24 Aug 2022

Combe Martin SAC Bass Lure Competition

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There is an extra dimension to lure fishing after dark with the visual senses restricted sound and feel take over. The savage jolt as a big bass hits the lure and rips line from a tight drag is electrifying. My latest excursion resulted in several bass the best a beauty of 7lb 7oz ( 69 cm) that  increases my lead in the Combe Martin SAC Lure competition. A Mega-bass Spindle worm once again the successful pattern

Combe Martin SAC – Lure Fishing Competition

1st  Wayne Thomas  3 bass 203.5cm

2nd  Daniel Welch. 3 bass 195cm

3rd Solly Welch 3 bass  173cm

Biggest bass – Wayne Thomas 69cm

20 Aug 2022

Combe Martin SAC Lure Fishing Competition New leader

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An early morning session produced just the one take in weedy waters on a flooding tide. The bass of 68cm was tempted on a weightless mega-bass spindle worm and propels Wayne Thomas into a narrow lead in Combe Martins SAC’s Lure fishing competition sponsored by High Street Tackle.

1st – 3 bass 68cm 66.5cm 64cm  Total 198.5cm. Wayne Thomas

2nd – 3 bass 68cm 66cm 61cm  Total 195cm Daniel Welch

3rd – 3 bass 58cm 58cm 57cm Total 173cm Solly Welch

Biggest bass – Daniel Welch & Wayne Thomas.  =  68cm

 

19 Aug 2022

COMBE MARTIN SAC LURE COMPETITION UPDATE

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A bass of 66.5cm caught on a mega-bass spindle worm has moved Wayne Thomas into second place in Combe Martin SAC’s Lure Fishing Competition that runs until the end of October. The fish was one of two bass caught during a short evening session.

Lure Fishing Competition Standings :-

1st – 3 bass – Daniel Welch – 195

2nd 3 Bass – Wayne Thomas – 181.5

3rd 3 bass – Solly Welch – 173

Biggest bass – Daniel Welch – 68cm


1 Aug 2022

Junior Bass Fishing Success

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Young Solly Welch aged 8 fished with his father Daniel from their Private boat and caught three fine bass on lures bought from High Street Tackle. The bass of 57cm and two of 58cm put Solly into second place in Combe Martin SAC’s lure fishing competition sponsored by High Street Tackle.

Combe Martin SAC Lure Fishing Competition

1st Daniel Welch three bass – 195cm

2nd  Solly Welch three bass  158cm.

3rd James Corner – 2 bass 122cm

31 Jul 2022

Luring the bass

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Dan Welch continues to lure the bass whilst fishing from his own boat out of Ilfracombe. This bass measured 68cm and extends Dans lead in Combe Martin SACs Lure fishing competition sponsored by High Street Tackle.

Lure Competition Standings :-

1st –  3 bass – Dan Welch 195cm

2nd – 2 bass – James Corner  122cm

3rd – 2 Bass – Wayne Thomas 115cm

4th – 2 bass – David Jenkins 108cm

29 Jul 2022

Bass Lure Competition – Dan extends lead

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Daniel Welch has extended his lead in the Combe Martin SAC Lure competition after boating bass of 66cm and 62cm. His total for three bass now stands at 185.5cm.

In second place with a brace of bass for 122cm is James Corner and in third Wayne Thomas with 115cm

David Jenkins presently in forth with a brace of bass for 108cm

23 Jul 2022

LURE FISHING

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I joined South Molton Angling Club for an evening at Instow where members tried their luck with both Fly and lure tactics. It was an enjoyable evening but no bass were tempted. Fortunately the Cricket Club gave a chance for members to discuss tactics for next time over a welcome pint.

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The following night I headed out onto the coast where I enjoyed more success. Early into the session I tempted a small bass on a surface lure and went on to tempt four more after dark on a soft plastic. The best of these a nice fish of 64cm that will be enjoyed pan fried with just a sprinkling of pepper.

Combe Martin SAC Lure Competition – fish registered so far.

Daniel Welch. three bass total – 167.5 cm

James Corner two bass – 122 cm

Wayne Thomas two bass – 115 cm

Peter Robinson one bass – 62 cm

Ross Stanway – One bass = 53 cm

A boat caught bass for James Corner of 60cm

 

8 Jul 2022

COMBE MARTIN SAC Lure Competition Update

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Daniel Welch has secured a lead in Combe Martin SAC’s Lure competition with three quilifying bass totalling 159cm. It is very early days in the competition that runs until October 29th and is sponsored by High Street Tackle. With the settled conditions and big tides over the coming weeks I expect several bass to be registered. It could be that a glut of spider crab will result in the bass moving away from the lures for a few weeks.

The clubs is also running a best mixed brace competition throughout July sponsored by Braunton Baits.