Fishing – hard going for anglers at start of Saturday series

Edinburgh and Lothians Coarse Angling Club held the first of the Summer Saturday Series at Orhill Fishery.

The morning was bright, a little chilly but with no wind of note. Prior to the draw, a small presentation was held for some of the winners of last year’s competitions, writes Geoffrey Lowe.

Seven anglers turned out to fish Alex’s Pond which always looks very “fishy”. The draw was made and as anglers were setting up, the wind started to blow and just got stronger as the day went on making pole fishing at distance almost impossible.

At the weigh-in it was Scott Macher who took the honours with over 16 pounds, Douglas Philips was second with five pounds plus and Geoff Lowe third with a measly two ounces, nobody else weighed in. A really hard day for most.

Hopefully, the next match at Magiscroft Fishery nearr Cumbernauld will be a much better day.