Edinburgh Winter Shore League – Winter Shore League Finale Delivers a Thrilling Finish at Portobello
Date: Friday, 19 December
Location: Joppa (Portobello Beach), Edinburgh
Event: Match 6 – Edinburgh Winter Shore League
The Edinburgh Winter Shore League, proudly sponsored by Edinburgh Angling Centre / fishingmegastore.com and Cox & Rawle, came to a dramatic close on 19th December, at Portobello Beach and what a finale it was.
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The final match produced several place changes and a cracking finish to an intense battle for the top three league positions. Top angler on the night was Gus Brindle, whose consistency throughout the league, capped with a win in the final match, propelled him into third place overall, leapfrogging both Gordon McLeod and Ian Campbell.
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The fight for the top two spots went right down to the wire. Gordon Lyall finished second on the night and claimed first place overall, while Chris Cooper, who placed fourth in the final match, secured second place in the league. A superbly close conclusion to a highly competitive Winter series.
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Prize Winners
With Edinburgh Angling Centre employees ineligible for sponsor prizes, awards were allocated as follows:
- 1st Place: £100 EAC voucher + £50 Cox & Rawle voucher – Chris Cooper
- 2nd Place: £60 EAC voucher + £30 Cox & Rawle voucher – Gus Brindle
- 3rd Place: £40 EAC voucher + £20 Cox & Rawle voucher – Gordon McLeod
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| Edinburgh Winter Shore League Final Standings |
In addition, Edinburgh Angling Centre / fishingmegastore.com generously sponsored prizes for the Top 3 Junior Anglers:
- Carson Anderson
- Caelan Anderson
- Franky Hamilton
A huge well done to the youngsters, it’s fantastic to see them competing, and we hope to welcome them back in future leagues.
Match Highlights
Top anglers on the night:
- 1st: Gus Brindle – 15 fish, 304 pts
- 2nd: Gordon Lyall – 14 fish, 298 pts
- 3rd: Kevin McNeish – 13 fish, 278 pts
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| Edinburgh Winter Shore League – Match 6 results |
Longest Fish:
A three-way tie with a 20cm whiting, caught by Carson Anderson, Gordon McLeod, and Ian Campbell.
All prize winners can collect their vouchers in-store at Edinburgh Angling Centre.
Special thank you to Nigel Duncan for providing his photography skills for the evening – Nigel is a journalist for The Edinburgh Reporter, who’s experienced in news, business, arts, sport and travel. You can find all of Nigel’s work on The Edinburgh Reporter and his website.
The New Year Shore League returns in January, keep an eye out for updates nearer the time.
Thanks to everyone who took part this season. Have a very Merry Christmas, and we hope to see you all back on the beach in the New Year!
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