Anglers from all over the country have taken part in the 62nd British Sea Angling Festival (BSAF) held at Looe.

“Most of the anglers are regular participants and some have been attending for over 25 years,” said John Bolt, one of the organisers. 

“As a few were unable to join us this year, we were able to fill places on single days with guest anglers, some of whom had such a successful day they are considering joining the festival next year.” 

A presentation dinner attended by skippers and anglers with their guests was held at the Hannafore Point Hotel. Master of ceremonies for the evening was festival chairman Anthony Perry. 

Looe councillor Armand Toms, the festival president, who has supported the event over many years, presented the majority of the cups and trophies. 

The Cream of England were the highest scoring team during the festival while the overall individual winner was Plymouth-based angler John Shaw.

Among the more interesting species caught over the six days were bass, black and red bream, ballan wrasse and john dory. 

The specimen fish of the week was a magnificent red gurnard caught by Andy Gouriet, weighing in at 1lb 15oz.