Junior League Match 2 Result

Cheshire Junior League moved to the Meridian Canal at Border Fishery for the 2nd match of the spring series. With cold overnight temperatures, again the fishing was tough for the young anglers. There was still a good turnout though, with 41 anglers fishing. The numbers were boosted by newcomers Disley & New Mills joining the fun, along with a handful of local club Bay Malton AC's regulars. 

Most weights on the day were made up with F1s and carp, although in some sections the fish seemed to be refusing to feed, leaving the youngsters to scratch around for silvers and perch for points. 

There was a close battle for the top spot, with Matty Farres (Tameside) on peg 40 giving Penketh & Old Hall's Ethan Neary a good run for his money from the next peg 41. Despite both lads catching F1s, in the end it was a single roach that made the difference, as Ethan pipped it by just 3ozs for a total weight of 10lbs 6oz.

On the opposite side of the lake, 'A' section was a real grueller, with most anglers only managing one or two bits. The exception was Sean Mulligan (Prince Albert AS), who fished superbly to put 7lbs 15oz of F1s on the scales for a convincing section win and third place overall. 

The next match sees the league move to the Trent & Mersey Canal (Sun 12 May). 

Results
1. Ethan Neary (Penketh & Old Hall) 10 -06
2. Matty Farres (Tameside Matrix) 10 - 03
3. Sean Mulligan (Prince Albert) 7 - 15
4. Declan Butler (Disley & New Mills) 7 -13
5. Lewis Burrows (Tameside Matrix) 7 - 08
6. Lewis Wightman (Warrington Anglers) 7 - 01
7. Zac Chatterton (Disley & New Mills) 6 - 14
8. Paul Bacon (Disley & New Mills) 6 - 10
9. Ryan Brown (Warrington Anglers) 6 - 08
10. Callum Griffiths (Tameside Matrix) 6 - 01