GWFFA win the 2026 Hinckley Shield
On what proved to be a really tough day at Rutland the GWFFA Team of Make Brinkman, Chris Bobby, James Stuart, Nick Butt, Steve Cracknell and Derek Bravington won the 2026 Hinckley Shield
A total of 24 anglers, 4 teams fish this years Hinckley organised by RWFF and held on Rutland Water and the conditions were tough. It was a chilly but bright with a glaring sun. Only 11 fish were caught by 8 anglers so 16 anglers blanked. Congratulations to the days top rod James Stuart with 3 fish all caught on a long cast, flotting line pulling a snake at Stockie Point – James’s signature method
Congratulations to the GWFFA team with a total of 4 fish, weighing 7lb 9oz with RWFF second on 3 fish for 6lb 7oz
