Jan 2017
Dear members and patrons,
Hello and welcome to the first Shockleader of 2017 and a warm welcome to all clubs and personal
members re-affiliating to the Federation.
CFSA Christmas Shore Competition fished 10th/11th December 2016
Sponsored by Gwinear Angling, Cubert, Newquay, and judged best percentage of up to two
different species, judged against the CFSA one day weight list.
1. Steve Retallick (CAA) S.E.Ray 10.15.04lb, Dab 00.10.13lb, 220.13%, £200
2. Andy Williams (CAA) LSD 02.13.04lb, Dab 00.13.12lb, 213.14%, Tackle.
3. Shane Hawken (Grenville Arms SAC) Shore Rockling, 00.13.07lb, LSD 02.06.11lb,
204.08%, Tackle.
4. Mark Bidgood (St Columb SAC) Whiting 01.06.11lb, LSD, 02.05.03lb, 183.24%, Tackle.
5. Nicky Pryor (CAA) Cod 02.03.04lb, LSD 03.00.05lb, 182.79%, Tackle.
6. Adrian Prisk (Looe SAA) 3 B Rockling, 01.05.13lb, LSD, 02.07.08lb, 177.81%, Tackle.
7. Terry Prisk (Looe SAA) 3 B Rockling, 01.08.11lb, Flounder, 01.07.00lb, 166.86%
8. Jason Hawke (CAA) LSD, 02.05.01lb, Coalfish, 01.04.02lb, 165.59%, Tackle
9. Paul Hawken (Grenville arms SAC) LSD02.06.07lb, Whiting, 00.14.14lb, 153.58%, Tackle
10. Martin Williams (CAA)LSD, 02.01.13lb, 3 B Rockling, 01.02.12lb, 152.62%, Tackle
Junior winner
Tallon James (Looe SAA) Flounder 02.01.00lb, Shore Rockling, 01.02.12lb, 177.32%, Tackle.
Entry – 67
13 different Species brought to the scales
CFSA F.O.M. Boat Competition fished all of September 2016
1. Ed Schliffke (Padstow & Dis) LSD, 02.11.00lb, 102.35% wins £108, only one fish
registered.
CFSA October cash back Boat Competition (all Padstow & Dis SAC Members)
Singles
1. Brian Robinson – 274.156% wins £15
2. Duncan Randall – 259.36% wins £10
Pairs
1. Brian Robinson & Ed Schliffke – 514.39% wins £3.60 each
2. Duncan Randall & John Wicks – 512.99% wins £2.50 each
Fours
Brian Robinson & Ed Schliffke & Duncan Randall & John Wicks winning £2.50 each.
CFSA Western Morning News Final fished 12th/13th November 2016
1. Alan Rule (CAA) LSD, 02.11.01lb, 102.52%, wins £53 plus Trophy.
2. Ed Schliffke (Padstow & Dis SAC) Bass, 04.15.04lb, 99.14% wins £31.80
3. Brian Robinson (Padstow & Dis SAC) LSD, 02.08.03lb, 95.63% wins £21.20
2017 WMN Qualifiers
 Steve Retallick
 Andy Williams
 Mark Bidgood
 Martin Williams
 Jared Laity
 Josh Symons
 Ed Schliffke
 Joff Constance
Mermaid Open Flatfish Competition fished on Sunday 15th January 2017
Results
1. Keith Gilbert, Snr, Flounder, 0.938kg, 02.01.01lb, 103.418%
2. Tim Wills,
Snr Dab,
0.448kg, 00 15 13lb, 98.678%,
3. Josh Symons, Snr , Turbot,
0.652kg, 01.07.00lb, 71.885%
4. James Prowse, Jnr, Flounder, 0.612kg , 01.05.00lb, 67.475%
5. Phillips Prowse, Jnr , Flounder, 0.61 0kg, 01.05.08lb, 67.255%
6. Gary Sicolo,
Snr , Dab
0.296kg, 00.10.07lb, 65.198%
7. Richard Bates, Snr , Flounder, 0.548kg, 01.03.05lb, 60.419%
8. Paul Jenkins, Snr, Flounder, 0.546kg, 01.03.04lb, 60.198%
9. Mark Putt,
Snr, Flounder, 0.542kg , 01.03.02lb, 59.757%,
10. James Spires, Snr, Flounder , 0.532kg, 01.02.12lb 58.655%,
11. Ryan Stevens, Snr, Flounder 0.490kg, 01.01.05lb, 54.024%,
41 Seniors & 5 Juniors entered. 1st prize £100.+ pool £25. 2nd prize Tackle + pool. £15.
All other prizes were tackle.
CFSA Annual Affiliation Fees
Please note that the 31st January is the deadline for clubs and personal members to pay there
affiliation fees, thus ensuring their continued membership for 2017.
All clubs taking up the £5 million public liability shore insurance should furnish me with a list of
their members names to ensure cover.
Please note the insurance premium is £60 with the fees for affiliation and FOM Boat & Shore
unchanged for 2017.
Return of Awards
Would all members who were awarded cups and trophies in 2016 please contact myself on
07814989707 to arrange for their return.
They were presented in a clean condition so please return them in a clean condition thus ensuring
they can be sent to the engravers in good time for the 2017 presentation.
2017 Presentation & Buffet Evening
This will be held at the St Dennis Working Man’s Club on Saturday 1 st April commencing at
7.30pm.
Application for tickets will be sent to all clubs in the near future, a raffle will be held on the evening
and Senior members attending are invited to bring along a prize i.e any unwanted Xmas presents !
2017 Bass Regulations
These Regulations have now been set by the European Council and approved by the UK
Fisheries Minister Mr George Eustace.
Between January 1st and June 30th NO BASS may be retained by the Recreational Sea Angler.
Between July1st and December 31st only one Bass per day may be retained by the Recreational
Sea Angler above the 42cm minimum length.
The complete measures on Sea Bass Fisheries for 2017 are included with this news letter.
Also included with this newsletter is a summary of the 2016 CFSA Recorders Meeting regarding
weight changes, members now allowed to use in all fishing up to 3 rods and 3 hooks and the
recording through catch and release of Bass, Bull Huss, all Ray Species, Sharks, smoothHounds,
and Tope.
Loe Bar
Loe Bar has again produced some excellent fish this winter but a reminder to all who fish the
mark, please park with consideration , i.e. do not park across gateways or block access to fields ,
and if you fish the Bar or anywhere in Cornwall please clean up after yourself on the conclusion of
fishing activities, TAKE YOUR RUBBISH HOME !
Be warned, access to any fishing mark is under pressure of closure if not treated with respect !
2017 CSFA Diary Dates
Jan/Feb/March – Recorders Trophy for Boat and Shore best total returns over a three month
period for each category
1st April – Presentation & Buffet Evening at the St Dennis Working Mans Club.
2017 Club Diary Dates
10th/11th June – Camborne AA Open Festival.
8th/9th July – Padstow & Dis Open Competition.
22nd/23rd July – Grenville Arms SAC Open
6th August – Duchy League
12th/13th August – Camborne AA 70th Anniversary Open, all proceeds to the RNLI
2nd/3rd September – Camborne AA Open Bass Championship
16th/17th December – Mawnan AC open Flounder Competition.
Until the next Shockleader
Happy and safe fishing
Ralph
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Please note there are new winter opening hours for Camborne Tackle, these
are Tues –Sat 09.00 to 17.30 and Sunday 09.00 till 12.00pm.
Please Tel 01209 901662 (mob) 07842827792 for all enquiries.