The annual South West Fly Fair takes place at Roadford Lake, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0RL on Sunday 26 February 2023 from 10am ~ 4pm
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Fishing Information: Fishing Events Advice and Articles
The Fishing articles below provide information and contact details for Angling Associations, Charities and Angling bodies
Not all are specific to Game, Coarse or Sea Fishing. All the clubs and associations cover our South West region - an area which includes Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire, South Gloucestershire and a small part of Hampshire. We are keen to promote Angling events within our region. If you have an event or article you would like considered for publication on our website please email [email protected] along with your contact details.
South West Lakes | February 21 2023 | Game Fishing Articles: Fishing Tips and Advice
Calling all Fishermen & Women - Emerald Pool Fishery in Somerset will be hosting a Charity Fishing Match on Saturday 14th October in memory of Luke Organ to raise money for SADS charity. Everyone welcome - just £20 per person... Read more
| September 11 2023 | Other Articles
Sunday 4th June was South West Fishing For Life’s 15th anniversary celebration day. The organization which was founded at Wimbleball Lake on Exmoor and is a fly fishing organization for people suffering, recovering and living with breast cancer. Sunday was not just a special celebration but a... Read more
| October 23 2023 | Game Fishing Articles: Fishing Tips and Advice
The art of taxidermy today remains very much alive, although gone are the days of every town having its own taxidermist. Today's exponents, however, still use the same basic techniques as their forbears.
The oldest existing specimen is said to be a rhinoceros dating from the 16th century, but the collector is highly unlikely to come across anything preserved before 1850. Along... Read more
David McKinley | December 8 2008 | Game Fishing Articles: Fishing Tips and Advice
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Supplied by Mr. N Athay of Atlantic Tackle
The south-west of England has many fishing harbours and it is here that many anglers are to be found. All the harbours will contain fish at certain times. Some will be small fish; ideal for children or the beginner, whilst there may be better quality fish for the more serious angler.
Whatever sort of fisher-person you may be... Read more
N. Athay | December 10 2008 | Sea Fishing Articles: Tips and Advice
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Russell Symons, MITD
The Southwest Peninsula's rugged coastline is washed by the warm waters of the Gulf Stream for much of the year. This combined with the milder climate of this wonderful part of the country, provides a rich and varied habitat for the prolific number of species prized by the sporting Sea Angler.
Anglers visiting the region for their annual holidays... Read more
Russell Symons | December 10 2008 | Sea Fishing Articles: Tips and Advice
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This article was published in the February 1994 edition of Trout Fisherman under a different title.
So what has Dr. Beeching got to do with fishing? Well, if it wasn't for his infamous massacre of Britain's railways a particular piece of branch line on the Devon-Cornwall border might still be in use.
Instead about 220 yards of a secluded cutting has been nurtured into... Read more
Graham Sleeman | December 8 2008 | Game Fishing Articles: Fishing Tips and Advice
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A large number of Anglers visit the west country each year to take advantage of the excellent Sea and Game fishing to be had in and around Devon.
From Easter onwards the fishing gets better and better with any angler being spoilt for choice. Off the coast anglers can hire a boat for the day, with an experienced Skipper and the use of all tackle included in the cost. The quarry... Read more
Simon Gawesworth | December 8 2008 | Game Fishing Articles: Fishing Tips and Advice
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Any bites Josh?
Josh, you OK?
Josh?
Josh was asleep.
Well, it was just past midnight and he'd never been up that late before.
How many of you have experienced taking one of your children on their first 'all nighter'? How was it for you? for me it was hugely enjoyable, a mixture of pride and... Read more
Graham Sleeman | December 9 2008 | Coarse and Carp Fishing Articles
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The Isle of Wight is a beautiful island off the south coast of England. It’s known for its beaches and seafront promenades such as sandy Shanklin Beach and some wonderful fishing spots, including the perfectly located Nettlecombe Farm.
Nettlecombe Farm offers nine award winning dog friendly self-catering cottages, unique farm feeding experiences and three coarse... Read more
| October 18 2022 | Other Articles
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The Devon and Severn IFCA and North Devon Biosphere are asking for help from people who fish commercially and/or recreationally from North Devon and North Somerset, specifically those that fish for herring, bass, whelk, squid, and skates and rays.
They are conducting a series of telephone interviews focusing on different issues or patterns that you have noticed while... Read more
The Devon and Severn IFCA and North Devon Biosphere | October 11 2020 | Sea Fishing Articles: Tips and Advice
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Help protect and conserve wild salmon, trout and their waters by supporting the Salmon and Trout Conservation Auction!
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The annual South West Fly Fair takes place at Roadford Lake, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0RL on Sunday 26 February 2023 from 10am ~ 4pm
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South West Lakes | February 21 2023 | Game Fishing Articles: Fishing Tips and Advice
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