http://tfac.forumotion.com/feed/? Latest topics Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:41:18 GMT 10 http://www.justtackle.co.uk/_borders/ntg-logo.gif http://tfac.forumotion.com/feed/? http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/nafa-christmas-match-t535.htm Barry Island Club Christmas Open Match The Club Christmas Open will be held on December 13th £2 entry, optional pools £3 for Section and £10 for overall pools. A prize for anyone that weighs in. Results and Prize draw to the value of £550 at the Union Inn after the match. Draw at the Union Inn 7.30-8.45a.m. food and drink available Book in before 12.12.09 via 01626 331613 NAFA Fishing Reports Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:41:18 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/nafa-christmas-match-t535.htm#2862 http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/nafa-christmas-match-t535.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/works-at-rackerhayes-t534.htm Barry Island There will be some work going on to re-instate the link between Dores Pond and Island Pond on November 18th and 19th. This will help in a number of ways: 1. The water levels in these ponds should become much more stable 2. The algal blooms experienced in the summer should be reduced/stopped by circulating water 3. Some reduction in weed growth may result due to increased water movement. The Environment Agency support this work and we hope all Club members will benefit in the long term. Please ... NAFA Fishing Reports Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:39:54 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/works-at-rackerhayes-t534.htm#2861 http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/works-at-rackerhayes-t534.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/hunting-f41/springer-co2-or-pcp-22-or-177-55mm-or-45mm-t493.htm Martin I thought that I'd try and get a bit of discussion going on this section of the forum so I thought I'd start a debate on the type of rifle used for hunting. As I understand it the springer and CO2 rifles are mainly used for short range ratting and short range hunting whilst the PCP (Pre-Charged Pnuematic) rifles tend to be used for more general hunting such as longer range rabbits, squirrels and pidgeons. We then have the debate on .22 or .177 Again the two types of hunting seem split ... Hunting Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:16:07 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/hunting-f41/springer-co2-or-pcp-22-or-177-55mm-or-45mm-t493.htm#2726 http://tfac.forumotion.com/hunting-f41/springer-co2-or-pcp-22-or-177-55mm-or-45mm-t493.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/charter-boat-section-f39/hows-brixham-fishing-t532.htm Kellys Hero Hi NT&GC fishing forum. I am the skipper who runs 'Kelly's Hero' a Lochin 33' out of Brixham. I was lucky enough to have on board Paul and his follows from Portishead a few weeks ago and judging from the report on this forum everyone else enjoyed the day as much did I. Went out on Tuesday 27th again to some nearby wrecks looking for the last of the Bass which appear to be staying with us still! Manged to find a couple of Bass best being 7 lbs caught by 14 year old Chris Meah from Paignton ... Charter Boat Section Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:14:49 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/charter-boat-section-f39/hows-brixham-fishing-t532.htm#2845 http://tfac.forumotion.com/charter-boat-section-f39/hows-brixham-fishing-t532.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/ave-a-go-match-league-f42/fancy-a-go-at-match-fishing-t518.htm Martin At NT&GC we have decided to start the 'Ave A Go League for anglers that want to do a bit of competitive fishing without the high costs associated with today's modern match scene. The best way to improve your coarse fishing is to fish with other anglers and to fish competitively as this focuses your attention on both your fishing and others around you. The 'Ave A Go League is designed to be affordable, competitive but in a very friendly way and open and affordable to all anglers. The format ... 'Ave A Go Match League Sun, 11 Oct 2009 08:01:17 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/ave-a-go-match-league-f42/fancy-a-go-at-match-fishing-t518.htm#2799 http://tfac.forumotion.com/ave-a-go-match-league-f42/fancy-a-go-at-match-fishing-t518.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/october-27th-update-t531.htm Barry Island Changes at NAFA Apologies for the lack of updates recently but I have been on holiday and work has been very busy. At the AGM last week a new Chairman, Ian Powell, and Secretary, Ian Donaldson, were elected. Both have promised to do their best for the Club and its members and will be working with the rest of the Committee to keep the Club and its waters at the 'top of the tree' regionally and nationally. I intend to have a summary of what went on at the AGM up on this site before work on ... NAFA Fishing Reports Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:52:29 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/october-27th-update-t531.htm#2843 http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/october-27th-update-t531.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/charter-boat-section-f39/castaway2-news-update-t489.htm lochin Hi all I'm Paul skipper of the charter boat Castaway based at Portishead and fishing the Bristol Channel. Bad news is I have sold my boat !!!!!! Good news is I have a new Evolution 30 being built (not quick enough)as I write this, Castaway was a Evolution 33 and was a fine vessel cruising at around 16 knots but quite expensive to run the Catapillar 420 hp engine.Although the Evo 30 is 3 feet shorter than the 33 there is more deck area due to the cabin being moved forward and made smaller, ... Charter Boat Section Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:51:39 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/charter-boat-section-f39/castaway2-news-update-t489.htm#2714 http://tfac.forumotion.com/charter-boat-section-f39/castaway2-news-update-t489.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/newton-tackle-gun-centre-news-f28/trakker-tackle-clothing-coming-to-tggc-t529.htm Martin We now have the Trakker account and will shortly be putting some clothing and accessory bags etc. into stock. We also have access to all tackle including bivvies so phone us or come in for our best price. Newton Tackle & Gun Centre News Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:39:42 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/newton-tackle-gun-centre-news-f28/trakker-tackle-clothing-coming-to-tggc-t529.htm#2834 http://tfac.forumotion.com/newton-tackle-gun-centre-news-f28/trakker-tackle-clothing-coming-to-tggc-t529.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/newton-tackle-gun-centre-news-f28/shooting-hunting-section-has-expanded-t527.htm Martin Well the new side of our business, air rifles and hunting is going well and is a good addition to the shop. We have tidied the area up (see home page of www.newtontackleandgun.co.uk) and placed a great deal of hunting accessories into stock. The clothing range is ideal for both hunters and anglers and the new wellies from Jack Pyke are brilliant. Check out the Whats New In Fishing and Whats New In Shooting sections of our main web site www.newtontackleandgun.co.uk Newton Tackle & Gun Centre News Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:32:59 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/newton-tackle-gun-centre-news-f28/shooting-hunting-section-has-expanded-t527.htm#2832 http://tfac.forumotion.com/newton-tackle-gun-centre-news-f28/shooting-hunting-section-has-expanded-t527.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/cod-watch-f26/the-cod-are-back-t524.htm Martin Well we have good reports of cod being caught from Abbotsbury to Hopes Nose which is really good news and with the wind blowing as it is it just keeps getting better. There were early reports on the North Coast but they seem to be on the Welsh side at the moment and probable won't come back to devon / Somerset until January (not sure why but it seems the same every year). Get down to Chesil and 'ave some Cod Watch Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:00:39 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/cod-watch-f26/the-cod-are-back-t524.htm#2828 http://tfac.forumotion.com/cod-watch-f26/the-cod-are-back-t524.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/october-13th-report-t520.htm Barry Island N.A.F.A. waters are still producing some good catches, despite recent unsettled weather. At Rackerhayes, Dominic Holmes had three carp from Dores Pond, including a fine 26lb. mirror on boilies from Homers Lane. Lee Rider had a 15lb pike from the "Oaks" on deadbait. Weedy has been producing carp up to 14lb. on pellets or corn and the odd tench to 6lb. Wheel Pond is fishing well for carp to 4lb on the pole with sweetcorn, and roach and perch on maggot or caster. At Key, skimmers, ... NAFA Fishing Reports Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:47:14 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/october-13th-report-t520.htm#2807 http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/october-13th-report-t520.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/perch-talk-f36/key-transport-nafa-water-t513.htm Elliot fay
have not been in much this year but had a few cracking perch early in the year biggest weighing in a 3lb 0oz, 3oz shy of the record

going down next sat or sunday if anyone else wants to join me they can ]]> Perch Talk Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:55:12 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/perch-talk-f36/key-transport-nafa-water-t513.htm#2787 http://tfac.forumotion.com/perch-talk-f36/key-transport-nafa-water-t513.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/september-committee-meeting-t516.htm Barry Island Notes from September's Committee Meeting. The main items discussed were the AGM , Stocking Plans and work for the coming year. The key points were as follows: 1. AGM to be held at the Recreational Trust, Newton Abbot on Friday October 23rd. An agenda and the exact time for the meeting will be posted to all members shortly. 2. 60 to 70 Carp of between 3 and 10 lb to be sourced and stocked in Island and Dores Pond. Club to stock Tench in Bradley, Weedy and Linhay, up to 100 between the ... NAFA Fishing Reports Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:03:51 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/september-committee-meeting-t516.htm#2793 http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/september-committee-meeting-t516.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/nafa-trip-for-juniors-t511.htm Barry Island www.newtonfishing.com soon. The site has been down for a week or so but the technical problems with our hosting company have now been rectified.]]> NAFA Fishing Reports Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:33:49 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/nafa-trip-for-juniors-t511.htm#2784 http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/nafa-trip-for-juniors-t511.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/nafa-agm-october-23rd-t512.htm Barry Island
I will also be posting stocking and work party plans for the coming year so members can see what is in the pipeline.]]> NAFA Fishing Reports Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:37:11 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/nafa-agm-october-23rd-t512.htm#2785 http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/nafa-agm-october-23rd-t512.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/charlecombe-pond-t395.htm luke cannings ]]> NAFA Fishing Reports Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:16:58 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/charlecombe-pond-t395.htm#2416 http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/charlecombe-pond-t395.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/sea-fishing-talk-f21/fishing-the-skerries-t486.htm flip Flip and Josh's latest fishing expedition. Early Saturday morning we left Dartmouth with my mate Mark. (I've been nagging him to take us out for ages as we've not been on his new boat). We hung a left at the mouth of the Dart for a bit of bass fishing. The weather was clear but the tide wasn't favourable so after a few drifts with no luck we decided to try a bit of wreck fishing. There was a big swell, not helped by a constant and increasing Westerly wind so it was a bit choppy as well. Josh ... Sea Fishing Talk Sun, 30 Aug 2009 16:07:43 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/sea-fishing-talk-f21/fishing-the-skerries-t486.htm#2700 http://tfac.forumotion.com/sea-fishing-talk-f21/fishing-the-skerries-t486.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/well-barn-pond-fishing-updates-f32/a-fight-to-remember-t502.htm pisces I have a carbon pole thats about 15 yrs old. It's only 5mtrs and really thin so I don't use it much. It's only seen silvers and an eel. I went to the pond on Tuesday to find it really windy. It was impossible to fish a waggler and I didn't have a surfboard so I dusted off the pole. Fishing from the third swim along the road side of the pond with corn just 6ft out from the plants on the left. I fed little and often, after about 2hrs I had a really feeble bite and when I struck it and it took ... Well Barn Pond Fishing Updates Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:55:08 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/well-barn-pond-fishing-updates-f32/a-fight-to-remember-t502.htm#2746 http://tfac.forumotion.com/well-barn-pond-fishing-updates-f32/a-fight-to-remember-t502.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/well-barn-pond-fishing-updates-f32/well-barn-for-the-day-t509.htm luke cannings ]]> Well Barn Pond Fishing Updates Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:11:03 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/well-barn-pond-fishing-updates-f32/well-barn-for-the-day-t509.htm#2765 http://tfac.forumotion.com/well-barn-pond-fishing-updates-f32/well-barn-for-the-day-t509.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/sea-fishing-talk-f21/new-species-and-pb-t508.htm Barry Island Drove down to the South Hams to try for another Bass on my favourite mark, glorious weather, no work, decent tides but not too optimistic because everytime I have caught before it has been wet and miserable. Been using the bad weather as a grockle suppressant but figured today being outside the school holidays things wouldn't be too bad. Anyway got there set up the rod and Viking Herring lure waded in and started chucking out. To cut a long story short didn't get a sniff until on one retrieve ... Sea Fishing Talk Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:02:04 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/sea-fishing-talk-f21/new-species-and-pb-t508.htm#2762 http://tfac.forumotion.com/sea-fishing-talk-f21/new-species-and-pb-t508.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/bass-fishing-talk-f29/soaking-but-another-bass-t473.htm Barry Island Encouraged by my success a few weeks back and a weather forecast predicting crap weather I decided to try my luck again down on the South Hams. The tides also appeared to be the same as the last time I tasted success. Set the alarm for 5.30a.m. and planned ahead by staying up late and drinking too much red wine. I’ll never learn. Despite the previous night’s ‘preparation’ I managed to get up and scuttled off to the South Hams arriving at 7.00a.m. not so bright and breezy in mist and rain. Set ... Bass Fishing Talk Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:14:45 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/bass-fishing-talk-f29/soaking-but-another-bass-t473.htm#2660 http://tfac.forumotion.com/bass-fishing-talk-f29/soaking-but-another-bass-t473.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/carp-fishing-chat-f22/carp-everywhere-t328.htm Martin Hi guys, I was moaning talking to other anglers in the shop over the past few days regarding the lack of carp fishing lakes in the Southwest. By carp lakes I means lakes holding double figure carp, carp that you would use carp rods and tactics to catch. I thought of Dores Pond, Abbrook Pond, Creedy Lakes, Stafford Moor and maybe Goodiford Mill which if this is all we have is pretty poor and makes carp fishing a bit of a problem in the Devon area. However on thinking back to conversations with ... Carp Fishing Chat Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:54:49 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/carp-fishing-chat-f22/carp-everywhere-t328.htm#2073 http://tfac.forumotion.com/carp-fishing-chat-f22/carp-everywhere-t328.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/what-do-you-want-to-see-f30/nafa-website-t506.htm Barry Island
I would really like to see the NAFA website but it has been down for several days now. Waiting to hear from the people that host it.

Apologies for the delay - I am very frustrated as I can't do a single thing from here. Maybe I will go fishing to de-stress.

Ian]]> What Do You Want To See Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:08:53 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/what-do-you-want-to-see-f30/nafa-website-t506.htm#2752 http://tfac.forumotion.com/what-do-you-want-to-see-f30/nafa-website-t506.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/bass-fishing-talk-f29/flukemaster-rides-again-t494.htm Barry Island After a lengthy break got down to the South Hams again for a spot of spinning sporting a natty new pair of waders enbling me to get about a bit more - boy did I sweat a bit though!!! Betty swollocks isn't the half of it. Anyway made it to the mark accompanied by a mate from Manchester who hadn't been fishing for nigh on 30 years. Set him up with an old reel and carp rod of mine before getting started myself. First cast and blimey I have a fish on - nice 2lb 3oz Bass pictured below. It was a real ... Bass Fishing Talk Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:44:06 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/bass-fishing-talk-f29/flukemaster-rides-again-t494.htm#2727 http://tfac.forumotion.com/bass-fishing-talk-f29/flukemaster-rides-again-t494.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-match-reports-f37/gmbu-junior-match-report-t498.htm Barry Island The weather for the GMBU sponsored carp match at Spring ponds could not have been better, warm and sunny on both days. We had a fantastic turnout of fifteen junior anglers, who were all looking forward to the two day event. Day one got off to a flying start with JJ lock, hooking into a fish only 30 seconds after the “All in” and was a good sign of the excellent days fishing ahead. The fish kept coming throughout the day and only a few anglers struggled to catch. The winner on day ... NAFA MAtch Reports Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:13:23 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-match-reports-f37/gmbu-junior-match-report-t498.htm#2736 http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-match-reports-f37/gmbu-junior-match-report-t498.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-match-reports-f37/september-14th-update-junior-news-t499.htm Barry Island N.A.F.A. Juniors have been busy over the last couple of weeks with the finale of both of their Summer Leagues. The final match of the "Teign Trophy" Summer League was held on Wheel Pond leading to a tight finish to the league. Winner on the day was Elliot Fay with 6k 620g of carp on pole and pellet. Second was Ben Avery, again with carp on the pole for 4k 200g, and third was Kingsley Davis with 3k 100g. There was a points tie at the top of the league between Sam Powell and ... NAFA MAtch Reports Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:39:18 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-match-reports-f37/september-14th-update-junior-news-t499.htm#2737 http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-match-reports-f37/september-14th-update-junior-news-t499.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/ask-the-expert-f16/what-do-fish-see-t123.htm Unholymoondog http://www.dvwffa.org/Whatfishsee.htm http://www.divingcairns.com.au/marinelife_fish3.html http://www.klflures.com/fishingtips.html http://www.dtmag.com/Stories/Weird%20Stuff/02-00-ecoseas.htm After last nights discussion of red lines and baits, I've found a few articles on what fish see. They are pretty varied however what is interesting is the fact that they may be able to see more of the colour spectrum than we can !!! Opinions please ? Any experts on the subject ? Ask The Expert Fri, 02 May 2008 19:14:06 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/ask-the-expert-f16/what-do-fish-see-t123.htm#761 http://tfac.forumotion.com/ask-the-expert-f16/what-do-fish-see-t123.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/non-angling-stuff-f18/sorrybut-i-just-had-to-post-this-t488.htm flip


Exits to the sound of stunned silence ]]> Non Angling Stuff Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:31:47 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/non-angling-stuff-f18/sorrybut-i-just-had-to-post-this-t488.htm#2713 http://tfac.forumotion.com/non-angling-stuff-f18/sorrybut-i-just-had-to-post-this-t488.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/notes-from-july-committee-meeting-t484.htm Barry Island Notes from the July Committee Meeting 1 A big thankyou to all who helped make the Open Day such a success. In total over 225 individual coaching sessions took place. Many visitors were full of praise for the Junior members who ran ‘buddy angler’ sessions to go alongside the formal coaching sessions. The follow on sessions on Tuesday evenings have proved a great success with an average of 35 visitors per session and several new members joining the club. Special thanks to Paul ... NAFA Fishing Reports Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:45:39 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/notes-from-july-committee-meeting-t484.htm#2697 http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/notes-from-july-committee-meeting-t484.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/target-shooting-f40/buckley-wood-target-shooting-club-t487.htm Martin Hi guys the boys and I joined Buckley Wood on Sunday (30/08/09) under a family membership and having been a few times we thoroughly enjoy our shooting their. We only use the range finding facility at the moment but I will have a go at the HFT course once I get confident with my rifle (once I decide which rifle I'm having). Membership is £36 personal and £60 family and the subs are £1.50 for each or £1.00 for 15 and unders. You can fill your PCP rifle as many times as you like and the subs ... Target Shooting Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:00:41 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/target-shooting-f40/buckley-wood-target-shooting-club-t487.htm#2709 http://tfac.forumotion.com/target-shooting-f40/buckley-wood-target-shooting-club-t487.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/sea-fishing-talk-f21/wreck-fishing-from-brixham-t480.htm flip Had the pleasure of a wreck fishing trip out of Brixham on Kelly's Hero last Saturday with some friends from Weston. Skipper Dave and his crew mate looked after us well. We had great weather, plenty of tea and coffee was served throughout the day and plenty of space on board for our party of nine to fish comfortably. The time passed all to quickly. We stopped on the way to pick up mackerel before heading out to the wreck. We drifted the wreck and were kept busy. Various lures were used, ... Sea Fishing Talk Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:31:03 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/sea-fishing-talk-f21/wreck-fishing-from-brixham-t480.htm#2674 http://tfac.forumotion.com/sea-fishing-talk-f21/wreck-fishing-from-brixham-t480.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/new-junior-bream-record-t479.htm Barry Island Congratulations to Kingsley Davis whose 8lb 9oz Bream, caught in Dores, has now been confirmed as a new Junior record. A picture of the fish has been added to the Gallery accessed via a link on the www.newtonfishing.com website Home Page.]]> NAFA Fishing Reports Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:09:05 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/new-junior-bream-record-t479.htm#2670 http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/new-junior-bream-record-t479.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-match-reports-f37/august-4th-update-t474.htm Barry Island Last weekend was the final of the N.A.F.A. All Night Series on Rackerhayes. Winner overall was Mark Cousins on "Cow Shed" peg 96 on Linhay, with 12 tench on waggler fished various baits for 23k 300g. Second was David Sugden on peg 6 on First Pond with 12 tench on the pole for 11k 300g, and third was Liam Dore on Dores peg 110 with 2 bream and eels for 8k 500g. The final round of the Tackle Trader Evening League on Key was won by Mike Hadley on the 'Bonus Peg' with 3 bream on ... NAFA MAtch Reports Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:27:51 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-match-reports-f37/august-4th-update-t474.htm#2661 http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-match-reports-f37/august-4th-update-t474.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/july-29th-update-t472.htm Barry Island Last weekend was Newton Abbot Fishing Association's Annual Jubilee March on Bradley Pond, with persistent wind and rain making conditions difficult for the participants. Winner on the day was Jamie Pearce on peg 18 with skimmers on shallow waggler and caster for 7k 200g. Second was John Durham on peg 9 using the same tactics for 4k 980g, and third was junior Liam Dore on peg 24 again catching skimmers on the waggler for 4k 480g. The penultimate round of the Tackle Trader Evening League was ... NAFA Fishing Reports Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:51:45 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/july-29th-update-t472.htm#2656 http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/july-29th-update-t472.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/general-fishing-chat-f25/fishy-tattoos-t471.htm kev http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=107669&id=512616805&l=4dfef2256f and let me know what ya think!]]> General Fishing Chat Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:20:07 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/general-fishing-chat-f25/fishy-tattoos-t471.htm#2655 http://tfac.forumotion.com/general-fishing-chat-f25/fishy-tattoos-t471.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/9lb-3oz-tench-from-dores-t469.htm Barry Island Andy Short had a 9lb 3oz Tench from Dores. I have also added a few new pics of some of the ponds to the NAFA Gallery. Click on the link below to take a look. http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/newtonangler/NAFAGallery?authkey=2AXQ_unpe-w&feat=directlink Andy's Tench NAFA Fishing Reports Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:05:10 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/9lb-3oz-tench-from-dores-t469.htm#2650 http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/9lb-3oz-tench-from-dores-t469.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/well-barn-pond-fishing-updates-f32/there-s-big-fish-in-them-there-waters-t467.htm Martin ]]> Well Barn Pond Fishing Updates Sat, 25 Jul 2009 09:47:19 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/well-barn-pond-fishing-updates-f32/there-s-big-fish-in-them-there-waters-t467.htm#2645 http://tfac.forumotion.com/well-barn-pond-fishing-updates-f32/there-s-big-fish-in-them-there-waters-t467.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-match-reports-f37/ponds-still-fishing-well-july-21st-my-100th-post-t464.htm Barry Island Last weekend was the third N.A.F.A Early Morning Match at Rackerhayes. Winner on the day was Dickie Mortimore from Peg 24 on Island Pond with 7 tench and 3 eels on waggler and feeder with maggot as bait, for 13k 940g. Second was Jamie Pearce from the "Cowshed" peg 96 on Linhay with 7 tench on pole and caster for 13k 140g, and third was Phil Coles on Dores Pond, peg 111 with 4 bream and a tench for 11k 450g. The latest round of the Tackle Trader Evening Series was held ... NAFA MAtch Reports Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:54:27 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-match-reports-f37/ponds-still-fishing-well-july-21st-my-100th-post-t464.htm#2640 http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-match-reports-f37/ponds-still-fishing-well-july-21st-my-100th-post-t464.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/bass-fishing-talk-f29/south-hams-t462.htm Barry Island Faced with my impending redundancy I made my way down to Plymouth for a seminar on starting up your own business. My mood was not lightened by a ‘disagreement’ with my beloved just before departure. I threw my gear in the car thinking I could go fishing for a couple of hours after the seminar. The weather forecast was grim so I reckoned apart from the odd surfer there would be nobody else on the beach and I could give it a go on a beach I had always itched to fish when out with the family but ... Bass Fishing Talk Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:01:56 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/bass-fishing-talk-f29/south-hams-t462.htm#2638 http://tfac.forumotion.com/bass-fishing-talk-f29/south-hams-t462.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/six-carp-in-one-session-from-dores-t460.htm Barry Island Last weekend was N.A.F.A.'s annual "2 in 1" match on Bradley Pond. Winner on the day was Jamie Pearce from Peg 24 with skimmers on the waggler and caster for 7k 050g. Second was Gary Webber on peg 22 with a similar catch for 6k 040g, and third was John Dore on peg 7 with roach and skimmers on pole and maggot for 3k 700g. The latest round of the Tackle Trader evening league on Key was won by junior Ashley Smith with skimmers and bream on pole and sweetcorn for 4k 770g. Gary Webber ... NAFA Fishing Reports Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:51:19 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/six-carp-in-one-session-from-dores-t460.htm#2636 http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/six-carp-in-one-session-from-dores-t460.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/july-7th-update-t458.htm Barry Island Last weekend was the second round of the NAFA All Night Series on Key and Bradley Ponds. Winner on the night was Neal Stone from peg 18 on Key with 18k 500g of Skimmers and Bream caught on the waggler and corn or maggot. Second was Phil Coles from peg 11 on Bradley with a similar catch for 11k 400g, third was Mark Newman from peg 9 on Bradley with 9k 400g. Elsewhere, Rackerhayes continues to produce good Tench from all ponds with Dores pond also producing Bream to 9lb and Carp to mid 20's. ... NAFA Fishing Reports Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:41:33 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/july-7th-update-t458.htm#2630 http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/july-7th-update-t458.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/well-barn-pond-fishing-updates-f32/well-barn-warning-adders-t451.htm andy WARNING Just a little warning for anyone who fishes at Well Barn be aware that there are adders basking in the sun around the lake Robbie saw 3 around the lake 2 against the roadside and 1 against the fence at the top end they disappeared as soon as they heard Robbie. Adders are always around this area this time of year so please do be careful as they give a nasty suck if hungry!!!! Happy fishing hope to see more of you at the lake Well Barn Pond Fishing Updates Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:44:42 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/well-barn-pond-fishing-updates-f32/well-barn-warning-adders-t451.htm#2602 http://tfac.forumotion.com/well-barn-pond-fishing-updates-f32/well-barn-warning-adders-t451.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/news-from-june-s-committee-meeting-t457.htm Barry Island The following points, from last Tuesday’s Committee meeting may be of interest to members: 1. New signage will be going up on all waters before the end of the Summer. 2. The small toilet at Rackerhayes is only a temporary measure whilst the larger one is being repaired. Apologies to disabled members if this causes any inconvenience in the meantime. 3. The main gate at Rackerhayes is scheduled for replacement and renovation in the near future. 4. Please use appropriate ... NAFA Fishing Reports Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:07:39 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/news-from-june-s-committee-meeting-t457.htm#2621 http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/news-from-june-s-committee-meeting-t457.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-match-reports-f37/results-from-nafa-festival-t456.htm Barry Island Last week saw N.A.F.A. stage their annual three day Festival which was decided on overall weight . 30 anglers participated, sharing some excellent catches over the three days. On Friday night at Rackerhayes the winner was Rick Johnson from "Cow Shed" Peg 96 on Linhay with six tench on pole and caster for 16k 500g. Second was Phil Bailey with tench from Peg 21 on Island Pond for 9k 250g, and third was Dave Campbell on Peg 8 on First Pond, again with tench for 8K 850g. On Saturday ... NAFA MAtch Reports Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:41:31 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-match-reports-f37/results-from-nafa-festival-t456.htm#2620 http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-match-reports-f37/results-from-nafa-festival-t456.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/otters-on-island-t446.htm Plympilgrim Hi to all. Been meaning to register for a while now but aint got around to it till now. Fished Peg 17 on Island yesterday, bad day - no tench or bits, only 3 eels each around the 4lb mark. The first was on corn!! No sign of any bits even on the maggot but was wondering if the reason was what I saw in front of me. An otter. First time it came out the water and ran up the fallen tree to the left with a 5-6" roach in its mouth. I wasn't sure if I was seeing things until later I noticed it to ... NAFA Fishing Reports Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:16:15 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/otters-on-island-t446.htm#2583 http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/otters-on-island-t446.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/newton-tackle-gun-centre-news-f28/guru-tackle-in-stock-t450.htm Martin We have a range of the new Guru Tackle from Korda in stock, the feeders and leads for now, (hooks will be around three weeks) so come in and have a look for yourself. Newton Tackle & Gun Centre News Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:56:51 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/newton-tackle-gun-centre-news-f28/guru-tackle-in-stock-t450.htm#2597 http://tfac.forumotion.com/newton-tackle-gun-centre-news-f28/guru-tackle-in-stock-t450.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/32lb-2oz-carp-t448.htm Barry Island I have added a picture of a big Carp caught at Rackerhayes last weekend. A real whopper. Click on the link below and the picture is towards the bottom. The link has been playing up recently so let me know if you have problems via iandonaldson1956@hotmail.com http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/newtonangler/NAFAGallery?authkey=2AXQ_unpe-w&feat=directlink NAFA Fishing Reports Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:38:41 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/32lb-2oz-carp-t448.htm#2586 http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/32lb-2oz-carp-t448.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/21lb-carp-22lb-carp-7lb-tench-t445.htm Barry Island There have been some cracking fish coming out of Rackerhayes recently. Sadly none for me as I am going through a very lean period. You can see some pics of the above if you click on the link below. http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/newtonangler/NAFAGallery?authkey=2AXQ_unpe-w&feat=directlink The pics are in the bottom row of the Gallery. I have added a pic of a 32lb 2oz Carp to the Gallery. NAFA Fishing Reports Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:57:03 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/21lb-carp-22lb-carp-7lb-tench-t445.htm#2580 http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/21lb-carp-22lb-carp-7lb-tench-t445.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/june-8th-update-t442.htm Barry Island N.A.F.A. held the second of the early morning matches on Rackerhayes last weekend. Winner was Phil Coles on peg 13 on Island Pond with 3 tench on waggler and caster for 6k 550g. Second was Jamie Pearce from "Cow Shed" peg 96 on Linhay with two tench on maggot for 6K 050g and third was Howard Watts on peg 17 on Island with two tench for 3K 500g. Round 5 of the Tackle Trader Evening League was held on Wheel Pond with junior Elliott Fay winning with 6 carp on the pole for 5k ... NAFA Fishing Reports Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:11:52 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/june-8th-update-t442.htm#2574 http://tfac.forumotion.com/nafa-fishing-reports-f2/june-8th-update-t442.htm http://tfac.forumotion.com/non-angling-stuff-f18/5-word-story-t193.htm mullet-fisherman
Once Upon A Beloved Time....]]> Non Angling Stuff Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:12:38 GMT http://tfac.forumotion.com/non-angling-stuff-f18/5-word-story-t193.htm#1193 http://tfac.forumotion.com/non-angling-stuff-f18/5-word-story-t193.htm