A fisherman poses for a photograph beside the boats in Cadgwith cove on the morning of the competitionPhotograph: Matt Cardy/Getty ImagesWherever there's fishing, there's advice to be sought and tales to tellPhotograph: Matt Cardy/Getty ImagesA boat leaves Cadgwith cove to take part in the competitionPhotograph: 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 offeredPhotograph: Matt Cardy/Getty ImagesFishing boats return to the cove laden with expectation and hopefully the competition-winning fishPhotograph: Matt Cardy/Getty ImagesFreshly caught fish await cleaning on the water's edge Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty ImagesThe catch is scaled and cleanedPhotograph: Matt Cardy/Getty ImagesSeagulls fight over discarded fish scraps as the catch is filletedPhotograph: Matt Cardy/Getty ImagesAs evening draws in contestants and spectators gather as the fish are weighed ...Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images... and the winner is announced and congratulatedPhotograph: Matt Cardy/Getty ImagesFinally the catch is prepared for cooking ...Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images... and everyone is fedPhotograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images
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