We had some memorable times together, from being out in thunder and lightning to hot summer nights being bit by bugs. We also caught some superb specimen fish, from the upper Avon to the lower, using all our skills that we have developed over the years.

Sadly this year Richard passed away from a sudden illness, at such a young age. He will be missed by myself and friends that knew him. So we are going to run a memorial trophy in his name for the best specimen fish of the year.

It will run from June 16th to March 15th each year. You can pick up an entry form and rules at the shop. The winner each year will have his or her name engraved on the plaque and receive a £100 voucher. Tight lines!

RULES

1. All fish to be caught on the Bristol Avon.
2. All fish must be caught on a fair rod and line.
3. All fish must be weighed on a respectable pair of scales (eg, Reuben Heatons).
4. All fish should be photographed being held and pictures of both sides of the fish.
5. All captures have to be witnessed by 2 people, the names and addresses of which must be supplied.
6. All entries will run from June 16th to March 15th per relevant year.
7. MINIMUM weights of fish that are entered: Carp 25lb, Barbel 13lb, Chub 5lb, Perch 2lb 8oz, Pike 20lb, Tench 4lb, Eel 5lb, Roach 3lb, Dace 14oz, Bream 9lb.

All captures can be emailed to us on keynshamanglingcentre@hotmail.co.uk or brought into the shop. The winner will have his/her name engraved on the trophy and receive a voucher worth £100 for the shop.