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...]

Flounder Festival Poole This year's Flounder Festival was again well attended with 40 anglers from boat and shore trying to be crowned the EFSA Flounder (bob) King. It was good to see 4 juniors fishing and giving their dads a run for their money! At 8.45 the 8 beach anglers headed off to their marks and the boats started to depart with a few anglers wishing they had not … [Read more...]

European Species (Conger) Championship Plymouth 29th / 3th May 2009 On the evening of 28th May at The Royal Western Yacht club the registration and welcoming ceremony were held for the 2009 Species Competition. This gave competitors an opportunity to renew friendships over a drink, then at the official opening a chance to put forward any questions on the competition so all … [Read more...]