Norfolk AC Pairs Match At Kelling

This is the one where we had seven visitors from Scotland, and Pond Pete’s Dad joined us on the beach at Kelling

We knew it was going to be a special evening as the north Norfolk weather decided to be kind to us, which made a change from last week’s gales and tides.

As everyone started to meet by the drive way at Muckelburgh we had to make room for two mini-buses heralding the arrival of Gregor and John, with team. Followed by Pond Pete and Dad (Maurice) in addition to the ever growing NAC members.

The Pond Pete videos have brought Norfolk Angling Club to the attention of other clubs and as such it was a pleasure to see the lads from Scotland pay us a visit for a spot of training ahead of a couple of competitions on the Norfolk coast.

The Match

With the match designated as a “pairs” match 18 pegs were drawn with double pegs, with excellent spacing by Neil and with the sun creating a holiday atmosphere 35 anglers cast out.

Last week we had big breakers, this week like a mill pond with very little tide. High tide had been at 16:56 all it all in looked good for a few decent dogfish and smoothhounds. Would we beat our one fish per angler ratio from last week?

Pleased to report we did achieve a bigger average with over three fish per angler. Lots of small stuff but in the total of 116 fish carded – it included 83 dabs / whiting, three codling, see photo of Duane’s – always one for being in the media, Luke’s missed out on a photograph, plus 13 dogfish, eight smoothies, and 11 pout.

A good night check out the stats and the photos. Great to see the Childerhouse family in the top five and a cracking performance from Luke with a 356 overall points score.

We hope the lads from Scotland enjoyed it, and that they do well in their follow on competitions. No doubt see them on the beach soon. Best of luck to all the NAC anglers fishing the Bass Festival – and see you again at Kelling soon.

The Numbers

1. Julian Lovick / Jamie Childerhouse Peg 6 9 fish 10 6/16 oz (497 pts)
2. Luke Childerhouse / Robert Potkins Peg 10 8 fish 7 11/16ozs (368 pts)
3. Duane Lockwood / Jason Wrona Peg 1 8 fish 7 3/16ozs (345 pts)
4. Neil Rowe / Ian Childerhouse Peg 16 12 fish 6 3/16ozs (298 pts)
5. Steve Raebon / Keith Wilkinson Peg 18 10 fish 5 10/16ozs (271pts)

Match average 116 / 35 = 3-ish / angler

Biggest Round 72cm smoothhound – Julian Lovick / Jamie Childerhouse (peg 6)

Biggest Flat 26cm dab – John Catchpole / Gregor Hay (peg 13)

Lucky peg Peg 11 – Jack Topping / Andy Wymer

Next week Kelling, as it’s a Coronation bank holiday weekend, 8th May 2023 HT 21:15pm