tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58055428068426507352024-03-14T14:31:46.432+00:00Pomp's AnglingSpecimen hunting around the South of the UK. Pike, Barbel and Carp angling safely and responsibly. Fishy info including venues, tackle and bait reviews, clubs, associations, charities, weather, river levels and tides. Stories and tales from the waters edge.Pomphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14092482038432753571noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805542806842650735.post-59851147616581702512011-10-20T15:55:00.000+01:002011-10-20T15:55:36.989+01:00River Arun, Rowner Mill Pool (B.A.S)<span style="font-size: large;"><b>River Arun, Rowner Mill Pool (B.A.S)</b></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.billingshurstas.co.uk/Waters/Rowner.htm">River Arun, Rowner Mill to Wonderful Bridge</a
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This section has a fabulous mill pool as well as several deep gentle meanders. Once again a good head of large river pike with Roach to 2lb, Carp to double figures and Bream to well over 7lb. This section also has a stretch of the Wey and Arun Canal which boasts a very good head of Bream and Tench as well as Carp to double figures.<br />
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For more information please visit the Billingshurst Angling Society <a href="http://www.billingshurstas.co.uk/index.htm">website</a>.<br />
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Closest postcode: TBC<br />
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After looking about on the net and reading some nice reviews I decided to give the <a href="http://www.harrissportsmail.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=16929"><span style="font-size: small;"><span id="LblTitle">Spro Big Fish Rubber Coated Landing Net</span></span></a> from <a href="http://www.harrissportsmail.com/">Harris Sportsmail</a> a try. At £29.99 I thought it was a bargain. As usual, delivery was quick and I couldn't wait to christen it with a large hungry pike.<br />
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<blockquote><i>An ultra strong predator and boat net with extra large mesh and rubber coated mesh to prevent lures or trebles becoming entangled in the net. The strong aluminium handle can be slid upwards so that the net can be easily transported.</i><br />
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After a couple of successful morning sessions on the River Arun I have to say I am impressed. It is strong, very light and the mesh is fantastic, no more unhooking trebles after a catch.<br />
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The handle convienantly slides into the net head so it's a doddle to carry. It may be a short for some people but as long as you can get a foot near the water its fine.<br />
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I would thoroughly recommend this net if you need to find something that is good with trebles and lures. It would be a very good boat net too if you are lucky enough to get out on the water. <span class="Label43">It does not smell if left in the car overnight, as the mesh does not retain water.</span><br />
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Terry shows us his quick, simple method of tying a deadbait trace.Pomphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14092482038432753571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805542806842650735.post-61513708204266667882011-10-19T13:00:00.000+01:002011-10-19T13:00:55.134+01:00Martin Bowler's roaming pike setup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/rpyV9fOvgSw?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br />
Martin demonstrates his free rover/deadbait rig. (<a href="http://www.martinbowler.co.uk/">www.martinbowler.co.uk</a>)Pomphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14092482038432753571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805542806842650735.post-13274880227383661052011-10-19T09:45:00.010+01:002011-10-19T12:40:08.488+01:00Float Ledger RigOne of my favourite methods of static deadbaiting for pike in the winter months, the float ledger rig is very versatile and gives great visual comfort when deciding when to strike.<br />
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Combined with an audible alarm, this setup will see you through when the water gets colder and the pike seek warmth on the bottom of the water. My personal preference is <a href="http://billysbackbiters.blogspot.com/">Billy's Backbiter</a> alarm, as it is another great indicator when deciding to strike. It is the best alarm to show any drop-back bites you may get, indicating the line has gone slack as the pike has picked up the bait and moved towards you.<br />
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Please see attached the best diagram I could find, courtesy of <a href="http://www.pacgb.co.uk/index.html">P.A.C</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.olssonsfiske.se/pub_images/original/07119-40_2650.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="http://www.olssonsfiske.se/pub_images/small/07121-35_7513.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>My favourite floats are plastic, something I have learnt is balsa floats take too many knocks and when the outer layers are penetrated they start to take on water.<br />
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So Drennan have become my number one float, the <a href="http://www.harrissportsmail.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=17977">Zeppler</a>, and the <a href="http://www.harrissportsmail.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=17976">Piker</a>.<span class="Label33"> </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.olssonsfiske.se/pub_images/small/07121-35_7513.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://www.olssonsfiske.se/pub_images/small/07121-35_7513.jpg" width="45" /></a><a href="http://www.olssonsfiske.se/pub_images/original/07119-40_2650.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://www.olssonsfiske.se/pub_images/original/07119-40_2650.jpg" width="25" /></a></div><span class="Label33">They are both floats that can be fished in three different ways - they are most versatile. </span><span class="Label33"> </span><br />
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Label33">They are also the perfect river floats and can be fished slider style using a simple stop knot</span></li>
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<a href="http://www.poingdestres.co.uk/ProductImages/fullsize/EBM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://www.poingdestres.co.uk/ProductImages/fullsize/EBM.jpg" width="200" /></a>On the business end I like a pair of sharp, strong size 8 semi-barbed trebles loosely fitted on a 20 inch steel wire trace of about 30lb. Just above the trace I use a rubber shock bead and then usually a 3oz ledger weight. My mainline is always <a href="http://www.poingdestres.co.uk/663/Daiwa-Sensor-Mono-Bulk-Line.html">15lb Daiwa Sensor Mono</a>, it is great value for money and is very strong for low diameter line.Pomphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14092482038432753571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805542806842650735.post-67288581954278748182011-10-10T16:00:00.000+01:002011-10-10T16:00:15.872+01:00Pike strikes. Underwater fish camera.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZqvDnsIqJew?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">http://youtu.be/ZqvDnsIqJew</div>Pomphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14092482038432753571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805542806842650735.post-66319074171810291452011-10-10T12:48:00.000+01:002011-10-10T12:48:49.726+01:00Pike Season commencesThe piking season is here again, didn't have much luck this Summer due to illness so am looking forward to the coming Winter months for a chance of hitting my target of 30lb.<br />
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Started it off down on the Rother, getting to the spot meant walking through a forest in pitch black, had a couple of tumbles as muggins here forgot his LED headlights. <br />
Was a warmish morning for October, ended up fishing in a t-shirt. Both rods set up on ledgered floats, one with smelt, one with a mackerel tail, which I should add were delivered in perfect condition and for a very reasonable price from Baits Direct.<br />
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Unfortunately for me, I only managed one run. My new Billy's Back Biter alarm went off on the mackerel baited rod. Now, I don't know why, maybe due to the continuous tone I assumed it was a full on run from my usual carping bite alarms so I struck hard and fast. Sadly, I appeared to strike way too early, I reeled in a smidgen of a mackerel tail that was left hooked on by bone. I can only assume it was a nice sized pike, and maybe the hooks were laying facedown. Stayed a while longer but didn't get any other interest. Am guessing the water could do with a dramatic decrease in temperature for static work.<br />
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Went home a bit disheartened, but also a bit triumphant that I know there is a big pike there, will try again sometime this week.<br />
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Some of the things I hope to review this year will include Billy's Back Biter, Shimano Super Baitrunners (XTR 10000 RA), Trakker Ultralite & Wrap, ATTs Silent Alarm and receiver and many more bits. My only limit is my health and time being spent on the waters. Here's hoping though...Pomphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14092482038432753571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805542806842650735.post-36965488608303507272011-06-03T10:12:00.000+01:002011-06-03T10:12:58.690+01:00Summertime is here again...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="http://1.gvt0.com/vi/zc9wIzi96_E/0.jpg"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zc9wIzi96_E&fs=1&source=uds" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><embed width="320" height="266" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/zc9wIzi96_E&fs=1&source=uds" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object></div><br />
As the clock ticks slowly towards June 16th a big part of me always gets high on that start of the season feeling. The anticipation, the hope, good weather, cool winds, BIG fish!<br />
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Over the last couple of weeks I have been sorting out last years tat, replacing batteries, winding on new line. Packing up my gear ready for the big night, and season beyond. This season I hope to write a few articles on items I have recently acquired, Pomp's Reviews if you like.<br />
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The blog has been a bit quiet of late, but I have not been well. Hopefully I will be able to get out and about and enjoy the waterside a bit more than last year this coming season.<br />
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I propose a toast to the new season, and that all you readers get your dream catches.Pomphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14092482038432753571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805542806842650735.post-12859338238222808002010-12-01T16:51:00.001+00:002010-12-01T16:54:03.786+00:00It's snow joke as winter bites<a href="http://www.anglersmail.co.uk/news/it%e2%80%99s-snow-joke-as-winter-bites-early/attachment/snow/" rel="attachment wp-att-7175" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-7175" height="300" src="http://www.anglersmail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/SNOW-238x300.jpg" title="SNOW" width="238" /></a>THE earliest widespread snowfall for 17 years has hit many parts of the UK and the beleaguered tackle trade hope this winter won’t be as bad as last year.<br />
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In England, initial snow fell mainly across the north-east and east with up to 8 cm recorded with a slight covering across the south-west but the Met Office think the cold snap could last two weeks.<br />
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Matches have been called off, lakes and canals have frozen, and many venues have been empty, as people in most regions of the country have had problems travelling.<br />
Woodland Lakes owner Robin Fletcher up in North Yorkshire summed up the thoughts of many: ‘Hopefully this is just short and sweet.’<br />
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For full reaction to the terrible start to the winter, read this week’s <a href="http://www.anglersmail.co.uk/news/it%E2%80%99s-snow-joke-as-winter-bites-early/">Angler’s Mail</a> magazine (November 30 issue).<br />
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Many anglers, of course, are snug and warm indoors this week, reading the latest AM mag… getting clued up on how and where to catch more fish when conditions improve!Pomphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14092482038432753571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805542806842650735.post-68923444501523023152010-12-01T13:32:00.007+00:002010-12-01T16:32:49.821+00:00British Coarse Fish Records<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6bUhQthywpFZgl_CPSz7hfeSwUI7mzRBJdw9jqQCa3eoY3flJ6EIfk34Hl4wjitctbqb4hOKd-9A3adP-L5nGk3TrjDA12tch2rBecIlil1bKOwt8wNffqBG07k74ujoryzMtYeXqmrQ/s1600/BRRCFC.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6bUhQthywpFZgl_CPSz7hfeSwUI7mzRBJdw9jqQCa3eoY3flJ6EIfk34Hl4wjitctbqb4hOKd-9A3adP-L5nGk3TrjDA12tch2rBecIlil1bKOwt8wNffqBG07k74ujoryzMtYeXqmrQ/s1600/BRRCFC.png" /></a></div>British records are administered by the British Record, (Rod Caught) Fish Committee.<br />
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The Committee exists to recognise and publish record weights of both fresh and salt water fish caught on rod and line by fair angling methods in the waters of England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands, and aims:<br />
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<ul><li> To provide an adjudicating body to which marine and freshwater anglers may submit claims for record fish taken by fair rod and line angling.</li>
<li>To investigate all such record claims to the fullest possible extent and maintain a permanent record of such investigations.</li>
<li>To establish and maintain accurately a list of British fish, marine and freshwater, of record size and to publish this list frequently and make it readily available to all interested persons.</li>
</ul>The activities of the Committee are voluntary, and claims are considered and adjudicated upon, only on the basis that the Committee shall be under no obligation whatsoever to claimants, that its decisions shall be final, and it shall not be obliged to give reasons for its decisions.<br />
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Issued by the BRITISH RECORD (rod-caught) FISH COMMITTEE,<br />
51A, Queen Street, Newton abbot, Devon, TQ12 2Ql (01626 331330). <br />
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© British Record (rod-caught) Fish Committee 1995-2008<br />
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lbs ozs dms kilos gms Year Captor and Location<br />
<b>BARBEL</b> (Barbus barbus)<br />
21 1 0 9 837 2006 Grahame King, Adams Mill Fishery, Bedford.<br />
<b>BITTERLING</b> (Rhodeus sericeus)<br />
0 0 12 0 21 1998 D Flack, Barway Lake, Cambridgeshire<br />
<b>BLEAK</b> (Alburnus alburnus)<br />
0 4 9 0 129 1998 D Flack, River Lark, Cambridgeshire<br />
<b>BREAM (Common Bronze)</b> (Abramis brama)<br />
19 10 0 8 90 2005 James Rust, Cambridge Water <br />
<b>BREAM (Silver)</b> (Blicca bjoerkna)<br />
2 2 0 0 9639 2008 Mr Alan Storey, West Sussex Fishery.<br />
2 2 0 0 9639 2005 Mrs Christine Smith, Mill Farm Fishery, Sussex <br />
<b>BULLHEAD</b> (Miller's Thumb) (Cottus gobio)<br />
0 1 0 0 028 1983 R Johnson, Green River, Nr Guildford, Surrey<br />
<b>CARP (Mirror)</b> (Cyprinus carpio)<br />
65 14 0 - - 2005 Simon Bater, Conningbrook Lake, Ashford. <br />
<b>CARP (Crucian)</b> (Carassius carassius)<br />
4 9 9 2 085 2003 M Bowler, RMC Fishery, Yateley Lake <br />
<b>CARP (Grass)</b> (Ctenopharyngodon idella)<br />
44 8 0 20 185 2006 Phillip Kingsbury, Horton Church Lake. <br />
LIST CLOSED 31st OCTOBER 2007 - No Further claims considered - See Press Release<br />
<b>CATFISH (Bullhead, black) </b>(Ameiurus melas)<br />
1 3 1 0 539 2001 K Clements Lake Meadows, Billericay, Essex <br />
<b>CATFISH (Wels) </b>(Silurus glanis)<br />
62 0 0 28 123 1997 R Garner, Withy Pool, Henlow, Beds<br />
LIST CLOSED 23rd OCTOBER 2000 - No Further claims considered<br />
<b>CHUB</b> (Leuciscus cephalus)<br />
9 5 0 4 224 2007 Andy Maker, Southern Stillwater. <br />
<b>DACE </b>(Leuciscus leuciscus)<br />
1 5 2 0 599 2002 Simon Ashton, River Wear <br />
<b>EEL</b> (Anguilla anguilla)<br />
11 2 0 5 046 1978 Master S Terry, Kingfisher Lake, Nr Ringwood, Hants<br />
<b>GOLDFISH (Brown)</b> (Carassius auratus)<br />
5 11 8 2 594 1994 D Lewis, 6 Acre Surrey Still Water Pond<br />
<b>GUDGEON</b> (Gobio gobio)<br />
0 5 0 0 141 1990 D H Hull, River Nadder, Sutton Mandeville, Wilts<br />
<b>MINNOW</b> (Phoxinus phoxinus)<br />
0 0 13.5 0 024 1998 J Sawyer, Whitworth Lake, Spennymoor<br />
<b>ORFE (Golden)</b> (Leuciscus idus)<br />
8 5 0 3 770 2000 M Wilkinson, Lymm Vale, Cheshire <br />
<b>PERCH</b> (Perca fluviatilis)<br />
5 15 0 - - 2006 Les Brown, Stillwater at Crowborough, Sussex.<br />
<b>PIKE</b> (Esox lucius)<br />
46 13 0 21 234 1992 R Lewis, Llandegfedd, Wales<br />
<b>WALLEYE (Pikeperch)</b> (Stizostedion vitreum)<br />
11 12 0 5 329 1934 F Adams, The Delph, Welney, Norfolk<br />
LIST CLOSED 31st OCTOBER 2007 - No Further claims considered - See Press Release<br />
<b>ZANDER (Pikeperch)</b> (Sander lucioperca)<br />
21 5 0 9 667 2007 James Benfield, River Severn at Upper Load Lock.<br />
<b>PUMPKINSEED</b> (Lepomis gibbosus)<br />
0 14 2 0 400 2003 B Rushmer, Tanyards Fishery, Sussex. <br />
<b>ROACH</b> (Rutilus rutilus)<br />
4 4 0 - - 2006 Keith Berry, Northern Ireland Stillwater.<br />
<b>RUDD</b> (Scardinius erythrophthalmus)<br />
4 10 0 2 100 2001 Simon Parry, Freshwater Lake, Co Armagh, NI <br />
4 10 0 2 100 2001 Simon Parry, Clay Lake, Co Armagh, NI <br />
<b>RUFFE</b> (Gymnocephalus cernuus)<br />
0 5 4 0 148 1980 R J Jenkins, West View Farm, Cumbria<br />
<b>SCHELLY</b> (Skelly) (Coregonus lavaretus)<br />
2 1 9 0 950 1986 S M Barrie, Haweswater Reservoir, Cumbria<br />
<b>STICKLEBACK</b> (3-spined) (Gasterosteus aculaeatus)<br />
0 0 4 0 007 1998 D Flack, High Flyer Lake, Ely, Cambs<br />
<b>STONE LOACH</b> (Barbatula barbatula)<br />
- - - 0 13 2005 Geoffrey Green, Windmill Fishery.<br />
<b>TENCH</b> (Tinca tinca)<br />
15 3 6 6 9000 2001 D Ward<br />
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Courtesy of the <a href="http://www.anglingtrust.net/page.asp?section=41">Angling Trust </a>Pomphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14092482038432753571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805542806842650735.post-40905710812215822782010-12-01T13:20:00.003+00:002010-12-01T16:31:30.914+00:00If you catch a record fish...There are many different records to be beaten, National, British, European & World. In addition there are Line class records, and Mini records. To try and clarify the situation we take a look at the different record lists and the "Do's & Don'ts if you want to claim a record.<br />
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Let's first look at the different record types.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>British Records</b></span><br />
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There are three categories in British Records<br />
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<b>Shore Records</b><br />
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Fish Caught from :<br />
<ul><li>The Shore</li>
<li>Breakwaters</li>
<li>Piers </li>
</ul><b>Boat Records</b><br />
<ul><li>Boats must depart and return from a port on the British Isle, Northern Ireland or the Channel Isles. </li>
</ul><b>Mini Records</b><br />
<ul><li>A listing for fish under 1lb in weight. </li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>National Records</b></span><br />
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National records can be claimed in:-<br />
<ul><li>Scotland</li>
<li>Wales</li>
<li>Eire </li>
</ul>But what about England, I hear you cry. Simple, there are no National Record lists for England. English Anglers can claim records in any of the National Records, if they are fishing in that region, but crazy as it seems there is no English Record List.<br />
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Welsh Records are maintained by the Welsh Federation of Sea Anglers You do not have to be a member of the Welsh Federation or any other federation to claim a Welsh record. You can visit The Welsh Federation of Sea Anglers Personal Members site at http://server2044.virtualave.net/wfsa<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Line Class Records</span></b><br />
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These are some of the more complex "Records". They compare the size of the catch to the size of the line you were using.<br />
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British Line Class Records</b><br />
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To claim a record in this class you need to be fishing in British waters and the records are against different line breaking strains. For example, If you caught a particular fish on a 20lb line, to claim the record it must be shown that the line would break under that strength.<br />
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These records are kept by the Light Tackle Club in conjunction with EFSA.<br />
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<b>European Line Class Records</b><br />
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These follow a similar format to those of the BLCR, but they have set line strength categories against particular fish types. The minimum line strength is 4kg and the largest is 60kg.<br />
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In addition there is the European All-tackle record, for the biggest fish of each species and is not dependant on the line size used.<br />
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Also on offer is the European Shore record, again this is for the biggest fish of each species and is not dependant on the line size used.<br />
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<b>IGFA Saltwater Line Class Records</b><br />
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This is the "World Record" of the line class series. It is maintained by the International Game Fish Association. To claim a IGFA record the fish MUST be caught on an IGFA rated line. The sizes of line against which you can claim a record are: 1kg, 2kg, 4kg, 8kg, 10kg, 15kg, 24kg, 37kg & 60kg. However many of the smaller fish can only be claimed on lines up to 15kg.<br />
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Records are divided into Men's & Women's.<br />
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The IGFA also keep a World All Tackle record list, which is not dependant on the line size used.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">What does this all mean ?</span></b><br />
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Basically it means that in European terms there are 2360 records that are there to be beaten. If you then consider the different species that can be found in international waters, there are over 5000 records to be claimed.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">So what should I do if I catch a fish that I think is a record ?</span></b><br />
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Firstly you must have hooked the fish yourself and then brought it in, without assistance. The only assistance allowed is the "Netting or Gaffing" of the fish.<br />
If this is the case then if you follow these simple guide lines you should be OK:-<br />
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<b>Grab your Camera.</b><br />
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I always carry a cheap disposable camera in my tackle box. If you catch a potential record, take as many photos as possible to show the species and the size. If you can take a photograph with a tape measure or ruler laid alongside the fish.<br />
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<b>Get it Weighed</b><br />
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The fish must be weighed in a set of scales that have a certificate of accuracy. Look around for the local fish monger, his scales have to be certified.<br />
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<b>Names & Addresses</b><br />
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Take the names and addresses of the people who saw you land the fish and those who witnessed you weigh the fish.<br />
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Vital Statistics</b><br />
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Measure it's length, Girth and inside leg measurement (No only joking, just the first two !)<br />
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<b>Don't Eat It !</b><br />
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Take the fish home and freeze it, just in case more details are required. But remember if a fish has been out of the water a while, it's weight will diminish.<br />
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<b>Report it</b><br />
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Contact addresses and phone numbers are:-<br />
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British Record (Rod Caught) Fish Committee<br />
51a Queen Street<br />
Newton Abbot<br />
Devon<br />
TQ12 2QJ<br />
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Tel: 01626 331330<br />
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British, LTC & European Line Class Records<br />
c/o David Wood<br />
27 Beaver Close<br />
Horsham<br />
West Sussex<br />
RH12 4GB<br />
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Tel: 01403 217884<br />
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Welsh Records<br />
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The Welsh Federation of Sea Anglers<br />
Vic Pearce<br />
13 Ross Avenue<br />
Carmarthen<br />
SA31 1HY<br />
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Tel 01267 223031<br />
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International Game Fish Association<br />
World Fishing Centre<br />
3000 Gulf Stream Way<br />
Dania Beach<br />
Florida 33004<br />
USA<br />
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Tel: +1 954 924 4299<br />
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For more information check out the Angling Trust <a href="http://www.anglingtrust.net/page.asp?section=122&sectionTitle=If+you+Catch+a+Record+Fish">procedures</a>.Pomphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14092482038432753571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805542806842650735.post-12159040616225483482010-12-01T12:10:00.001+00:002010-12-01T15:50:17.351+00:00Huge pike could break the British record!<a href="http://www.anglersmail.co.uk/news/huge-pike-could-break-the-british-record/attachment/40lbpike-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-7164" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-7164" height="300" src="http://www.anglersmail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/40lbpike2-145x300.jpg" title="40lbpike" width="145" /></a>THE biggest pike of the season has been landed – but the fishery owner thinks the super snapper could potentially threaten the 46 lb 13 oz British record.<br />
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Fisheries management student Jake Finnigan boated the giant from North Yorkshire’s Wykeham Lakes near Scarborough during a cheeky hour after he finished a day on his work experience duties.<br />
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It was weighed on a set of digital scales with a reading between 40 lb 3 oz and 39 lb 15 oz but Jake was so chuffed he was very happy to settle for the lower weight as his new personal best.<br />
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Now fishery manager Mike Heelis thinks with the right management the fish could pack on weight to maybe get near or over the current record from trout water Llandegfedd Reservoir in Wales way back in 1992.<br />
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The Denham, Buckinghamshire roofer caught the fish known as Scar from his mate Luke Moffats’ fishery Le Graviers in Dijon, France.<br />
The fish created a huge global stir amongst carp fans after putting on 8 lb in just five weeks.<br />
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But then only days later, silencing those who doubted its huge weight, John Bryan, from Waltham Abbey, Essex captured the mega mirror at… 99 lb. John didn’t waste any time on his trip – striking lucky within 20 minutes of casting out!Pomphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14092482038432753571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805542806842650735.post-20048016734857074822010-12-01T00:08:00.000+00:002010-12-04T09:47:52.642+00:00Bristol Avon, Chippenham (C.A.C)<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="350" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=51.479103,-2.076948&num=1&t=h&sll=51.487378,-2.087916&sspn=0.097608,0.064247&hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=51.478936,-2.076593&spn=0.002095,0.005681&z=14&output=embed" width="425"></iframe><br />
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<a href="http://www.chippenhamac.org.uk/section_7.htm">Section 7</a><br />
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Mainly shallow with some deep glides and runs. Dominated by big chub and<br />
barbel, with some significant roach and perch.<br />
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For more information please visit the Chippenham Angling Club <a href="http://www.chippenhamac.org.uk/">website</a>.<br />
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Closest postcode: <span dir="ltr">SN15 4LT</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.sussexangling.co.uk/Rivers/Fittleworth.asp">River Rother (Fittleworth)</a><br />
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For more information please visit the Petworth and Bognor Angling Club <a href="http://www.sussexangling.co.uk/">website</a>.<br />
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Closest postcode: <span><span dir="ltr">RH20 1EN</span></span><br />
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For more information please visit the Petworth and Bognor Angling Club <a href="http://www.sussexangling.co.uk/">website</a>.<br />
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Closest postcode: <span><span dir="ltr">GU28 0JF</span></span> <br />
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<a href="http://www.sussexangling.co.uk/Rivers/Watersfield.asp">River Arun (Watersfield)</a><br />
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High water at Watersfield is approximately two and a half hours later than at Littlehampton Harbour. Click <a href="http://easytide.ukho.gov.uk/EasyTide/EasyTide/ShowPrediction.aspx?Portid=0074&PredictionLength=7&Day">here</a> for tide times at Littlehampton.<br />
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For more information please visit the Petworth and Bognor Angling Club <a href="http://www.sussexangling.co.uk/">website</a>.<br />
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Closest postcode: RH20 1NG <br />
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<a href="http://www.chichester-as.co.uk/venues_churchyard.html">Churchyard Lake</a><br />
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It holds specimen carp, pike, roach, rudd, perch and tench.There are a number of fish in the high 30's of which one or more are over the magic 40lb barrier at some point each season.<br />
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For more information please visit the Chichester & District Angling Society <a href="http://www.chichester-as.co.uk/index.html">website</a>.<br />
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Closest postcode: PO19 8PE <br />
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<a href="http://www.hart.gov.uk/fishing_and_boating_at_fleet_pond.pdf">Fishing and Boating at Fleet Pond</a><br />
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Typical fish stocks are: perch and hybrids up to 2lbs, tench up to 4lbs, bream up to 5lbs, carp up to 10lbs, roach and rudd up to 11.5 lbs and pike up to 18 lbs.<br />
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For more information please visit the Hart District Council <a href="http://www.hart.gov.uk/index/environment-and-planning/leisure-countryside/leisure-countryside-places_to_go/leisure-fleet_pond.htm">website</a>.<br />
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Closest postcode: <span dir="ltr">GU51 3QY</span><br />
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<b>Shear Water Lake:</b> The Lake holds a big head of carp from 2lb to 26lb providing excellent sport for the specimen and pleasure anglers. The lake also boasts a huge head of bream which produce bags regularly over 50lb. Quality roach, perch, tench and rudd are in profusion making Shear Water a truly mixed fishery.<br />
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<b>Little Shear Water:</b> The venue also holds a big head of carp (up to 22lb) well into double figures, plus a good head of perch, rudd and bream, making it an ideal all round venue for anglers who like small, intimate venues.<br />
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For more information please visit the Longleat <a href="http://www.longleat.co.uk/fishing.html">website</a>.<br />
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Closest Postcode: BA12 8AE<br />
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For more info please contact the office: (01243) 787715 or visit the Southern Leisure <a href="http://www.ukparks.co.uk/southernleisure/">website</a>.<br />
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The baliff Owen posts on <a href="http://www.cemexangling.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=125697">CEMEX</a> as Odog if you need any advice.<br />
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Pomp's view: Nice lake, big carp, weed in the summer can be a problem. Was syndicate for a while but I beleive it is now taking day tickets once again.<br />
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Closest postcode: PO20 1QH <br />
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Welcome to Pomp's Angling, my little virtual retreat away from the waters edge for my information purposes, I hope it proves to be as useful to you.<br />
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The areas I can get to easily are quite limited as I am based on the South Coast, however I still have some very good fishing within the county of West Sussex and leave going further a field for special occasions.<br />
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I needed a one-stop shop for information that I could access on my mobile phone when out on the bankside.<br />
Although just starting out, I have much of what I wanted up on the site already and I hope to update this blog with more fishy details and information as I go along.<br />
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Cheers for stopping by, please click the follow button and see how I get on.<br />
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In the meantime, tight lines.<br />
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