This year Species Championship was held at Minehead on 11th and 12th November with the HQ at The Old ship Aground. After twelve and a half hours fishing over the two days only two cod were caught, both within a few minutes of each other and they were of course both 67cm. So, Mark Smith and Marcus Wuest have a gold species pin each. Fishing was very good over the two days … [Read more...]

After four years we were at last able to fish an English Shore Championship. It was held at Southbourne beach on 29th & 30th September. Seventeen anglers had signed up to fish but unfortunately four of them had to pull out due to health issues.  Age is taking its toll. Day One We met at the car park above the beach to register, draw pegs and collect bait for the … [Read more...]

Sunday 17th September was the date for the welcome and opening ceremony for the 2023 European Boat and Line Championship at the Commodore Hotel, Cobh, Ireland. There was an update on the Championship and a chance for any questions. Also, the opportunity to meet up with fellow anglers from the other nations taking part. There were 57 anglers entered into this year’s … [Read more...]

EFSA European Species, Bream, Weymouth 2023 Thursday 6th July the registration and opening ceremony for the 2023 EFSA European Species was held at Weymouth Angling Society Clubhouse. During proceedings there was time to have a complimentary drink, and a chat with other anglers from the other Sections attending. There was a total of 53 anglers from 10 Sections fishing, besides … [Read more...]

This year’s English Boat Championship was held on 20th and 21st May out of Eastbourne. Friday evening saw most of the 32 anglers at the HQ for the event which was the Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club.  After being made welcome by the yacht club’s commodore the anglers collected their registration packs and entered the team events. Day 1 At 7:45 we assembled at the harbour … [Read more...]