September is one of the best months of the year to target hard fighting grey mullet. We enjoyed an evening session on the coast this evening with John Avery landing six mullet to 3lb 3oz and James Thomas a good fish of 3lb 13oz.
Porbeagle Shark – On Reel Deal
Kevin Hainsworth, Rich Mullans and Rich Drays had an exciting day on Ilfracombe based Charter Boat ‘Reel Deal’ they decided that they were all going to have a go at enticing the porbeagle they hooked to the boat in a team effort. The porbeagle was caught on Veals Mail order terminal tackle and reels on a 10/0 circle hook. The fish measured 70 inches by 38inches girth and weighed 127lb she fell to a blast frozen Ammo mackerel.
News from the River
Len Francis fished the day ticket Weir Marsh and Brightly Beats on the River Taw to catch a fine brace of salmon estimated at 14lb and 10lb.
Day tickets can be obtained from the Rising Sun at Umberleigh. Click on image below for details.
I fished the Torridge on Sunday morning as heavy rain beat down (above) the river colored quickly as I fished and I failed to connect with any salmon. Following this rain the river came up over a metre and was very coloured with sediment. By the end of the week conditions should be near perfect and I expect several salmon to be caught.
Sea Angling Latest News
(Above)James Gubb-Fradgley took his own boat out Of Lynmouth to land this fine pollock of 12lb using a light spinning rod and Savage Gear Lure.
Dan Spearman secured Combe Martin SAC’s Fish of the month for August with a bass of 10lb 9oz. Graham Snow took second and third places with a thick-lipped grey mullet of 5lb 21/2oz and thin-lipped mullet of 4lb 51/2oz.
Graham Snow won Bideford Angling Clubs Monthly Rover with a thick lipped grey mullet scaling 4lb 2 1/8oz. In runner up spot was Dick Talbot with a thornback ray of 6lb 14oz and in third Graham Snow with a thick-lipped mullet of 2lb 143/8oz.
Double Figure Pollock
Keith Bullard landed this stunning double figure pollock from his own boat off the North Devon Coast. Pollock of this size are now quite rare from marks along the North Devon Coast with the grounds off North Cornwall generally more productive. Twenty years ago big pollock were a regular feature of catches off Ilfracombe, Combe Martin and Lynmouth.
Latest Open Winner at Stafford Moor
Paul Morris won the latest Open match at Stafford Moor with 124lb 8oz From peg 5 On Tanners fishing pellet on the pole. The competitors endured heavy rain and strong winds to make some stunning hauls.
The Furzebray ghost
The Galley Family visited Furzebray and fished on Willow Lake they had 11 fish. Lee Galley landing a 23lb 8oz (ghost) carp, Nick banked a 14lb 3oz carp and Brandon a carp of 11lb 8oz and Lloyd a new personal best of 12lb 8oz .All caught on Gardner Covert end tackle.
North Devon Match Group Final Summer League Upper Tamar Devon Arm
North Devon Match Group Final Summer League Upper Tamar Devon Arm
1st Paul Elworthy 39lb 12oz
2nd Neilsen Jeffery 31lb
3rd Andy Seery 25lb 4oz
4th Martin Turner 18lb 12oz .
Paul drew on the entrance of the Devon Arm and fished the open end feeder with corn to amass almost 40lb of skimmers, Neilsen fished on the next peg with a 3.5mtr whip, for second spot and took over 300 small perch and roach, Andy had a similar net on a 4.5 mtr using maggot and groundbait for 3rd. Conditions were rather challenging with strong winds and constant rain , The Summer League concluded with this match Neilsen ran out the winner on 122pts 2nd Paul Elworthy 110 3rd Martin Turner 105 4th Chris Morris 90
Fun Fishing – Sea Ilfracombe 2017
Combe Martin Sea Angling Clubs 2017 Fun Fishing Event on Ilfracombe Pier once again brought plenty of smiles as young anglers and families shared in the pleasure of fishing. Eighteen anglers signed up for the event and plenty of passers by mingled with the participants to gaze in fascination at the array of species caught.
A total of twelve species were registered including numerous mini species.
Special guests for the day included Mat Mander from Devon and Severn IFCA and the Marine Coastguard. The coastguard chatted with members of the public explaining their crucial role in coordinating rescues along the coast where they liaise with the other emergency services to save lives. Mat mingled with local anglers discussing fish legislation and conservation. The event always provides this valuable link between these bodies enabling valuable interaction in a friendly environment.
Mat Mander – Devon and Severn IFCA
The morning commenced under a bright blue sky with the sea a pleasing calm. The fishing proved productive with an LRF style approach bringing plenty of action with rattling rod tips throughout the morning. The competition was fished on a species basis with 2 points for the first of each species and one point for the second, only two of each species counting per competitor. This was an attempt to ensure that there was not a tied result. The top three prizes were for under 16’s only and the winner was for the second year young Charlie Stanway who amassed an impressive 18 points. Runner up was Solly Welch with 17 points and third Jack Phillips with 16 points. Ross Stanway landed the longest fish a garfish of 20”. Jack Phillips caught the heaviest a ballan wrasse of 9oz.
4th – Lyn Welch & Angela Kinish – 14 points
5th – Effy Welch – 11 points
6th – Ross Stanway – 10 points
7th – Sam Compton – 9 points
8th – Cory Payne – 8 points
The rarest fish caught was a leopard goby (Below) to the rod of young Charlie Stanway.
Everyone who caught a fish took home a prize with a splendid selection of quality tackle provided by sponsor High Street Tackle, Ilfracombe. Several other prizes were provided by IFCA and one by North Devon Angling News.
CMSAC’s two month long species competition ended with two anglers way out ahead of the field with John Shapland registering an amazing 43 species and Dan Welch 41. To catch such an array of fish over two months is an achievement to be proud of, both anglers received quality prizes from High Street Tackle. In third place was Ross Stanway with 25 species and in forth Lee Holden on 21.
The prominent statue of Verity always stimulates debate amongst both locals and visitors.
(Above)Safety on the coast demonstrations from the David Harper of the local Coastguard.
(Above)Paul Hutchings holds the wrasse for young Cory who is wary of the spines.
Fun Fishing Event Ilfracombe Pier – Saturday Morning
FUN FISHING EVENT
ILFRACOMBE PIER
Saturday September 2nd
09:30am until 12.30pm
Special Guests: –
Mat Mander
Deputy Chief Officer (Enforcement)
Devon and Severn Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority
Safe Fishing – With the coastguard
Fun Fishing Competition
Sponsored by High Street Tackle, Ilfracombe
Hoping to see plenty of participants at this fun fishing event organized by Combe Martin SAC. Weather forecast looks just about perfect so enjoy the sun before autumn sets in.
