THE SEA ANGLING CLASSIC

here was certainly no shortage of razzmatazz at Portsmouth’s Gunwharf Quays last month during the lead up to the Sea Angling Classic. The thousands of SAC flags were everywhere. Subtle and understated in a British way it was not! Poor Admiral Nelson must have been rolling in his grave. But by the end of the four days of parades, marching bands, a lot of flag waving, some very competitive fishing, and a big money prize giving ceremony, I was left thinking that this USA-style event might be just the kick