Alex Chartlon braved Storm Bert for a 48hr session at Melbury over the weekend:
‘Me and my partner Connie headed to Melbury to have a get away and enjoy the fine weather. It was very very wet for the 48hrs and not too much wind.
The rods didn’t do much until the last day when the rod let a few beeps out. As the line went slack at 32 wraps I quickly jumped into action and bent into a good weight after a plot around and coming in with a strong pull to the left. Wasn’t long until in the net and boom! A 30 plus common sat there.’
Sam Passmore fished Anglers Paradise’s Kracking Carp Lake to tempt a fine mirror carp of 33lb 8oz. Sam has enjoyed five sessions on this notoriously difficult lake this season banking two carp over 40lb and one over thirty.
Anglers Heaven in Bideford has had a significant extension with a vast range of products from top brands now available for anglers of all disciplines. I called into the shop last week with my wife Pauline and was very impressed. in addition to top quailty tackle Tom Wade also keeps a good supply of fresh live and frozen bait.
GRAND OPENING/BLACK FRIDAY SALE Friday 29th/Saturday 30th November
Join Tom Wade and family for the new shop extension party.
Bideford and District Angling Club held their AGM at Bideford Con Club on Friday November 15th, the event was very well attended. The club is North Devon’s largest angling club with a membership of over 500 that includes over fifty Junior members many undoubtedly attracted by the clubs two well maintained fishing lakes. Tarka Swims consists of Georges Lake and Karen’s Lake that between them provide excellent pleasure, match and carp fishing. The lakes manager Steve Bailey resigned from the post after many years of sterling service and was presented with gifts from the club in appreciation. The new lake manager is Mike Jones.
Club Secretary – Mervyn Beal says :- Farewell Steve. At last nights AGM the club said farewell to our outgoing Tarka Swims manager. Over the past 20yrs Steve has been the backbone of our club, his grit determination, hard work and commitment has made Tarka Swims what it is today. On behalf of the committee and club members we would like to say a massive thank you Steve and to Lorraine for giving up so much family time over the years. Hopefully you can now enjoy more family time and get some well earned fishing in. Thank you.
The clubs holds well attended coarse fishing Matchs each month and a summer series of events for Junior anglers. The club also hosts regular sea angling competitions and game fishing events.
Bideford and District Angling Club Match Secretary’s Report 2024
The Senior matches on George’s Lake, Tarka Swims have once again, been very well supported. With an average of 20 members regularly competing.
Our Junior Section has also been extremely well supported with 35 different youngsters enjoying the 3-hour Saturday events held throughout the summer. The 5-match series was won by Ethan Broom on 46 points, close second Lewis Hathaway on 45 points.
The 10 match, Summer Evening Series attracted 22 different anglers, we were blessed with some great weather for the 3-hour contests. Runaway winner was Nathan Underwood on 130 points with Kevin Shears 2nd on 92 points. The 3-hour pairs event was won by Rhys Elyes and Darren Polden with a remarkable total of 96lb 12oz.
Richard’s ‘Rod and Reel Only’ Competitions have been fully attended; organiser Richard Jefferies currently leads the league with 2 matches remaining.
At present, in the monthly Sunday Matches, Craig Lamey has an unassailable lead with Nathan in 2nd place.
Our 2-leg team match against Plymouth resulted in a resounding victory for us 713lb to 219lb. I hope to set up a more challenging contest against Bude Canal anglers.
This club offers a fantastic variation of disciplines; from the game beat on the Torridge to boat trips, shore fishing contests and, of course, the Tarka events. The lakes provide a host of opportunities to get involved; as members we need to be mindful that the membership is diverse and each of us find pleasure and fulfilment in our chosen pastime whether helping with the working parties, camping out overnight after the ‘Big One’ or witnessing the joy of watching the juniors catching their first fish.
Openness and understanding are essential if the club is to prosper; division is not healthy. As a club we must be respectful of members choices.
Regular matches, I believe, provide a very useful indicator as to the condition of the water and its inhabitants. Recorded results provide accurate information and trends can be monitored.
Once again, I must thank those people who have supported events but especially those who have ensured that they run smoothly. Mervyn for his support scrutinising and publishing results. Steve and his team for providing us with a well maintained and safe environment to enjoy our chosen discipline.
Finally, I must comment on the shock of the closure of the institution that was Summerland’s Tackle; we wish the family well and thank them for all their support over many years.
Martin Turner stands for another term as club match secretary.
As Winter approaches the number of anglers venturing out will inevitably drop but those that continue to fish will enjoy some of the years most exciting fishing. Make sure you support your local tackle shop.
Combe Martin SAC member Ollie Passmore with a fine trigger fish caught as the summer species depart.
When your rod hoops over and line starts screaming off is a hard feeling to beat. Proper scrap and big thanks for the top landing skills and pic from a good mate @kevlegg This girl going 36lb 10! Roll on winter and hopefully be blessed to catch another and can beat my pb
@sakuma_fishing 8/0 manta extra and 7/0 Octopus circle as my pennel hook can’t rate enough. New sakuma wire for my bite trace!
And as we approach those Christmas shopping days remember the angler always needs something!
5C’s member Joe Dietrich had a great overnight session on Anglers Eldorado’s Cat and Carp 2 catching 6 Carp to 24lb 6oz and a mid twenty Cat!
Joe shared –
“Was nice to get out on the banks again last night even though it was a very wet one! Had a nice scaley mirror of 21lb 12oz and then a nice common of 24lb 6oz to finish a busy night off nicely! 6 carp and a mid 20 cat. First night for a few weeks! No pics of the rest as was hammering it down and dark!”
Bideford Angling Club and Barnstaple Angling Association both hold their AGM’s in November. If your consiodering joining these clubs or are members already its good opportunity to meet fellow members and find out whats what.
Dear Members,
If anyone has any proposals for the AGM 15th Nov, they must be received by midnight tonight, with a proposer and seconder. sent to [email protected]
Thank you
Mervyn Club Secretary.
Barnstaple & District Angling Club AGM will be held in the Ebberly Arms, Bear Street, Barnstaple on Tuesday 12th November at 7.30pm. There is free evening parking in the car park at the rear. This is always a friendly social evening, and we are expecting a good attendance as in previous years.
Well what an end to the final Mainline Comp of the year. Within hours of the final sounding of the horn, six pegs had a chance of winning the top prize of £2000. 15 pairs from the 27 entry recorded fish. Well done to everyone taking part.
Results:
1st: £2000 Peg 19. 46Ib 5oz Matt Pepperel & Chris Hudson.
2nd: £1000 Peg 31. 44Ib 7oz Dan Hole & Jack Chillingworth.
3rd: £500 Peg 30. 41Ib 12oz John Kneebone & Wayne Bateman.
Section 3 Winners: Peg 24. 6Ib 3oz Harry Miles & George Perkins.
Section 4 Winners: Peg 28. 10Ib 12oz Paul Hedger & Mark Pallet.
Big thank you to our Sponsor’s, Mainline Baits and John Kneebone.
Big thank you also to our volunteer marshal’s, Gary, Laura, Mark E, Mark B, Ken. Without these people giving up their weekend, this competition could not run.
Also thank you to all the angler’s that took part, you all made it an exciting competition.
Next Comp 21st, 22nd, 23rd March 2025 look forward to seeing you all. Mervyn.
Dear Members,
