I''d really never sea fished in the UK before prior to meeting club member Mick B, who moved up to Lincoln from Devon. A sea fishing man. A good club man.
Mick taught me such a lot and continues to do so. We had a deal that I would teach him to fish Lincolnshire ponds and lakes which he hadn't done before and in return he would teach me beachcasting.
I have even fished competitions with Mick, notably the European Open Beach Championship (EOBC) which I think that every angler should have a go at at least once as it is quite an experience.
Mick is known simply as "The Skipper". Thank you mate for your friendship.
Mick writes:
"The EOBC runs every year around late February, early March and attacts upwards of 1500 anglers to the Holderness Coast between Spurn Point and Bridlington. It is a 4 day event, but you don't have to fish every day. There are some decent prizes for the biggest fish, usually a Cod or a Ray on the Saturday and Sunday of around £2k.
Competitors come from all over the world, Including Netherlands, Portugal, Belgium, Poland and The Irish Republic, and of course from all over the UK. It is the biggest competition of its kind in Europe.
I took a few novices from this club a couple of years ago and although it was hard going, our entire group was out fished by a novice!
I'd be happy to help and encourage any club member get into Beach Fishing. In fact I look forward to it."
Please contact us if you'd like to have a bash at beachcasting...........
