Hossack takes South Shields Open honours

Nov 20 2009 The Journal

Brian Jackson, fishing Roker pier, took five nice flounders including one just over the magical 2lb mark. Chris Hossack was certainly on a roll winning Ryhope’s seepstake with a cod of 7.2lb, Eastenders sweepstake with a cod of 4-9-0, and Eastenders SAC’s match with three cod for 7-10-0, from Roker pier.

Tony Grant took a cod of 7lb from Whitburn the day before the Shields Open. Darren Smith won Horden Buffs’ sweepstake with a cod of 4-10-14 from Blackhall, Ron Smith taking the heaviest bag, three cod for 10-6-10 from Parton. Chris Smith took a mixed bag of 19-13-0 to win OMAC’s match, Gary Dunn taking eight big whiting from Rat House Corner to win Ryhope’s match with 7.6lb. There was a joint effort as Steven Perkins and Graham Campbell got tangled landing a cod of 6.1lb from Cambois after Steve’s line came free. Trevor Green took seven cod for 14.3lb fishing just south of Roker, Ken Stewart taking a cod of 6lb from Newbiggin prom.

The 42nd Seaham Open Shore Championship takes place on November 29. There is a first prize of £1,500, 2nd £600, 3rd £400, for the top three h/f, out of a £10,000 prize kitty, plus prize table of £7,500.

Sea Angler have donated fishing tackle worth £1500 for the main raffle prize. Fish 11am to 4pm, Hendon Groyne to Dene Holm Pipe. Entry is £15. Reg on Saturday from 10am, Sunday from 8am. Or tackle shops in advance, details joseph.gibson@btconnect.com