24 Nov 2022

Anglers Paradise – Lure Fishing Weekend

by Wayne Thomas | posted in: Coarse Fishing, Sidebar | 0

THE WINNER OF THE 2022 LURE WEEKEND IS JOE SIMS

Joe Won with 5 Species consisting of Pike, Perch, Rudd, Rainbow Trout and Blue Trout.

He went home winning a massive bundle of Prizes from Fox Rage, Okuma, Rapala, Fortis Eyewear, Catch and a Week’s Holiday for 2 at Anglers Paradise.

CONGRATULATIONS AND WELL DONE JOE! MASSIVE THANK YOU TO THE SPONSORS FOR THE ABSOLUTELY AWESOME PRIZES!!!

THE WINNING CAPTAIN AND TEAM OF THE ANGLERS PARADISE LURE WEEKEND 2022 IS…

Team Drennan with Captain Dave Drake with Mark Bloxham, James Durkin, Emily Durkin, Alan Dicks, Liz Dicks, Simon Blatch and Joe Sims winning with 8 Species caught as a Team.

So, Ben Humber has had his Crown taken away, this year was Dave Drake’s Year as Winning Team Captain and to make it even more special – his first ever Lure Weekend Win! A Massive Congratulations to Dave and his Team, they all fished their socks off till the final whistle and Captain Dave lead them expertly to victory and without a doubt deserved to win. The Species consisted of Pike, Perch, Tiger Trout, Blue Trout, Rainbow Trout, Rudd and Golden Tench. They were the only Team to catch Golden Tench too which is pretty special!

MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS TO TEAM DRENNAN AND OUR 2022 WINNING CAPTAIN DAVE DRAKE!!

BIG Thank You to Fat Mammoth, Rapala, Fox Rage for the awesome Team Prizes – they all looked like the Cats that got the cream!

IN 2ND PLACE OF THE ANGLERS PARADISE LURE WEEKEND IS…

AARON CHUCK with 4 Species consisting of Pike, Perch, Rainbow Trout and Rudd, with a length of 146cm.

Congratulations and Well Done Aaron! Aaron was the Winner of the last Lure Weekend we held in 2019, so to come as Runner Up is quite an achievement!

Massive THANK YOU to Fox Rage, Drennan, Okuma, Rapala, Fortis Eyewear and Catch for the amazing Prizes!

IN 3RD PLACE OF THE ANGLERS PARADISE 2022 LURE WEEKEND IS…

STEVE SELF with 4 Species consisting of Pike, Perch, Rainbow Trout and Rudd with a length of 126cm.

Congratulations and Well Done Stevie!

Thank you to Fox Rage, Rapala, Fortis and Catch for the great Prizes!

30 Oct 2022

COMBE MARTIN SAC LURE FISHING COMPETITION

by Wayne Thomas | posted in: Article, Articles, Sea Angling, Sidebar | 0

Combe Martin Sea Angling Clubs Lure Fishing Competition generously sponsored by High Street Tackle concluded on Saturday, October 29th, with presentation of prizes at Danny Watsons High Street Tackle Shop in Ilfracombe.

I ( Wayne Thomas) was fortunate to take the first prize of a Penn Conflict XR Lure Rod with Dan Welch securing the runner up prize of a lure bundle worth close to £100.

Results – All lengths are actual with weights estimated via B.A.S.S Calculation charts for length to weight.

Wayne Thomas – Bass

74.5 cm 9lb 12oz

69 cm 8lb

68.5 cm 7lb 12oz

Total 212 cm

Daniel Welch

68 cm 7lb 12oz

66 cm. 7lb 2oz

61 cm 5lb 1oz

Total – 195cm

Solly Welch ( Junior)

58 cm 4lb 12oz

57 cm 4lb 8oz

Total – 173cm

James Corner

62 cm 5lb 13oz

60 cm. 5lb 4oz

Total 122 cm

David Jenkins

55 cm 4lb

53 cm 3lb 12oz

Total 108 cm

Peter Robinson

62 cm 5lb 13oz

Effie Welch

53 cm 3lb 12oz

The club would like to thank Danny at High Street Tackle for his generous support throughout 2022. We look forward to working with Danny in 2023 whe he have exciting plans for another bass lure league for club members and an Open Lure Fishing competition fished over a weekend. More details and dates to be confirmed in the New Year.

North Devon has a vast potentail for lure fishing with beaches, rocks and estuaries providing a wide variety of opportunities. The fishing on offer can certainly match fishing in more high profile areas like Southern Ireland, Pembrokeshire and Cornwall. We owe it to our local angling community to promote what we have to support the local economy.

The NEW IMA Komomo SF125MRD….

The ever popular IMA Komomo SF125 has had an update –

Weight increased to 18g

Addition of MRD casting assistance

New diving range 5-50cm

3 brand new colours…..

9 Sep 2022

CMSAC – LURE FISHING COMPETITION UPDATE

by Wayne Thomas | posted in: At the Waters Edge, Sea Angling, Sidebar | 0

The Combe Martin SAC Lure Fishing Competition is free to all paid up members and is sponsored by High Street Tackle. Wayne Thomas has extended his lead in the competition catching a bass of 74.5cm and another of 68.5cm to give a total of three bass for 212cm. Both fish were tempted after dark using Megabass Spindle Worms.

Results so far :-

1st – Wayne Thomas – three bass – 74.5cm 68.5 cm 69 cm Total 212cm

2nd – Daniel Welch – three bass – 68cm 66cm 61cm Total 195cm

3rd – Solly Welch – Three bass – 58cm 58cm 57cm Total 173cm

4th – James Corner – two bass 62cm and 60cm Total 122cm

Biggest Bass – Wayne Thomas 74.5cm, 69cm and 68.5cm Daniel Welch – 68cm

24 Aug 2022

Combe Martin SAC Bass Lure Competition

by Wayne Thomas | posted in: Sea Angling, Sidebar | 0

There is an extra dimension to lure fishing after dark with the visual senses restricted sound and feel take over. The savage jolt as a big bass hits the lure and rips line from a tight drag is electrifying. My latest excursion resulted in several bass the best a beauty of 7lb 7oz ( 69 cm) that increases my lead in the Combe Martin SAC Lure competition. A Mega-bass Spindle worm once again the successful pattern

Combe Martin SAC – Lure Fishing Competition

1st Wayne Thomas 3 bass 203.5cm

2nd Daniel Welch. 3 bass 195cm

3rd Solly Welch 3 bass 173cm

Biggest bass – Wayne Thomas 69cm

20 Aug 2022

Combe Martin SAC Lure Fishing Competition New leader

by Wayne Thomas | posted in: Sea Angling, Sidebar | 0

An early morning session produced just the one take in weedy waters on a flooding tide. The bass of 68cm was tempted on a weightless mega-bass spindle worm and propels Wayne Thomas into a narrow lead in Combe Martins SAC’s Lure fishing competition sponsored by High Street Tackle.

1st – 3 bass 68cm 66.5cm 64cm Total 198.5cm. Wayne Thomas

2nd – 3 bass 68cm 66cm 61cm Total 195cm Daniel Welch

3rd – 3 bass 58cm 58cm 57cm Total 173cm Solly Welch

Biggest bass – Daniel Welch & Wayne Thomas. = 68cm

19 Aug 2022

COMBE MARTIN SAC LURE COMPETITION UPDATE

by Wayne Thomas | posted in: Sea Angling, Sidebar | 0

A bass of 66.5cm caught on a mega-bass spindle worm has moved Wayne Thomas into second place in Combe Martin SAC’s Lure Fishing Competition that runs until the end of October. The fish was one of two bass caught during a short evening session.

Lure Fishing Competition Standings :-

1st – 3 bass – Daniel Welch – 195

2nd 3 Bass – Wayne Thomas – 181.5

3rd 3 bass – Solly Welch – 173

Biggest bass – Daniel Welch – 68cm

1 Aug 2022

Junior Bass Fishing Success

by Wayne Thomas | posted in: Sea Angling, Sidebar, Young At Heart | 0

Young Solly Welch aged 8 fished with his father Daniel from their Private boat and caught three fine bass on lures bought from High Street Tackle. The bass of 57cm and two of 58cm put Solly into second place in Combe Martin SAC’s lure fishing competition sponsored by High Street Tackle.

Combe Martin SAC Lure Fishing Competition

1st Daniel Welch three bass – 195cm

2nd Solly Welch three bass 158cm.

3rd James Corner – 2 bass 122cm

31 Jul 2022

Luring the bass

by Wayne Thomas | posted in: Sea Angling, Sidebar | 0

Dan Welch continues to lure the bass whilst fishing from his own boat out of Ilfracombe. This bass measured 68cm and extends Dans lead in Combe Martin SACs Lure fishing competition sponsored by High Street Tackle.

Lure Competition Standings :-

1st – 3 bass – Dan Welch 195cm

2nd – 2 bass – James Corner 122cm

3rd – 2 Bass – Wayne Thomas 115cm

4th – 2 bass – David Jenkins 108cm

29 Jul 2022

Bass Lure Competition – Dan extends lead

by Wayne Thomas | posted in: Sea Angling, Sidebar | 0

Daniel Welch has extended his lead in the Combe Martin SAC Lure competition after boating bass of 66cm and 62cm. His total for three bass now stands at 185.5cm.

In second place with a brace of bass for 122cm is James Corner and in third Wayne Thomas with 115cm

David Jenkins presently in forth with a brace of bass for 108cm

23 Jul 2022

LURE FISHING

by Wayne Thomas | posted in: At the Waters Edge, Sea Angling, Sidebar | 0

I joined South Molton Angling Club for an evening at Instow where members tried their luck with both Fly and lure tactics. It was an enjoyable evening but no bass were tempted. Fortunately the Cricket Club gave a chance for members to discuss tactics for next time over a welcome pint.

http://www.highstreettackle.co.uk

The following night I headed out onto the coast where I enjoyed more success. Early into the session I tempted a small bass on a surface lure and went on to tempt four more after dark on a soft plastic. The best of these a nice fish of 64cm that will be enjoyed pan fried with just a sprinkling of pepper.