9 Sep 2025

TREVOR TELLING MEMORIAL COMPETITION REPORT 2025

by Wayne Thomas | posted in: At the Waters Edge, Game Fishing, Sidebar | 0

Six boats went out and 2 anglers fished from the bank. The day started out wet and was held up by an overhead thunder storm with lots of lightening, and no one fancied being fried by wagling a carbon conductor round . The morning was slow to get going, the fish weren’t sure what the atmospheric pressure was doing. Gusty winds made casting from the boats or bank a challenge but everyone persisted and some were well rewarded. 5 fishermen were actually in their own competition and represented the Wistland Pound fly fishing club. Some entered the TT Memorial match and Colin Combe won boat trophy and a BTL of Jamieson’s whiskey with a total of 5 fish weighing a very respectable 12 lbs 81/2 Oz. His best three for our match came in at 8 lbs 12oz, well done to Colin and the other guys from their club.

The bank fishing was tough due to the low water, steep banks and the prevailing wind. However Andrew Hull ( last years winner) managed to land a lovely 2 lb 10oz beauty whilst Roger Truscott managed to land 3 fish with a total weight of 5lbs 11 Oz. Roger took the bank Trophy and a BTL of Jamieson’s Whiskey. The well known Fly fishing instructor and writer Peter Cockwill who knew Trevor well heard about the competition and asked to come along and regal his stories of teaching Trevor the finer arts of fly fishing when Peter managed the fishing lakes at Wintershall estate in Surrey and Trevor managed the farm, thankyou Peter, a great story and also for donating 2 of his books to 2 very lucky people. One was awarded to Richard Smith for catching his first ever Trout on the fly ( in fact he landed 2 and lost one at the net) and one was also given to Arthur, Trevor’s grandson who one day may even be as good a fisherman as Trevor and keep the spirit and practice of fly fishing in future generations. A total of 26 fish were caught with a total weight of 56 lbs for the day a great effort by everyone. Thanks go to Andrew Sheen, Chris Davis, Richard Smith, Colin Combe, André Muxworthy, Nigel Bird, Dave Mock, Roger Prout. Roger Truscott and Andrew Hull. All great fishermen and regulars of Wimbleball . Special thanks go to Mark Underhill for hosting the competition at his fishery, Karen Telling for closing the match Daughter Charlotte with young Arthur and hubby Mattius ( you never know, we may have a ladies competition next year) for supporting and cheering everyone on. All monies raised will go to the Exeter Hospice care team to help them continue to support sufferers and families thru very difficult times. Looking forward to next year’s match already and working with Jeff Pearce to ensure that even more people come along and enjoy the day. Alan Cross

Wistlandpound Fly Fishing Club – Competition Result

1st – Colin Combe 12lbs 8.5 oz

2nd – Dave Eldrid 12lbs 5 oz

3rd -Nigel Bird 7lbs 10oz

4th -Andre Muxworthy 7lbs 8oz

5th -Dave Mock 5lbs 4oz

2 Sep 2025

Trevor Telling Memorial Competition 2025

by Wayne Thomas | posted in: Fishery Focus, Game Fishing, Sidebar | 0

Final call for this coming Sunday…

Trevor Telling Memorial Fishing Competition

Wimbleball Lake, Sunday the 7th September 2025…

2 Fishing competitions in 1, from the boat and the bank, trophy & prizes for each.

Normal price for fishing plus £5 donation to charity.

The charity being supported is Exeter Hospicecare team.

For those that knew Trevor, and for those that didn’t, this is now an annual commemorative event to remind us of a man who simply loved all fishing but especially fly fishing.

His local knowledge of Wimbleball was legendary which he readily shared with anglers on the pontoon as he sent them out for their days fishing.

10 Sep 2024

TREVOR TELLING MEMORIAL

by Wayne Thomas | posted in: Articles, At the Waters Edge, Game Fishing, Sidebar | 0

Since Mark Underhill and his family have been managing Wimbleball Trout Fishery it has gained a reputation as one of the West Countrys best venues. Its hard fighting trout and spectacular scenery bring anglers back time after time. Trevor Telling was a very well-liked and respected member of the Wimbleball Fishery team giving valuable advice to visiting anglers inspiring them with his positive and friendly demeanour. Trevor has undoubtedly played a significant role in building Wimbleball’s reputation. Trevor loved Wimbleball and it’s anglers and was remembered at a Memorial Competition at the reservoir on September 8th, 2024. The competition was organised by Alan Cross a close friend of Trevor. Below is Alan’s full report.

The competition was opened by Karen Telling (Trevor’s wife) who thanked everyone for their turning out in weather that only fishermen could appreciate.

Total money raised on the day from fishing entries, raffle and donations was £305.
That is all going to the South West Fishing for Life charity. Trevor was a fishing instructor with them, helping ladies who are going thru cancer treatment.

Sale of Trevor’s fishing tackle and donations previously total of £1,565 went to Exeter Hospice Care who looked after Trevor in his final week’s and supported Karen and Charlotte.

A Total of 3 bank fishermen and 22 boat fishermen took part in the competition.
The winners were
Martin Williams with 8 fish total and a biggest fish of 6 lbs 9oz’s for boat fishing and Andrew Hill with 2 fish and his biggest fish was 4 1/2 lb’s.
Both fishermen were presented with a memorial shield by Jeff Pearce from Wimbleball Fishery.

A total of 56 fish with a combined weight of 119 lb’s 6 oz.
Winners of the raffle prizes of boxes of flies from Trevor’s own selection were
Wayne Middleton
Andrew Hull
Neil Jones.
Three ladies and their instructors from the South West fishing for Life charity turned out to fish as well, they didn’t want to enter the competition but enjoyed their fishing catching a further 4 fish.
Karen closed the competition by drawing the raffle and congratulating everyone on their catches and again thanking them for turning out to remember Trevor. This will be an annual match to celebrate Trevor and of course allow us fishermen to talk about how big the one that got away was.

I shared a boat with Snowbee Ambassador and Wimbleball team member Jeff Pearce and as always enjoyed a great day of fishing and fishing talk. The fishing proved to be challenging but with the combination of determination, trial error and experience we managed to catch five superb hard fighting trout. It rained pretty well all day but this failed to dampen our enthusiasm as the misty vistas still gave a certain dramatic back drop to proceedings.

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*Jeff Pearce with a typical Wimbleball rainbow*

The warm and convivial atmosphere at the start of the day and conclusion were a fitting tribute to Trevor whose spirit lives on at this jewel in the crown of Exmoor Fly Fishing.

3 Sep 2024

Trevor Telling Memorial Competition – Sunday September 8th 2024

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

Wimbleball Lake, Sunday the 8th September 2024…

2 Fishing competitions in 1, from the boat and the bank, trophy & prizes for each.
Normal price for fishing plus £5 donation to charity.
The charities being supported are the South West Fishing for Life and the Exeter Hospicecare team.
For those that knew Trevor, and for those that didn’t, we are holding this match to commemorate a man who simply loved all fishing but especially fly fishing. His local knowledge of Wimbleball, Trout feeding habits and what flies and line to use and when, were readily shared with fellow anglers, he was much respected and a “one of a kind”.
The day will start with registration at the gazebo by the boat ramp between 8:00 and 9:00. The Fishing Competition will start from 9:30 with a weigh in at the end to be determined.
Entries on the day can be paid either by cash or cheque, boats should be booked in advance as normal, bank fishers can book online or turn up on the day & pay in the hut.
Some of Trevor’s “recommended” and favourite flies will be on sale on the day, all monies raised will also go to the charities.
2 shields are awarded, one for boat fishing and one for bank fishing. The winner keeps the shield for the year and is asked to ensure it is returned ready for the competition next year.
Karen, Charlotte, Matthew and Arthur thank you for supporting these 2 charities which meant so much to them during Trevor’s illness and hospice care and Trevor of course supported the south West fishing for life charity, teaching ladies to cast and enjoy the peace and tranquility of fishing after their own personal experiences of cancer.
Please share and get as many anglers who knew Trevor to come along, enjoy a fish and pay their respects…