Jennetts will be re-open on Saturday 18 January. SWLT thank all for their patience and understanding during the closure. The fishery is open from 6:30am to 10pm. Permit agents are listed on our website or you can buy them online through our website www.swlakesfishing.co.uk
“There is expectation for some fantastic fishing now with some very hungry fish! Good luck everyone”. says Ben Smeeth, Head of Angling.
South West Fly Fair Returns to Roadford Lake for its Seventh Consecutive Year
The South West Fly Fishing Fair will be held at Roadford Lake for its seventh consecutive year on Saturday 29 February, 10.00am – 4.00pm. This event, proudly sponsored by Chevron Hackles, has become a regular fixture in the West Country’s angling calendar as anglers prepare for the start of a new fishing season. Each year the event has built on the success of the previous Fly Fair and the 2020 show will be bigger and better again!
The show will be opened at 10.00am by one of the country’s most respected fly-fishing gurus, and Patron of the show, Charles Jardine. There will be fly-tying demonstrations from both local and nationally renowned experts, with a chance to ‘have a go’, as well as the opportunity to pick up useful tips and valuable advice.
Other activities throughout the day include casting demonstrations, fly casting lessons and clinics for both newcomers to the sport and experienced anglers feeling a little rusty after the closed season as well as casting competitions and the opportunity to try float-tubing or kayak fishing!
There will be Trout cooking demonstrations and a variety of live Trout for people to view including Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Blue Trout.
Trade stands will be selling tackle and equipment at bargain prices and there will also be rod making demonstrations.
It’s a terrific event and the only one of its kind in the South West! Entry is only £3.00 for adults and under 18s go free. The bar will be open for refreshments throughout the day and parking will be free.
For more information please contact Ben Smeeth by calling South West Lakes Trust on 01566 771930 or email [email protected].
Paul Grisley from Exford landed this stunning rainbow weighing just under 14lbs. The fish was tempted on a slow int’ line with a green tag minkie from Big Osprey Lake.
The fish helped Paul to victory In Wistlandpound Fly Fishing Clubs Winter Challenge match at Tavistock Trout Fishery.
Anglers Paradise are delighted to share with you that from a year’s fundraising at Anglers Paradise with Raffles, Quizzes and Netting Events we have raised over £7000 and have given to the following Charities –
Over and Above – Cardiology supporting the Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust, Air Ambulance, Active Halwill, Emergency Volunteer Drs, Halwill Primary School and the Okehampton St.Boniface Church. We are very thankful to all our customers that helped us raise this and help so many worthy causes. We look forward to raising more in 2020!!
The winter months are often the best time to visit our local Stillwater Trout Fishery’s. This fine brown was tempted from Blakewell.
Graham Kelly enjoyed more success at Furzebray banking Pearly at 33lb 8oz and a scaley at 25lb.
(Below)Chris Connaughton-mon With one of the most sought after fish in the lake!!! The Tiger Fish at 33lb
Bideford and District Angling Club Coarse Section Monthly competition No 1 results::
1st Keith Copland 50lb 14oz
2nd John Lisle 39lb 10oz
3rd Martin Turner 36lb 2oz
4th Richard Jefferies 35lb 10oz
5th Tom Scott 23lb 12oz
6th David Bailey 19lb 10oz
7th Reg Sutton 17lb 3oz
8th Ian Owen 15lb 9oz
14 club members fished @ Lakeview Morchard Road. Conditions , for our first match of the new season, blustery and damp but the small carp were in an obliging mood for some. Keith made no mistakes on peg 2 and fished the long pole, double white maggot over micros for a convincing victory. Second spot went to John who fished peg 12 with a small groundbait feeder, Martin fished the pole on peg 3 with maggots for third place.
Sea Anglers are having to dodge the storms to find quality fish along the coast. Great care needs to be taken when choosing where to fish during these difficult conditions with long handled nets and sound warm waterproof clothing essential.
Kevin Legge won Combe Martin SACs Winter Rover 1 with a fine specimen Bull Huss scaling 11lb 7oz. Mark Jones was runner up with a small eyed ray of 9lb 3oz and Kevin third with another Bull Huss of 8lb 11oz. Fishing was generally hard going with quality fish hard to find. Nick Phillips caught a pleasing pollock of 3lb 9oz for forth place and David Jenkins targeted estuary flounder to take fifth place with a flounder of 1lb 61/2oz. Members also caught codling, whiting, pouting, rockling, small conger and the inevitable dogfish.
BIDEFORD COD COMPETITION
Dick Talbot secured first and second place in Bideford Angling Clubs cod competition landing codling of 2lb 0.5oz and 1lb 12oz.
Fly Fishing is a delightful way to fish and expert tuition is without doubt the best way to learn and get into good habits from the start.
(Below)Corey Troy Harris and friend Jamie fished up on lodge lake on the Dam wall and had banked 4 fish up to 25lb 8oz all caught on Sticky baits Manilla boilies.
(Below) Harry Burston and friend Aaron Merry banked 4 fish out from the dam wall up on lodge lake . Aaron now has a new pb of 29lb all caught on Sticky baits Manilla boilies.
