3rd to 5th September 2010. Marina Albufeira, Portugal. Well what can be said about Portugal? 30+ degrees, blue skies, sunshine with a few fish thrown in, certainly made a change from grey skies, rain and wind! As I was the 1st of the 25 English anglers to arrive, I was tasked with sussing out the local Materials de pesca (tackle shop to most of us) how to buy a licence, is it … [Read more...]

Valencia Island – Ireland Ireland were the hosts for this year’s Championship. The English Section carried on their fantastic record of success when travelling to the Emerald Isle. After a long and tiring journey, the English anglers gathered at the Royal Hotel on Valencia Island. Once the draw had taken place, old friends indulged in friendly banter and quaffed copious … [Read more...]

Torquay 3rd & 4th July 2010 Day 1 Expectations ran high for the days wreck fishing as reports of 80 cod in a day, large Pollack, conger and a chance of a Ling or two, had been received from various sources. We all assembled in the harbour eagerly waiting to head off into the sunshine on a flat calm sea. The boats set sail “almost” on time. After a brief spell catching some … [Read more...]

Flounder Competition Poole, 17th January 2010 The after AGM drinks proved to be another relaxed social event, a good time to unwind without the added worry of rig tying. The socialising continued during a fine meal washed down with just a little alcohol. Early reports of good flounder catches were soon replaced with “the melt water has spooked the fish” & “the netters are … [Read more...]

European Boat and Line Class Championships Dalvik, Iceland. 8th to 15th May 2010 On Sunday 9th May the opening ceremony for the Championships took place with a walk of participating nations along the main road of Dalvik before the flag raising ceremony and official opening by EFSA Chairman Horst Schneider. There was then a reception at the Cultural Hall of Dalvik, where the … [Read more...]