Clark, Rochford (2); 3 Pete Josh, Gillingham (Not registered), 78cm.

EAST ANGLIA TEAMS OF FIVE AND OPEN, ROUND 4 Sizewell, 67 anglers Round 4 of 6 took place on Sizewell beach, a well-known local winter match venue. Fishing was very patchy, zone anglers found the fi sh easy to come by however sections 2 and 5 were very hard, with only a few fi sh needed to win. ■ Result: 1 Mark Pinder, Ipswich, 19 fi sh, for 3lb 9.5oz (6); 2 Graham Adams, Shotley, 17 fi sh for 3lb 7.5oz (5); 3 Jason Banham, Ipswich, with 18 fi sh for 2lb 14oz (4). Zone winners were: Section 1, Matthew Frost, Woodbridge, with 2lb 8oz; Section ,2, Norman Bickers, Ipswich,1lb 10oz; Section 5, Brayden Aldous, Ipswich, 1lb 9oz, all (2 points). Biggest fi sh, Chris Spall, Westleton, whiting of 33cm (2).

JAMIE RICHARDSON MEMORIAL MATCH Skinning Grove Beck to south pier Bridlington, 166 anglers ■ Result: 1 Phil Arliss, Filey, 5lb 6oz (16); 2 Dave Ireland, Scarborough, 4lb 11oz, (15); 3 Andy Bates, Louth 4lb 2oz (14); 4 Paul Medd, Peterborough, 3lb 3oz (13); 5 Brian Harland, Whitby, 2lb 15oz (Not registered).

WELSH FSA EAST REGION SHORE LEAGUE ROUND 1 & OPEN Aberthaw and Boverton, 81 anglers Fourteen teams fi shed the fi rst leg of the Welsh East Region 2022 Shore League. Weather conditions where perfect for the Bristol Channel. However, in general, it had not been fi shing very well for a number of weeks. On the day, fi shing improved considerably with 64 out 81 anglers catching fi sh totalling 98kg made up of 11 diff erent species as follows; dogfi sh, bull huss, three bearded rockling, shore rockling, pouting, conger eel, blonde, spotted, thornback, small eyed rays and pollock. ■ Result: 1 Lloyd Summer, Caerphilly,7.56kg (8); 2 Shaun Tucker, Neath, 7.5kg (7); 3 Adam Farmer, Penarth, 5.63kg (6). Biggest fi sh went to Shaun Tucker with a blonde ray for 5.07kg. THE AMBLE SAC OPEN Seahouses harbour to Lynemouth Pipe, 487 Anglers Result: 1st K Smith, Blyth, 11lb 6.2oz, (30); 2 Paul Smith, South Shields, 10lb 8.8oz, (29); 3rd P Douglas (Not registered,)10lb 8.6oz; 4 Tony Rutherford, Gateshead, 8lb 13oz (Not registered); 5 David Goward, Amble SAC, 8lb 8oz (Not registered). Biggest fi sh was a cod of 5lb 9.4oz caught by A O’Neill (Not Registered).

SAMALITE CHESIL LEAGUE ROUND 1 OF 12 Abbotsbury, 44 anglers Fishing was patchy with some good bags and others struggling for a bite. Light winds, calm and clear water greeted the 44 anglers fi shing round one. With a bit of cloud cover stopping the temperature from dropping too much conditions were favourable for a decent match. The predominate species caught were; dogfi sh, conger, pout and whiting. ■ Result: 1 Dave Chidzoy, Bridport, 22lb 12oz, 17 dogs, 2 pout. (4); 2 Ben Bradstock, Honiton, 17lb 3oz, 12 dogs, 1 conger (3); 3 Jason Brown, Bridgewater, 14lb 9oz, 10 dogs, 1 pout, 1 whiting (2). Heaviest fi sh, Ben Stockley, conger of 3lb 2oz (2).

HOW IT WORKS

■ With £10,000 in tackle prizes spread over the two divisions, points, based on

entries, are awarded to the top three, section winners and captors of the largest fi sh caught in each designated Penn match. Penn also awards a prize of a Spinfi sher fi xed-spool reel to the angler scoring the most points in matches shown in each issue. If there is a tie, the winner will be the angler whose total is from the greatest number of results and is then chosen on merit by the editor. An angler can win only one reel during the year. To win a prize you must be registered with the Penn Sea League – supply your name, address, phone and email. Send fi xtures, results and league registration by email to Ian Bowell: ian.bowell@icloud.com

HASTINGS & ST LEONARDS AA TEAMS & OPEN Sussex, 40 anglers ■ Result: 1 Michael Cox, 450g (4); 2 Damien Evans, 448g, (3); 3 Darren Brooks, Hastings, 336g (2). Zone winners: Julian French, Brighton (1) and Stuart Wicks (Not registered).

MIKE AND CHRIS’S WINTER HEAVIEST COD LEAGUE ROUND 4 OF 5 Carnoustie to Ferryden lighthouse, 21 anglers ■ Result: 1 Chris Horn, Kirkcaldy, 10lb 11oz, (2); 2 Simon Pattinson, Rosyth, 9lb 13 1/2oz, (1); 3 David Cargill, Dundee, 7lb 4 1/2oz. Heaviest fi sh, Jimmy Milne (not registered), Dundee, 6lb 1oz.

NORTH WALES 5 MATCH SERIES, ROUND 2 Colwyn Bay, 63 anglers ■ Result: 1 Ben Price, Haydock, 611cm (6); 2 Darren Jones, Denbigh 557cm (5); 3 Alan Price, Rhyl, 493cm (4); Zone C, Rich Hughes, Anglesey, 418 cm, (2); Zone D, Fon Owen, Anglesey, 468 cm, (2). Longest fi sh Mark Griffi n, Nantwich, 39cm fl ounder (2).