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BOAT ANGLING                                         

2023 Report - Poole 7th July

The 2023 Civil Service boat championship was fished out of Poole on three boats, Piscary, Silver Spray 2 and Ocean Runner. The event started with the Midlands team conducting the Midlands Haka to the theme tune of "Top gun" with bemused expressions coming from most of the competitors who were trying to load up their tackle ready for the event. The three boats departed at 08.30am in glorious sunshine and nearly flat calm conditions.

The backdrop was outstanding as we left Poole harbour, the millionaire’s row on the left and the Jurassic coast on the right. The skipper of each boat was free to choose his own tactics. Two boats went for the rough ground at Poole patch, which is a patch of rocky ground not far from Bournemouth pier. The third tried an early run for bass just outside the harbour. This was unsuccessful and it soon joined the other two on the rough ground.

Bites were constant, with literally hundreds of pouting which consumed any bait dropped down to the bottom. The trick was to be able to get the wrasse, bream and conger and avoid the pouting.

After two hours the boats went offshore for larger fish, although some came onboard they were few and far between. The score sheets were ticking over steadily and at times the stewards were being overworked with the number of fish coming on board. All the fish were put back alive, even a good-sized bass.

The skippers on each boat pursued their own strategy but each boat was remarkably successful. As the trip came to a close the winners of each boat started to become apparent, with James Windebank a clear leader on Piscary, John Wright a clear leader on Silver Spray 2 and Ian McClean a clear leader on Ocean Runner.

Being a team event, all the competitors were still working really hard in the intense sunshine. After six hours of fishing lines up was called and the three boats navigated their way back to Poole Harbour through all the yachts, jet skis, wind surfers and paddle boards.

Whilst the competitors rehydrated in various establishments on the quayside, the angling council totted up the scoresheets, not an easy task bearing in mind all the fish caught.

The presentation was made in the Poole Quay hotel, and after an entertaining speech by the chairman Mitch Johnson the results were announced.

In 1st place were the South West region with 5 points, in 2nd place were the Midlands with 11 points and in 3rd place was the Northern region on 13 points. Boat winners were James Windebank on Piscary, John Wright on Silver Spray 2 and Ian McClean on Ocean Runner. The same people came 1st, 2nd and 3rd individually in that same order, it is very rare for the top three to come from three separate boats which demonstrated the quality of the skippers. Anglers on Piscary scored a total of 1298 points. Silver Spray scored a total of 1026 and Ocean Runner 1203. Overall the event was an outstanding success thanks to the brilliant weather and the professional skippers. 

In total there were seveteen species caught, not including Wrasse (other) and unclassified.

Report by Bob Poole.

Previous year's results - 2008  2009  2010  2011 2012  2013  2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Please note that accommodation for these finals is booked at least a year in advance and numbers are based on the regional teams that we know will be taking part. If you want to bring your partner or make the event a family holiday you must contact the angling council first, do not approach the hotel.

There is more to preparation for these finals than sorting out your tackle and ordering bait. Unless you know who you will be sharing a room with get yourself a decent pair of earplugs just in case! Despite forecasts the weather is very changeable so bring seasickness tablets even if you have never been sick before and take them the the night before! 

Drinking alcohol during a competition is not an advised action. You should bear in mind your responsibilities to your team mates and fellow competitors. 

Whilst competing in the national finals on special leave you are deemed to be at work and are governed by normal Civil Service rules, as such you are expected to turn up at the boats to compete, occupy the room allocated to you and attend the presentation meal. Failure to comply with this timetable could cause you to be charged for non occupancy of rooms, charged for evening meals and may lead to disciplinary action by the Civil Service Sports Council or your employer. This also applies if you are retired as you are representing the CSSC.

  REGION POINTS   REGION POINTS
1 SOUTH WEST 5 7 EASTERN 18
2 MIDLANDS 11 8 SOUTH EAST 22
3 NORTHERN 13 9 SOUTHERN 23
4 NORTH WEST 15 - 197 10 LONDON 26
5 YORKSHIRE 15 - 175 11    
6 WALES 17 12    

OCEAN RUNNER

  NAME REGION POINTS FISH
1 IAN McLEAN SOUTH WEST 188 6 Bream, 2 Conger, 1 Tub Gurnard, 1 Red Gurnard, 2 Mackerel, 1 Plaice, 5 Pouting, 2 Rays, 7 Scad, 1 Ballan Wrasse and 1 Wrasse (other).
2 MITCH JOHNSON MIDLANDS 159 2 Bream, 2 Lesser Spotted Dogfish, 1 Tub Gurnard, 1 Mackerel, 1 Poor Cod, 5 Pouting, 1 Ray, 10 Scad, 1 Ballan Wrasse, 2 Wrasse (other), 1 unclassified.
3 ALED DANIELS WALES 147 3 Bream, 1 Conger, 3 Mackerel, 5 Poor Cod, 5 Pouting, 10 Scad, 2 Cuckoo Wrasse, 1 Ballan Wrasse, 2 unclassified.
4 CHRIS NEDEN NORTH WEST 137 8 Bream, 1 Conger, 2 Poor Cod, 5 Pouting, 7 Scad, 4 Whiting, 1 Wrasse (other), 1 unclassified.
5 GRAHAM LUND YORKSHIRE 119 1 Bream, 1 Conger, 1 Lesser Spotted Dogfish, 1 Plaice, 5 Pouting, 3 Scad, 5 Wrasse (other), 2 unclassified.
6 JOHN COLEMAN SOUTHERN 104 10 Bream, 2 Conger, 1 Lesser Spotted Dogfish, 1 Poor Cod, 5 Pouting, 1 Scad.
7 MARK CHAPMAN NORTHERN 98 5 Bream, 1 Conger, 1 Mackerel, 5 Pouting, 5 Scad, 1 Wrasse (other).
8 DAVE HOLMES EASTERN 93 1 Bream, 1 Conger, 3 Lesser Spotted Dogfish, 2 Poor Cod, 5 Pouting, 10 Scad.
9 STEVE DOHERTY LONDON 90 4 Bream, 2 Lesser Spotted Dogfish, 5 Pouting, 4 Scad, 1 Wrasse (other), 1 unclassified.
10 PAUL FOOT SOUTH EAST 68 1 Bream, 1 Mackerel, 2 Poor Cod, 5 Poutimg, 10 Scad.

SILVER SPRAY II

  NAME REGION POINTS FISH
1 JOHN WRIGHT YORKSHIRE 205 4 Bream, 5 Lesser Spotted Dogfish, 1 Red Gurnard, 2 Mackerel, 1 Plaice, 5 Pouting, 1 Blonde Ray, 1 Ray (other), 1 Whiting, 1 Cuckoo Wrasse, 3 Ballan Wrasse, 5 Wrasse (other).
2 MIKE PATTEN SOUTH WEST 181 6 Bream, 3 Conger, 2 Lesser Spotted Dogfish, 2 Mackerel, 3 Poor Cod, 5 Pouting, 1 Ray (other), 1 Whiting, 5 Wrasse (other)2 unclassified.
3 CHRIS PATTINSON MIDLANDS 123 2 Bream, 1 Conger, 1 Lesser Spotted Dogfish, 4 Mackerel, 1 Plaice, 2 Poor Cod, 5 Pouting, 1 Wrasse (other), 1 unclassified.
4 STEVE HORLE WALES 114 2 Bream, 2 Conger, 1 Mackerel, 1 Plaice, 3 Pouting, 1 Cuckoo Wrasse, 1 Ballan Wrasse, 1 Wrasse (other).
5 GARETH JOHNSON NORTHERN 113 2 Conger, 1 Lesser Spotted Dogfish, 1 Mackerel, 3 Poor Cod, 5 Pouting, 1 Cuckoo Wrasse, 1 Ballan Wrasse, 2 Wrasse (other).
6 ASHLEY ROBERTSON NORTH WEST 97 7 Bream, 2 Conger, 2 Poor Cod, 5 Pouting, 4 Wrasse (other).
7 NEON LING EASTERN 82 2 Bream, 1 Plaice, 2 Poor Cod, 5 Pouting, 1 Cuckoo Wrasse, 3 Wrasse (other).
8 ROBERT MITCHELL SOUTH EAST 43 3 Bream, 5 Pouting, 2 Wrasse (other).
9 BRIAN de SOUZA LONDON 39 10 Bream, 4 Pouting.
10 TONI PAY SOUTHERN 29 1 Lesser Spotted Dogfish, 1 Poor Cod, 5 Pouting.

PISCARY

NAME REGION POINTS FISH
1 JAMES WINDEBANK NORTHERN 210 1 Bass, 2 Bream, 3 Conger, 1 Lesser Spotted Dogfish, 1 Red Gurnard, 2 Mackerel, 1 Poor Cod, 5 Pouting, 10 Scad, 1 Cuckoo Wrasse, 3 Ballan Wrasse, 5 Wrasse (other).
2 LES BRADBEER SOUTH WEST 180 7 Bream, 1 Conger, 1 Red Gurnard, 2 Mackerel, 5 Pouting, 10 Scad, 5 Whiting, 1 Cuckoo Wrasse, 2 Ballan Wrasse, 2 Wrasse (other).
3 RAY MARTIN EASTERN 162 2 Bream, 3 Conger, 1 Mackerel, 2 Poor Cod, 5 Pouting, 1 Thornback Ray, 10 Scad, 2 Ballan Wrasse, 4 Wrasse (other).
4 IAN HARPER SOUTH EAST 148 7 Bream, 1 Conger, 1 Mackerel, 1 Pollack, 3 Poor Cod, 5 Pouting, 10 Scad, 2 Whiting, 1 Wrasse (other).
5 DEREK SMALLEY NORTH WEST 143 2 Bream, 3 Conger, 1 Mackerel, 1 Poor Cod, 5 Pouting, 10 Scad, 4 Whiting, 2 Wrasse (other).
6 BOB POOLE MIDLANDS 135 3 Bream, 1 Red Gurnard, 2 Mackerel, 4 Poor Cod, 5 Pouting, 5 Scad, 3 Ballan Wrasse, 5 Wrasse (other).
7 JAMES ADDICOTT SOUTHERN 114 1 Bream, 5 Conger, 1 Mackerel, 1 Poor Cod, 5 Pouting, 7 Scad.
8 GRAHAM BERRY LONDON 91 1 Bream, 3 Mackerel, 2 Poor Cod, 5 Pouting, 10 Scad, 3 Whiting.
9 IAN COLQUHOUN YORKSHIRE 71 1 Bream, 1 Poor Cod, 5 Pouting, 10 Scad, 2 Wrasse (other).
10 ANDREW HEATLEY WALES 44 1 Red Gurnard, 1 Mackerel, 5 Pouting, 3 Scad.

Individual Results

NAME REGION POINTS FISH
1 JAMES WINDEBANK NORTHERN 210 1 Bass, 2 Bream, 3 Conger, 1 Lesser Spotted Dogfish, 1 Red Gurnard, 2 Mackerel, 1 Poor Cod, 5 Pouting, 10 Scad, 1 Cuckoo Wrasse, 3 Ballan Wrasse, 5 Wrasse (other).
2 JOHN WRIGHT YORKSHIRE 205 4 Bream, 5 Lesser Spotted Dogfish, 1 Red Gurnard, 2 Mackerel, 1 Plaice, 5 Pouting, 1 Blonde Ray, 1 Ray (other), 1 Whiting, 1 Cuckoo Wrasse, 3 Ballan Wrasse, 5 Wrasse (other).
3 IAN McLEAN SOUTH WEST 188 6 Bream, 2 Conger, 1 Tub Gurnard, 1 Red Gurnard, 2 Mackerel, 1 Plaice, 5 Pouting, 2 Rays, 7 Scad, 1 Ballan Wrasse and 1 Wrasse (other).
4 MIKE PATTEN SOUTH WEST 181 6 Bream, 3 Conger, 2 Lesser Spotted Dogfish, 2 Mackerel, 3 Poor Cod, 5 Pouting, 1 Ray (other), 1 Whiting, 5 Wrasse (other)2 unclassified.
5 LES BRADBEER SOUTH WEST 180 7 Bream, 1 Conger, 1 Red Gurnard, 2 Mackerel, 5 Pouting, 10 Scad, 5 Whiting, 1 Cuckoo Wrasse, 2 Ballan Wrasse, 2 Wrasse (other).
6 RAY MARTIN EASTERN 162 2 Bream, 3 Conger, 1 Mackerel, 2 Poor Cod, 5 Pouting, 1 Thornback Ray, 10 Scad, 2 Ballan Wrasse, 4 Wrasse (other).
7 MITCH JOHNSON MIDLANDS 159 2 Bream, 2 Lesser Spotted Dogfish, 1 Tub Gurnard, 1 Mackerel, 1 Poor Cod, 5 Pouting, 1 Ray, 10 Scad, 1 Ballan Wrasse, 2 Wrasse (other), 1 unclassified.
8 IAN HARPER SOUTH EAST 148 7 Bream, 1 Conger, 1 Mackerel, 1 Pollack, 3 Poor Cod, 5 Pouting, 10 Scad, 2 Whiting, 1 Wrasse (other).
9 ALED DANIELS WALES 147 3 Bream, 1 Conger, 3 Mackerel, 5 Poor Cod, 5 Pouting, 10 Scad, 2 Cuckoo Wrasse, 1 Ballan Wrasse, 2 unclassified.
10 DEREK SMALLEY NORTH WEST 143 2 Bream, 3 Conger, 1 Mackerel, 1 Poor Cod, 5 Pouting, 10 Scad, 4 Whiting, 2 Wrasse (other).
11 CHRIS NEDEN NORTH WEST 137 8 Bream, 1 Conger, 2 Poor Cod, 5 Pouting, 7 Scad, 4 Whiting, 1 Wrasse (other), 1 unclassified.
12 BOB POOLE MIDLANDS 135 3 Bream, 1 Red Gurnard, 2 Mackerel, 4 Poor Cod, 5 Pouting, 5 Scad, 3 Ballan Wrasse, 5 Wrasse (other).
13 CHRIS PATTINSON MIDLANDS 123 2 Bream, 1 Conger, 1 Lesser Spotted Dogfish, 4 Mackerel, 1 Plaice, 2 Poor Cod, 5 Pouting, 1 Wrasse (other), 1 unclassified.
14 GRAHAM LUND YORKSHIRE 119 1 Bream, 1 Conger, 1 Lesser Spotted Dogfish, 1 Plaice, 5 Pouting, 3 Scad, 5 Wrasse (other), 2 unclassified.
15 STEVE HORLE WALES 114 2 Bream, 2 Conger, 1 Mackerel, 1 Plaice, 3 Pouting, 1 Cuckoo Wrasse, 1 Ballan Wrasse, 1 Wrasse (other).
16 JAMES ADDICOTT SOUTHERN 114 1 Bream, 5 Conger, 1 Mackerel, 1 Poor Cod, 5 Pouting, 7 Scad.
17 GARETH JOHNSON NORTHERN 113 2 Conger, 1 Lesser Spotted Dogfish, 1 Mackerel, 3 Poor Cod, 5 Pouting, 1 Cuckoo Wrasse, 1 Ballan Wrasse, 2 Wrasse (other).
18 JOHN COLEMAN SOUTHERN 104 10 Bream, 2 Conger, 1 Lesser Spotted Dogfish, 1 Poor Cod, 5 Pouting, 1 Scad.
19 MARK CHAPMAN NORTHERN 98 5 Bream, 1 Conger, 1 Mackerel, 5 Pouting, 5 Scad, 1 Wrasse (other).
20 ASHLEY ROBERTSON NORTH WEST 97 7 Bream, 2 Conger, 2 Poor Cod, 5 Pouting, 4 Wrasse (other).
21 DAVE HOLMES EASTERN 93 1 Bream, 1 Conger, 3 Lesser Spotted Dogfish, 2 Poor Cod, 5 Pouting, 10 Scad.
22 GRAHAM BERRY LONDON 91 1 Bream, 3 Mackerel, 2 Poor Cod, 5 Pouting, 10 Scad, 3 Whiting.
23 STEVE DOHERTY LONDON 90 4 Bream, 2 Lesser Spotted Dogfish, 5 Pouting, 4 Scad, 1 Wrasse (other), 1 unclassified.
24 NEON LING EASTERN 82 2 Bream, 1 Plaice, 2 Poor Cod, 5 Pouting, 1 Cuckoo Wrasse, 3 Wrasse (other).
25 IAN COLQUHOUN YORKSHIRE 71 1 Bream, 1 Poor Cod, 5 Pouting, 10 Scad, 2 Wrasse (other).
26 PAUL FOOT SOUTH EAST 68 1 Bream, 1 Mackerel, 2 Poor Cod, 5 Poutimg, 10 Scad.
27 ANDREW HEATLEY WALES 44 1 Red Gurnard, 1 Mackerel, 5 Pouting, 3 Scad.
28 ROBERT MITCHELL SOUTH EAST 43 3 Bream, 5 Pouting, 2 Wrasse (other).
29 BRIAN de SOUZA LONDON 39 10 Bream, 4 Pouting.
30 TONI PAY SOUTHERN 29 1 Lesser Spotted Dogfish, 1 Poor Cod, 5 Pouting.
   
   

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