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species challenge After months of fierce competition and fantastic fish submissions from sea anglers across the district, the NIFCA Species Challenge officially concluded in November and the winner was announced. Congratulations to Gavin, who was crowned the overall champion for 2024. With an outstanding total of 56 fish submissions over the course of the year, Gavin has demonstrated remarkable consistency and dedication to the challenge, earning himself the grand prize of £500. It’s been a thrilling ride, with exciting highlights along the way. September saw a tight race that came down to a tiebreak draw, and once again, Gavin’s name came out on top. October followed suit with Gavin maintaining pole position, reinforcing his status as a formidable angler. Across the competition, we received an impressive range of entries including the first smelt of the year and popular catches like whiting, cod, and shanny. Monthly winners were rewarded with £50 tackle shop vouchers, but it’s Gavin who finishes the year on a high note. A huge thank you to everyone who took part and helped make the Species Challenge such a success. Whether you submitted one fish or fifty, your contributions showcased the incredible biodiversity in our district’s waters. We look forward to even more participation in the next competition - until then, tight lines! And the winner for 2024 is...
Species Challenge Winner
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