Welcome to Fishing in Pembrokeshire..............and Fish Week 2009

Pembrokeshire Fish Week
This year was the 10th aniversary of the coarse fishing at Ian Heap's Holgan Farm
 





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 Ian Heaps 'School of Angling' has to be an excellent way to take a holiday whilst improving your angling technique and knowledge at the same time, whatever the time of year. Ian has  run the 'School of Angling' for many years and anglers from all over the country have  benefited from his teaching by going on to become club champions whilst others have even made a name for themselves on the tough Open circuit. Tuition is normally one to one, however groups can be catered for. On each day anglers can learn a different technique. Each morning session begins with a notepad and pen session with Ian showing how a particular method works best, illustrating shotting patterns and other details with sketches and diagrams. This is followed by Ian demonstrating the technique at the waterside after which anglers try out the techniques for themselves.
    The School is open throughout the year with the methods demonstrated varying from winter to summer to suit the conditions. Enrolment at the School currently costs £75 per single day or £250 per week (five days) from Monday to Friday . Most people book Sat to Sat whereby they explore and fish at their own leisure on Sat & Sun ready to start the five day course after a full Welsh breakfast on Monday morning.
    All Ian asks is that when booking, anglers send a £75 deposit to secure their place at the School, supply their name, address and contact telephone number and indicate which dates they want to attend the School. After proving the methods here at Holgan, anglers leave with the confidence to practice the methods on their local venues.  For those of you who prefer the independence of self catering accommodation please visit www.fbmholidays.co.uk who have numerous cottages in the surrounding area at competitive prices.  
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With over 200 events taking place all over the County, the tenth anniversary of the seriously fishy festival was enjoyed by food lovers, anglers, families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
Almost 14,000 people attended the record-breaking opening day at Milford Marina on Saturday, June 27th.
The festival also sparked major media interest as it becomes one of the must-see events on the national tourist calendar.
"The Milford Haven opening day was certainly our biggest ever," said organiser Kate Morgan, Food Officer for Pembrokeshire County Council.
"There were definitely more people around throughout the week from both home and away. And many more people seem to have been attracted into the County just for the festival, which is a real boost for the local economy.
"We've already had a lot of really great feedback. Visitors have really enjoyed the variety and quality of events offered. There was loads going on for people of all ages."
Among this year's highlights were demonstrations and tutored tastings by celebrity chefs, Simon Rimmer, Mitch Tonks and Matt Tebbutt.
The three high profile chefs enjoyed it so much that they hope to return again next year.
Fish craftsman Duncan Lucas also showed off his filleting skills throughout the week.
As well as demonstrations and courses, food lovers were also treated to  hundreds of mouthwatering opportunities to tuck into fresh, locally caught fish and shell fish.
Restaurants, pubs, cafes and bars laid on special menus throughout the week from seafood extravaganzas and fresh fish tapas to fresh mackerel barbecues and fish pie.
Many food lovers took the opportunity to go on a ‘fish crawl' mix and matching menus at meal times and venues.
Festival-goers of all ages also tried a range of outdoor activities including island rambles, adventure watersports, learn-to-fish days, guided kayak trips and ‘cook your own catch' fishing trips.
Children enjoyed crab-catching snorkel safaris at St Brides, beach activity days in Tenby, while also getting a chance to cook in Jameston.
There was a lot of interest in the many maritime-themed art and craft exhibitions and workshops held throughout the week including ‘Stories from the Sea' in Fishguard, craft sessions at Tenby and the Kipperman.
Meanwhile live music lovers listened to jazz at Tenby Harbour, folk in Fishguard and tapped their feet at a Sea Shanty night at Milford Haven.
Organisers are now gearing up for the 11th Pembrokeshire Fish Week from Saturday June 26th to Sunday July 4th 2010.
They want to hear your views, experiences, likes and dislikes of Fish Week 2009 so as to make it even better for next year. You can fill in an online questionnaire by visiting www.pembrokeshirefishweek.co.uk

All photos of the FBM Holidays coarse fishing competition at Holgan Farm © Pembrokeshire.gov.uk
 

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