On Tuesday night a series of tornado warnings were issued for our area and whilst none actually touched down on the Hotel - well not that we noticed (possibly Jackie's snoring!) 3 inches of rain fell and changed, what had been crystal clear waters into a muddy torrents; testing the Team's skills and versatility to the max.
Scott managed 7 fish in the morning, taking a third place, maintaing his lead in a gold medal position with just the lake to fish.
France and the Czech Republic moved away from England, opening up a 25 point lead. The Americans moved up into 4th with a strong performance and were just 8 points behind.
The rivers started to fine down around midday. and the fish started to feed well.
All the team caught fish in the afternoon, no blanks on the 5th session!
Scott managed just two measurable fish from the lake and from a leading position in the championships from the off, sadly slipped out of the medal contention.
Lisa, Ben and Alex caught the most fish in any of the sessions, on their beats: Joel chipped in with valuable points, taking over the "holding role" that James had done so well in, during the morning.
This folks, was a memorable team performance. One that has seen the culmination of all Dave Mees hard work over the seasons.
At 10:30 there was a dash from the dining room as the results were posted.
1st France
2nd Czech
3rd England
4th USA
We did them just by one point!!
What a performance to stay in contention with the Czechs' and French and beat the USA in their own back yard.
The presentation ceremony is tomorrow and more news in the morning, including funniest quote of the week: "Dave, when should I stop fishing in a thunderstorm?"
Reply: "When you get struck for the second time....."
Adios...or is that...cherio!
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Congratulations on the bronze - you deserve your medals. What a team and huge pat on the back for Dave whose dedication and hard work for the youth deserves an award of its own. Carole J
Brilliant effort, a fine reward for the many hours of dedication you all put in a magnificent result. Well done Dave and your band of supporters, parents and sponsors This is one for your life-long record books!
Alastair
EYFA
Congratulations everyone a fantastic team result, especialy you Dave.
Hope to see you all soon in the Senior England World Team
Ian Greenwood.
Well done Team. A great result to come home having achieved that priceless rostrum position and a culmination of a great effort put in on everybody's behalf.
When it comes down to one point.....every fish, every minute of every competition and training session, by every member of the team has proved its worth.
Next the French and the Czechs!!!!Well done
Simon
Congratulations!
Glad its all over - too many grey hairs & sleepless nights!
Enjoy the ceremony this afternoon especially THE moment when you are presented with the medals - we will all be thinking of you. There are many very proud people here in England. Dave - it was worth it!!
John,Paula, John jnr & Myles.
Congratulations to the England team members and to all the management team - especially Dave Mees. Winning a medal at World Championship level is an awesome acheivement, so enjoy your success and the presentation ceremony. Just 1 point means that each and every member of the squad did their job in one way or another, so you can all be justifiably proud. The phones and texts are red-hot back home at the moment! Brilliant!!
Well done guys excellent result - makes the hard work worthwhile
Hi Dave and all the team,
Major congratulations on what has been a tremendous achievement.
Special thanks to Dave for such long term planning and then achievement !
Now you can all relax and enjoy the glory of a job very well done. As they say to the victor go the spoils.
Hope to hear of a blow by blow account on your return. Safe journey.
Mike C
Well done guys im really proud of you, it is a great achievement! enjoy it, it doesn't happen every day!
Tomo
Wonderful news! Congratulations to all of you. Brian and Janet
Congratulations!!
Very good work kids and Dave.
Antonio Rodrigues
Portugal
Phew! - a nail biting finish or what - we are all so proud of you here - congratulations!
Hope you all enjoy the award ceremony and keep your bronze medals somewhere safe - don't set the metal detectors off at the airport though!! Looking forward to hearing all about the 'ones that didn't get away!'
Julia and Trickie Dickie xx
Well done!! This from a Yank who's "guided" his good Brit friend on the same waters you've just fished. We've been following your efforts and imagining how you were coping with the challenges our central PA streams would throw your way. Hope you get a chance to return some day and enjoy our streams under less pressured circumstances!
Congratulations to you all.FYI Joel dont forget our list of things to buy!!Claire and Helenxx
Well done lads n lisa.You have all work hard for this and it just shows that the English can fish at this level.Congratulations once again,
Terry Mann
Congratulations on a fantastic performance well deserved after all your efforts, Great role models all future teams and coaches
Looking forard to hearing all about it on Sky tonight
David Moore
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