Boat anglers are enjoying an upturn in sport off Ilfracombe with the arrival of mackerel an encouraging sign. Anglers aboard Wild Frontier caught plenty of mackerel, pollock and scad whilst feathering off the coast. Bull Huss provided sport at anchor and an octopus made its getaway at the side of the boat. The next few weeks should see good numbers of hard fighting tope move inshore following the mackerel shoals. Images courtesy of Jack Phillips.
John Jobson fished Stafford Moors Lodge Lake to bank a fine brace of twenties scaling 20 lb 7oz and 25lb 12ozs both on krill boiles topped off with pink ccmore northern lights.
The latest catches from Anglers Paradise. Warm weather has Brought out the cats and carp!
53lb Wels Catfish from the Main Carp Lake!
Well Done to Paul Fullman
FISH OF THE WEEK WINNER 24TH MAY IS…🐟
Jonny Kitson who caught 8 Twenty Pound plus Carp during his week’s stay with us at Anglers Paradise which is pretty amazing angling!! Jonny caught 7 20’s from the Main Carp Lake of 22lb 2oz, 20lb, 22lb 13oz, 24lb 7oz, 24lb 10oz, 26lb 6oz, 23lb 10oz AND a 22lb 13oz Mirror from the Kracking Carp Lake making his catches in weight over 163lbs of Carpy action!!
Jonny’s story –
“I arrived on the Main Carp Lake on the Tuesday morning and after a couple of laps opted for a swim near Zyggy’s roped off area as it was clear there was a lot of fish patrolling the Lilly’s opposite. I then started spreading 18ml of Cell in and around the Lilly’s. I fished Ronnie rigs with Cell wafters just off the Lilly’s and over 2 nights I caught 7 20lb+ carp followed by a 22lb 13oz Mirror from the Kracking Carp Lake. Unbelievable session on an unbelievable lake!!!!”
MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS AND WELL DONE JONNY – YOUR ARMS MUST BE ACHING FROM ALL THAT HAULING!!!
Here he is with his winning Fish and being presented his prizes by Zyggy and Zenia with special thanks to JRC Fishing.
**FISH OF THE WEEK IS SPONSORED BY JRC FISHING – THE MAKERS OF GREAT CARP TACKLE**
CATS AND CARP ARE ON THE FEED!
Michael Pearson from Notttingham did very well on his annual holiday trip to Anglers Paradise. Not only did he catch Catfish of 53lbs 1oz and 52lbs 4oz from our day ticket Specimen Cat Lake but he also caught a lovely 24lb 9oz Leather Carp from the Main Carp Lake.
The fish are well on the feed after spawning, I’ve got fish pictures coming out of my ears!! Lots more amazing catches to share with you all so watch this space!
(Below)Gary Veale had six fish out from Albert square up on lodge lake 3 were mid 20’s all caught on Mainline cell pop ups over a Scattering of 10mm, 15mm Cell & response pellets.
(Below) Trevor Cornwell who had 4 fish out from ‘big fish corner’ swim 4 on Beatties lake including a new personal best of 31lb 11oz caught on Sticky Baits Krill boilies.
(Below) Tony Welch and his friend Shaun had a great report of 48 fish out in 24 hours between them from swims 8 (fraggle rock) and 9 (the angle) this was a session before they have spawned so having a right old munch up caught on Essential Baits.
Many thanks to Exmoor Fly Fishing for letting me reproduce their report on the charity event at Exe Valley.
Fishing for FORCE the Cancer charity day organised by John Dawson was held at the superb Exe Valley Fishery by kind permission of Sue & Nick Hart.
The day started overcast and dimpsey in other words Exmoor weather! Jackie joined me to learn how to fly fish in no time she was throwing nice loops so it was on to the lake …no pulling lures here it was small flies from the word go . She was soon into her first fish of the day a quick burger and coffee then I took Rory under my wing it wasn’t long before I heard the shout “ I’ve got one I’ve got one” an epic battle ensued before a fin perfect Exe Valley rocket was drawn over the net….several more soon followed, the fishery is fishing really well and the Trout are up in the water and will readily take a dry.
Thanks must go to John Dawson, Sue Hart and the ladies from Force for putting the day on and raising lots of money for the charity.
Well done to Tony Welch, rods in the water 10 minutes and 29.02 common on the bank! Amazingly this fish was caught twice yesterday, at the end of the arm in the morning and by the dam last night! Three times this week as it was also caught on the lookout tower on Wednesday! Cracking fish well done Tony and Oliver……essential B5 boilies doing the business as usual…..
May 26th results : North Devon Match Group versus Bude Canal Angling Club @ Killock Fishery
Results:
1st Simon John Allen Bude 60lb 12oz
2nd Ian Gray Bude 38lb 2oz
3rd Colin Cherrington NDMG 36lb 14oz
4th Neilsen Jeffery NDMG 33lb 14oz
5th Steve Whitehouse Bude 29lb 1oz
6th Kevin Hill 21lb 7oz ,
The first leg of our annual interclub was contested on 2 of the lakes at Killock Farm. A hearty breakfast was served in the Atlantic Highway Cafe, before the two teams of 12 braved the 5 hours of misty rain .Bude team captain Simon John Allen led his team to a well fought victory, 157 points to 143 . Simon took the individual honours with a great catch on the pole on the bottom pool. Ian also of Bude, took best weight on the top lake and second in the match on the method feeder. Top weight for North Devon and third in the match was Colin with a pole caught net on peg 16 ,on meat. The cafe also served up a fine after match spread , a good day was had by all ,we look forward to our return match on the canal.
John Jobson fished Stafford Moors Lodge Lake to bank a fine brace of twenties scaling 20 lb 7oz and 25lb 12ozs both on krill boiles topped off with pink ccmore northern lights.
