Lee Dalling fished an Ilfracombe mark and landed this fine 5lb 2oz bass first cast using a pulley rig with a side of bluey.
Combe Martin SAC – Weekend Round up
Rob Scoines had a weekend to remember landing two personal best fish whilst fishing in the clubs pairs match with only one fish counting per angler his second fish did not count in the competition but a thick lipped grey mullet of 4lb 7oz did and combined with my meagre dogfish of 1lb 13oz won us the pairs competition. Rob also secured the individual best fish prize with the mullet.
(Below) Mark Jones landed a fine brace of fish including a smoothound of 9lb 2oz and a thornback of 10lb 6oz.
(Below) David Jenkins enjoyed sport in the estuary landing a brace of bass scaling 3lb 5oz and 3lb 2oz.
( Below) Ali Laird and his brother Ian Laird enjoyed a good session outside of the club match landing bull huss, conger, a codling and a bass. Best fish of the session was a bull huss scaling 10lb 1oz to the rod of Ali Laird.
Book Launch – I Caught A Glimpse
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SOUTH WEST MARINE PLAN – Have Your Say!
Steven Guilbert and I am the coordinator of the Devon Maritime Forum (DMF). The DMF is an independent, not-for-profit partnership, based at County Hall in Exeter, which brings together a broad and diverse range of organisations and individuals who have a stake or interest in marine and coastal issues in Devon and the wider South West peninsula.
Over the last few years the Forum have been working with the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), and their Marine Planning team, on the development and implementation of Marine Plans in the region. Recently we have been tasked with identifying and informing local stakeholders about the continuing development of the South West Marine Plan, the first draft of which is due to go out to public consultation in early 2020. Although the MMO’s engagement process is well underway, there are still opportunities for stakeholders to learn more, have their say, and help shape the Plan.
As a hugely significant sector in the region, the MMO are particularly keen to still hear from a range of local sea anglers.
Stormy waters mean bass!
Stormy weather that stirs up the water is not ideal for the lure angler but is often a blessing for the bait fisher. Fishing as the storm abates is often productive with big odour oozing baits fished on big hooks likely to attract a specimen bass. Distance is not an issue with fish often found right in close feasting on food dislodged by the surging waters.
Safety is obviously paramount during rough conditions and marks must be chosen with care. Always look for somewhere with a degree of shelter and never fish where there is no chance of safely landing the fish you hook. Study the tide, weather charts and google maps. Wear a life jacket, do not fish alone and allow a sensible margin of error between you and the sea. Don’t linger as the tide pushes in. Use strong tackle to ensure you can bully a big fish into the net. Take a long handled landing net to allow netting without getting too close to the water.
(Below) Rob Scoines tempted this beautiful silver flanked bass from a North Devon rock mark using launce.
(Below) Rob is about to release his prize back. If you want to keep a bass fish of 4lb to 5lb make great eating bigger fish are best returned alive after a quick picture.
(Below) Paul Saunders tempted this bass during a stormy session at Ilfracombe.
Bumper ray session off Minehead
Combe Martin SAC Member Rob Scoines enjoyed an action packed day on Steve Webber’s boat Osprey off Minehead landing 56 rays between the party. Rob boated eleven small eyed ray biggest 9lb13oz and 9lb10oz there were 5 rays over 10lb along a few bass and conger.
Young Charlie enjoys success with bass
Young Charlie Stanway landed 4 bass and a Pollock during an evening fishing with father Ross Stanway the biggest bass scaling 3lb15oz a new personal best and Charlie’s biggest fish so far.
Well done to Charlie always good to see successful young anglers.
Fifty Four Pound Tope
Jack Pike fished from a Private Boat to land this fine specimen tope of 54lb.
Good tope fishing can be enjoyed off Ilfracombe from the Charter Boats below click on the advert too view their websites.
SEA ANGLING RESULTS – BIDEFORD & APPLEDORE
Bideford Rover Results
1st Julien Stainer trigger 3lb 13 127.083%
2nd Jon Stevens rockling 1lb 10 1/2 110.417%
3rd Tarrant Wotton trigger 3lb 3 1/2 107.291%
4th Paul Downing smooth hound 10lb 6 1/8 103.853%
5th Paul Downing smooth hound 10lb 3 1/8 101.953%
6th Terry Dymond smooth hound 8lb 6 85.750%
Appledore Shipbuilders Monthly Rover
1st Andrew Atkinson – Smoothound 12lb 95/8oz
2nd & 3rd – Thomas Atkinson -smoothound 9lb 14oz and 6lb 15oz
Jeremy Wade – Visit to the Plough Arts Centre
Jeremy Wade attended the Plough Arts Centre and delivered a fascinating talk about his fishing exploits around the world and the filming of River Monsters, Mighty Rivers, his latest documentary programme Dark Waters and his new book “How to Think Like a Fish”
He enlightened and inspired the captivated audience explaining the structure of the programmes and how the audience are drawn into the mystery and environment of the natural world. The River Monsters series was to a large extent built around a plot of a murder mystery with Jeremy acting as the detective in search of the perpetrator.
He outlined the importance of big predatory fish as apex predators that live at the top of the food chain. The presence of these fish is an indicator of the general health of the underwater environment. In many areas these apex predators are decreasing in numbers a fact that raises deep concern for the future.
His knowledge as a fishery biologist certainly shone through with his deep knowledge of fish behaviour.
Observation to detail is certainly a major factor in being a successful angler and television presenter. He conceded that planning is essential in making successful angling film shows but often proves totally useless on the day as plans unravel due to the un-expected.
He discussed the wider value of angling in society and the invaluable work of the Angling Trust in working for conservation.
Jeremy followed the talk answering a range of questions from the audience with an in depth and considered response that demonstrated a deep understanding of his subject.
The event was hosted by Angling Heritage and River Reads both of which are based in Torrington.
(Below) Jeremy signed copies of his new book for the sixty or so attendees.
After an interval for lunch there was a screening of an episode of Dark-waters that is presently being aired on Sky TV’s Animal Planet.
Note my own book ” I Caught A Glimpse” Is available to Pre-Order at https://thelittleegretpress.co.uk/pre-orders/
