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SFCC Fishing
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4th January 2010 18.30 hrs...... Subject - SFCC Trophy Presentation Night - Saturday 16th January
As always there will definately be some suprise winners, and along with our special humour awards you can never really be sure of what you may get to take home.
This is always a well supported evening for both fishermen and cruisers in the club, and the more of us that are there on the night the better, obviously.
Light buffet, after the presentation, will be served.
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11th October 21.45hrs...... Subject - Whiting Competition 10th October - Results
11 of our members in 7 boats have all just enjoyed yet another fine day on the water, chasing the humble Whiting this time. A lovely sunny day, coupled with a light westerly wind, meant that a relaxing days fishing was guaranteed. Apparently it seems things were more relaxing for some than others, with "Blue Mist" deploying an anchor and looking for the fish (and other boats too for some reason), to come to them. Although we don't tend to see too many good specimen Whiting these days, Whiting have been caught from most areas recently, so it was a question of fishing wherever was desirable and then hoping for a decent fish at some point during the day. Mackerel were noticeably prolific (even a nuisance) in most areas, but a good few Whiting were landed just the same. Dogfish and Gurnards were caught too. However, "Blue Mist" deploying the anchor definately seemed to be the right tactics on the day as they returned with two Whiting over one pound in weight, and it was Mark Fox who took the honours on the day with the best at 1lb 4.6oz. Last competition now for us this season is the Silver Eel Evening Comp. on Fri 23rd October. More here.
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7th October 15.00hrs...... Subject - Mens Bass & Wrasse Competition Sat/Sun 3rd/4th October - Results
Nobody fished on the Saturday due to inclement weather, but there was certainly a keen interest from a good few on the Sunday. 8 boats and 15 were fishing. Overcast skys and very light wind made for a very comfortable day, with a good few Bass caught too. A number of Wrasse were landed as well, though no big fish came to our boats. Three 5lb+ Bass were caught on the day, all taken over wrecks, with the biggest to John Hall on "Blue Mist" at 5lb 9oz. A number of inshore fish were also caught but these were only in the 2 - 4lb+ class. All Ballan Wrasse caught on the day were returned, with only one coming to the scales. This being a fish of 2lb 10.4oz for Kevin Rouse fishing on his own boat "Exeibit" at Straight Point. Next competition is the Whiting Comp. on Sat 10th (or Sun 11th if it's the better day). More here.
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22nd September 13.00hrs...... Subject - 50th Anniversary Best Specimen Competition Saturday 19th September -Results
13 boats and 27 anglers were fishing on a warm day with little wind. Excellent conditions for all.
Everyone was trying to find a good specimen of any fish they could catch. When all were done for the day we had a result that was presented in the evening at the Celebration Party.
However, it later transpired that some fish posted had not actually been weighed-in correctly, resulting in it being necessary to disqualify two entries. Next competition is the Men's Bass & Wrasse Weekend. on Sat 3rd / Sun 4th October. More here.
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16th September 11.15hrs...... Subject - Black Bream Competition Sunday 13th September -Results
9 boats and 15 anglers were fishing on the day. The weather was sunny and winds light, though there was a rolling swell.
Boats were trying inshore reefs as well as offshore rough ground marks. Catch of the day though was probably the big Conger of around 60lb that John Hall "Blue Mist" caught on the Tardice rough ground."fishing pictures" Next competition is the 50th Anniversary Best Specimen Comp. on Sat 19th Sept. More here.
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11th September 19.50 hrs...... Subject - Black Bream Competition - Day deferment due to weather
With a keen wind forecast for Saturday 12th the competition will now go ahead on Sunday 13th. This being subjest to a weather review, if necessary, on Sunday morning.
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7th September 11.15hrs...... Subject - Ladie's Bass Saturday 5th September -Results
After several weeks of unsettled weather it was nice to get on the water again. The weather was cloudy and the wind light, making for very pleasant conditions indeed.
4 ladies in 4 boats fished and we were all pretty much together across in Ladram Bay for the day. Next scheduled competition is the Black Bream Comp. on Saturday 12th September, quickly followed by our 50th Anniversary Best Specimen Comp on Saturday 19th Sept. More here.
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24th August 00.10 hrs...... Subject - Ladie's Bass Saturday 5th September (Sunday 6th if it's the better day)
This is our next club competition. All ladies who want to take part are obviously welcome. Please speak to John Astill on 07503 004450 if you have any enquiries, or are looking for a boat even.
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21st August 19.50 hrs...... Subject - Men's Bass & Wrasse Weekend Saturday/Sunday 22nd/23rd August - Postponed
With a keen wind forecast for both Saturday and Sunday it has been decided to postpone this competition to the weekend of Saturday/Sunday 3rd/4th October.
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9th August 23.50 hrs...... Subject - Mens Mackerel & Most Species Competition 9th August - Results
It was a hot and sunny day on the water for this double competition.The wind was light too, making conditions tip top for us. Something like 11 boats and 15 gentlemen were fishing favourite wrecks, rough and inshore marks. Mackerel were hard to come by for most, but a splendid total of 14 species were caught all told, with the biggest fish of the day a huge Bass of 10lb 6oz caught on a wreck in the morning by John Astill, "J's Pleasure". The winning Mackerel was a good fish of 1lb 2.25oz caught by Terry Haydon "Megabite" and the Most Species by Lee Pearson "Emily Jane" who caught Pout, Pollack, Ballan Wrasse, Bass, Mackerel, Garfish, Scad, Dogfish and a Tub Gurnard for a total of 9. John Astill and Russell Thompson "Devon Maid" came in as runners up with a very respectable 7 species each. An evening debrief in the club, with a Chinese bought in, was a really good end to the day. Next scheduled competition is Mens Bass & Wrasse Weekend on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd August. More here.
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29th July 17.30 hrs...... Subject - SFCC 50th Anniversary Saturday 19 / 20th September - Itinerary.
Please link to the 50th Anniversary webpage for the latest that is planned. Fingers crossed for some kind of waterside weather on the Saturday, at least.
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26th July 22.00 hrs...... Subject - Ladies Mackerel & Most Species Competition 25th July - Results
With the forecast promising a light SW breeze and sunny conditions the competition went ahead as planned, on this second time of asking. 5 ladies, in 3 boats, were taking part, which is both more and less than we have seen in the past. More ladies and more boats next time around would likely be manageable. The object of the day is to try and catch as many different species as you can, regardless of size, but with a good Mackerel the exception.
The morning started well, with pleasant weather indeed. There was a slight residual swell in the bay from the previous days wind, but we had just a light breeze and the sun was shining at least. The competition result reflected an excellent effort from the ladies, and was actually rather close in the end;
Linda LeMilliere "Lively Lady" - 2 Species, Pollack and Mackerel. Thanks, and well done to the Skippers on the day for doing their bit as well, but especially to Sean "Our Jack" for doing all that was necessary to make Donna's day such a good one.
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15th July 22.30 hrs...... Subject - Boat Fishing in Norway
Several of our fishing members have just recently returned from a Boat Fishing Holiday to Northern Norway.
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4th July 09.45 hrs...... Subject - Ladies Mackerel & Most Species Competition 4th July - Postponed
With a keen wind forecast for both Saturday and Sunday it has been decided to postpone this competition to Saturday 25th July (or Sunday 26th if it is the better day).
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1st July 12.30 hrs...... Subject - Exe Regatta Best Specimen Competition 27th June - Results
There has not been a fishing event included in to the Exe Regatta programme before, so it is with thanks to Exe Sailing Club for coming up with the idea. SFCC along with Exmouth Deep Sea FC were asked to arrange things as part of ESC's organisation of the Regatta for 2009.
It was a nice sunny, though at times breezy, day. Thanks go to all the local sponsors for donating prizes, ESC once again for their suggestion and the excellent Regatta Presentation, and also those who gave their time to help organise things. Please link to Fishing Pictures to see a couple of pics of the event.
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14th June 23.15 hrs...... Subject - Conger / Interclub Mackerel Competitions 13th June - Results
A lovely sunny morning saw a good number out on the water for this combined competition. New for this year was that the Interclub Mackerel against Exmouth Deep Sea FC would be an all day and best specimen event. This meant it could be incorporated with one of our other competitions, which it was hoped might mean increased participation from both clubs. A social evening involving both clubs traditionally follows the Interclub Mackerel Comp, and this wasn't changed. SFCC hosted the evening this year and we were pleased to see such good support from everyone. The winning fish was announced at 11.5 oz which was caught on "Vamp" by either Becky or Linda LeMilliere. EDSFC's best was declared at 10 oz. So a win there for SFCC. Excellent, and well done to everyone who took part! There was some pain along with the gain though as Linda LeMilliere managed to snag her finger on a mackerel feather. Brother Paul said she was very brave when he cut off the hook eye and pushed it all the way through and out the other side. Unfortunately the hook had to be thrown away. Result of the SFCC Conger Comp was a win for John Hall "Blue Mist" who landed (and returned), a fine rough ground Conger of 43lb. The fish was weighed on club scales on the water. With conservation in mind this competition is the only one currently when this is considered acceptable.
Not happy with just the Conger John went on to also catch a 22lb Tope (shark family), as well. Tope are so rarely caught in our area these days.
Please everyone, try to get a photo of your catches. It all adds to our website fishing picture page, but most importantly perhaps, to the enthusiasm of others.
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27th May 11.30 hrs...... Subject - Pollack Competition 23rd May - Results
It was a good day on the water for this rescheduled competition, and very well supported too. The sun shone and there was just a light SE wind. A total of 11 boats and 19 anglers fished mainly on familiar wrecks in our area of Lyme Bay. A good number of Pollack were caught, but sadly no quality fish were seen through the day. The winning fish of 4lb 6oz was caught on board "Blue Mist" by Stuart Green. Please see full results below. 
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21st May 10.30 hrs...... Subject - 2009 River Exe Regatta - 27th and 28th June
There is interest for both Sailors and Fishermen this year. More details from the website; http://www.river-exe-regatta.org.uk/
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14th May 14.15 hrs...... Subject - May Bank Holiday Dartmouth Cruise / Fish - Report
Paul Le Milliere has prepared a Cruise Report, to which some pictures have been added, and can be viewed by going to Fishing Pictures.
Posted - 14th May 2009 14.00 hrs...... Subject - Flatfish Competition 9th May - Results
________________________________ Posted - 24th April 2009 19.20 hrs...... Subject - Pollack Competition 25th April - Postponement
________________________________ Posted - 23rd March 21.15 hrs...... Subject - 2009 Fishing Competition Schedule - Update SFCC 50th Anniversary Fishing Event. All members, whether novice, sailor, or cruiser, are invited out for a days fishing on either the Saturday, or Sunday, of this weekend. Fishermen will be asked to volunteer their boats, and services, to give you a good day out. Obviously it's early days, regarding appreciation of demand, but if you are keen, an early response might be in your favour. Please go to 2009 Fishing Schedule webpage to view, and for a document download.
Posted - 22nd March 18.00 hrs...... Subject - 2009 Fishing Competition Schedule - Update It has now been advised that it is intended this will be not be a pairs comp, but will be a Best Specimen on the day event. Best also to bear in mind no details are actually confirmed for this comp at this time, so there could actually be further details to advise at a later stage. Please go to 2009 Fishing Schedule webpage to view, and for a document download.
Posted - 14th March 18.00 hrs...... Subject - 2009 Fishing Competition Schedule You will need to accept that, as always, things will likely change due to weather conditions. Every effort is made to notify you all of these changes, but you are encouraged to enquire with me, or my assistant Lee, should you be in any doubt. There will be a couple of extra contacts in your 2009/10 Blue Books should you experience difficulties raising anyone. Please go to 2009 Fishing Schedule webpage to view, and for a document download.
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2nd February 21.00 hrs...... Subject - 2009 Annual Presentation - Pictures and Information
Picture pages, and award lists are available on the website now. Please link to this page
Individual pictures, taken on the night can easily be sent to you, just ask.
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18th January 12.30 hrs...... Subject - SFCC Annual Presentation - January 17th 2009
Fishermen and Cruisers always look forward to this annual, and special evening, at SFCC. And the atrocious weather on the night didn't seem to affect attendance at all. Your Fishing Secretary, Eddy Carter, and Cruising Secretary, Dermot Nolan, gave a packed room yet another fantastic Annual Presentation. Please remember to congratulate both of them, for their efforts, when you next see them. Club participation makes the night the special occasion it is though, and thanks go to you all of you for that. Pictures of the evening are currently being collated, and a selection will be online soon. But if you would like any personal pictures sent on, then please don't hesitate to contact me for a reply.
Posted - 22nd December 01.00 hrs...... Subject - SFCC Trophy Presentation Night - Saturday 17th January
As always there will definately be some suprise winners, and along with our special humour awards you can never really be sure of what you may get to take home.
This is always a well supported evening for both fishermen and cruisers in the club, and the more of us that are there on the night the better, obviously.
Light buffet, after the presentation, will be served.
PS. If anyone would like to nominate for 'Best Achievement by a Newcomer' then this can be done by sending back a Cruising Nomination form (which you will have been mailed with your Membership Renewal documents).
________________________________ Posted - 2nd December 18.45 hrs...... Subject - End of Season Notes 
November 30th unfortunately, marks the end of our regular fishing season. Club Competitions and Specimen Trophies are now all done for another year.
However, Fish of the Month (boat only) continues through the winter months, should any of you be fortunate to get afloat. And any Shore Caught specimens can also be weighed-in, as this runs through 12 months of the year too. Apart from the various functions and parties at the club in the ensuing months, could you all please make a special note that the Annual Presentation of Trophies is on Saturday January 17th 2009. It's always a great night, made all the better when everybody is present. Hopefully we'll see you there. Next years regular fishing season starts on April 1st 2008. Though in recent years we have tended to be afloat and out fishing again in March.
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