Estuaries of Opportunity

Combe Martin SAC member Jamie Steward tempted this fine specimen thin lipped grey mullet of 4lb 14oz whilst using baited spinner tactics.

The Taw and Torridge Estaury offer many miles of accessible angling where light tackle and varied tactics can be employed to tempt a surprisngly wide variety of species. Bass to double figures hunt the estuaries and can be found surprisingly high up on the confluence with freshwater as well as at the estuary mouth.

On  the lower estuary school bass can be seen in a feeding frenzy as they smash into whitebait behind this angler lure fishing on a flooding evening tide.              

Gilthead bream are a more recent visitor to the Taw estaury with specimens tempted as far up as Fremington Quay.  All three species of grey mullet can be found throughout the estuary and can be caught using bait, fly fishing and baited spinners.

Where the estuary meets the sea smoothound to double figures can provide excting tussles as they grab baits often intended for bass or gilthead bream.

( Above) The vast estuary at Fremington Quay offers plenty of scope to explore and use different tactics.

( Above) Mullet will push up into the many creeks along the estuary offering a challenge that few anglers are prepared to accept.

The vast estuary with its many mudbanks, creeks and sandbanks offers a wealth of opportunities for anglers with the chance to glimpse a diverse variety of wildlife. The scene is ever changing as the tides ebb and flow beneath everchanging skies. As autumn approaches flounder enthusiasts will line the banks at popular venues. Codling can often provide a decent meal as the nights pull in during late autumn.

New Leader in CMSAC lure league

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Reece Woolgar has taken a narrow lead in Combe Martin SAC’s lure league tempting a stunning bass of 71cm. The club members only competition runs until the end of October.

Reece Woolgar – 64cm 59cm 71cm    Total – 194

Mark Jones – 71cm 63cm 59.5cm       Total – 193.5

Shuan Quartly – 72cm 60.5cm 56cm – Total – 188.5

Wayne Thomas – 67cm 54.5cm            Total –  121.5

Nick Phillips – 64.5cm 47cm                  Total –  111.5

Mark Tossel 69cm                                Total – 69cm

COMBE MARTIN SAC  Bass Lure League 2023

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COMBE MARTIN SAC  Bass Lure League

Mark Jones – 71cm 63cm 59.5cm       Total – 193.5

Shuan Quartly – 72cm 60.5cm 56cm – Total – 188.5

Reece Woolgar – 64cm 59cm 57cm  Total – 180

Wayne Thomas – 67cm 54.5cm            Total –  121.5

Nick Phillips – 64.5cm 47cm                  Total –  111.5

Mark Tossel 69cm                                Total – 69cm

After the weekends Open Lure fishing competition members on the scoreboard have increased injecting welcome numbers to club members taking part. The league runs until the end of October and is sponsored by High Street Tackle Ilfracombe. Bass from boat and shore count.

 

Mark Jones is currently leading the lure league with three bass totalling 193.5cm

OPEN BASS LURE COMPETITION

 

Combe Martin SAC are hosting an Open Lure Fishing Competition with High Street Tackle Ilfracombe. If the event is well supported it is hoped it will become an annual event that can be built upon each year if the appetite is there to share the wonderful lure fishing for bass that can be enjoyed along Nortb Devons coast line. The coast line offers a wide variety of marks to target bass with a wide range of lure tactics proving successful.

Shallow rocky shorelines –
Taw and Torridge Estuary

 

Bass tempted on a soft plastic
One of North Devons rocky headlands from the sea.

 

Sandy beaches have great potential for bass on lures

The boundaries for the event are the entire North Devon Coastline from County Gate to Welcombe Mouth.

https://northdevon-aonb.org.uk

This  event is shore only.

The entry fee is £10.00 Competitors must book in at High Street Tackle Ilfracombe.

There is a first prize of £100 and £50 for the runner up. Additional prizes may be added if support is good.

The presentation will be held at Ilfracombe Pier, Outside the Aquarium at 6:30pm on Sunday July 2nd.

All those who attend the presentation will be entred into a raffle for a lure donated by High Street Tackle.

The prizes are for the longest bass nose to tip of tail caught using an artificial lure. A photo of bass and tape must be provided in addition to picture with captor if possible.

Fishing is from 00.00 June 29th until 6.00pm July 2nd.

All entries to be sent to CMSAC via their facebook page or to North Devon Angling News via social media or [email protected] 

Advice on lure fishing for bass along with a huge sellection of lures are avaialble at High Street tackle.

COMBE MARTIN SAC – LURE FISHING LEAGUE UPDATE

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Combe Martin SAC – Mebers Lure Fishing Competition.

Shaun Quartly has registered three bass measuring 72cm, 60.5cm and 56cm for a three fish total of 188.5cm.

This puts him into second place behind Mark Jones who has three for 193cm.

Mark Jones.  3 bass  193.5

Shaun Quartly 3 bass  188.5

Reece Woolgar 2 bass 116

Mark Tossel 1 bass 69

 

A reminder that the Open Lure competition hosted with CMSAC and High Street Tackle commences on Thursda, June 29th at 00:00am.

 

 

COMBE MARTIN SAC – Bass Lure Competition Update

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Mark Jones has enjoyed recent success with lures whilst fishing from his boat with Craig Mcloughlin of Braunton Baits.

“Great day on my boat with Craig Crafty Mcloughlin 💥 Sun flat sea & no easterlies for a change😩Had 3 shark trips now but doing more lure fishing as well in between sharking🦈 Landed this beauty 70cm plus & it went like hell on my slash 28g lure rod what a fight won’t forget that in a hurry!!!! C&R”

Mark now has three bass totalling 193cm

Reece Woolgar has two for 116cm

Mark Tossel one for 69cm

COMBE MARTIN SAC – LURE FISHING UPDATE

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COMBE MARTIN SAC –  Bass Lure League

Mark Jones – Bass – 63cm   53cm    50 cm Total   = 166cm

Reece Woolgar – Bass – 59cm 57cm    Total –  116cm

Mark Tossel – Bass 69cm

Mark Jones has taken an early lead in Combe Martin SACs Lure Fishing league being the first club member to register three bass of over 50cm.

COMBE MARTIN SAC are co hosting a lure fishing weekend with High Street Tackle first prize is £100 cash with £50 for runner up. See poster below. Details of presentation venue TBC.

If the event is well supported there will be additional prizes from High Street Tackle.

Latest Entry in Combe Martin SAC – Lure Competition

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Combe Martin SAC member Mark Jones tempted this fine bass of of 63cm on his latest visit to the coast. There is plenty of time in the clubs members only bass competition that runs until the end of October.

At the end of June the club are hosting an Open Lure competition in conjunction with High Street Tackle Ilfracombe.


( Above )Note the club members competition is boat or shore

Present standings : –

1st – Reece Woolgar 2 bass – 116cm

2nd – Mark Jones  1 bass – 63cm

( Above) Note the Open competition is shore only