The Gower Multi Species Challenge is designed to encourage young members to become more rounded anglers by trying new methods, baits and waters. It is a year long challenge (running from March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027) to catch as many of the species listed. Points are awarded to reflect rarity and difficulty to catch each target species.
Prizes for top points scorers have been kindly donated by Tower Animal Feeds of Tiptree
1st prize Predator set up
2nd prize Bait
3rd prize Bait
The rules are simple.
- It is open to all members who are under 16 on April 1
- Fish must be caught from MAS waters
- Catches to be reported to Richard Turner – please send name of angler. venue name and photo of catch to 07460 383368
Any questions to Richard.
Watch out for monthly updates on catches and leading points scorers here and on the Maldon Angling Society Facebook page!
| Species | Points |
|---|---|
| Common carp | 1 pt |
| Perch | 1 pt |
| Roach | 1 pt |
| Rudd | 1 pt |
| Chub | 2 pt |
| Skimmer bream | 2 pt |
| Mirror carp | 3 pt |
| Ide | 3 pt |
| Bream 2lb+ | 3 pt |
| Dace | 3 pt |
| Pike | 3 pt |
| Tench | 3 pt |
| Goldfish/Brown Goldfish | 3 pt |
| Eel | 4 pt |
| Gudgeon | 5 pt |
| Crucian carp | 8 pt |
| Barbel | 8 pt |
| Minnow | 10 pt |
| Ruffe | 10 pt |
| Grass carp | 12 pt |
