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South West Fly Fair 2018 - Saturday February 24th Roadford Lake
The 5th South West Fly Fair, sponsored by Cortland UK, will be held on the 24th February 2018 from 10am -4pm at Roadford Lake, Lower Goodacre, Broadwoodwidger, Lifton, Devon PL16 0JL
Get Hooked look forward to attending the show again this year, we hope to see you there on the day.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Wye & Usk Foundation's Fundraising Auction 2017
This is a great chance to bid for some fantastic lots, ranging from guided fishing on some fantastic beats both within our catchment and beyond to exclusive shooting, cases of fine wine, holiday cottage breaks and even one of WUF's own world-famous Victoria sponge cakes!
The auction runs to midnight on Sunday 10th December 2017.
WHAT’S LEGAL, WHAT’S NOT & WHEN - FISHING ROUND YER - CHARLIE WEBSTER
Rules, rules, rules. Theoretically, the Environment Agency is in favour of fishing – healthy outdoor sport, encourages respect for nature, spreads a tourist dollar or two, etcetera. But all its promotion is about fishing stocked ponds and lakes. When it comes to wild fishing, angling gets hobbled with so many restrictions it’s a wonder anybody bothers at all.
South West Fishing for Life - Blakewell Trout Fisheries - Barnstaple
South West Fishing For Life have started a new Fly Fishing group for breast cancer patients in North Devon.
Gillian Payne who founded the group says its offers support and new friendships for ladies that have had breast cancer or lymph node surgery.
Fly fishing not only provides gentle relaxing exercise, but in this wonderful atmosphere, refreshes the soul as well.
The group meet up every first Wednesday of the month 2-4pm at Blakewell Fisheries, Barnstaple, North Devon. No experience necessary.