Packs of tope are providing some fine sport for anglers fishing off Ilfracombe on Dan Hawkins boat Reel Deal.
Pollock and codling provide sport on the lure
FIFTY TWO POUND TOPE ON REEL DEAL
Big Solo tope
Tope on Reel Deal
Pack tope giving good boat sport
Sea Angling Sport – Exceptionally good!
Sea angling sport really seems to be taking off at the moment with a wide range of species being caught by anglers along the coast from both boat and shore. Shore anglers are enjoying some exceptional sport with smoothound and even a few early tope. Float-fishing is producing garfish and the occasional mackerel from marks in the Ilfracombe area along with some quality pollock. Several bass have been tempted by lure anglers who are relishing the clear water opportunities. Thin Lipped grey mullet are present in the estuary’s.
(Above)Cameron Atkinson enjoyed a great day afloat on a Private boat catching plenty of small bass and some decent pollock with the best one falling to Cameron weighing 7lb to set a new personal best for the species.
(above) 5lb 14oz bass tempted by Ross Stanway