451 anglers fished the recent Amble Open where catches were slightly disappointing. The event however was well organised as usual and enjoyed by all who attended the event. 89 of the competitors brought fish to the scales where the 230 weighed in at a total of 243lb 6.25oz.
Heaviest Bag
1st Stephen Atkinson – Seaton Sluice – 8lb 13¼oz
2nd Matthew Holdroyd – Newbiggin – 7lb 8¾oz
3rd Anthony Whellans – Widdrington – 7lb 7¼oz
Heaviest Fish
Craig Ogilvie – North Berwick – 7lb¼oz
Stephen Atkinson – Seaton Sluice – 5lb 4¾oz
Chris France – Whitby – 5lb 4¾oz
Heaviest Flatfish
Trevor Ferry – Wallsend – 1lb 14¼oz
Martin Pygall – Seaton Sluice – 1lb 13¼oz
Dave Bullock – Ashington – 1lb 9¼oz
Ladies
Norma Urwin – Amble – 4lb 4¼oz
Elaine Scott – Amble – 3lb 15oz
Pauline Ferry – Wallsend – 1lb 9½oz
Juniors
Ross Taylor – Amble – 7lb ½oz
Jack Punton – Amble – 2lb 5¼oz
Liam Smith – Newbiggin – 2lb 4oz
