Shore and Boat Fish Recorder: Simon Toms st0467@googlemail.com 07778991603
2018 Final Report
Finally we have a long awaited final report for 2018, thank you to Simon Toms for putting it all together, it can be downloaded below
Finally we have a long awaited final report for 2018, thank you to Simon Toms for putting it all together, it can be downloaded below
| fisheries_report_final_2018.pdf |
Below you will find links to the latest Championships (Shore & Boat), Fish of the month (Shore & Boat) & Best of species (Shore & Boat)
Please download the File below, it contains the information in relation to measuring Bull Huss and Rays
| length_to_weight_formulas_for_bullhuss_and_ray_species_for_catch_and_release.pdf |
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The CFSA Fishing News update
The end of 2016 resulted in good fishing for some members producing several species and specimens which included whiting to over 2lb, haddock to 3 lb, red mullet, small eyed Ray to 12 lb, dabs, codling to 3lb and several spur dog to over 8lb. Great to see the latter species turn up after so many years of absence. Estuaries are also starting produce some good flounder with some members enjoying exceptional fishing in recent weeks with up to 10+ fish in a session to 2 lb 10oz.
Competition results from 2016
The Boat Fish of the Month final was won by Ed Schliffke ( Padstow SAC) with a LSD of 2lb 10oz. The shore based Western Morning News Final was won by Alan Rule of Camborne SAC with a LSD of 2lb 12 oz. 2nd placing went to Ed Schilffke with a Bass of 4.15 and 3rd place went to Brian Robinson with another LSD of 2lb 10oz. Well done to all of these anglers, particularly Ed Schliffke for being so consistent on many of the open and Cfsa comps.
CFSA annual recorders report.
Congratulations to Kevin Lenderyou for winning the County Championship for the second consecutive year, a feat that has not been achieved by many other anglers over the years. Kevin had some exceptional specimens in his top 10 fish showing that with perseverance, dedication and good all round angling skills there are good fish out there to be caught.
The Senior men's runner up was Joe Gould of Truro City SAC. Joe had an excellent year in 2016 and put in a great deal of effort to capture a number of very good specimens including a new Truro City Club record Haddock and a number of other personal best specimens. Well done to Joe and I can see him winning the County championship in future years along with a number of other up and coming younger anglers. Having fished with some of them on various marks it is clear that we have some very good younger anglers out there in Cornwall.
Sue Rule was again the Ladies shore Champion which she has now held for several years. Sue has to be congratulated for catching many specimens fish that would have easily placed her very high up in the senior men's rankings. Sue topped her specimen list off with an exceptional cuckoo wrasse of 1 lb 9 oz 9 drams which was a new Cornish Record, previously held by Paul Burnett of Cubert SAC caught in 1971. This is Sue's second Cornish record having previously broken the Triggerfish record in 2015. Well done Sue, that is very good angling!
Whilst there are others who claim to have Cornish records, we all know that in reality that there is only one true Cornish record list in many people's eyes as the fish have been weighed accurately on certified scales with an independent witness. To hold a CFSA Cornish record at any time, even if for a short period of time, is something to be coveted and proud of.
The end of 2016 resulted in good fishing for some members producing several species and specimens which included whiting to over 2lb, haddock to 3 lb, red mullet, small eyed Ray to 12 lb, dabs, codling to 3lb and several spur dog to over 8lb. Great to see the latter species turn up after so many years of absence. Estuaries are also starting produce some good flounder with some members enjoying exceptional fishing in recent weeks with up to 10+ fish in a session to 2 lb 10oz.
Competition results from 2016
The Boat Fish of the Month final was won by Ed Schliffke ( Padstow SAC) with a LSD of 2lb 10oz. The shore based Western Morning News Final was won by Alan Rule of Camborne SAC with a LSD of 2lb 12 oz. 2nd placing went to Ed Schilffke with a Bass of 4.15 and 3rd place went to Brian Robinson with another LSD of 2lb 10oz. Well done to all of these anglers, particularly Ed Schliffke for being so consistent on many of the open and Cfsa comps.
CFSA annual recorders report.
Congratulations to Kevin Lenderyou for winning the County Championship for the second consecutive year, a feat that has not been achieved by many other anglers over the years. Kevin had some exceptional specimens in his top 10 fish showing that with perseverance, dedication and good all round angling skills there are good fish out there to be caught.
The Senior men's runner up was Joe Gould of Truro City SAC. Joe had an excellent year in 2016 and put in a great deal of effort to capture a number of very good specimens including a new Truro City Club record Haddock and a number of other personal best specimens. Well done to Joe and I can see him winning the County championship in future years along with a number of other up and coming younger anglers. Having fished with some of them on various marks it is clear that we have some very good younger anglers out there in Cornwall.
Sue Rule was again the Ladies shore Champion which she has now held for several years. Sue has to be congratulated for catching many specimens fish that would have easily placed her very high up in the senior men's rankings. Sue topped her specimen list off with an exceptional cuckoo wrasse of 1 lb 9 oz 9 drams which was a new Cornish Record, previously held by Paul Burnett of Cubert SAC caught in 1971. This is Sue's second Cornish record having previously broken the Triggerfish record in 2015. Well done Sue, that is very good angling!
Whilst there are others who claim to have Cornish records, we all know that in reality that there is only one true Cornish record list in many people's eyes as the fish have been weighed accurately on certified scales with an independent witness. To hold a CFSA Cornish record at any time, even if for a short period of time, is something to be coveted and proud of.
Note for all anglers fishing in the CFSA clubs.
At the Recorders meeting there were a number of important rule changes made for 2017.
This year provided the tri-annual opportunity for member clubs to propose weight changes for one day competition minimum sizes, one day specimen weights and the annual specimen weights. It is important to point out that CFSA one day minimum sizes are well above the mandatory minimum size limits set for commercial fishing ( e.g Dab of 15cm or a mullet of 20 cm ). Minimum sizes generally exist to provide an opportunity for juniors and lady members to record fish. Most senior competitions are very rarely won with fish fish less than 90% of the one day specimen weights. CFSA qualifying weights for seniors are 50% of the annual specimen weight.
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In addition, it has now been agreed that for competitions run under CFSA rules, anglers will now be able to use 3 rods and a total of 3 hooks. This will therefore enable general and competition fishing to be consistent and is one less rule making it easier for all anglers to understand. Anglers are however asked to apply common sense when fishing competitions and make room for other anglers if a mark is popular. These are meant to be social, friendly events with most people acting in a sporting way.
For many years, the CFSA has accepted calculated weights for shark, tope and smoothounds based upon a length to weight conversion. Last year, as a result of bass conservation measures, the CFSA also agreed to accept measured bass which are caught and released if a clear photo of the fish is provided against a tape measure. The length of the fish can be reported on the monthly club return with club recorders scrutinising photographs to ensure that the length can be accurately determined. This has worked well in 2016 with a number of anglers submitting photos and the accurate length of released bass. The weight of the fish has then been calculated from a consistently applied length to weight conversion.Anglers have commented that this conversion provides a reasonably accurate weight estimate normally within a few ounces of the weighed fish. Using the calculated length avoids any ambiguity with the accuracy of people's scales for instance, if the fish is covered in sand or gravel which has been observed in recent months. This is a major step forward in attempting to encompass the views of all anglers not all of whom want to retain fish for eating. With the current state of bass stocks this is widely agreed to be a positive step in the right direction and demonstrates that anglers are at the forefront of conserving bass.
As we have now seen catch and release work well for a number of species, and observed that it can work well at club level, as shown by Mounts Bay Angling Society, it has also been agreed to extend the catch and release policy to Bull Huss and ray species. Length to weight conversions are now available from Cefas and can be used to predict the weight of these species from their total length ( see note attached). CFSA anglers can also help to develop a Cornwall specific length to weight conversion by sending in the length of fish together with the weight of fish that are accurately weighed. As with bass, this approach will help to maximise the opportunity for protecting slow growing species especially those older, larger specimens. If an angler catches a record or is fishing in a competition, these species will however still be weighed in the normal way. For general fishing, it will give the angler more choice, whilst at the same time, helping to protect more of our popular fish species.
At the Recorders meeting there were a number of important rule changes made for 2017.
This year provided the tri-annual opportunity for member clubs to propose weight changes for one day competition minimum sizes, one day specimen weights and the annual specimen weights. It is important to point out that CFSA one day minimum sizes are well above the mandatory minimum size limits set for commercial fishing ( e.g Dab of 15cm or a mullet of 20 cm ). Minimum sizes generally exist to provide an opportunity for juniors and lady members to record fish. Most senior competitions are very rarely won with fish fish less than 90% of the one day specimen weights. CFSA qualifying weights for seniors are 50% of the annual specimen weight.
Show original message
In addition, it has now been agreed that for competitions run under CFSA rules, anglers will now be able to use 3 rods and a total of 3 hooks. This will therefore enable general and competition fishing to be consistent and is one less rule making it easier for all anglers to understand. Anglers are however asked to apply common sense when fishing competitions and make room for other anglers if a mark is popular. These are meant to be social, friendly events with most people acting in a sporting way.
For many years, the CFSA has accepted calculated weights for shark, tope and smoothounds based upon a length to weight conversion. Last year, as a result of bass conservation measures, the CFSA also agreed to accept measured bass which are caught and released if a clear photo of the fish is provided against a tape measure. The length of the fish can be reported on the monthly club return with club recorders scrutinising photographs to ensure that the length can be accurately determined. This has worked well in 2016 with a number of anglers submitting photos and the accurate length of released bass. The weight of the fish has then been calculated from a consistently applied length to weight conversion.Anglers have commented that this conversion provides a reasonably accurate weight estimate normally within a few ounces of the weighed fish. Using the calculated length avoids any ambiguity with the accuracy of people's scales for instance, if the fish is covered in sand or gravel which has been observed in recent months. This is a major step forward in attempting to encompass the views of all anglers not all of whom want to retain fish for eating. With the current state of bass stocks this is widely agreed to be a positive step in the right direction and demonstrates that anglers are at the forefront of conserving bass.
As we have now seen catch and release work well for a number of species, and observed that it can work well at club level, as shown by Mounts Bay Angling Society, it has also been agreed to extend the catch and release policy to Bull Huss and ray species. Length to weight conversions are now available from Cefas and can be used to predict the weight of these species from their total length ( see note attached). CFSA anglers can also help to develop a Cornwall specific length to weight conversion by sending in the length of fish together with the weight of fish that are accurately weighed. As with bass, this approach will help to maximise the opportunity for protecting slow growing species especially those older, larger specimens. If an angler catches a record or is fishing in a competition, these species will however still be weighed in the normal way. For general fishing, it will give the angler more choice, whilst at the same time, helping to protect more of our popular fish species.
Important message to all club recorders
1. Will all recorders please send their monthly club returns in metric. Also members christian and surnames on returns forms. The forms must be received no later than the 7th of the following month.
2. Boat fish and shore fish should be sent on separate printed forms (see below) to Andy Butler or Simon Toms.
3. The Fish Recorders must be notified within 48 hours of the capture of any fish over 100% of the CFSA weight. These fish must be retained until the Fish Recorder has checked them or given his go ahead to return/eat the fish etc. A quick phone call should be enough. (see numbers above)
4. All junior members Dates Of Birth must be entered on returns forms.
5. Only fish of 75% of specimen weight and over from boat and shore for seniors members will be accepted. Ladies and Juniors are still minimum size and over.
6. All scales used must be certified and checked annually at CFSA Recorders Meeting.
Copies of certificates must be sent to the recorders.
7. A list of your clubs recorders/weighmasters should be sent to both CFSA Recorders and these must be the people witnessing the weighing of your club's fish unless weighed by another club's scales e.g. at an open comp.
To help with any metric conversion we have provided a table below please feel free to print off.
| metric_conversion_table.pdf |
2016 Reports
| fisheries_report_2016_final__1_.pdf |
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| cfsa_shore_championship_may_2016.pdf |
| cfsa_shore_championship_june_2016_update.pdf |
| june_2016_cfsa_shore__fish_of_the_month.pdf |
| cfsa_best_of_species_june_2016__1_.pdf |
| may_2016_cfsa_shore__fish_of_the_month.pdf |
| cfsa_shore_championship_april_2016__1_.pdf |
| april_2016_cfsa_shore__fish_of_the_month__1_.pdf |
| cfsa_best_of_species_april_2016__1_.pdf |
| cfsa_shore_championship_march_2016.pdf |
| march_2016_cfsa_shore__fish_of_the_month.pdf |
| cfsa_best_of_species_march_2016.pdf |
| february_2016_cfsa_shore__fish_of_the_month.pdf |
| february_2016_cfsa_boat__fish_of_the_month.pdf |
| cfsa_boat_best_of_species_february_2016.pdf |
| cfsa-shore_best_of_species_february_2016.pdf |
| cfsa_shore_championship_february_2016.pdf |
| cfsa_shore_championship_jan_2016__1_.pdf |
| cfsa_shore__fish_of_the_month_jan_2016.pdf |
| best_of_species_end_jan_2016.pdf |
| fish_weighed_to_date_summary_-_jan_2016.pdf |
Please find below useful forms for Recorders & Anglers
| cfsa_monthly_returns_template_2014.pdf |
| cfsa_monthly_returns_template_2014.doc |
| shark_and_hound_calculation.pdf |
| shark_and_tope_calculation_chart.pdf |
| cfsa_competitions_returns_template.pdf |
| cfsa_comps_returns_template.doc |
| cfsa_monthly_returns_template.doc |
