Pike Anglers Club Devon Region: November 2012

Tuesday 27 November 2012

Last Minute News

Sorry about the lateness of this post but things have been hectic so just a quick note to all those hardy pike anglers here in the Westcountry. In spite of the hell and high water, we're still on from 7 30 at Mill on Exe for our monthly meet tomorrow, with a screening of BBC filmmaker Dean Burman's cracking "Lair of the Waterwolf". Also a good place to be to get the latest news on the situation with the damage to our beautiful Grand Western Canal- which may need volunteer efforts at some point soon.

Piking Basics!

Pike are a large aggressive fish with a mouth full of teeth and should not to be fished for with any old tackle or on a whim. However despite their appearance pike are very delicate creatures and the utmost care is required in their care/handling and return. Far too many fish are damaged each season by poor practices/bad handling by novice fisherman who have not researched piking properly. It cannot be stressed enough that in the quest to become a competent piker one should glean as much info as possible, and should seek out someone who is an experienced piker to educate/demonstrate just how it is done. We at the club will be more than happy to steer anyone in the right direction. For both the novice and more experienced pikers alike, here are some links that cover the basics that we all need to know. Basic Tackle and Handling Please follow all the tips from these links. We as a club and as individuals have a duty of care to our fish, I know I am preaching to the converted but there are still far too many people out there who do not treat pike with the care and consideration that they require. We need to confront the issue directly, if anybody comes across these individuals put the message across and educate them into the proper methods of piking. Most of our problems are caused by ignorance, a quiet word or demonstration is often most effective. In the instance of the more serious cases contact the Environment Agency Regional Office Exeter 01392 444000

put it in your mobile and/or contact the PAC- slight rant over for now.

ABOUT THE PAC

The Pike Anglers' Club of Great Britain was formed in 1977 as a direct result of changing attitudes toward pike. For far too long pike had been regarded by fishery owners and some anglers as vermin, to be killed and removed at all costs. Since it's inception, the PAC has done much to drastically change this mistaken attitude and pike are now widely regarded as a positive element in the natural balance of any fishery.

Pike fishing has become one of the most specialised branches of coarse fishing. Not least in the methods of handling, unhooking and safe return of the fish once caught.

The PAC works continually for the benefit of all pike and pike anglers, we seek only to further the opportunities for pike fishing, whilst preserving all that pike fishing is all about.

We strive to protect pike from persecution by those who do not understand, or choose to ignore, the facts about the important role the pike plays in the balance of nature. We also work to promote pike conservation through safe practice by anglers.

So why not join us and support the club that's been standing up for the pike and pike fishing for more than 30 years.

Becoming a member means you get to enjoy benefits like exclusive events and our acclaimed magazine Pikelines.

Click here to join the club for all pike anglers.

Tuesday 27 November 2012

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