HORNSEA SEA ANGLING CLUB MATCH REPORT - 26th OCTOBER 2008

On Sunday 26th October club members were on the beaches fishing match no 2 of the Winter league. With a strong Westerly wind the North sea was unusually calm for this time of the year and despite the horrendous weed there were some good fish caught. The trophies were for the biggest bag and Mike Coates who beached 5 fish including the days biggest fish of 2.16Kg, set his stall out from the start arriving early to fish an exact mark at Ringborough that has proven successful in the past, he had 3 good fish in the first hour of the match, which he went on to win with ease winning the Seniors Decorators Cup. Two small Thornbacks were also caught in the match.
New member Harvey Clappison with a Cod of 0.96Kg won the Junior section and was awarded the Junior Decorators Cup.

RESULT SENIORS
1st Mike Coates 5 Fish 8.26 Kg Ringborough
2nd Neil Grainger 4 Fish 3.60 Kg Cowden
3rd Mark Beadle 4 Fish 3.16 Kg Grimston
4th John Porter 5 Fish 3.14 Kg Withernsea

RESULT JUNIORS
1st Harvey Clappison 1 Fish 0.96 Kg
2nd Isobella Whitehead 1 Fish 0.52 Kg

Next club match is on Sunday 2/11/08 with an Open Night Match on Saturday 01/11/08.Whistle Start from Marine Hotel Car Park Hornsea. Fishing 6pm-10pm scales down 10-30pm. Tickets on the day from 5pm. Entry £8 Per Angler. Juniors £2.50.
The EAST COAST WARRIOR OPEN MATCH will be held on Sunday 9/11/08.
Fishing 10am-4pm weigh in by 5pm , Headquarters will be Marine Hotel Hornsea. Tickets on the day from 7.30am from the Marine Hotel Hornsea and Commercial Pub Withernsea. Entry Seniors £10 Juniors £4.
For any further information please contact Mark or John .

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Whitby Fishing Club Results 2008

Whitby Sea Anglers Association - Fishing Club Results - Week 1 & 2

Brian Harland got off to a flier in the Whitby Fishing Club 2008 season with back to back wins in the first 2 matches. Past club champion Dennis Thompson was hot on Brian’s heals with a top 3 placing in both matches.

Results Wednesday 1st October.
1)B.Harland 7-13 (5 Fish) 2)D.Thompson 5-10 (3) 3) D.Smith 4-09 (4)

Results Sunday 5th October.
1) B.Harland 24-04 (9 Fish) 2) R.Allinson 17-03 (7) 3) D.Thompson 9-06 (6)

The results listed above are used under Fair Use Copyright Law. They can be found in their original format at this site where they have been published by the Whitby Fishing Club. Further information on the fishing club results can also be found on the Whitby Gazette website.

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Illegal Bass Netting In Nursery Areas

Chichester, Portsmouth and Poole Harbour Bass Poaching

In recent times our government have set up bass nursery areas where it is illegal to catch bass from a powered vessel. However an alarming report from the south of the country claims the current laws are all but unenforcable, and bass poaching takes place from the nursery areas most days of the week through the bass fishing season.

In an article on the BBC website entitled “Sea Bass Poaching” Fisheries Officer Pete Hill says: “We can hardly touch the surface of it”.

In the same article the Bass Anglers Sportsfish Society spokeman John Leballeur claims “people abusing those very areas for greed is totally out of order.”

To read the article in full and view a video on the topic of bass poaching in nuresry areas please visit the BBC site here.

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Ocean Kayak Front Hatch - Potential Flooding Problem

Several weeks ago I read on the Whitby fishing forum of a forum member who had encountered problems whilst undertaking a kayak remount exercise. The forum member stated that a small piece of cord had become stuck under the front hatch which then allowed the kayak to fill with water once it was capsized in the water.

For more info on Fudges story - please click here.

More recently I came across another kayak angler who had experienced the same problem. This time I spoke to the guys in question as they were returning to shore having rescued their friend from the water. Again the front hatch had leaked making it impossible for the angler in question to get back on the yak unasissted. Also once back on the yak the bouyancy had gone and the guy required help of the other 3 members of his paddling party to get back to shore.

You can read about this here….

Since the guys told of their story on the fishing forum, yet another member reported of the same problem. Forum member Bagpuss told the following story.

Guys
I had a similar experience a few weeks ago. I capsized on a relatively calm day, I had been out with a mate & he had just gone in & driven off from the beach. When out of nowhere I was flipped out of the kayak (prowler elite). I tried to self rescue four times but couldn’t get back on the kayak without it tipping me off again as I tried. A couple of main reasons for this.
1) The kayak had taken on gallons of water through the front hatch & each time the kayak was upside down it took more water in. I didn’t realise that this had happened until some time later when back on shore.
2) I was wearing Palm sidewinder bib & brace dry suit trousers & a Gul dry kag top. I had undone the neck seal on the jacket & when I was plunged under the water the whole lot filled up with water.

To cut a long story short with a dry suit full of water, a kayak half full of water & my strength being zapped by the exertion of self rescue, the cold water & trying to swim ashore with the kayak tethered to me. The wind was blowing offshore, the tide was running offshore.  Two hours later I was picked up by the lifeboat & taken to hospital suffering from hypothermia.
I e-mailled Ocean Kayaks & was told there was a seal for the front hatch that could be purchased as an extra. Unbelievable really the hatch leaks but you can buy a neoprene seal to stop that happening. Shouldn’t it be standard. Anyway i got one off them.
Not a pleasant experience. A lot learnt & it hasn’t put me off but has made me a lot more wary of how easily thing can change.

http://www.whitbyseaanglers.co.uk/forum/north-east-coast-fishing/kayaking-today/0/

To keep up with the story please use the above link. If you have had similar problems please use the comment form below or join our forum and contribute to the debate.

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Hornsea Sea Angling Club - OPEN MATCH REPORT

12th OCTOBER 2008

Hornsea SAC held its Inaugural “Mark Loudon Memorial Open” on Sunday 12th October 2008. One hundred anglers, including Juniors entered this six hour match based from the Marine Hotel Hornsea. On a day when Summer returned with temperatures upto 20 degrees centigrade, it was surprising to see Winter species dominate the weigh in.
Cash prizes were paid for the biggest fish to 6 places and there were other prizes for the biggest Flatfish and best bag weight.

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Illegal Bass Fishing - Lowestoft And Jersey Skippers In Court

Catherine Annie LT 45 and L’Ecume II J158 Skippers Fined

Sussex Sea Fisheries District Committee News Release

Fines and costs totaling over £ 9,000 were imposed by Chichester Magistrates on the 8th of October when two trawler owners were again convicted of breaking fisheries legislation which is designed to protect inshore fish stocks of black bream and sea bass.

Mr. David Waldron, 60, of Lowestoft and Mr. Michael Michieli, 48, of Jersey, skippers and owners of the fishing boats Catherine Annie LT 45 and L’Ecume II J158 pleaded guilty to the offences of fishing within 3 miles of the shore with vessels over 14 metres in length. Both defendants were fined £3,000 and ordered to pay towards the prosecutions costs.

The Black Bream the skippers were targeting are particularly susceptible to over exploitation by these large craft as the fish exhibit some very interesting reproductive behavior. In the spring many thousands of fish migrate to the shallow waters off the Sussex shores to spawn. Adult male bream excavate ‘nests’, depressions in the gravel, in an attempt to attract awaiting shoals of females: a female will then lay her eggs in the most ‘attractive’ nest. Certain areas off the coast are covered in bream nests, so much so that the seabed can be likened to the craters seen on the moon! The male bream, with a nest of eggs, will spend weeks tending to the clutch until they finally hatch. Given the vulnerability of this species during spawning it is important harmful fishing practices are restricted by fisheries regulations which are vigorously upheld.

On the 28th May 2008 Sea Fisheries Committee Fishery Officers who patrol the inshore waters off the Sussex coast intercepted the fishing vessels pair trawling c. 1.5 nm off Littlehampton, and ordered them to stop fishing on the sensitive inshore habitats within the Committee’s 3 mile limit. Senior Fishery Officer Robert Clark commented “Committee officers undertake boardings and inspections of fishing vessels in often very challenging conditions and they spend a considerable amount of time enforcing regulations to try and ensure the sustainable exploitation of the bream fishery. I commend the actions of the officers in this case for securing the evidence against these illegal fishermen. I know they have the support of the local fishing fleet and anglers by bringing these criminals to justice”

The proceedings were the latest in a long series of prosecutions undertaken by the Sussex Sea Fisheries Committee against the skippers of these trawlers. In November 2005 in the same court both individuals received fines and costs exceeding £10,000 which related to three similar offences. It is increasingly clear that such fines are not a deterrent to fishermen and the Sea Fisheries Committee wishes to see powers to take more affective action in cases where perpetual offending takes place these could include confiscation of fishing gear or loss of fishing rights.

Commenting on the case, Tim Dapling, Chief Fishery Officer of the Sussex Sea Fisheries Committee said “This illegal activity threatens this important fishery which occupies such a sensitive ecological niche and whilst I am pleased that the magistrates recognised the severity of these fishermen’s activity by imposing these fines the case demonstrates that there is a need for tougher sentencing powers to act as a more definitive deterrent where repeat offenders flout laws designed to protect the long-term health of the fish stocks. We look to the draft Marine Bill to provide for the legislative power to stop habitual offenders and ensure fines in such cases sufficiently high so as to end continued illegal activity”

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Invisible Fishing Weights

Tulsa, Oklahoma - August, 20th 2008 - Avo Invents have developed the worlds first invisible and environmentally friendlier alternative to traditional lead fishing weights/sinkers.

Our Invisible weights have been selling in the UK and Europe since the 1st September 2007, with great success, they were predominantly aimed at the carp angler, we have since then completely redesigned the weights to suit the US market. We currently have the bullet shape in approx 1/2oz and egg shape weights in 1oz, different sizes coming soon. What makes our product so unique is not just the fact it’s invisible, but the fact we can make it virtually the same density as lead and still be crystal clear. Diamond Sinkers are treated with an anti glare coating to minimise the glare from the sun when in use. We have patent pending for the product, process and technology involved. We have distribution set up in the US and aim to start selling the weights to most fishing tackle shops by mid October 2008 and prices are expected to be around $3.95 per pack of 3.

Diamond Sinkers Give the angler more of a chance to catch fish….. That’s clearly better!

Avo Invents is a UK and US based company who develop completely new and innovative products for the fishing tackle industry. We are currently working on 36 new shapes for both sea fishing and freshwater angling.

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Bass Fishing 101 - One Hundred And One Bass Fishing Tips

Another new page on the site this week entitled - Bass Fishing 101. The page lists 101 bass fishing tips and was produced by myself and other members of the fishing forum. If your into bass fishing then have a read.

http://www.whitbyseaanglers.co.uk/bass-fishing-101.php

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Mark Alsop Memmorial Fishing Match

Great Yarmouth on Sunday 19th October

The match to raise funds for the MacMillan Cancer Care Nurses in memory of my late mate, Mark Alsop.

This event takes place at Great Yarmouth on Sunday 19th October and all details and tickets can be got by ringing me on 07792 440086 or 01354 652653. You can see the match poster and much more information in the original piece

Tickets are also available from Derek & Jason Aimes at Gorleston Tackle Centre on o1493 662448

As well as a 100% pools payout we have a superb prize-list thanks to the generosity of so many great supporters and with the Yarmouth area beaches fishing so well at present, we are looking forward to a great day out.

Any query, please ask - we’re happy to help

John Abbott (Old-CodJA.)

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Shrimp Fishing In Morecombe Bay Hit By Too Much Rain

Fishermen in Morecombe bay are catching fewer shrimps this year because the rain has diluted the salinity of the sea.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7655967.stm

Posts on some of the fishing forums claim that the reduction in shrimps is due to over fishing of the species in previous years. What do you think ?? Please leave your comments below.

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Newbiggin Fishing Club Win For Dave Swift

Dave Swift of Newbiggin AC won his first major event taking three cod from Cresswell Carrs for 9lb 6oz 8drams, what makes Dave’s win even more special was that the cod where taken in a crystal clear calm sea, in lovely sunshine, conditions not conducive to cod fishing. Well done Dave. Steve Potts fished the Big Bondi Carr to take second place with the heaviest fish a cod of 4lb, 4oz, followed by John Jennings with a cod of 3lb 11oz 6 drams.

Ian Woods Boat Fishing Match

The conditions where however perfect for boat angling and so it proved in the Ian Woods boat competition, with lots of good sized ling and a few decent cod being taken. Brian Wilkes fishing aboard “White Diamond” took the biggest ling a fine fish of 19lb 8oz, to win the over twenty foot section. The best of a sixty fish haul, including around twenty double figured fish, five anglers figuring in the top eight. Norman White fishing from his own boat “Slinky Kate” took the second heaviest fish a beautifully marked cod of 16lb 8oz, taken just 200 yards off the Tyne piers. Very close behind was Bill Campbell with a ling of 16lb 7oz. Gareth Thomas fishing aboard “Dani-K” won the under 20 foot section with a cod of 8lb 14oz, followed by Ronnie Duell with a cod of 5lb 12oz taken aboard “Reiver 1” With the calm conditions many anglers headed for the wear in the Ryhope Open, but it was the open shore that gave the winning fish. Carl Foot, celebrated loosing 168 pounds in weight over the last year, fishing at Marsden taking a codling of 1530grms (3.37lb) to win the event and the £500, Gary walker taking a wrasse of 1200grms (2.64lb) from Whitburn for second place, Keith Robinson taking a wrasse of 1100grms also from Whitburn for third. Jackie Feeney won the ladies section with a flounder of 550grms (1.21lb) with 7 year old Adam Harriman was a happy chappy taking the junior section with one of 530grms. Jim Dobie had a good day taking the heaviest flatfish a cracker of 935grms (2.06lb) and the super pool for the heaviest bag 4 flounders and an eel for 3215grms (7.08lb) and second in the pairs with Paul Short (who blanked) pity as Joe Wilton and Ken Hailey took the pairs with 3525grms (7.76lb) Altogether 265 fished, 65 weighing in 10whiting, 3 wrasse, 3 coalfish, 2 cod, and loads of flounders. A raffle for Grace House raised £255 for the charity.

12th Oct Mark Loudon Memorial heaviest fish match (PennLeague match) 10-4pm, in aid of TCU Cancer unit Sheffield.Sowerby Steps to Paull Lighthouse, ENTRY £10, JNRS £5 reg Marine Hotel from 7.30am Enquiries:-John Aylward 01964 534245 Mark Colman 01964 536948

Ian woods Boat comp, full result: Over 20 foot 1st Brian Wilkes ling 19-8-0 White Diamond, 2nd Norman White heaviest cod 16-8-0 Slinky Kate, 3rd Bill Campbell ling 16-7-0 Star dance, 4th Norman seaman ling 15-5-0 White Diamond, 5th Derek Sergbine ling 15-2-0 Swordfish, 6th Stan Fee ling 14-0-0 White Diamond, 7th Terry Senior cod 13-12-0 White Diamond, 8th Bob Mennie ling 12-15-0 White Diamond , 9th Adam Goldsmith ling 11-6-0 Salamander, 10th Neil Evans cod 10-8-0 Swordfish, 11th John Marsh cod 8-14-0 Salamander, 12th Jeff Ayre cod 8-7-0 Swordfish, 13th Jason Bainbridge ling 7-8-0 Swordfish, 14th Paul Norman cod 6-10-0 Mistress, 15th Steve Moore ling 6-8-0 slinky Kate, 16th Raymond Wilkinson ling 6-0-0 Swordfish, 17th Tony Gray ling 5-12-0 Slinky Kate 18th Michael Kirby ling 3-15-0 Star Dance Under 20 foot, 1st Gareth Thomas cod 8-14-0 Dani-K, 2nd Ronnie Duell ling 5-12-0 Reiver 1, 3rd Arthur Smeaton cod 4-4-0 Whiplash, 4th John Henshaw cod 2-8-0 Reiver 1

NWSAL Salterbeck 50snrs 8 jnrs fished, w.i. 20r/ling, 12flr, 11eels, 6d/fish,4pl,3cod,2plk, 1bass,1dab, 1wht, 1wr 47lb 1.5oz. Team 1st Rockhoppers 14-14-12, 2nd Maryport 13-5-12, 3rd Workington 6-7-12, 4th Harrington 2-4-12. Ind 1st S Litt (7) 6-2-0 (16pts) 2nd C Whitehead (2) 5-2-12 (15) , 3rd A Neesham (3) 3-10-0 (14) 4th W Stephenson (2) 2-14-0 (13) 5th S McAdam (3) 2-9-0. A league 1st 1st S Litt (7) 6-2-0 (16pts) 2nd C Whitehead (2) 5-2-12 (15) , 3rd A Neesham (3) 3-10-0 (14) 4th S McAdam (2) 2-9-0 (13) 5th H Knudson (2) 1-14-8 (12) B league 1st W Stephenson (2) 2-14-0 (16) 2nd R Holt Jnr (3) 2-8-12 (15) 3rd K Nixon (2) 1-12-0 (14) 4th T Whitehead (1) 1-11-0, 5th M Smith Jnr (1) 1-0-0. Jnrs 13-16 1st R Holt (3) 2-8-12 (11) 2nd P Sibbald (1) 0-13-0 (10) 3rd L Neesham (1) 0-6-0 (9) 4th P Vaughan (1) 0-2-0 (8) 8-12 1st M Smith (1) 1-0-0 (11) ladies 1st S Harkness (2) 0-13-8 (11) h/f C Whitehead d/fish 2-14-0.

Cleadon 29f, 16 w.i. 1st S Elliott 11 codling 12-6-0 (Walkway) 2nd T Wood 9flrs 12-2-0 (Tyne) 3RD b Lea cod h/f 8-14-0 (Wheery) 4th J Brennan 11wht 7-8-0 (Sth Shields pier) 29 fished

Cleadon 2nd match 32f, 14 w.i. 1st R Thompson 3 cod/wht 4-1-0, h/f cod 2-1-0 (Tyne) 2nd L Bryant cod 1-2-0 (Marsden) 3rd J McLachlan 1cod 1coal 1-15-0 (Frenchmans) 4th P Skea 1flr 1 coal (Frenchmans) fished

Tynemouth 11snrs 1jnr fished 5 w.i. 1st S Elliott plk, pout, 2-5-0, h/f plk 1-11-0, 2nd D Spivey 1wht, 2pout, 1-15-0, 3rd K Patterson 1cod 1pout 1-9-0, 4th M Elliott cod 1-8-0, jnr Mathew Elliott pout 0-15-0.

Seaton Sluice (s/t) 40f, 1st A Spratt 6f 11-8-0 (Amble) 2nd J Dunn (5) 8-14-0, h/f 4-8-0 (Hadston Carrs), 3rd S Williams (6) 8-1-0 (Newbiggin) , 4th B Tweddle (4) 6-12-8, (Cresswell).

Ryhope sweepstake 34f, 1st G Warwick cod 1120grms (2.46lb) (Ryhope) 2nd C Hossack cod 1020grm, 3rd K Waters cod 820grm, 3rd A Mordicai cod 665grm (all Hall Beach)

Recar Navy & Gents AC 15f, 4 w.i. 1st D Allinson cod 1-1-0 (Sth Gare) 2nd R Taylor pout 0-11-0 (Redcar Groynes) 3rd A Oliver pout 0-10-0 (Sth Gare)

Amble 1st C Dawson 4 wht 2-6-12, 2nd M Connor 2wht 1pl 1-14-12, h/f 0-12-12, 3rd A Wilson 1wht 1flr 1-6-12, h/flat flr 0-11-0, 4th L Weller 1wht 0-10-0.

Eastenders sweepstake 17f, 7 w.i. 1st J Dobie bass 5-1-0 (bandstand) 2nd C Hossack cod 4-14-0 (Roker pier) 3rd L Hunter cod 3-6-0 (whitburn) 4th E Hunter flr 1-10-0 (Wear)

East End & Hendon Sweepstake 7f, 3 w.i. 1st T Tate cod 1-5-0, 2nd G Gardiner cod 1-3-0, 3rd G Murray cod 1-2-0 (all Whitburn)

Seaham SAC jnrs (Bowie Cup) 7f, 2 w.i. 2pl 1 mck 1st Katie Peel 2pl 1.36lb, 2nd T J King h/f mck 1.1lb. piars K & L Peel 1.36lb.

Eastenders Open (Panns Bank) 25f, 19 w.i. 34flrs, 1 coal, 1 wht) 1st N Cutler flr 1-2-0, 2nd J Wilton flr 1-1-0, jnt 3rd N Cutler, M Burton, M Sopp 1-0-0, h/bag (5) 4-0-0.

Sunderland SAA 8f, only John Robinson flr 0-12-0 (Claxheugh) w.i.

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Alan Charltons North East Fishing Report

JOURNAL SEA ANGLING FOR 3^rd OCTOBER

Ian Wood Boat Fishing Match

A cracking day and some cracking fish, with Brian Wilkes fishing aboard “White Diamond” taking the best of a sixty fish haul, which included over twenty double figured fish, a beast of a ling of 19lb 8oz to win the Ian Wood boat competition. If it had been down to looks then it would have been Norman White’s cod that would have taken the day. Deciding to have a drop just 200 yards off the piers in his boat “Slinky Kate” with a little pink muppet baited with ragworm, Norman landed a beauty of a cod 16lb 8oz, just ahead of Bill Campbell with a ling of 16lb 7oz taken aboard “Star Dance” Gareth Thomas won the under 20 foot section with a cod of 8lb 14oz.

North Region CIU Match

The same day Dave Swift won his first major event taking three cod from Cresswell Carrs, for 9lb 6oz 8 drams to win the Nth Region C.I.U. match, Steve Potts taking the heaviest fish of 4-4-6 from the Big Bondi Carr.

Ryhope Open Fishing Match

Carl Foot may have lost 168lb in weight over the last year but his fish of 1530grms (3.37lb) taken at Marsden won him the top prize of £500 in the Ryhope Open, with Gary Warwick second with a wrasse of 1200grms taken at Whitburn. Apparently 7 year old Adam Harriman’s face was a delight to see as he collected his prize for winning the junior section with a flounder of 530grms, Jackie Feeney winning the ladies section with one of 550grms. Jim Dobie took the heaviest bag of 4 flounders, including the heaviest a cracker of 935grms (2.01lb) and an eel for 3215grms (7.08lb) Jim followed this win up taking a lovely bass of 5lb 1oz from Hendon Bandstand, to win Eastenders sweepstake, Chris Hossack taking a cod of 4-14-0 from Roker Pier. Quite a few codling around the Ryhope area, the top four places in their sweepstake going to codling, Gary Warwick taking the best at 2.46lb. Andy Wright had a canny pleasure session on South Shields pier, using Sabiki feathers, Andy took fifteen sizeable coalfish. Ronnie Thompson winning Cleadons match from the Tyne with 3 cod, best 2-1-0 & a whiting for 4-1-0. North of the Tyne Alan sprat won Seaton Sluices sweepstake with six cod for 11-8-0 taken at amble, Jimmy Dunne taking the heaviest of 4-8-0 in his bag of five for 8-14-0. Some nice Pollock being taken from Craster Tony Rutherford fishing aboard “Bon Amy” taking two of 9-2-0 & 8-2-0. As the sea roughened boat catches have dropped with the best catches around forty fish with cod and ling to 12lb.

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Sea Fishing show at Sunderland on October 25th and 26th

Nissan Sports Social Club - Sunderland

The first Sea Angling and Boat Show will take place at the Nissan Sports & Social Club, Tyne & Wear, SR5 3NS on Saturday and Sunday, 25th and 26th October 2008.

Opening times – 10.00 a.m. both days and closes 5.00 p.m. Saturday and 4.00 p.m. Sunday.

Entry to the public is £3.00 – under 12 year olds free, but must be accompanied by an adult.

There is quick and easy access to the Show from the A19 trunk road and it is well sign-posted to the Nissan Factory, which is next to the North East Aircraft Museum.

There is plenty of free parking, with food and drink available all day, each day, in the upstairs lounge.

Some of the top names in angling will be at the show and giving talks and presentations in the lounge, with “question and answer” sessions.
There will be tackle and casting demonstrations from the experts including World Casting Champion Danny Moeskops from Belgium, North East expert Gary Pye, Roger Mortimore, England International Julian Shambrook, Mike Thrussell, England International Jim Dobie, Dave Barham, Barney Wright, Dave Lewis, Steve Souter, Jim O’Donnell, plus others.

The R.N.L.I. will be carrying out safety checks, free of charge, for boat owners who bring their life jackets to the show. They will also give demonstrations on the correct use and handling of distress flares.

Among the exhibitors present will be Shimano U.K. Ltd., Century Composites Ltd.; Any Fish Anywhere; Central Fisheries Board, Dublin; Anglers World Holidays; Bluefin Charters, Co. Sligo, S.Ireland; Get Hooked on Fishing; Amble S.A.C.; Carraighaholt Sea Angling, S.Ireland; Seaham S.A.C.; N.F.S.A.; Amble Marina – with boats and engines; Bella Vista Hotel, Cobh, S.Ireland; Sea Bait Ltd.; North East Tackle Supplies; Bonito Charters, Downings, S.Ireland; Royal Quays Marina, North Shields; P.A. Lynch Ltd., Morpeth – with boats and engines; Smart Fishing U.K.with angling videos: Kings Angling & Activity Holidays; The Helm Hotel, Westport, S.Ireland; High Octane Angling (Calcutta Lures); Din Tur – Norwegian Holidays; Dromagowlane House, Beara Peninsula, S.Ireland; Sea Safety and R.N.L.I.; Highland Sea
Charters, Shetland Isles; Billy’s Tackle, North Shields; Wallsend Tackle Centre, Alnmaritec Ltd. – aluminium boat builders.

Further details from : Sam Harris
Telephone : 0191-5184561 or e-mail samharris01@aol.com

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Sunderland Friday Night Open Fishing Match - North East

Hi All,

This may be of interest to some of you.

Cash match held every friday night, register at the New Crown Pub car park between 6pm and 6.30pm be back at weigh for no later than 10.30pm. Entry is £5 and the winner is the angler with the heaviest single fish on the night. This is an open event for everyone you dont need to be a member of any club or forum, bring a few mates along the more entries the more the winner collects. Explained in more detail on the night.
Or give me a call on 0191 4226298 for more info.
regards - Terry

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Commen Fisheries Policy Review - Bass Press Release

‘Don’t Lose this Chance’ says BASS

BASS are urging the Fisheries Minister, Jonathan Shaw, to adopt a strong position ahead of the review of the Common Fisheries Policy by 2012.  BASS are demanding that UK national and regional legislation created for the protection of our close-inshore fisheries apply to all vessels fishing within the UK’s 12 mile limit, whatever their nationality.

2012 may still seem a long way off, but there is much work to be done to agree the UK’s position in readiness for the next formal ten-year review.

Of all the issues that most concern both anglers and inshore commercial fishermen, the amount of access allowed to other EU nations to fish-stocks within close inshore waters probably causes the greatest concern.

Although the previous review in 2002 allowed EU nations to create their own conservation rules within their own 6 to 12 mile zone (to which some other country’s fleets have ‘grandfather rights’ of access), such rules can only apply to foreign vessels with the agreement of those nations, and the EU.

This has led to UK conservation rules such as those preventing pair-trawling for bass, and the protection of tope, both prized sport fish, only applying to UK vessels, whereas foreign boats fishing alongside UK boats close to our shores are not subject to such restrictions, considerably weakening the effectiveness of such legislation.

Of even greater concern is the reluctance of fishermen and Sea Fisheries Committees to adopt conservation measures within our own six mile limit (which is reserved for UK licensed vessels only), when foreign boats fishing only just outside the current six mile limit can legally ignore such measures. It was this situation that allowed the UK commercial sector to oppose the increase in the bass MLS from the current 36cm (650 grams) to 45cm (1 kilo).

BASS Restoration Project chairman John Leballeur said “It is essential for the adoption and effectiveness of UK fisheries conservation rules that they should apply to all, and that UK fishermen are not put at a disadvantage when trying to protect the valuable inshore stocks upon which both anglers and commercial fishermen depend”

“It is time to beef up the UK position to ensure a lasting legacy that will improve our fishing in the years and decades far beyond 2012”.

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Felixstowe Braintree Sea Angling Club - Gerry Armstrong Boat Match

Braintree Sea Angling Club is holding its 5th small boat open match in honour of life member Gerry Armstrong.

First Prize for Heaviest Cod is £200 cash and the Heaviest Whiting is £50 cash.

This year’s Match will be held on Sunday 16th November 2008 at Felixstowe and will be limited to 25 boats.

The entrance fee is £12 per person. Launching and parking will be available for a fee of £16 payable in advance.

There must be a minimum of two people per boat.

Further information, entry form and rules are available from our website

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GET your jaws around this catch of the day.

Fishermen trawling for prawns off the coast of Tynemouth were in for shock when they netted this ocean beast.

The 7ft porbeagle shark was brought ashore and is now catching the attention of shoppers at the North Shields Fish Quay after it was snapped up by Seaview Fisheries.

It is the second shark of its kind to be caught in a month and will soon be served up to customers as tasty steaks or the Chinese delicacy tail fin soup.

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