The Ryhope Open is on Sunday September 28th fishing from 1pm till 5pm between the South end of the Blast Beach and S.Shields Pier including the Walkway. Roker Pier is also within bounds weather permitting, and the Wear is open up to the Town Bridge.
Register at the Welcome Tavern, Ryhope village from 10.30am till 12 noon.
Basic entry is £10 seniors, £5 juniors plus the usual team events and pools etc.
The weigh in is from 5.15pm till 6.30pm.
Top three prizes for the h.s.f. are £500, £200, and £100. There is a £50 prize for the top lady, £50 for the top junior plus the junior winner receives £50 worth of tackle, and £50 for the h.s. flatfish.
Contact Bob Surtees on 0191-5237272 for details. Pre-entry tickets are available on Wednesday 24th at the Welcome Tavern from 8am till 9am . or on the day of the competition between 10.30-noon at the same venue.