autumn 2022 - SANACC

The 2022 Autumn International was hosted by Wales at Llyn Trawsfynydd and the venue has been improved over the last few years by the Prysor Angling Association.  The facilities, the boats and the quality of the fishing were all excellent.

During the practice days several areas were identified as holding fish and on match day it was apparent that most of the boats were intent on heading towards the same area.  Llyn Trawsfynydd was a successful venue for the Scottish team in the previous visit in 2010 when the result was very close.  This year Scotland ran out convincing winners with their 112 fish being 20 more than second placed Wales who had 92.  England were a further 15 behind with 77 fish and Ireland were fourth with 74.  

The match was fished on a catch and release basis with points being awarded for each fish caught.

Top rod for Wales, and second overall, was their captain Jason Heath who had 14 fish for 859 points.  Terry Phillips was the top rod for England with 13 fish for 784 points and he was third overall.  Top for Ireland and fourth overall was Stephen Browne with 10 fish and 626 points.

Scotland had five rods in the top 11 and these five earned a place in the 2023 teams.  Mark Stephen had 10 fish for 612 points and 6th overall.  Derek Marklow who also had 10 fish was 7th overall with 610 points.  Allan McLachlan also had 10 fish and his 595 points put him 9th.  In 11th spot was Derek Hesset with 9 fish and 548 points.