As the
premier charter boat festival in the whole of Wales, this highly successful
event draws in anglers from all 4 corners of the United Kingdom. Run by GO
Angling Charter Services, details have recently been released for the 2011
event. Fishing will see the anglers set sail from Holyhead Marina for a
variety of species in the hope of being in the running for the cash prize
fund exceeding £1200
The Anglesey Festival has proved to
be an overwhelming success. When it all started a number of years ago, GO
Angling was hoping to attract 30 or so anglers to attract far greater
numbers were always beyond the wildest dreams. 44 anglers fished the 2010
event, making it another sell out, this year spaces have been increased to
accommodate the many requests for 2011 already received. What’s pleasing for
the organisers is that the re-bookings over the years have come from anglers
that finished at either end of the table, showing what a good friendly
couple days we all have here. Last year the format changed slightly from the
1 point per fish. Now anglers will strive to catch fish awarded 1, 2 or 3
points. Once again though, the event is being fished on a catch & release
basis.
The
prize structure offers more anglers the opportunity to ‘catch’ a prize. With
a maximum entry the 1st prize in the event is a cool £500, with
£300 & £200 for 2nd and 3rd respectively. Each day the
league will have 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes of
£70, £50 and £30. Boat winner’s prizes are also on offer.
There
are table prizes down to 10th place available along with a raffle, plus the return of
the free entry 4 and 3 man blind drawn team event.
Following the last 2 Festival
'Wooden Spoon' position, this much sought after and coveted prize will
return, with anglers vying for that all too special last place!
The
2-man team is an optional pool to the main festival competitions; entry is
£10 per team. With a 100% payout for 1st and 2nd
Currently there are 7 boats booked giving 58 placeswith provision for more dependant on
entry.
