Combe Martin SAC member Kyle Bishop continues to find specimen fish from along the North Devon Coast with conger, huss and spotted ray among his recent successes.
Above – Specimen Conger of 25lb 11oz and 20lb 
Conger, huss and ray for Kyle
Specimen Conger – Autumn Nights
At the end of October the clocks go back signalling the true start of late Autumn and the impending onset of winter. This is prime time for shore anglers seeking large predatory species from the Bristol Channel. Combe Martin SAC member Shane Pavio Hookway has enjoyed success targetting conger landing a conger of 19lb 15oz from a rock mark. He also joined Bristol Channel Angling Guide Jansen Teakle to beach a fine eel of 19lb 12oz.
Quality fish for Ollie Passmore
North Devon angler Ollie Passmore has enjoyed success fishing North Devon Rock marks landing conger, pollock, pouting and huss.
Specimen spurdog, conger and huss in CMSAC Competition
Aaron Brooker took the top two places Combe Martin SAC’s week long Blow Away the Excess competition. A fine specimen spurdog of 13lb 15oz taking first and a 23lb 11oz conger taking the runner up spot. Shane Pavio Hookway was third with a specimen bull buss of 11lb 3oz.
Shane Pavio Hookway – bull huss 11lb 3oz
SPECIMEN CONGER
Combe Martin SAC member Kyle Bishop has enjoyed success on recent trips that have seen him land several conger; the best this fine specimen of 22lb.
Local Fishing Brings Specimen Conger
Combe Martin SAC member James Corner fished a local rock mark to land this specimen conger scaling 23lb.
Big Conger for CMSAC member David Brooke
BIG CONGER REQUIRE STRONG TACKLE
Combe Martin Sea Angling Club member David Brooke fished a North Devon rock mark to tempt a fine specimen conger scaling 26lb 10oz. Large conger are to be expected over the winter months and can turn up at many marks and are often the source of tales of the one that got away. Strong tackle is required to give a good chance of securing these powerful fish that often dwell in the snaggiest of lairs. Whilst conger of over forty pounds have been landed from the North Devon shoreline larger specimens of over fifty pounds undoubtedly exist and offer a significant challenge to the shore angler.
Anglers fishing during the winter months require top quality waterproof clothing to ensure that can enjoy their long vigils beside the murky surging waters of the Bristol Channel. Local company Chillcheaters based in Braunton provide outstanding quality clothing that I have been using for several seasons.
Big Conger Takes cod bait
Combe Martin SAC member fished an up Channel mark for cod using a squid and lugworm cocktail and was rewarded with hard fighting conger scaling 23lb 2oz.
Up Channel Conger
Combe Martin SAC member All Laird to trip up channel hoping for a blonde or cod last night/this morning had a dog on main hook and this 21lb 5oz conger.
Big eels on the prowl
Combe Martin SAC member Ollie Passmore landed this specimen conger of 22lb 15oz whilst fishing a North Devon rock mark.
