Rob Wadsworth – Whitby Uptiding Festival 2009 Winner.
Below, From the left Richard ward Rob Wadsworth Karl Reid and yours truly
Christmas came early this year for Rob Wadsworth the happy recipient of £1000 in cash for his first place in this years uptide festival with a cod of 9lb 6.5oz fishing off Rich Wards shytorque also in attendance was local angler Karl Reid receiving a cheque of £200 for his third place cod of 9lb 3.5oz fishing off sea urchin II and I was there to accept Russel Keymers cheque of £100 for heaviest other species also fishing off sea urchin II, apologies were accepted from second place angler Hugh Jones who could not attend along with Paul Kilpatrick his skipper Thanks were also expressed to the main festival sponsor and honorary president of the WCSA Glenn Stocks
All the Whitby Charter Skippers have asked me to pass on there seasonal greetings and best wishes to all the anglers who keep returning year after year to support Whitby and its angling festivals ensuring Whitby keeps its rightful place as a top angling port.
Mick Leonard Sea Urchin Skipper.
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December 13th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
Here is taffy fish a bit unlucky with only 2oz off the winner but he is allready looking forwrd the the next WCSA festival in april hugh has come close before and he says the spril one could be his with a bit of luck so fingers crossed.
Hugh with his 9lb 4oz fish.
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paul.