The clubs foray into the Van Den Eynde Super cup ended at the first hurdle when we were beaten by Birch Stigmat of Tonbridge.
Birch Stigmat's victory by 62lb to 44lb, was mainly due to each club having a team member exceed 20lb+ of carp, and individual winner was Dorset Arms angler Ray Vickery with 31lb.
Because the event was enjoyed by all concerned, future matches between the clubs have been arranged, and who knows, we may get revenge for our defeat.
26th March 2000
On a day where few carp were caught, the anglers fishing the triangular match between Dorset Arms, Crowborough AC and Birch Stigmat AC, still managed to weigh in over 200lb of fish.
Leading the way was Birch Stigmat, with Crowborough second, and Dorset Arms bringing up the rear.
Catch details are as follows:-
Birch Stigmat AC Crowborough AC
1 J. Robinson 35lb 12oz 2 S. Davis 22lb 14oz 3 D. Roberts 11lb 6oz 4 D. Carney 8lb 3oz 5 P. Best 7lb 9oz 6 B. Funnel 6lb 13oz 7 S. Clinch 5lb 14oz 8 L. Jenner 5lb 7oz Total 103lb 14oz Dorset Arms AC
1 S. Ashdown 22lb 6oz 2 B. Gabrial 15lb 7oz 3 B. Gibbins 11lb 4oz 4 J. Mankelow 5lb 3oz 5 P. Errey 4lb 8oz 6 G. Turner 3lb 9oz 7 R. Brown 1lb 10oz 8 R. Harris 1lb 0oz Total 65lb 0oz
1 C. Furr 16lb 12oz 2 J. Copper 14lb 9oz 3 T. Grey 11lb 14oz 4 R. Vickery 9lb 8oz 5 C. Vickery 7lb 1oz 6 C. Organ 1lb 10oz 7 J. Langdridge 1lb 4oz 8 S. Barratt 0lb 2oz Total 62lb 14oz
30th April 2000
This sees the return match between Dorset and Birch Stigmat AC, which will be held on our club water at Burrswood, Groombridge. Details of this match will be published later.