North West Inter-county match 2012

Heron soars as Cheshire retain Northwest Team title

Cheshire's junior anglers have successfully defended their Angling Trust North West Regional title, after beating Merseyside at Partridge Lakes.

The match, which took place on the Spey canal, was a close affair. Mild weather allowed for some decent fishing, with all of the young anglers catching fish. Most of the top weights were made up with carp, but there were plenty of other species caught, including roach, rudd, ide, tench, golden tench, chub and a lovely 1lbs 12oz perch caught by Danny Lambrenos.

The Cheshire team, all members of Prince Albert Angling Society, chose to target F1 carp and ide, using a worm and caster approach fished on the pole. Their practicing paid off as the team secured 4 out of 6 section wins to beat off the challenge of the skillful Merseyside team.

Leading the way, was Cheshire captain Tom Heron. After his success in the Cheshire Spring League, Tom has been in fine form this year. He showed his confidence here, landing a string of F1s on the pole and worm to put a match winning 28lbs 3oz on the scales. 

Runner-Up spot went to Sean Mulligan (Merseyside), who included a couple of larger carp in his net for 20lbs 5ozs. 

There was a tie for 3rd place, as Cheshire starlets Sarah Taylor and David Ball both registered 16lbs 11ozs.

Thanks go to Partridge Lakes for the fantastic venue and food, Leigh Tackle & Bait for kindly donating tackle vouchers as prizes, and to Peter Henery and Chris Finneran for organising and coaching their county teams.