Last Updated : April 27, 2008 20:20
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With immediate effect ( March 15th)
Will all anglers please note that we have been informed that Sillery Sands is now not accessible due to the bottom 30 to 40 foot of steps and cliff has now collapsed. We have been advised that you cannot get down to the beach even with ladders and rope. Thank you.
A Sea Angling Strategy
The recent, ‘Consultation on a Recreational Sea Angling Strategy for England’ was due to be debated at a meeting at the NFSA’s head office in Buckfastleigh on Monday, February 25th. The purpose of this meeting was to help anglers prepare their response after speaking with DEFRA representatives. Anglers can study the document by logging onto www.defra.gov.uk responses need to be submitted by 31st march 2008.
Go to www.gethooked.co.uk for our recent ad secured by Wayne, go to Sea Charters and click on the red spot.
Kevin Legge has secured another Club record in the North Devon January competition with a Bull Huss of 14lb 8oz, beating the previous record by 5 1/2oz caught by Mario in 1999 from Foreland.
Jason Barrow has landed another Club record with his shore caught Conger of 36lb 5oz, caught in our Tom Clark Memorial Competition. The previous record has stood for eight years with an Eel of 35lb 10oz caught by Ashley Stourton in 2000 from Croyde.
Jason and his Club Record Conger of 36lb 5oz
Have just been advised of the Bideford Angling Club's new website. A link here to visit. I've had a look around and is of great interest. Only up and running since November so will develop over time. Well done to John Kirby...... here's to many frustrating hours.....
One Club record which has stood for many years was that of the boat caught Cod record of 24lb 8oz caught from Combe Martin Bay by Tom Clark on December 26th 1972.....just over 35 years. Well, I've found a picture in amongst old Club paperwork in the loft.
Tom Clark 
Since the above image was pasted on our site I have received a couple of images which relate to catches of bygone times. Big skate were "fairly" common in the Bristol Channel. I have heard of rumors of such fish coming in from Lynmouth and indeed Combe Martin perhaps only fifty years ago.......and here are some images of Common Skate from Lynmouth.
Common Skate clearly from Lynmouth.
Members are invited to send in old images for the website.
Our presentation evening took place last weekend and all I can say was that the food was exceptional. Well done to Gavin and all the staff at The Saunton Sands Cafe for the evening. I don't think there is any doubt of our venue next year. Many thanks to Graham Snow and Wayne Thomas for their help on the night.
And thank you to all those who attended and especially those members who came
some distance for the night. And thank you to those members who contributed to
the draw, who purchased tickets and who folded tickets for the draw. And a
special thanks to all members and guests who attended and supported the Club.
Richard Fishbourne has just returned from an amazing trip to the Amazon......read his incredible story. See the 400lb fish in our Members In Action page.
Dicentrarchus labrax hit the beaches
Kevin Legge has been at it again and landed a new club record Bass of 15lb 12oz. Beating the previous record by over 6 oz which has stood since 1984 by Dave Brooke with his Bass of 15lb 6oz. Several good size Bass were also reported from the same mark and other marks around the coast on the same evening tide from 6lb up to 10lb. Well done Kevin.
Kevin Legge and his Bass of 15lb 12oz which was then released
Trophy Winners
2007
Bass Cup
Kevin Legge
Bass
15lb 12oz
Mullet Cup
John Avery
Mullet
5lb 4 ½oz
Conger Cup
Gary Andrews
Conger
28lb 10 ½oz
Flatfish Cup
Mario Manley
Flounder
2lb 1 1/2 oz
Shore Shield
Kevin Legge
Bass
15lb 12oz
Medway Cup
Ashley Clarke
Spurdog
15lb 5oz
Barry Hill Memorial
Adrian Alford
Dogfish
2lb 4 ¾oz
Burgess Trophy
Callum Gove
Mullet
4lb 9oz
Ray Shield
Wayne Thomas Blonde
17lb 2oz
Specimen League Kevin
Legge
726.651 %
Junior League James Thomas
Thornback Ray
Kevin Legge
T/Back
12lb 4oz
Wilson Trophy
Adrian Alford
S/Eyed
10lb 4 ½oz
Xmas Compt.
Tom Clark Memorial
Mario Manley
Conger
19lb ½oz
Scouse Trophy
Derek Ferrett
Rockling
1lb 15oz
Out Of Limits
Nick Phillips
Mullet
6lb 8oz
Compt. League
Adrian Alford
29 points
Cod Trophy
Derek Ferrett
Cod
5lb
Wrasse Trophy
Merit Award
Kevin Legge
Club Records
Bass Kevin Legge Shore 15lb 12oz
Spurdog Ashley Clarke Boat 15lb 5oz
Smoothound
Dave Brooke
Shore
15lb 14oz
Our Sark trip was another success...see the new page
Marine Bill White Paper- link to PDF Document 1.2MB download your own copy
North Devon Dates see sidebar for our new NDSAA page
The Sark Files - Now see sidebar A few more Sark 2007 images have been added
Link To Casting Here And There - A Local Guide
(also "text only" available to download under Newsletters)