British Cod Championships 2008

Congratulations to Gareth Butt who won first prize in the British Cod Championships held off the Isle of Wight 19-20 November. Gareth was fishing off Silver Spray and had not caught a cod in 5 attempts at the championships. He landed 2 cod of 20lb and 10lb on day 1 one and managed a 3rd of 10lb on day 2. Gareth claimed top prize of £1000 and a big trophy. Day one was fished in good conditions however Silver Spray didn’t land its first cod until 2 o’clock. Three more followed with the 20lber over the gunnels just before lines up. Day 2 saw winds increasing during the morning. With two fish in the boat before lunchtime we were confident on improving on the 4 from day 1. However at midday 2 all boats were forced to move from the Needles area to the Solent by strengthening winds. Overall Silver Spray caught 6 cod one more than in 2007

Gareth's 3rd cod a prize winning 10lber

Pete "Geeze" Bailey with his 2nd cod.

Gareth Butt 19lb 14oz cod

Gareth's 1st fish a 10lber

Alan Bravery 13lb cod

Pete Bailey with a nice thornie he also caught a 5lb cod