20 Dec 2021

Berkley Wire Cutters – Handy Snips

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Berkley Side Wire Cutters

“Pike anglers are strongly advised by the Pike Anglers Club to always carry a strong pair of side cutters in case there is a need to cut through hooks to aid unhooking.” These Berkley Side wire cutters are ideally suited to this purpose and a wide range of other uses for the sea angler and lure angler.

They are excellent tools for snipping off those old rusty hooks on lures prior to replacing them.

It is also a good idea to carry a pair of side cutters for use in an emergency. I once had a large hook penetrate a finger whilst in Egypt fishing for Nile perch and was forced to have the hook cut free to remove it from my finger. Many hours away from hospital I dread to think how we could have proceeded without a pair of side-cutters.

Heavy duty wire traces used in sea angling need top quality side cutters for cutting traces to length when making traces and for the occasional instance when a hook is too deep to remove from a fish.

The Berkley side cutters have carbon steel jaws, Corrosion Resistant Composite Coating, Ergonomic Co-moulded handle, spring assisted one handed operation and an adjustable lanyard.

These smart looking side cutters are a useful addition to any  sea angler or lure fisher’s armoury.

 

 

19 Dec 2021

SEA ANGLING – Christmas Competition Round Up

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Triple Hook Turkey flounder Open

Joan Cairns won Triple Hook Clubs Christmas Turkey Open with a fine flounder scaling 2lb 1.75oz. The competition attracted 42 competitors. The top ten competitors listed below all took home a turkey.

1st – Joan Cairns – flounder 2lb 1.75oz

2nd – Dennis Toleman – flounder 1lb 10.75oz

3rd – Mark Beer – flounder  1lb 8.2oz

4th – Martin T – flounder 1lb 7.75oz

5th – Peter Squires -flounder 1lb 7oz

6th – Damien Babb – flounder 1lb 6.75oz

7th- Steve Luxton – flounder 1lb 6.5oz

8th – John Passmore – flounder – 1lb 6oz

9th – Robbie Hancock – flounder 1lb 2.25oz

10th – Nigel Gullon – flounder 1lb 2.2oz

 

Bideford Angling Club 24 hour Rover

December 24hour results

1st Tony Gussin Whiting 1lb 10 108.333%

2nd Tony Gussin Whiting 1lb 10 108.333%

3rd Andrew Clements Whiting 1lb  6 3/4 94.791%

That’s the clubs angling calendar done and dusted for the year.

Fingers crossed we have a better start to 2022 than we did 2021……

Congratulations to all the winners throughout the year and hopefully we can hit the ground running next year.

All the best….  🎉 from Nathan Clements.

Appledore Shipbuilder’s Christmas Competition

Report from Andrew Atkinson

21 members fished the Christmas comp today. Fishing was tough for most. 7 members catching just the one fish and 9 not catching at all!
A few members did managed to find better areas with multiple catches.
Jazza John won the competition with a Flounder of 1lb 8oz 14dr. He was also 2nd with another one of 1lb 6ozs and Richard Boon 3rd with a 1lb 4oz 4dr fish
Many thanks to all that fished today.
Thanks also to Franky Heards, Quay sports, Riot Baits and Summerlands Tackle for donating Prizes
What was nice today was that everyone who fished today went a way with a prize from the table!
We also had the 24hr winter league heat this weekend.
7 people fished, with many opting to fish the Christmas comp.
Winner was David Atkinson with a Flounder of 1lb 3oz 8dr. 2nd was James Atkinson with another Flounder of 1lb 3oz 6drs
Wishing all members a good Christmas.
Stay safe and see you in the New Year!

Combe Martin SAC Christmas Competition

Kevin Legge won Combe Martin SAC’s Christmas Competition with a specimen bull huss of 11lb 7oz. Dave Brooke was runner up with a conger of 18lb 5oz and Wayne Thomas third with a bull huss of 7lb 15oz.

17 Dec 2021

Variety on the coast

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I often comment that one of the joys of sea angling is the unexpected. During late Autumn and winter the coast certainly has a few surprises along with the target species. Kevin Legge tempted this specimen pouting of 1lb 9oz on a recent visit to the shoreline.

The beaches can still produce bass when the conditions are right but its not always bass that find the bait. This small turbot was a welcome surprise on a recent trip.

This conger estimated at 18lb put a good bend in Kevin legges rod on recent session on the rocks.

On the same session I was pleased with this small spotted ray.

December mullet were once rare yet mullet fishing now seems well worth the effort throughout the entire year.

 

16 Dec 2021

North Devon Quay Sports AC – Christmas Match Result

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North Devon Quay Sports AC 

Report from Barry Lee

Xmas 🎄 Match Results.
Wooda Lakes. (Lake 3 and 4)
Fished very hard over the both Lakes today for many, but a very good turn out of 14 very happy festive chaps! And some new faces to the bank today which hopefully will be joining us again in 2022 and our new match calendar of events is out now!
Lake 3 top2.
1st Steve Barrell 48lb 12oz.
2nd  Andrew Gratton 29lb 2oz.
Lake 4 top 2
1st Phil Bailey 68lb 7oz.
2nd Kevin Wilton 36lb 2oz.
Full results sheet on the pictures.. very well done to all,great day out Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 and happy new year to you all..and see you all on the bank in 2022 or in the Quay sports shop!
16 Dec 2021

TIME TO VISIT YOUR LOCAL TACKLE SHOP

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The local tackle shop is an integral part of the angling scene and we are very fortunate in North Devon to have a network of excellent shops offering anglers a wide range of the latest tackle and bait. Recent years have been very difficult for the tackle trade with tackle shops like many other High Street outlets suffering from on-line competition.

Many shops have adapted to this and have successfully combined the at front shop outlet with an online presence combining the best of both worlds.

The tackle shop has always been an important meeting place for anglers where social intercourse leads to more fishing trips as a result of enthusiasm generated from fishy chats. There is nothing to beat face to face conversations even if it is behind a mask in these strange times.

Angling is fortunately booming in many areas as a result of COVID impacting upon many other activities. The joys and benefits of outdoor pursuits have been brought to the fore and it is to be hoped that this has a long lasting impact on angling participation.

I would like to thank the local tackle shops and the wider tackle trade who support North Devon Angling News via sponsoring the site. As Christmas looms ever closer perhaps the ideal gift for a loved one is a  gift voucher for your local tackle shop.

 

QUAY SPORTS is North Devon’s latest tackle outlet conveniently situated on the Roundswell Industrial estate near Sainsburys. The team offer up to date friendly advice on all aspects of angling with an extensive range of tackle and bait in stock.

 

SUMMERLANDS TACKLE North Devon’s long established family run tackle shop in Westward Ho! Always has an extensive stock of the latest tackle with a friendly greeting to all.

BRAUNTON BAIT BOX Craig Mc Cloughlin runs this tackle and bait outlet in Braunton and offers a flexible service for anglers unable to visit a shop during normal office hours. Focusing on sea angling Craig is a friendly and knowledgable  point of contact for advice on where to fish and what is being caught. He also  provides rod repairs and reel servicing.

 

HIGH STREET TACKLE Danny Watson and Pauline Chard run Ilfracombe’s tackle shop specialises in lure fishing stocking a very impressive selection of all the latest lures to tempt the bass that lurk along the North Devon Coast. They also stock quality live and frozen bait for the sea angler. They have an extensive selection of sea angling rods and accessories working closely with the Ilfracombe Charter Boat fleet.

 

13 Dec 2021

Bideford Angling Club – Christmas Coarse Match Result

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Coarse Section Christmas Match Results:
1st Stephen Craker  33lb 14oz
2nd RogerAckroyd  28lb 12oz
3rd John Lisle  16lb 15oz
4th Keith Copland 12lb 1oz
5th Keith Mountjoy 10lb 14oz
6th Nathan Underwood  10lb 2oz
7th Adam Wheeler  9lb 1oz
18 anglers fished. This was also our final match of the season, Stephen’s third victory of the series moved him into 3rd place in the league, Nathan’s 6th spot was enough to ensure top spot and win our matchman of the year. Kevin Shears settled for runner up 5 points behind the winner.
Stephen drew on peg 17 and landed a great net of carp on pole fished red maggot over micro pellets, Roger ,on the peg nextdoor ,also had carp plus a good bream on similar tactics. 3rd placed ,John fished on peg 12 . Once again the deepest pegs dominated the overall results, although this match we paid 4 sections which ensured that the shallower end had something to fish for.
Thanks to you all who have supported our competitions, stay safe have a good Christmas and see you all next match ,on January 9th. 2022
13 Dec 2021

South West Lakes Trust Season Report Summary

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Trout fishing report for the lakes and reservoirs in Devon and Cornwall.

General:

All South West Lakes Trust rainbow trout fisheries operated under Covid restrictions, Angling Trust, and Government guidelines throughout the 2021 season, with self-service permit huts closed, and tickets and boat bookings made available via the telephone or online through the Trust’s website. The rainbow waters closed for the season at the end of November (Brown trout waters in Mid October).

Season Summary:

There was some good fishing across the region, especially at Burrator, Kennick and Siblyback, while the fishing improved dramatically toward the end of the season at Colliford and Roadford in the last few months.

The Snowbee Team bank competition at Siblyback in April was won by the Innis Fishery Team from Cornwall, catching 23 rainbows weighing in at 30lb 5oz;

The Snowbee Top Rod competition in June was won by Alec Hoare (of Abbotskerswell), catching five rainbows weighing 8lb 12oz; the Peninsula Classic Bank Competition at Kennick (also in June) was won by Darren Penfold, catching seven fish weighing in at 12lb 1½ oz; the ‘Best of the Best’ final was also held at Kennick on 17 October, with the winner, Dave Johns (from Cornwall) catching 12 rainbows weighing in at 25lb 2oz, and taking home the first prize of a cheque for £1000.

The ‘Fishing For Life’ project (supporting people living with breast cancer) continues to grow, with regular monthly sessions throughout the season at various fisheries.

Fisheries Summary:

Siblyback: Best fish – 4lb 4oz brown, caught by David Ryder in April, using a Black and Green Cats Whisker.

Kennick:  Best fish – 5lb rainbow caught by Sharif Adams (as part of a bag of six rainbows between 2 – 5lb) using a Gold Damsel.

Stithians: Best fish – 7lb Brown trout caught by Adam P on 25 June. The best rainbow weighed in at 3lb 8oz, caught by Clive P in July.

Burrator:  Best fish – 4lb  rainbow caught by Benjamin L in July. Al Lawson (from Plymouth) caught a 4lb brown trout on 22 October.

Colliford: Best fish – 2lb 8oz brown trout caught by Dean Boucher (part of a bag of eight fish) caught using Foam Beetles and Red Hoppers in early October.

Fernworthy:  Best fish – 3lb 1oz brown trout caught by Rodney Wevil in April.

Roadford: Best fish – 3lb brown trout (as part of a bag of twenty fish) caught by Jamie Gillman (from Plymouth) in September.

The season opening dates and prices for 2022 will be posted (along with other information) on the Trust’s website and on their Facebook page (Trout Fishing South West Lakes Trust).

13 Dec 2021

Bideford Angling Club – Christmas Competition

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Many thanks to Nathan Clements for his report on Bideford Angling Clubs very successful Christmas Open Competition.

CHRISTMAS COMPETITION RESULTS ###

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.