Sunday, 15 May 2011
Geoff Allsop competes for Dunlichity in Troutmaster Final
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Mike Fitzgerald
As you will know from previous blogs, the 2010 Troutmaster winner for Dunlichity Trout Fishery was Geoff Allsop. Geoff competed in the final at Grafham Water last week and sent us the report below:
"Hi everyone,
Just to let you know how I got on at the Troutmaster final at Grafham. I fished from the boat for the first session (3 hours). I weighed in at just over 21 lbs. My largest fish was a four pound brown. I used a Black Buzzer and a Cruncher. We fished Savages Creek.
I fished the afternoon session from the bank at Gaynes Cove.After feeling confident, I was quickly bought back down to earth! I blanked - not so much as a pull! The fish had moved right out and I finished joint 21st.
Future winners at Dunlichity who qualify for the competition should try and attend the final. I understand that it's a long way but it's well worth the effort. It is a fabulous day, well organised and with very friendly competitors. Well done Rob Edmunds, a worthy winner.
Kind regards
Geoff Allsop"
Well done Geoff. Thanks for being such a fine ambassador for Dunlichity.
"Hi everyone,
Just to let you know how I got on at the Troutmaster final at Grafham. I fished from the boat for the first session (3 hours). I weighed in at just over 21 lbs. My largest fish was a four pound brown. I used a Black Buzzer and a Cruncher. We fished Savages Creek.
I fished the afternoon session from the bank at Gaynes Cove.After feeling confident, I was quickly bought back down to earth! I blanked - not so much as a pull! The fish had moved right out and I finished joint 21st.
Future winners at Dunlichity who qualify for the competition should try and attend the final. I understand that it's a long way but it's well worth the effort. It is a fabulous day, well organised and with very friendly competitors. Well done Rob Edmunds, a worthy winner.
Kind regards
Geoff Allsop"
Well done Geoff. Thanks for being such a fine ambassador for Dunlichity.
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Thursday, 12 May 2011
Dunlichity Cup Heat 2 - Saturday 7 May 2011
The second heat of the 2011 Dunlichity Cup was held last Saturday with a number of new faces, including two juniors competing for the first time. The Fishery had been stocked the day before, so fishing was particularly good, with a number of competitors completing their bag before the break.
Over 60lb in weight was shared by the 17 competitors and a couple of the fish have gone on the Troutmaster Board for May.
The victor for the day was Hendrik Cornelius, with a bag of 6lb 15 oz. Hendrik edged Bob Todd into second place by one ounce, with Will Jack in third place with a bag of 5lb 9oz. Biggest fish outside of the top three went to Liam Skinner, with a fish of 3lb 7oz.
Liam Skinner, Will Jack, Hendrik Cornelius and Bob Todd
The League Table after two heats has George Skinner and Bob Todd in equal first place, with last year's winner David Skinner in third.
Over 60lb in weight was shared by the 17 competitors and a couple of the fish have gone on the Troutmaster Board for May.
The victor for the day was Hendrik Cornelius, with a bag of 6lb 15 oz. Hendrik edged Bob Todd into second place by one ounce, with Will Jack in third place with a bag of 5lb 9oz. Biggest fish outside of the top three went to Liam Skinner, with a fish of 3lb 7oz.
Liam Skinner, Will Jack, Hendrik Cornelius and Bob ToddThe League Table after two heats has George Skinner and Bob Todd in equal first place, with last year's winner David Skinner in third.
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
Mark Rafferty and Dunlichity Trout Fishery appear in The Sun!
Many of you may remember the record-breaking trout which Mark Refferty caught at Dunlichity last year.
Mark took our photo and submitted it to The Sun's fishing column. On Friday, 22 April, the photo was printed and Mark was the happy recipient of a £150 award for The Sun's Prize Catch.
A copy of the article is below.
Mark took our photo and submitted it to The Sun's fishing column. On Friday, 22 April, the photo was printed and Mark was the happy recipient of a £150 award for The Sun's Prize Catch.
A copy of the article is below.
2010 Dunlichity Troutmaster Champion is Geoff Allsop
The 2010 Dunlichity Trout Fishery Troutmaster fish off was held on Saturday 16 April. Ten badge winners competed for the shield, £100 first prize and entry into the National fish off.
Conditions on the day were good, and everyone caught fish. The competition was tight and the three bag average weight was around 7lbs.
Congratulations go to winner Geoff Allsop from Mansfield. Geoff travelled up to the Highlands specifically for the fish off, and his efforts were rewarded with a bag of 12lb 2oz, caught before half of the pegs had been completed. Geoff has indicated that he will compete in the National fish off, and part of his prize will be a contribution from Dunlichity Trout Fishery towards his travel costs.
George Skinner was second, winning a prize of £50 for a bag of 10lb 11oz and third place David Skinner won £25 for his bag of 8lb 11 oz.
Conditions on the day were good, and everyone caught fish. The competition was tight and the three bag average weight was around 7lbs.
Congratulations go to winner Geoff Allsop from Mansfield. Geoff travelled up to the Highlands specifically for the fish off, and his efforts were rewarded with a bag of 12lb 2oz, caught before half of the pegs had been completed. Geoff has indicated that he will compete in the National fish off, and part of his prize will be a contribution from Dunlichity Trout Fishery towards his travel costs.
George Skinner was second, winning a prize of £50 for a bag of 10lb 11oz and third place David Skinner won £25 for his bag of 8lb 11 oz.
Liam Skinner won the for the largest fish caught outside of the top three.
The 2010 Dunlichity Troutmaster competitors
2010 Dunlichity Troutmaster Champion, Geoff Allsop 
2nd Placed George Skinner and 3rd Placed David Skinner with Champion Geoff Allsop 
Largest Fish winner Liam Skinner
Bill Greig wins the first heat of the 2011 Dunlichity Cup
The first heat of the 2011 Dunlichity Cup was held on Saturday 9 April. 17 anglers competed and for the first time, we included the bottom lochan in the competition. Tactics varied, with those chosing to return early fish suffering as the bright sunshine of the early afternoon caused the fishing to slow down.
Although there were plenty of larger fish in the lochans (as can be seen from the catch register for the following few days), bag sizes were quite low.
Victor on the day was Dunlichity Cup "virgin" Bill Greig, with a bag of 4lb 3oz, closely followed in second place by George Skinner with John McFeeley third. Bob Matheson and Ian Young both won a bottle for the equally biggest sized fish outside of the top 3.
George Skinner, John McFeeley, Bill Greig, Ian Young and Bob MathesonEverything to play for at the next heat on Saturday 7 May!
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