28 Aug 2018

Stafford Moor – Summary of catches

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There have been some stunning catches of carp from Stafford Moor over the past couple of weeks so may I have had a job keeping up!

Below are a few from what is North Devons’ most prolific carp fishery.

 

(Below) Ben Pittock and Luke Philpott who had 23 fish out between them from big fish corner swim 4 and small island swim 3 on Beatties lake. Caught on mirage baits king crab & essential shellfish B5

Liam Jason Shipway fished with his  dad Jason they had 10 fish out from the summer hut swim on Beatties lake fishing with Mainline cell 15mm & 18mm boilies, sweetcorn, hemp and the new Nash spod cloud purchased from the JO-OP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Below)Check out Andy Parkinson who had 12 fish from swim 3 (small island)on the dam wall on Beatties lake up to 26lb 9oz caught on Sticky Baits Manilla with bait works scent from hell & Mainline essential cell & proper Job squid & Octopus pop ups

(Below)Josh Lewis who fished on the beach swim on Beatties lake. Josh had 3 fish out including his new pb of 23lb 10oz he fished between the 2 islands. All caught on Nash instant action coconut Cream 15mm boilies & wonderberry goo

(Below)Wayne Law  had 7 fish out including this stunning beauty below we have called ‘Tango’ from the second swim on the dam wall on Beatties lake. Wayne was fishing 3 rods out in the open water with Sticky baits Manilla, Krill and Mainline link boilies.

Steve Keyworth  had 11 fish out up to 24lb 8oz from swim 6 on lodge lake in 24 hours all caught on Nash Candy Nut Crush 15mm boilies.

(Below)Adrian Stockton had 22 fish out in a 3 night stay up on swim 3 on Lodge lake using Sticky Baits Manilla boilies.

(Below) Paul Blake enjoyed a great day fishing Lodge Lake at Stafford Moor with his son Matt Blake. Matt caught 3 mirrors 9lb 13oz, 14lb 5oz and 16lb 5oz beating his personal  twice. Paul landed a personal best carp of  19lb 15oz. Paul says, “Many thanks to Joanne and Paul Coombes, a fantastic fishery, we will be back!”.

 

28 Aug 2018

Fifty Three Pound Leather Carp – Devon’s Biggest Living carp!

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The biggest living Carp in Devon !!! and new complex record, a 53lb 4oz Leather Carp nicknamed Silverback, caught by Ryan Owen from Manchester.Not only does Ryan come on holiday to Anglers Paradise but this time he came with a friend and they fished one of the day ticket waters called Kracking Karp, the reward was his biggest ever Carp. He was so pleased that he went into the water to release the fish. Zyg opened a bottle of bubbly, had the first swig and gave the rest to Ryan.

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27 Aug 2018

Bideford Triumph in Inter-club Match

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Bideford’s Coarse Section travelled to Plymouth Coarse Angling Club’s lakes at Cadover on Bodmin , for the first leg of the inter club event. Bideford came out on top with a total weight of 103lb 15oz to PDCAC 76lb 10oz . The comp was fished in great spirits and super autumn weather, several large carp were landed and a few more lost, although top individual was an all roach net of 33lb 2oz for Martin Turner 2nd was Ronnie Moore with a 2 carp net plus silvers for 25lb 15oz , Rober Rand landed an 18lb carp plus some silvers for 24lb 14oz and 3rd , 4th place with 3 skimmer bream and 2 carp was Colin Gorman with 24lb 4oz. We look forward to hosting PDCAC in the return leg on September 29th at Tarka Swims.

 

27 Aug 2018

Upper Tamar Twenty

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Aaron Bunning targeted Upper Tamar lake on the Cornwall and Devon border and caught this lovely mirror at 21lb exactly. Aaron also had a double figure common and both fish fell to Scopex Squid fluro pop ups over 2kgs of 20mm freebies. This continues Aaron’s fine run on the venue…….

 

 

26 Aug 2018

Shore tope

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Jon Patten was targetting bass with half mackerel baits when a pack of tope swam past! As Jon placed his rod in the rest after casting, his second rod bounced in the rest and the reel screamed its warning. Hastily grabbing the second rod he failed to give full attention to slackening the clutch on the recently cast out rod. As battle commenced with the fish on rod two; Jon watched in despair as his recently cast rod was catapulted from the rest to disappear into the dark night sea. After a spirited tussle a fine tope of 38lb 6oz was brought ashore for a quick photo. Jon was using size 8/0 hooks to 40lb b.s Seagar Fluorocarbon hook lengths.

This is not first rod to be lost as big fish seize the bait and head out to sea its important to always fish with a loose clutch but its easy to get distracted and the cost can be high!

Tarrant Wotton was fishing with Jon on the same session and also enjoyed success landing this splendid huss.

25 Aug 2018

Wimbleball Report from Ed Rands – South Molton Angling Club

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A quick report on our trip to Wimbleball.
It was a mainly overcast day with a few sunny spells, there was a westerly breeze which became quite strong when we had a few light showers.
Roger Bray and myself shared a boat with a good, reliable petrol outboard and, after some good local advice we headed towards deep water.
Although the fishing was tough by 3 o’clock Roger had landed 3 and lost 1. I had got my 5 all on a sinking line on 5 different lures.
Steve Edmonds had 1 from his boat and Steve Bendle had 1 from the bank.
All fish were hard fighting rainbows between 2 and 3lbs.
I enjoyed our trip and look forward to going again next year.

A typical fin perfect Wimbleball rainbow caught during my last visit to the water.

 

25 Aug 2018

Exe Valley Re-opens

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Nick and Sue Hart announce the reopening of this delightful Fly Fishery close to Dulverton.

Anchor Lake is once again open for fishing.  The fishery have received several inquirers from anglers keen to fish and have therefore opened the doors in time for the weekend. 

Please note that there is weed present in the lake although the algae situation is much improved.  Dry flies and top water tactics will be needed, long leaders tied to goldheads and heavy lures will result in frustration rather than good fishing!

We advise that all anglers check the lake prior to making a decision to purchase a permit (which must be paid for prior to fishing), please see the relevant rules and details regarding the current conditions in the permit hut.  A fresh stocking will take place in time for bank holiday weekend.

(Above) A fin perfect 7lb plus rainbow caught just before the fishery closed due to prolific weed growth triggered by the hot summer.

As cooler air moves in with rain and wind small stillwater’s will start to fish well. A dry daddy long-legs could well be the pattern to try with weed still problematic to anglers who fail to adapt to conditions.