Saturday 5th May

17 Individual competitors and 3 Teams entered the Seighford Lakes heat of this year’s Greys National Bank qualifiers.
Fishing was challenging due to a cold North Easterly, however a few fish were rising, and most anglers set out to target them. Terry Phillips and Dean Appleby got off to a great start by landing 2 fish each before their 3rd peg. Mike Dixon’s late morning charge saw him amongst the leaders at the half way stage.
Following a hearty Seighford lunch the anglers returned for the afternoon session. In contrast to the morning, the afternoon fished much better with fish more readily to take. Most pegs produced.
Best methods were dries & nymph fishing, although the Apps bloodworm proved to be the overall winner by adding a further 4 fish to Mike Dixon’s tally shortly after lunch. A great day was enjoyed by all and good luck to all those going through to the finals from Seighford Lakes.

Teams

1st Seighford Sharks      11 fish
2nd Trio’s                          2 fish
3rd Serial Blankers          0 fish

Individual qualifiers

1st Mike Dixon        7 fish off 3 pegs (first fish 2lb 10oz)
2nd Terry Phillips  7 fish off 3 pegs (first fish 2lb 8oz)
3rd Phil Dixon        4 fish off 4 pegs

Full Results Seighford Lakes heat