Craig reels longest fish

Craig Ogilvie made the long journey to Norfolk for the Joc Goudie International Beach Masters, but it proved worthwhile.

The North Berwick-based angler, who recently won the Bass Rock Shore Angling League’s winter series, claimed a third and fourth place in his zones.

And the East Lothian joiner finished eighth overall in the prestige event which featured several members of the English sea fishing team.

Craig’s biggest fish was a 38cm whiting – believed to be the longest fish on day one - and he fished two beaches, Kelling and Salthouse which are five miles apart. His great friend, Barry McEwan also landed a 38cm on the first day and a 57cm dogfish on the second, tying with another angler who won the event. There was, however, no prize for the longest fish.

Competitiors were all supplied with black lugworm, live lugworm and blueys to use as bait.

Winds topped 40mph but, thankfully, they were from the shore side which aided casting.

Craig said: “It was my debut in the event and this is a huge competition with top anglers from the UK.

“I’ll be back next year and hope to do better now I know more about the venue.”

He was not alone in make the seven-hour trip to windswept Kelling Beach.

Dale McCallum (Port Seton) claimed a first in his zone on day two of the weekend event fished in tough conditions. He finished 22nd overall while Cameron Cunningham (Port Seton) finished 34th in the event which attracted around 80 competitors.

Barry McEwan from Port Seton, the winner of the Bass Rock Summer League, finished 38th overall.

Meanwhile, names are coming in quickly for the Bellhaven Beach Open on Sunday, April 12.

This is a pegged and zoned match with up to 80 anglers with an entry fee of £10

(adults). Juniors, who must be accompanies by an adult at all times, free.

Registration is from 8am to 9am with fishing from 10am to 2pm and this is a catch, measure and release format with a bottom limit of 18cm for flat fish and 20cm for round.

Youngsters measure all their fish and the match is pre-booking only by contacting Craig on 07840 770 643 or Barry on 0781 392 4555.

Tickets are free and guests will also be able to enjoy a Steak & Ale pie with the choice of either a Caledonian Coast to Coast IPA or Strongbow Cloudy Apple Cider for £5.50.

To reserve your space visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ yo-tells-live-podcast-eventwith-hosts-of-the-terracetickets-95220112921