A fine specimen grey mullet scaling 5lb 1oz took top spot in Combe Martin SAC’s and Lynton C of E Primary School PTFA Open Fishing Competition. The event fished between Minehead Harbour and Clovelly Harbour resulted in success for several anglers who landed a variety of specimens from both boat and shore over the two days. The event and the raffle held at The Rising Sun, Lynmouth raised over £120 for Lynton Primary School Funds. The competition received generous sponsorship from Sakuma Tackle.

Full Results –

1st – Dan Welch – thick Lipped grey Mullet – 5lb 1oz

2nd- Ross Stanway – smoothound – 11lb 2oz

3rd -James Gubb Fradgley – conger (boat) 32lb 4oz

4th – James Gubb Fradgley – conger (boat) 29lb 1oz

5th – Wayne Thomas – thick lipped grey mullet – 3lb 7oz

6th – Matt Jeffery – bass -6lb 7oz

7th – Nick Phillips – thick lipped grey mullet – 3lb

8th – Rob Scoines – thick lipped grey mullet – 2lb 10oz

9th – Ross Stanway – ballan wrasse – 3lb 3.5oz

10th – Wayne Thomas – thick lipped grey mullet – 2lb 9oz

The competition was fished on a catch and release basis with witnesses and photographs submitted at the end of the day.

(Above) Ross Stanway smoothound 11lb 2oz

(Above) James Gubb Fradgley – conger (boat) 32lb 4oz

(Above) Wayne Thomas – Thick lipped grey mullet 3lb 7oz

(Above) Rob Scoines – thick lipped grey mullet 2lb 10oz

(Above)The top three outside of The Rising Sun.

Many thanks to Tony and all at the Rising Sun for a delicious buffet at the presentation and raffle following the competition.

Special thanks also to those who generously donated raffle prizes.