Published: October 14, 2007
Record catch at start of Burnham fishing group's angling season

The winter fishing season in Burnham-On-Sea got off to a record-breaking start this week when a huge Bull Huss was reeled in.

Andy Georgiou caught the 11lb 2oz fish during the first event of the season for members of Burnham Boat Owners Sea Angling Association.

The catch has been confirmed as a new club record - which is all the more impressive because the organisation was formed in 1976.

A flotilla of more than a dozen boats took to the sea for the event, the Tony Holly Trophy.

The seniors competition was won by Mark Draper with a Conger weighing 29lb, while second spot went to Mr Georgiou for his Bull Huss.

Third was Steve George, who caught a Conger weighing 24lb 8oz, while fourth spot was taken by Chris Evans with a Thornback of 12lb 5oz. Mark Draper won the Conger pool, while Tony Tandy won the Bass pool.

Young Ricky Heathcoat, pictured below, was named the winner of the Victoria Winter Trophy in the youngsters' competition, having caught a dogfish weighing 1lb 14oz.