Press Release - Junior League 2006 - 2006/12/18 15:06

Following is the official press release regarding the 2006 Junior League. Well done to Keith Tuson for his generous donation of the perpetual trophy. And well done to Thomas Pratt for a brilliant win at the tender of age of six. Anyone who thinks junior matches don't matter just look at the proud faces on the group photograph.


It could not be closer, the beginnings of a newly formed Junior Fishing Club.

This is the story of the success of a group of youngster from around Pembrokeshire who have found the experience of Fishing as a new Sport.
With the help of the Pembrokeshire River Trust, Pembrokeshire County Council, Holgan Farm Coarse Fishery and Environment Agency Wales.

This story started back in the last week of June during Pembrokeshire Fish Week.
Former World Champion, Mr Ian Heaps of Holgan Farm Coarse Fishery at Llawhaden near Narberth. Inviting newcomers to the sport by giving a free days fishing with tackle, bait and tuition provided.

The response was so successful that a junior angling club was formed.. Coaching sessions and a series of eight competitions followed. The final Match was on Saturday 16th December 2006. Prior to the match the leader board could not have been closer, with any one of the six leading points scores capable of taking the overall individual championship.

At the final weigh in, the youngest member 6 year old master Thomas Pratt from Johnston was 2nd on the day with 7lb 14oz yet emerged as club champion lifting the perpetual silver cup and tankard. The cup was donated by Mr Keith Tuson and the tankard by Environment Agency Wales. All Competitors received a medal and certificate from Helen Johnston Project Officer Pembrokeshire River Trust.

Presenting the Keith Tuson Trophy was Councillor Rob Lewis cabinet member for Pembrokeshire County Council Sport Leisure.

Following the day former World Champion Mr Ian Heaps of Holgan Farm Fishery
said how thrilled he was to see young newcomers to the sport catching lots of fish and totally enjoying themselves. Stemming from this success we will be repeating the same format during next years Pembrokeshire Fish week. Saturday 23rd June 2007.
The club will continue and hopefully more new members to join us.
There will be a limited number of places. Those interested could pre book by phoning Mr Roger Pratt. Fishery Officer Environment Agency Wales on 01437 767424.

Final results and information can be seen on fishery web site www.ian-heaps.com .






Thomas Pratt with his final catch of the season




Thomas receiving his trophy from Councillor Rob Lewis




In the group Photograph starting from the left back:-
Helen Johnston PRT. Mr Keith Tuson, Adam Jones, Arran Jones, Fred Rees,
Brandon Syddall, Thomas Pratt with the cup, Lucas Ridge, Jake O'Sullivan,
Daniel Harries, William Diamond, Cllr Rob Lewis, EAW Roger Pratt,
World Champion Ian Heaps, Front Row starting at the left again,
James Bentley, Jake Purdy, Conor O'Sullivan, Carwyn Pratt, Allan Walters.