Vernon Everett Match Boat League is organised by Robin Lane. Contact Robin on 0787 6471 901.
These are species-based competitions with no size limits. Dates for 2025.
Sat 31st May, Sat 28th Jun, Sat 19th Jul, Sat 9th Aug, Sat 20th Sept, Sat 25th Oct,
1st Vernon Everett Boat Match Series. Report sent in by George Fox and Photos by Ed Taylor.
On Saturday 26th April the club held its 1st Vernon Everett Match Boats Series out from Poole aboard three boats which were "Piscary" skippered by Matt Rowe, "Ocean Runner" skippered by Rayn Jones and "Silver Spray" skippered by Sam Cumming with 22 anglers fishing. Flat calm weather and ideal conditions with a bid tide, the boats started in the harbour with the gulls working the water with bass topping (all caught and released). The boats then scattered across the bay with a variety of species coming in. The banks fished slowly to start with dogfish, congers, bream and even a couple of 5 bearded rockling!
With a move to some rocky marks, the species count grew showing various wrasse species, gobies, blennies and even a mackerel or two! A total of 21 species were caught over the three boats.
Results:
"Piscary" 1st Cliff Newbold 395 pts, 2nd Ed Taylor 353 pts, 3rd George Fox 301 pts. "Silver Spray" 1st Gary Young 367 pts, 2nd Steve Batchelor 270 pts, 3rd Marc Duncan 252 pts.
"Ocean Runner" 1st Martin Bobbett 304 pts, 2nd Mike Fox 263 pts, 3rd Paul Hollyoake 239 pts.
Boat Scores.
"Piscary" 2,112 "Silver Spray" 1,670, "Ocean Runner" best 7 out of 8 1,508.
A thoroughly enjoyable day's fishing was had by all and a strong competitive scene. A great opportunity for anglers to fish and learn alongside very experienced competitors and to catch some lovely fish.
If you would be interested in taking part or trying out aboat-based competition, please get in contact with Robin Lane, Boat Commodore: 07876 471901.