Pike Anglers Club Devon Region: March 2011

Thursday, 10 March 2011

MARCH 2011 FISH-IN & BUFFET

THE DEVON PIKE
ANGLERS CLUB PRESENTS:

2011 SPRING FISH-IN/BUFFET

FRIENDLY COMPETITION - BUFFET - TACKLE SWAP MEET

Sunday 27^thMARCH

Meet at Sampford Peverell car park 7:30am (8:00 start 14:00 finish)

Followed by a free buffet at the Barge Inn, Halberton, bring your second hand/unwanted tackle with you and either sell or swap it.

●Prize for best fish

●Only Lures permitted.

● Please bring scales and, if possible, a digital camera

NB: Entrants must have valid club permit (day tickets will be available on the day) and the usual PAC Pike Care guidelines apply.

(i.e.: you MUST have a large net & unhooking mat, tools etc)

Any other queries: 07804 240986

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.

Saturday, 26 March 2011

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