im fishing the dee qualifiying competition in january, its my first big competition, its always been abit of a personal goal just to enter and fish a competition like this one, its just about the taking part for me , and pushing myself out of the comfort zone , the biggest bonus would be that i meet like minded people and possibly learn something, im a bit nervous about the "controller' aspect of the comp, its something ive never done so have no experience with, if anyone can give me any advice i would love to hear back from you........!

Just make sure your not interfearing with ' the fishing ', by that i mean just hang back and keep low but keep up, the angler will bring any fish to you to be measured. You may have to do a bit of running so make sure your fit, careful and comfortable ..... You may get a rest bite as it'l be grayling
Other than that it'l be a doddle and you'l enjoy it.

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thanks fred im sure i will enjoy the experience, im fishing tomorrow on the the test at wherwell for the greyling , as i live in london some of my river fishing is out of season chalk stream, although i try to fish all over the uk, i wondered if you could tell me how points are awarded for river fishing is it by size or weight.?

It's length mate.

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You wish Fred!

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Fred would be in his comfort zone as size isn't necessarily important!

20 points is awarded for a fish. Then a point per centimetre. So two 20cm fish will get you more points than one 40cm specimen! That's why size may not be important.

Controlling is an opportunity to watch other anglers fishing and in that Qualifier you will see some good anglers.

As Fred says keep low and out of the way. As for running? I don't think that's allowed. But I don't doubt there will be some shifting about.

You will have a Record sheet and a measuring trough. The angler should present the fish in the net and, if it doesn't fall out, the hook in the mouth.
It should be fished as a barbless or debarbed comp. As a controller you will check the hooks on each fish landed. Usually a quick jab in your fleece should anull any doubts.

You will measure the fish and record the exact length - i.e 25.6cm and agree it with the angler.

It's not that daunting and I am sure that there will be plenty of advice and the rules will be set out before the day.

Good for you in having a go. I am sure you will learn a lot and enjoy some top company.

Well that's you well and truely phookered then ........... i'd never met a smaller person than Bruce1 untill i met you that is.....


Hackney............ you'l have a blast mate...... you'll be well looked after and you'l want to do it all over again......... gud luck mate.


Mr Boumonty........

I've nothing to say............. but make sure a boats booked for us early next year

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Gav,
You have a PM.

Paul

thankyou for your reply, everyone who has got back has sounded really positive ,its all fascinating stuff, ive only been fly fishing a few years, rivers are my absolute passion so just by entering im achieving something , im going to try and get some fishing in over christmas im staying with family up in lancashire so wil try get on the ribble and hodder, might even go up to the eden, once again thanks hopefully chat soon.