EXMOUTH SEA ANGLING ASSOCIATION
(Where fishing comes first but don't tell the wife!)
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THE ESAA STORY SO FAR
Exmouth SAA is one of the oldest established sea angling clubs in the South west having a proud history stretching back 90 years, way back to November 1921. Indeed, our historic routes are recorded in the original minutes of the club's very first meeting that read:
''Exmouth Sea Angling Association''
''On Saturday November 26th 1921. The formation of the above Association was discussed and it was decided to approach the Dock Company with a view of ascertaining if they would permit the sole rights of fishing from the Pier and their premises, the attached being a copy of a letter duly forwarded to the secretary''.
''Dear Sir, At an informal meeting held on Saturday last a number of influential gentlemen interested in fishing decided, if it can be satisfactorily arranged, to form an Angling Association for the town of Exmouth, and also that the Dock Company should be approached [....]. All the old fishermen fully appreciate the expense and annoyance caused by the want or thought and perhaps maliciousness on the part of youngsters and think that far less trouble would arise if the whole of the Association members acted as the Dock Co's custodians [....] I am, Sir, Yours faithfully, Signed Nov 26 1921''
Thus the ESAA came into being and during the golden years of sea angling, went from strength to strength. While stocks lasted there were great fish catches too. As marine fish stocks dwindled, so too did many a club and the last two decades of the last century saw us hit our nadir. However, after spending much of the late 1990's 'floundering in the dark' (pun intended) we introduced an optional catch and release policy and during the last decade or so we've experienced a major renascence and numbers have rocketed. At present in Winter 2011, we boast around 80 members and membership continues to grow. Moreover, not a single fish is needlessly killed.
Membership numbers aren't everything of course and we strive to provide a quality service for all our members be they pleasure angler, total beginner, match fishermen or social member. Services include the website of course but members are also kept fully informed via our very popular monthly newsletter which keeps everyone up to date in a fun and lighthearted way.
We have dozens of friendly and lighthearted competitions throughout the year, some with spot prizes and the occasional big money match. The club also runs a monthly league for those who fancy a local mid-week social with a little competition thrown in. Furthermore, we run an annual team league and specimen league and there's loads of cups and trophies up for grabs, including several for our rapidly growing junior and ladies sections.
Finally, the members of the ESAA are the managers of the ESAA and everyone can be involved at our quarterly members' meetings. As a club we need rules of course but we keep them to a bare minimum and focus on social fishing with a bit of competition thrown in while at the same time having a damned good laugh.
You get all this for only £15 a year but as a new member you only pay £10 for the first year and Juniors pay a mere £2.50! Just click the membership form link or email us for more details. We are always open to new members, young and old, experienced or novice so If sea angling is your sport then the ESAA is where you need to be.
Be assured, a warm welcome awaits you at
Exmouth S.A.A.
Want to know more? You can always call the club Secretary, Andy Browning on 07515172631 for more details.
Club competition details are available from our Competition Secretary, Brian Reed on 07970759327
You can get details of our Monthly league from this year's organizers Dave Thoburn on 07795 517138 or Rich Gray on 07807619698.
Members, got a specimen fish? Want your fish entered in the trophy book at the club? Contact ESAA Fish Recorder Andy Browning on 07515172631.
THE ESAA WEBSITE IS WHOLLY SPONSORED BY:
EXMOUTH TACKLE SHOP
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EXMOUTH
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