Cadgwith sea fishing competition

A fisherman poses for a photograph beside the boats in Cadgwith cove on the morning of the competition Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

Wherever there's fishing, there's advice to be sought and tales to tell Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

A boat leaves Cadgwith cove to take part in the competition Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

A sign lists fish for sale fresh off the beach ... Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

... while advice and practical help in all matters fishy are gladly offered Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

Fishing boats return to the cove laden with expectation and hopefully the competition-winning fish Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

Freshly caught fish await cleaning on the water's edge Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

The catch is scaled and cleaned Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

Seagulls fight over discarded fish scraps as the catch is filleted Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

As evening draws in contestants and spectators gather as the fish are weighed ... Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

... and the winner is announced and congratulated Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

Finally the catch is prepared for cooking ... Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

... and everyone is fed Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images