Combe Martin SAC Bass Lure Competition

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There is an extra dimension to lure fishing after dark with the visual senses restricted sound and feel take over. The savage jolt as a big bass hits the lure and rips line from a tight drag is electrifying. My latest excursion resulted in several bass the best a beauty of 7lb 7oz ( 69 cm) that  increases my lead in the Combe Martin SAC Lure competition. A Mega-bass Spindle worm once again the successful pattern

Combe Martin SAC – Lure Fishing Competition

1st  Wayne Thomas  3 bass 203.5cm

2nd  Daniel Welch. 3 bass 195cm

3rd Solly Welch 3 bass  173cm

Biggest bass – Wayne Thomas 69cm

North Devon Tackle Shops

There is something special about the local tackle shop; a vital part of angling’s social structure and a focal point where you are likely to bump into fellow anglers and engage in fishy talk. In North Devon we are fortunate to to have several great tackle shops each of them having a special niche within the local angling scene. At this time of year the local tackle shop is of course a great place to locate Christmas presents for the angler! I am very grateful for the support North Devon Angling News receives from Summerlands Tackle at Westward Ho!, High Street Tackle, Ilfracombe and North Devon Tackle in Barnstaple.

(Above) Jamie Miller at North Devon Tackle where they stock an extensive range of bait and tackle for Carp, Coarse and Sea anglers. Click on their advert below to browse on line. An ideal present for anglers is a gift voucher for North Devon Tackle.

( Above) Danny Watson at High Street Tackle Ilfracombe. Danny and Pauline specialize in bass fishing lures and carry a very impressive range  to tempt both angler and bass. They also have a a wide range of sea and coarse tackle to satisfy the needs of all local anglers.

(Above) Just a few of the lures on display at High Street Tackle. Click on the advert below to browse on line.

(Above) Heather at Summerlands Tackle Westward Ho! Summerlands tackle is well established family business that has a vast range of tackle for all angling disciplines their latest offers that would make ideal Christmas presents are :-

Fenix 1750 Lumen’s headlight – HP30R was £139.99 now £116.99

Rovex Boots – Was £49.99 now £39.99

Deeper Pro + was £219.99 now £199.99 (Below)

Free 525 Mag 2 Reel with every Century Beachcaster sold whilst in stocks last. Click on the advert below to browse on line.

I am sure all the local tackle dealers would like to wish a Merry Christmas to all their customers. The recent news regarding the reprieve for bass anglers will come as a relief to all our local tackle dealers. Whilst it is unfair that anglers are restricted to catch and release for bass when commercial fishing can still retain fish it is far better than the total ban that was being discussed.

I would like to to wish all our local tackle dealers a Happy and prosperous New Year. As I said earlier local tackle shops are part of anglings rich social network; many a fishing excursion has been planned in the tackle shop.