It will be very interesting to see what is caught during this friendly competition outside of the traditional flounder season.
JACK PERKS at THE ARUNDELL
One of the highlights of the next few months will be our screening of Jack Perks’ wonderful film – Britain’s Hidden Fish on March 5th. Starting at 7pm in the Tamar Room, the 1 hr long film will be followed by a talk by Jack Perks. Tickets cost just £8 and are available through our Reception Team.
This beautiful documentary explores the underwater world of the UK, from our chalk streams to the open sea. Narrated by Jeremy Wade (River Monsters) this film was shot over the course of two years to bring stories, behaviours and footage never seen before of British fish.
Prior to the screening, the Arundell fishing team will be hosting a complimentary gathering with tea, coffee and nibbles in the morning from 10am followed by a wander down to our most productive Grayling beats, where our seasoned guides will demonstrate and teach our approach to catch Grayling on the fly. Afterwards, anglers will have an opportunity to fish the beats for the prestigious lady of the stream before heading back to the Hotel for the screening. Please let either our Fishing or Reception Teams know if you would like to attend.
Watch the trailer of Britain’s Hidden Fish
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_E6nJT0OfdA&ab_channel=CHASINGSCALES
BIDEFORD CHRISTMAS COMPETITION RESULTS 2024
BIDEFORD CHRISTMAS COMPETITION RESULTS
56 Fishing 20 fish caught
1st S.Taylor 1lb 13 1/4oz
2nd Tom Downing 1lb 6 1/2oz
3rd Craig Crash Lamey 1lb 5 3/4oz
4th A. Masters 1lb 3oz
5th S. Taylor 1lb 2 1/2oz
6th M. Sheldrake 1lb 2 1/2oz
7th G. Hooper 1lb 1 3/4oz
8th J. Dixon 1lb 0 1/4oz
9th C. Lamey 1lb 0 1/4oz
10th J. Dixon 1lb 0 1/4
11th R. Walker 14 1/2 oz
12th Mathew Druce 14 1/4 oz
13th Jazzer 14 oz
14th Ian Hooper 14 oz
15th D. Bowden 13 3/4 oz
16th S. Bowden 13 3/4 oz
17th M. Druce 13 1/2 oz
18th Jazzer 12 1/2 oz
19th J. Dixon 12 oz
20th S. Bowden 10 1/2 oz
Thank to the pollyfield and the Reds for letting us use their facilities for the sign in and the weigh-in.
Thanks to pollyfield for providing burgers at the weighing I think they went down very well.
Thank you ever so much to all are sponsors we couldn’t do it without you.
D S Electrical, Clawford Lakes Resort and Spa, Devon Baits, Tom Wade Anglers Heaven, Barnstaple Bait and Tackle, Gaby Fish Pillows, James Grigg, Honeys of Parkham, The Bell Inn Parkham, Parkham Cheese and Crusher.
Final amount given to Pollyfield for the play park was £289
All the best tight lines and see you next year 🎣
Nathan Clements
Bideford Angling Club Rod N Reel Match Result
Report from Bideford Clubs Richard Jefferies
B.D.A.C Rod and Reel match results date 29.12.24 at Tarka. Today was the final Rod and Reel match of the year,12 anglers fished and the weather was calm with some misty rain at time. Fishing today was hard with the fish not wanting to feed much but all anglers caught fish.1st place today went to Keith Mountjoy on peg 17 with a nice net of carp for 23lbs 7oz 2nd place went to Darren polden on peg 10 with a mixed bag of 19lbs 6oz 3rd place went to Keith Copland on peg 18 with 19lbs 3oz and 4th place was Martin Turner on peg 19 with 11lbs 2oz. The overall winner of the Rod and Reel matches for 2024 went to Richard Jefferies with 128 points and 2nd place went to Darren polden with 112 points and 3rd place was Stephen Paul Sheller on 107.
Well done today Keith Mountjoy on your win and well done to Richard Jefferies on winner the league, I would like to thank everyone who as taken part in this year’s Rod and Reel league and I wish you all a Happy New Year.
Bideford Club Member ship renewals are now due via club mate . See club website – https://www.bidefordanddistrictanglingclub.com
Bulldog Christmas rainbows
Jon Patten and Reef Patten have recently returned from representing England in the World Championship Big Game Trolling in Mexico 2024. The dark grey skys of North Devon were undoubtedly a stark contrast to the tropical heat of Mexico. Reef and Indy were all smiles when I met them at Bulldog Trout Fishery on Christmas Eve enjoying a short session tussling with the venues hard fighting rainbow trout.
Huge huss caught in stormy sea.
Combe Martin SAC member Kyle Bishop caught this huge specimen Bull Huss of 15lb whilst fishing for tope off the North Devon Coast. The fish was caught during stormy conditions as a North West wind and massive swell battered the coast. The fish was tempted on a half mackerel bait.
BIDEFORD CHRISTMAS COMPETITION – RESCHEDULED DETAILS
Note re-scheduled Bideford Christmas Competition Details above :-
TRIPLE HOOK CHRISTMAS COMPETITION 2024
Thirty-seven keen anglers competed in Triple Hook Clubs Christmas Competition despite the gale force North Westerly winds that had resulted in the postponement of Bideford Angling Clubs Christmas Competition.
The fishing proved challenging with large flounder hard to locate as the traditional River Taw flattie season draws towards its end. Several school bass were landed throughout the estuary which is an encouraging sign for the future and perhaps an indication of changing times.
The winning flounder way ahead of the field was caught by Nick Wilkinson and weighed 1lb 115/8oz.
Runner up was Junior angler Arthur Taylor ( Above) with a flounder of 1lb 31/8oz and third Mark Beer with a flounder of 1lb 1oz. R.Hancock, J.Martin, Taz Wotton, D. Ackland, C. Lamey and L.Luxton all registered flounder to secure a Christmas Turkey dinner with all the trimmings.
It was good to see a good number of local anglers gathered together at a traditional weigh and raffle with plenty of good humoured banter.
Bideford Angling Clubs Christmas Competition is now on December 29th all other details as below:-
Bideford Angling Club – Christmas Competition Postponed
POSTPONED
## BIDEFORDS CHRISTMAS COMPETITION ##
Hi guys we have unfortunately come to the decision to postpone the competition on Sunday and move it to the 29th of December.
Competition times will all be the same on the following Sunday !!!!!!!!
This isn’t ideal but we do not expect anyone to fish in a yellow weather warning with potential winds of 65mph.
Sorry for any inconvenience but I personally wouldn’t want anyone to have an accident.
CHRISTMAS FISHES FROM NORTH DEVON & EXMOOR ANGLING NEWS
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