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Published:
February 26, 2008
Poor
cod fishing season disappoints Burnham-On-Sea anglers
 Just
four fish were reeled in by the 20 anglers taking part in a sea
fishing competition off Burnham on Sunday (Februry 24th).
Disappointed
members of Burnham Boat Owners Association had taken to the waters
of Bridgwater Bay in a flotilla of ten boats for the annual Ray
Farthing competition, but during the course of six hours only
a handful of fish was netted.
Youngster
Chris Georgiou caught a 4lb 8oz cod, while Don Holland reeled
in a 5lb 3oz bass, and Tony Tandy netted a 4lb 7oz cod and a 10lb
11oz Thornback Ray.
 Craig
Willis, competition organiser, said: "It was a disappointing
day of catches, with far fewer cod than we'd usually expect at
this time of year, but we had a good turnout from our members
and in that respect it was successful."
Despite
a huge 12lb 8oz cod being caught
near Hinkley Point in January, it's been a slow season for cod
fishing in Burnham during recent weeks.
Our
photos show (top) Chris Georgiou with his 4lb 8oz cod and Tony
Tandy with his 4lb 7oz catch
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