There have a been a good number of anglers out on North Devon’s rocky shoreline during breaks in the weather and I am pleased to say that there has been some success with a variety of species. I joined fellow CMSAC members Kevin Legge and Dave Brooke to fish a rock mark where Kevin hooked a fine conger of 23lb 4oz. The fish was tempted on the last cast of the session. Kevin revealed that the fish was secured using Varivas catfish hooks available from Veal’s Mail order. These extremely strong and sharp hooks should handle anything we are likely to hook in British Waters! Kevin is always on the lookout for tackle that will give him the edge and pays particular attention to terminal tackle.
Kody Chugg also fished the open coast and was rewarded with a personal best pollock of 5lb 1oz.
Ross Stanway fished with his son Charlie who enjoyed success with pouting and codling. (Below)
I have also heard of a few spurdog, huss and whiting amongst the dogfish and small conger. As I write this a heavy sea is pounding the coast and the resulting colour in the water should encourage a few bigger fish close to the shoreline.
Rob Scoines sent me this image of an octopus dwelling a rock pool. The sights of such creatures always enlivens a fishing session.
