2008 Lochstyle Eliminator -

Blagdon, 27th April 2008 (Pre-entry essential)

2008 River Eliminator -

River Teign, 31st May 2008 (Pre-entry essential)

2008 Bank Open -

TBA

FEDERATION INFORMATION:

Denis Symonds is now a licensed level 2 angling coach. Also Peninsula is running a “help day” for members on the River Teign.

Peninsula Federation will pair up experienced River Anglers with some less experienced ones and give them some tips. We have planned this for Saturday, the 5th of July. Contact Denis for details.

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England Eliminator 2008 River Teign - UPDATE

Dear All,

Due to the weather we decided to postpone the get together for the 5th July, as it turned out this was a wise move, as the river rose 1.5 metres.

We are re-arranging the get together for either Sat 19th or Sun 20th July, where a more experienced river angler will be teamed up with anglers who would like to improve their river fishing.

The plan is that we would fish for 3 hours in the morning then have a break for lunch in the pub, after which we would change partners and fish for another 3 hours in the afternoon.

Anybody wishing to attend can either reply to this email or ring me on 01566 774861 with their preference.

Those members who have already replied need not contact me again.

I will contact those interested with the final date as soon as we have a consensus.

Regards, Denis Symonds, Hon Sec.

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The local heat to select anglers to represent England at fly-fishing on rivers took place on Saturday the 31^st of May at the beautiful location of Fingle Bridge. The heat attracted anglers from as far away as Lancashire as well as many local anglers. 26 anglers were trying to represent their country in their chosen sport, 10 of these have represented England before at National, European and World level. Snowbee, who support the local federation, had again provided prizes for the top anglers on the day, as well as the hand carved trophy that the top individual receives.

The weather had been unpredictable all week with localized thunderstorms causing the river to rise rapidly. Fortunately the water conditions settled and the water was looking good, and improving as the day progressed. The competitors are divided into two sections with one group fishing while the second act as controllers. The controllers measure the fish and then return the fish unharmed to the water.

The quality of the fishing on the section of the Teign once again proved to be outstanding, with 214 trout up to 36 centimetres caught. There was also one Sea trout of about 2.5lb caught, unfortunately for local angler Darren Everitt this ‘bar of silver’ did not count towards the result.

The final placings were very close with local anglers taking all of the top positions. In overall first place was Launceston angler Denis Symonds, Denis has reached the national final in river and loch style fishing on previous occasions.

The full result was divided into the morning and afternoon sessions

1.    Denis Symonds from Launceston

2.    Alex Bobba from Uffculme

3.    Peter Kempton from Exeter

 

1.    Robert Dadd from Newton Abbott

2.    Simon Kidd from Plymouth

3.    Martin Burgess from Somerset.

Winner Denis Symonds with the Snowbee perpetual trophy.

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Results from Peninsula eliminator at Blagdon on Sunday, 27th April 2008

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