From Scawby Brook
Type of angler Match
When did you start angling?
When I was 9 years old. I would get the bus to Brigg from Ashby.
Why do you come to the River Ancholme in Brigg?
I first came to Brigg because the river was known to be full of fish. Back then the Sargent Brewery and Springs jam factory would discharge warm water into the river which the fish liked. There aren’t nearly as many fish now but it doesn’t put me off coming.
If you had to choose one peg for the rest of your life, which one would it be?
Number 42 – there are lots of big fish there.
Name Roly Moses
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From Bottesford
Type of angler Match
When did you start angling?
I was 9 or 10 years old. My father was a great influence.
Why do you come to the River Ancholme in Brigg?
It is really good fishing in Brigg but it’s also convenient for where I live. I go to the Trent as well.
If you had to choose one peg for the rest of your life, which one would it be?
It would be 45 on the main river. I’ve spent many wonderful hours there and have good memories.
Name Geoff Winterbottom From Scunthorpe
Type of angler Match
When did you start angling?
Since I was 5 years old. It was my granddad who first took me out and I started match fishing when I was 15 or 16.
Why do you come to the River Ancholme in Brigg?
The Ancholme is handy; I don’t know where else I’d go if I didn’t come to the Ancholme. I don’t like lakes; however, the Ancholme is not the river it used to be.
If you had to choose one peg for the rest of your life, which one would it be?
None – they are all as good as each other and every day is different.
Name Wayne Easter
From Grimsby
Type of angler Match
When did you start angling?
I started when I was 8 and then began matches at 18.
Why do you come to the River Ancholme in Brigg?
There’s a variety of species for both competitive and pleasure anglers – there’s something for everyone. It’s also a nice environment.
If you had to choose one peg for the rest of your life, which one would it be?
From Brigg
Type of angler Pleasure (pike)
When did you start angling?
Since I was 4 years old (now 60). My dad would tie me down with a belt and attach it to a stake. I still can’t swim and sometimes use a life belt if near deep water.
Why do you come to the River Ancholme in Brigg?
Because I can walk from my house. I don’t drive so it’s more difficult to go to other rivers.
If you had to choose one peg for the rest of your life, which one would it be?
Around peg 16 or 17 (old river) would be my favourite area for catching pike.
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Name Jayd Stanford
From Brigg
From Brigg
Type of angler match
When did you start angling?
When I was 5 years old. My uncle used to take me out.
Why do you come to the River Ancholme in Brigg?
It is where the matches are and it's close to home.
If you had to choose one peg for the rest of your life, which one would it be?
Peg 30 or somewhere around the point though things seem to change every year.
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