Sunday’s open at Clawford Fisheries, match was held on Fletchers lake which has been recently changed from a specimen lake to a day ticket water and match lake, great for access as only ten meters from the main car park. First place was secured by Nielsen Jeffery with a netfull of carp for 38lb 14oz, second was Chris Morris with 36lb 3 oz, third was Wayne Mitchell with 33lb 2oz, fourth was Gary Thornton who fished for the small pasties and skimmers and had a very impressive net of 29lb 14 oz. There will be another open this week on the same lake.
David Eldred secured Wistlandpound Fly Fishing Clubs Berry Shield fished at Clatworthy Reservoir with a five fish haul totalling 14lb 14oz. In runner up spot was Paul Grisley with three fish for 8lb 8oz.
John Forster organized an open match at Mill Pond near Berrynarbour where competitors enjoyed some great sport at this tranquil water. John commented that the day was enhance by plenty of friendly banter and the frequent glimpse of kingfishers darting to and fro. Below are a few images of competitors and their catches from this delightful venue that is renowned for its silver fish sport.
1st Nathan Underwood 35lb8oz
2nd Kevin Shears 28lb 5oz
3rd Andy Gray 22lb14oz
4th Rob 22lb5oz
5th John Forster 17lb 13oz
A quick round up of the last weeks news received whilst I was away fishing in Norway where we sampled some supreme sport landing many fine fish. Mackerel are now starting to show in greater numbers with several quality bass landed. There is news from the Welsh shoreline of a shore caught porbeagle shark an amazing feat of angling. It was good to see that the anglers released the fish at the waters edge resisting the temptation to drag it ashore for a trophy shot. A porbeagle from the shore has to be a possibility from the North Devon coast but would require time, determination and a slice of luck. I remember reading article on Jack Shine who famously landed several porbeagle from the West coast of Ireland.
Nathan Clements secured the top two places in the latest North Devon League heat landing a fine smoothound of 13lb 1/4oz and another of 12lb 21/4oz. Third place was taken by Graham Snow with a thin-lipped mullet of 3lb 121/4oz. Nathan and Graham were both fishing for Bideford “A” team.
David Atkinson fished on Teddie Boy out of Minehead and broke the Appledore Shipbuilders Angling Club Boat record with a fine smoothound of 20lb 8ozs.
David Atkinson fished on teddie boy out of minehead today and broke the Appledore Shipbuilders Angling Club Boat record with this smoothound of 20lb 8ozs.
Bideford& District Angling Club member Nathan Clements enjoyed an action packed session after smoothound landing six fish including four double figure fish the best two weighing 12lb 15oz and 12lb.
Combe Martin Sea Angling Club member Graham Snow fished the Taw estuary to tempt a fine brace of thin lipped grey mullet scaling 4lb 1oz and 3lb 13oz. Fellow club member Shaun Quartly also enjoyed success landing a personal best bass of 9lb 1oz. Kevin Legge landed a bass of 9lb 2oz that was tempted using Ammo mackerel.
South West Lakes Trust’s Coarse Waters are providing some excellent sport for the areas anglers with some stunning specimens being landed.
Chris Connaughton had a cracking days fishing last week at Jennetts reservoir, Bideford. Chris Banked this clonking 28.00 common, part of a 6 fish catch on the day ticket venue. Chris also had another fish over 20lb at 21.04. Fishing tight to the far marginal trees (a prolific hot spot) worked for Chris.Chris Martin has been in the action at day ticket venue Lower Tamar. Chris, a venue regular, had this stunning 22lb mirror which was part of an 8 fish catch.
Stafford Moor is in fine form with specimen carp regularly being tempted by visitors to the complex. Here are a few of the latest catches.
Lily Hammond with her 14lb catch from lodge lake using sticky baits krill boilies. Lily was here with dad Jason Hammond who is a regular here at Stafford moor.Scott Vern who had 7 fish out up to 15lb from lodge lake using mainline cell boilies .
Paul Hutchings who had 9 fish out up to a weight 29lb 7oz (pictured) from Beattie’s lake in a 48 hour session using krill & sweetcorn topper.Adam Price with one of his 4 fish out of 20lb from Beattie’s lake using krillDanny Hayman with one of his catches from Beattie’s lake a 26lb 8oz using cell over a area of cell & pellet.
Bideford Angling Clubs Midweek Evening Match Tarka Swims saw David Bailey take first prize with 28lb 12oz. Second was Matt Cross with 6lb 15oz and third Martin Hawker with 6lb 12oz. John Lovell forth with 6lb 11oz and Craig Crash Lamey fifth with 2lb 9oz. Winner David Bailey took 5 carp on banded pellet fished on the lead. Second place was secured using pole and paste tactics.
The summer holidays provide the ideal time for a little father and son time. Carp fishing gives the opportunity to combine the joys of fishing and camping. Sleeping out beside a lake on a summer night is a great adventure and a chance to see wildlife close at hand and hear the owls in the still of the night.
Craig Batti and son Cayden fishing on Beattie’s lake on the summer house swim using WLM baits. Wit just one of their many catches.
Furzebray Carp fishery has a well deserved reputation for its big pristine conditioned carp. Here are a few of the latest fish to be tempted from the venue.
Luke Davies with charlotte at 40.04Chris Madden with Angies common at 30+Chris Blythe with a stunning willow ghosty at 20+
Bideford& District Angling Club member Nathan Clements enjoyed an action packed session after smoothound landing six fish including four double figure fish the best two weighing 12lb 15oz and 12lb.
