Aaron Bunning had a nice session down At lower Tamar this week. He had two carp both around low doubles and two bream of 7lb 8oz and 9lb 4oz (pictured).
All fish fell to 18mm Nash Scopex Squid hookbaits tipped with fake corn. Over the course of the session Aaron fed around 4kg of freebies.
It was the first really cold night of the season and our breath hung misty in the still air as we waited beside the calm waters of the Bristol Channel. The lights of welsh towns and villages shone brightly across the water and in the sky above stars shone brightly in a vast cosmic vista.
The throbbing of a boats engine carried far across the sea as it moved up channel to offload its cargo. Occasionally the rod tips nodded as a dogfish or small eel toyed with the baits anchored out within that mysterious dimension.
The amber fiery glow of the steel works of Port Talbot had illuminated the sky earlier in the evening but later as we contemplated heading for home another glowing ember caught our attention.
A red apparition was slowly materializing above Cardiff to the North East. We speculated on its source as it slowly grew in size growing ever redder as it rose from the land. After ten minutes its crescent shape materialized as the moon climbed slowly, red fading to amber and then to silver. The moonlight painting a swathe of light across the swirling waters of the Bristol Channel as the tide began to ebb.
We slowly packed away our tackle fingers stinging in the frosty air. We trudged back to the van thinking of a warm bed and a good nights sleep. On arriving home I found the lawn glistening with a layer of frost. Owls hooted in the nearby woods.
I am often asked why we go fishing especially on cold winter nights when you often catch nothing. And It’s not easy to answer but sometimes it’s just good to be there waiting watching the world.
THE WINNER OF THE 2019 LURE WEEKEND – SPONSORED BY ABU GARCIA & BERKLEY
Aaron Chuck who caught 6 Species consisting of Pike, Perch, Rudd, Golden Rudd, Rainbow Trout and an amazing 15lb Common Carp with a total of 210.5cms!!
Aaron won a week’s holiday for 2 at Anglers Paradise, a Abu Garcia Revo Premier Spinning Reel and Victis Spinning Rod and a Berkley Camo shoulder bag.
They were all winners at the 2019 Lure Fishing Weekend at Anglers Paradise.
Combe Martin SAC member Rob Scoines landed a fine conger of 39lb whilst fishing from Charter boat “Lorna Doone” off Watchet.
North Devon Match Group Championship No. 11 @ Stafford Moor Results:
1st Kevin Shears 103lb 8oz
2nd Nielsen Jeffery 81lb
3rd Paul Morris 76lb 10oz
4th Nathan Underwood 74lb 15oz
5th Chris Morris 74lb 1oz
6th Dave Downton 71lb 4oz
7th Ian Croxton 66lb
8th Martin Turner 60lb 9oz
24 anglers fished Oak and Woodpecker lakes at the superb Stafford Moor complex, Kevin Shears drew peg 9 on Oak to win convincingly , he has fished the long pole in open water with sweetcorn , Neilsen Jeffery pegged opposite on peg 12 has also fished the pole for second overall this has secured him this year’s championship, top rod on Woodpecker was Christopher Morris who took a nice mixed catch on maggots on the long pole on permanent peg 4 .
Wistlandpound Fly Fishing Club – Visited Bratton Water for the first of their Winter Challenge series and enjoyed some good sport in the calm conditions. The day started off with the fishery shrouded in mist before autumn sunshine broke through bringing the fish onto the feed.
1st – Andre Muxworthy – 3 fish – 9lb 2.5oz
2nd – Paul Grizley – 3 Fish – 6lb 14oz
3rd – Nigel Bird – 3 Fish 5lb 15oz
An opportunity to learn more about the complex world of invasive species and how we a s anglers can help stop the spread and identify issues.
South West Lakes Trust and South West Water invite you to a free workshop to find out more about biosecurity, invasive non-native species and discuss what we can all do to help prevent their spread. There are five workshops covering our region and bookings are now being taken through our events page. https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/events
Presentations will focus on some of the key issues of invasive non-native species and the most current and effective biosecurity methods. Workshop sessions will provide an opportunity for us to discuss the best options for biosecurity facilities at our lakes so we can help protect them and our sports.
These are free events for anyone who uses our lakes for sport or recreation. Complimentary hot and cold drinks and supper will be provided.
Please feel free to pass this invitation on to friends and colleagues who may be interested.
The events are organised by South West Lakes Trust and South West Water and are supported by Angling Trust and Nicky Green Associates. Booking is essential. We look forward to welcoming you.
South West Water and South West Lakes Trust invite you to Brompton Regis Village Hall to find out more about biosecurity, invasive non-native species and discuss what we can all do to help prevent their spread.
Presentations will focus on some of the key issues of invasive non-native species and the most current and effective biosecurity methods. Workshop session will provide an opportunity for us to discuss the best options for biosecurity facilities at our lakes so we can help protect them and our sports.
This is a free event for anyone who uses our lakes for sport or recreation. Complimentary hot/cold drinks and pasties will be served from 6- 6.30pm.
Please click here to see the programme, and click the button below to book your place (please inform us of any dietary requirements when booking).
Please feel welcome to pass this invitation on to friends and colleagues who may be interested.
This event is organised by South West Lakes Trust and South West Water and is supported by Angling Trust and Nicky Green Associates.
Invasive Species and Biosecurity Workshop
Workshop Programme
6.00 – 6.30pm Registration, hot and cold drinks and pasties will be provided
6.30 – 6.45pm Welcome and introduction – Kate Hills, Biosecurity and Invasives Manager, South West Water
What are invasive species, the problems they cause, what SWW and SWLT are doing about Invasive Non Native Species (INNS).
6.45 – 7.00pm Signal crayfish: origins, pathways to introduction and biosecurity risks – Nicky Green, Crayfish Specialist, Nicky Green Associates
Crayfish ecology, management and research – what we know about signal crayfish in the South West, legislation and what can we do about them.
7.00 – 7.15pm Invasive species: their impacts on fishing and how anglers can help to stop their spread – Dr. Emily Smith, Environment Manager,
Angling Trust
eggs/juveniles, competition with native fish for food/shelter, invasive plants
blanketing waterways, reducing oxygen level and preventing access to fishing swims.
their fisheries and other waterways.
7.15 – 7.30pm AQUA Biosecurity Accreditation Scheme – Nicola Morris, Invasive Species Officer, South West Lakes Trust
7.30 – 7.40pm Comfort Break
7.40 – 8.20pm Workshop session
Group discussions on the potential for biosecurity facilities at our sites and our most
likely options to help prevent the spread of INNS. 8.20 – 8.30pm Closing summary
FREE Invasive Species and Biosecurity Workshop
Workshop Programme
6.00 – 6.30pm Registration, hot and cold drinks and pasties will be provided
6.30 – 6.45pm Welcome and introduction – Kate Hills, Biosecurity and Invasives Manager, South West Water
What are invasive species, the problems they cause, what SWW and SWLT are doing about Invasive Non Native Species (INNS).
6.45 – 7.00pm Signal crayfish: origins, pathways to introduction and biosecurity risks – Nicky Green, Crayfish Specialist, Nicky Green Associates
Crayfish ecology, management and research – what we know about signal crayfish in the South West, legislation and what can we do about them.
7.00 – 7.15pm Invasive species: their impacts on fishing and how anglers can help to stop their spread – Dr. Emily Smith, Environment Manager,
Angling Trust
eggs/juveniles, competition with native fish for food/shelter, invasive plants
blanketing waterways reducing oxygen level and preventing access to fishing swims.
their fisheries and other waterways.
7.15 – 7.30pm AQUA Biosecurity Accreditation Scheme – Nicola Morris, Invasive Species Officer, South West Lakes Trust
7.30 – 7.40pm Comfort Break
7.40 – 8.20pm Workshop session
Group discussions on the potential for biosecurity facilities at our sites and our most
likely options to help prevent the spread of INNS. 8.20 – 8.30pm Closing summary
Members of South Molton Angling Club are saddened by the death of Ian Binding who was a founder member of the club giving close to fifty years of sterling work as secretary.
James Hunt enjoyed success at Furzebray banking a fine mirror of 35lb.
(Below) Adam Short banked the impressive carp known as Clover at a weight of 45lb 12oz.
