The local angling community have been deeply saddened by the death of keen local angler Dan Miles Redmore. Dan was a very popular member of several local sea angling clubs enjoying regular success from boat and shore.
Many warm tributes have been paid on social media.
Many thanks to Nathan Clements for his report on Bideford Angling Clubs very successful Christmas Open Competition.
I’d like to thank everyone who fished today we had 75 entries a brilliant turn out.
Thank you to all are sponsors we had a fantastic prize table we couldn’t of done it without you.
There were 29 prizes up for grabs including a massive prize draw.
1st C. Andrews .842g
2nd S. Bowden .830g
3rd H. Simmons .800g
4th T. Simmons .782g
5th B. Andrews .710g
6th J. Andrews .688g
7th A. Clements. 680g
8th R. Eavis .678g
9th S. Bowden .672g
10th M. Mudway .660g
11th N Clements .636g
12th A. Clements .634g
13th S. Found .618g
14th M. Horsham .616g
15th T. Simmons .594g
16th D. Pert snr .592g
17th J. Mayhew .586g
18th S. Boneha .573g
19th S. Taylor .570g
20th I. Mcdonald .564g
21st B. Andrews . 558g
22nd D. Talbot .548g
23rd S. Found .548g
24th P. Hosgood .546g
25th D. Barrel .540g
26th G. Parsons .540g
27th D. Butler .536g
28th J. Mayhew .492g
29th S. Luxton .470g
Thanks again hope you all enjoyed the day and we will hopefully see you all again next year.
Flattie fanatic David Jenkins has registered the first fish into Combe Martin SAC’s new club year a fine flounder of 1lb 14oz.
It was an incredibly mild day for mid November and a perfect tide for the estuary. Several clubs held flounder competitions and a large number of anglers were spread out throughout the estuary at all of the tried and trusted venues. I was fortunate to tag along with my good friend and fellow club member Dan Welch and his young son Solly. Dan certainly found a good spot with Dan and Solly catching close to fifty flounder between them to 1lb 10oz. I also enjoyed some good sport catching over a dozen flounder and a pleasing 4lb bass. One of the joys of flounder fishing is that it is perfect for dads and lads and families with big flounder likely to take anyones bait. No specialist tackle is required and no need to cast long distances. Just flick out a trace of ragworm and wait for that tell tale rattle on the rod tip. The estuary with its many wading birds, ever changing lights and shades is beguiling. I have added a few pics of the day after the results section.
Thank you to Nathan Clements for the Bideford results.
Cyril Petherick Memorial Competition results
1st Nick Braunton Flounder 1lb 12 1/2oz
2nd Andrew Clements Flounder 1lb 11 3/4oz
3rd Dick Talbot Flounder 1lb 11 1/4oz
Congratulations all its been a lovely day for it!!!!
47 angler’s fished a brilliant turn out with some reasonable fish caught 🎣
BIDEFORD CHRISTMAS COMPETITION ON THE 12TH OF DECEMBER
We have an absolutely massive prize fund for this one so don’t miss it.
More details to follow this week.
All the best and tight lines 🎣
Braunton Small Boats – Annual Flounder Match
1st – Andy Henderson – flounder 1lb 6oz
2nd – Jeremy Long – flounder 1lb 1oz
3rd – Jack Philips – flounder 12oz
Combe Martin SAC – Flounder Competition
1st – Daniel Welch flounder 1lb 10oz
1st = Damiel Welch flounder 1lb 10oz
2nd – Daniel Welch & Solly Welch – flounder 1lb 9oz
4lb bass that gave a great account on light flounder gear.
Flounder enthusiast David Jenkins has landed his second 2lb plus flounder of the week scaling 2lb 3oz the same weight as one caught earlier in the week.
David Jenkins caught a fine 2lb 3oz flounder on his latest session fishing the Taw estuary. Whilst the numbers of flatties being tempted may begin to drop off now the biggest fish of the season will come over the coming month leading up to Christmas.
Combe Martin SAC member Jamie Steward enjoyed a great session in the estuary landing close to thirty flounder with several fish over 1lb 8oz. Pick of the session was this fine 2lb specimen.
It’s been a good start to the flounder fishing season in the Taw estuary with plenty of quality flounder being tempted. These obliging flatfish offer relaxing fishing amidst the splendid scent of the estuary. Ian Laird caught four flounder over 1lb on light tackle the best 1lb 8oz.
