Leave it as you found it when fishing

Anglers today have space age technology, navigation and weather aids, a great knowledge of where to fish, which local natural or artificial baits to use and electronic fish finders. It is a diverse sport and many local anglers have joined the Mumbles Motorboat and Fishing Club, they fish alone or with family and friends, from sand or shingle beaches, from rocks, piers, river estuaries and lots of fresh water venues. Many own boats or take the Club boats to anchor, drift or troll close to the shore or miles off the coast over wrecks. To all anglers fishing is a recreation, though some like the added spice of competing in Club events or open matches.

Angling is a fascinating sport. It is limitless in the variety that it offers, both in the number of species that can be caught and the methods that can be used. It is about understanding the way of the tides and species that swim beneath its waters. It is also an endless learning curve, as each day something will change. No two trips, either on shore or in a boat out at sea, are ever the same, and that above all makes it continuously challenging.

Everyone can learn to fish, it is also a great way to experience the out-of-doors.  The Club is here to ensure that the local angling community can enjoy their fishing and the full benefit that their activities can bring.  The Club its part in helping the local angling community enjoy their sport be it salt water or fresh water fishing.

 

The Club takes a less serious approach to its competitions which makes these events very popular with Club members. The fishing events at the Club can be very different, with the winning fish decided on weight, others by measure and return, specimens or biggest fish. Most events are not too formal, allowing anglers to fish where they like, but also together in group of friends or with a buddy. This more casual approach is less serious than the pegged events usually associated with serious open match fishing events. Members wishing to take part in these more serious fishing competition, many for charity, may do so in the PAKA events of which the Club is a member. Some events have limits or boundaries imposed within which to fish, but the great thing about our Club fishing is you can fish your chosen spot. As with all types of sport the reward for effort is success. Even in casual Club events some members will compete and make an extra effort to win. But, don't forget it is the element of luck that makes fishing a great sport for many, especially when the pensioner, junior or women can on occasions beat the hot shots. To try and keep everyone interested the Club provides a few optional prizes, such as for the largest fish, biggest dab, biggest species, lowest weight, and others which are more determined by chance. PAKA fishing competitions can be found by clicking here