26/07/2026
WHAT A FANTASTIC DAY AT CAERPHILLY CASTLE!
We would like to say a massive thank you and well done to every junior who attended today’s Junior Carp Competition!
It was a long and hot day, but every single junior stuck at it and did themselves proud.
A special mention must go to the juniors fishing along the south side. It was particularly w**dy and challenging over there, but there is no doubt that they improved their skills and gained plenty of valuable experience throughout the day. Our bailiffs were on hand, talking them through different techniques and helping them overcome the difficult conditions.
A total of 16 fish were hooked, with 14 successfully landed and only two lost!
1st Place – Dewi Lloyd
An incredible total weight of 101lb 4oz! Including A NEW PB 🎉🎉🎉
Dewi is completely new to the water, and this was his very first time fishing Caerphilly Castle. To produce a result like that on his first visit is absolutely outstanding — he completely smashed it! Massive congratulations, Dewi!
2nd Place – Tobias Ursell
A brilliant total weight of 87lb 5oz!
Biggest Fish – Harrison Davis
An absolute beauty kniwn as Patch weighing 31lb! A NEW PB 🎉🎉🎉
A huge thank you must also go to all of our bailiffs who attended, Ron, Dan and Paul stayed throughout the entire day and gave their time to help, encourage and support the juniors.
We would also like to give a very special thank you to Rhian and Daivd, who joined us as Level 2 coaches and helped us get the event underway. Their coaching experience, knowledge and first-aid qualifications helped make it possible for the competition to take place safely and successfully.
Finally, an absolutely enormous thank you to all of our incredible sponsors.
Without their generosity, many of these youngsters would not have the equipment, bait, guidance and continued support they need to keep enjoying fishing for many months and, hopefully, many years to come.
Your support does far more than provide prizes and equipment, it helps introduce the next generation to our sport, builds their confidence and gives them opportunities and memories that can last a lifetime.
A massive thank you to:
⭐ Baitworks
⭐ Fox International
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⭐ Greens Fishing Tackle
⭐ Nathan Lidster
⭐ Julian P Cundiff
⭐ Ross Partridge Lamby Lake
⭐ Jason Massay Hendra Lake
⭐ Rhian Bomber and Dave
⭐ BTD UK
⭐ Brian Warrick for
⭐ Adam Penning
Your generosity and support are hugely appreciated by the club, the juniors and their families. We genuinely could not provide days like this without you!
Well done again to all of our young anglers. The patience, determination and sportsmanship shown throughout the day were brilliant to see, and the future of our club and our sport is certainly looking bright!
Regards,
Simon
Caerphilly & District Angling Association
🚨 For info The North side will open tomorrow but the southside will remain closed, untill further notice🚨
