October sees the Sea Anglers converge on a coastal
resort to compete in the Sea National. This event is over 4
days and is made up of a beach and boat competition
which sees a combined Champion of Champion for
both team and individual. All competitors stay in the
same accommodation which has ranged from hotels to
holiday parks allowing the evening discussions on sorting
the world’s problems more convenient. This year’s festival
will be held in Weymouth from 1st to 8th of October.
We also run a Carp and Pike national competition for the
specimen hunters of the Fire Service. The Carp National
is our youngest competition being only a few years old.
The match is a 48 hour competition with trophies for
the biggest fish and best total weight of individuals and
teams. The Pike National is usual in late October / early
November, and other than the 48 hour duration, is the
same format as the Carp National - we have not finalised
a venue or date for the Pike and Carp National.
The section also has representative teams in both Coarse
and Sea. Individuals whom have come to the notice of
the selection committees are invited to represent their
country or the British Fire Service.
So whether you agree with the title phrase of this article or
are a keen Angler, you will be able to see the Fire Sports
Angling Section holds something for everyone, from
beginner and pleasure to totally committed match or
specimen angler.
If you need more information then please contact me,
the Sections Secretary, details are at the bottom of this
ramble.
To all who have manged to reach this final paragraph
I hope you have a Good New Year and within it you
receive all you wish from 2016.
Hopefully we will see you on the edge of a
watercourse somewhere hopefully as the fool and
not the worm.
David Rees
Secretary
Fire Sport Angling Section
Email – [email protected]
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