Reports from the Portsmouth Game Section
| Meon Springs Icebreaker ~ 7th March | Woodington Fishery - 18th April | Moorhen Farm ~ 23rd May |
| Manningford Fishery ~ 18th July | John O'Gaunts ~ 17th October | Dunction Mill ~ 7th November |
| Moorhen Farm ~ 23rd May | |||
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| Name | Total lb kept | Total lb | Position |
| Mike Baker (Guest) | 7.875 | 7lb 14oz | 1 |
| Ewen Greenlees (Guest) | 6.625 | 6lb 10oz | 2 |
| Chris Saunders | 6.5 | 6lb 8oz | 3 |
| Stu Ellins | 6.25 | 6lb 4oz | 4 |
| Robbie Pearce | 5.5 | 5lb 8oz | 5 |
| Bob Jones | 5.5 | 5lb 8oz | 6 |
| Iain Greenlees | 4.5 | 4lb 8oz | 7 |
| Dennis Law | 4.25 | 4lb 4oz | 8 |
| Ted Grant | 3.375 | 3lb 6oz | 9 |
| Mike Collins | 3.375 | 3lb 6oz | 10 |
| Iain McAllister | 2.5 | 2lb 8oz | 11 |
| Jonathan Williams (Fly Dressers Guild) | 2.375 | 2lb 6oz | 12 |
| Ted Peck | Blanked | 13 | |
| Dominique Willer (Fly Dressers Guild) | Blanked | 14 | |
| Simon Lewis | Blanked | 15 | |
| Mike Hayes | Blanked | 16 | Report |
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Our spring visit to Moorhen Farm was supposed to be a relaxing event following the keen competition of the Spring Cup event however, the finicky fish created considerable frustrations. The 16 participants were again very well looked after in their pristine fishery by Mark, Wendy and staff with a break for bacon butties at lunch time as well as 'on the bank' deliveries of tea and coffee all included in the price. Once again Bob Pearce provided anaesthetic in the form of a tot to each in celebration of his 77th birthday and the event commenced by a lusty rendering of 'Happy Birthday'. The fish had tended to assemble in 2 hot spot areas though these were accessible from several points which enabled (with the help of our catch and move on policy) everyone to drag a fly through the favoured areas. Many fish were 'head and tailing' on the surface but steadfastly refused to respond to surface presentation and most that were caught fell to high speed lures with the odd fish succumbing to a nymph. A total of 19 fish were landed, all rainbows and many more came off in lively fights. Unfortunately there were 4 blanks (including me) with fish being credited by the fishery, to our next visit. 2 of our guests took the heaviest weights but the liquid awards were given to Chris Saunders with 6lb 10z and Stu Ellins with 6lb 8oz and Iain Greenlees with the largest fish at 4lb 8oz. Full results are in the table below. Catch and release figures did not include a few small rudd which surprised a couple of piscators. Overall, an enjoyable day in pleasant surroundings at a very well managed fishery in good weather. Ted P | |||