Jul 13 2009
14th Year of the BIG catch
On Sunday 12th July, the Rotary Club of Corringham Thameside together with the Anniversary Fishing Syndicate hosted their annual fishing day for handicapped and special needs children at South Ockendon.
The weather was kind as eleven children, ably assisted by an experienced fisherman set to to land their catch, whilst the rotarians kept them supplied with a steady stream of hamburgers, hot dogs and soft drinks. During the afternoon a total in excess of 200 fish were landed. Ryan Murphy landed a prize winning 45 fish whilst Rhys Martin landed the biggest catch of the day, a nineteen and a half pound carp. But is was Shaun Murphy who caused the biggest buzz around the lake when he landed an eel. According to the members of the fishing club, this was the first time in fourteen years that an eel had been caught at the lake. All the children went home with a trophy and plenty of tales about the one that got away.
The fishing club then presented the Rotary Club with a cheque for £200 which they had raised throughout the year. In all it was yet another successful venture which brought big smiles to both the children and the adults.
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