Results of the 2024 Parent Junior Match on 11th August at Long Copse:
Paul & Harry Lewsey 61.04lbs
Graham KIng & Kai Scott 60.04
Paul & Harry Rickard 48.00
Ryan & Theo Brassington 45.04
Matt & Charlie Hogg 39.01
Alex & Isabella Ross 34.14 including heaviest fish 10.00lb
Andy & Albie Gibbs 33.10
Jonathan & Edward Long 22.02
Robert & Felipe Bull 22.01
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Richard Dawson has been in the LDAS for many years, and fished Long Copse and the Mole as a Junior. He has offered tuition on Open Days, and has a great deal of experience with Juniors having been a manager of a Bookham Colts football team, helping at Leatherhead Hockey Club and Leatherhead Cricket club, is now the LDAS registered Coach.
From 1st April 2017 Juniors aged 13 -17 years will NOT have to pay a fee for the Environment Agency Rod Licence, but you will still need to apply for one. Under 13's need not apply for one until they are 13.
EQUIPMENT CHECK LIST FOR BEGINNERS; Please ask for help if you are unsure as to what equipment to buy for the first time. A Junior does not need a great deal of expensive kit. The following can be purchased for around £40 - £60
Print off the basic list of equipment below and take to your nearest tackle shop for advice.
1. 6ft - 8ft Junior Match Rod
2. Bait Runner Reel loaded with max 6lb mono line plus spare spool (for River)
3. Selection of Waggler floats
4. Unhooking mat (essential)
5. Landing net (with telescopic handle) not larger than 22" dia (essential)
6. Selection of easy to attach BARBLESS 'hooks to nylon', sizes 8, 12, 14, 16, 18
7. Box of lead free shot-weights. Assorted sizes, including 4,6, BB
8. Selection of ledger weights, 1oz for ponds 3oz for river plus fitting rigs
9. Swivel Links
10. Disgorger
11. Small pair of safety scissors
12. Folding seat
YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO FISH WITHOUT A LANDING NET OR UNHOOKING MAT
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