Photos: Fishing in Cadgwith Cove, Cornwall, England
September 6, 2013
CADGWITH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 05: Fishermen on board the Silver Queen, close to the Lizard penisula, take part in the final Cadgwith Cove fortnightly fishing competition of the year, in Cadgwith on September 5, 2013 in Cornwall, England. The summertime competition to catch the heaviest fish of a chosen type, (for this final the fish was bass) allows locals and visitors the chance to fish for fun and a cash prize, with the catch cooked in a pot at the end of the night on some occasions. Set on the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall, the village of Cadgwith, which was established in medieval times, owes its existence to the fishing industry. However, whilst fishing remains an important part of village life today, tourism is also now a major source of income for the inhabitants. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) ( 179644409 )
CADGWITH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 05: Fishermen prepare their boats and kit prior to the final fortnightly fishing competition of the year in Cadgwith on September 5, 2013 in Cornwall, England. The summertime competition to catch the heaviest fish of a chosen type, (for this final the fish was bass) allows locals and visitors the chance to fish for fun and a cash prize, with the catch cooked in a pot at the end of the night on some occasions. Set on the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall, the village of Cadgwith, which was established in medieval times, owes its existence to the fishing industry. However, whilst fishing remains an important part of village life today, tourism is also now a major source of income for the inhabitants. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) ( 179644434 )
CADGWITH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 05: Fish caught from the Silver Queen, lie in a bucket as people take part in the final Cadgwith Cove fortnightly fishing competition of the year, in Cadgwith on September 5, 2013 in Cornwall, England. The summertime competition to catch the heaviest fish of a chosen type, (for this final the fish was bass) allows locals and visitors the chance to fish for fun and a cash prize, with the catch cooked in a pot at the end of the night on some occasions. Set on the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall, the village of Cadgwith, which was established in medieval times, owes its existence to the fishing industry. However, whilst fishing remains an important part of village life today, tourism is also now a major source of income for the inhabitants. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) ( 179644441 )
CADGWITH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 05: Cadgwith fisherman and proprietor of the Cadgwith Fish Seller fish shop, Jonathan Fletcher poses for a photograph with a locally caught fish, prior to the final fortnightly fishing competition of the year in Cadgwith on September 5, 2013 in Cornwall, England. The summertime competition to catch the heaviest fish of a chosen type, (for this final the fish was bass) allows locals and visitors the chance to fish for fun and a cash prize, with the catch cooked in a pot at the end of the night on some occasions. Set on the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall, the village of Cadgwith, which was established in medieval times, owes its existence to the fishing industry. However, whilst fishing remains an important part of village life today, tourism is also now a major source of income for the inhabitants. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) ( 179644424 )
CADGWITH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 05: Cadgwith fisherman and proprietor of the Cadgwith Fish Seller fish shop, Jonathan Fletcher serves customers locally caught fish prior to the final fortnightly fishing competition of the year in Cadgwith on September 5, 2013 in Cornwall, England. The summertime competition to catch the heaviest fish of a chosen type, (for this final the fish was bass) allows locals and visitors the chance to fish for fun and a cash prize, with the catch cooked in a pot at the end of the night on some occasions. Set on the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall, the village of Cadgwith, which was established in medieval times, owes its existence to the fishing industry. However, whilst fishing remains an important part of village life today, tourism is also now a major source of income for the inhabitants. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) ( 179644480 )
CADGWITH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 05: The Cadgwith Cove's Fishing Contest leaderboard is displayed prior to the final fortnightly fishing competition of the year in Cadgwith on September 5, 2013 in Cornwall, England. The summertime competition to catch the heaviest fish of a chosen type, (for this final the fish was bass) allows locals and visitors the chance to fish for fun and a cash prize, with the catch cooked in a pot at the end of the night on some occasions. Set on the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall, the village of Cadgwith, which was established in medieval times, owes its existence to the fishing industry. However, whilst fishing remains an important part of village life today, tourism is also now a major source of income for the inhabitants. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) ( 179644432 )
CADGWITH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 05: Fishermen prepare their boats and kit prior to the final fortnightly fishing competition of the year in Cadgwith on September 5, 2013 in Cornwall, England. The summertime competition to catch the heaviest fish of a chosen type, (for this final the fish was bass) allows locals and visitors the chance to fish for fun and a cash prize, with the catch cooked in a pot at the end of the night on some occasions. Set on the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall, the village of Cadgwith, which was established in medieval times, owes its existence to the fishing industry. However, whilst fishing remains an important part of village life today, tourism is also now a major source of income for the inhabitants. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) ( 179644439 )
CADGWITH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 05: Fishermen prepare their boats and kit prior to the final fortnightly fishing competition of the year in Cadgwith on September 5, 2013 in Cornwall, England. The summertime competition to catch the heaviest fish of a chosen type, (for this final the fish was bass) allows locals and visitors the chance to fish for fun and a cash prize, with the catch cooked in a pot at the end of the night on some occasions. Set on the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall, the village of Cadgwith, which was established in medieval times, owes its existence to the fishing industry. However, whilst fishing remains an important part of village life today, tourism is also now a major source of income for the inhabitants. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) ( 179644438 )
CADGWITH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 05: A fishing boat leaves Cadgwith Cove to take part in the final fortnightly fishing competition of the year in Cadgwith on September 5, 2013 in Cornwall, England. The summertime competition to catch the heaviest fish of a chosen type, (for this final the fish was bass) allows locals and visitors the chance to fish for fun and a cash prize, with the catch cooked in a pot at the end of the night on some occasions. Set on the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall, the village of Cadgwith, which was established in medieval times, owes its existence to the fishing industry. However, whilst fishing remains an important part of village life today, tourism is also now a major source of income for the inhabitants. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) ( 179644395 )
CADGWITH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 05: A mackerel is caught on a line from the fishing boat Silver Queen, close to the Lizard penisula, as they take part in the final Cadgwith Cove fortnightly fishing competition of the year, in Cadgwith on September 5, 2013 in Cornwall, England. The summertime competition to catch the heaviest fish of a chosen type, (for this final the fish was bass) allows locals and visitors the chance to fish for fun and a cash prize, with the catch cooked in a pot at the end of the night on some occasions. Set on the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall, the village of Cadgwith, which was established in medieval times, owes its existence to the fishing industry. However, whilst fishing remains an important part of village life today, tourism is also now a major source of income for the inhabitants. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) ( 179644411 )
CADGWITH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 05: Fishermen fish for bass close to the Lizard penisula as they take part in the final Cadgwith Cove fortnightly fishing competition of the year, in Cadgwith on September 5, 2013 in Cornwall, England. The summertime competition to catch the heaviest fish of a chosen type, (for this final the fish was bass) allows locals and visitors the chance to fish for fun and a cash prize, with the catch cooked in a pot at the end of the night on some occasions. Set on the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall, the village of Cadgwith, which was established in medieval times, owes its existence to the fishing industry. However, whilst fishing remains an important part of village life today, tourism is also now a major source of income for the inhabitants. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) ( 179644404 )
CADGWITH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 05: Fisherman Russell Mitchell holds up a pollock he has caught on board the Silver Queen as he takes part in the final fortnightly fishing competition of the year in Cadgwith on September 5, 2013 in Cornwall, England. The summertime competition to catch the heaviest fish of a chosen type, (for this final the fish was bass) allows locals and visitors the chance to fish for fun and a cash prize, with the catch cooked in a pot at the end of the night on some occasions. Set on the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall, the village of Cadgwith, which was established in medieval times, owes its existence to the fishing industry. However, whilst fishing remains an important part of village life today, tourism is also now a major source of income for the inhabitants. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) ( 179644412 )
CADGWITH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 05: John Trewin, owner of the 'Silver Queen' vessel helps land a fish as he takes part in the final Cadgwith Cove fortnightly fishing competition of the year in Cadgwith on September 5, 2013 in Cornwall, England. The summertime competition to catch the heaviest fish of a chosen type, (for this final the fish was bass) allows locals and visitors the chance to fish for fun and a cash prize, with the catch cooked in a pot at the end of the night on some occasions. Set on the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall, the village of Cadgwith, which was established in medieval times, owes its existence to the fishing industry. However, whilst fishing remains an important part of village life today, tourism is also now a major source of income for the inhabitants. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) ( 179644401 )
CADGWITH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 05: A fish is brought on board the fishing boat Silver Queen, close to the Lizard penisula, as they take part in the final Cadgwith Cove fortnightly fishing competition of the year, in Cadgwith on September 5, 2013 in Cornwall, England. The summertime competition to catch the heaviest fish of a chosen type, (for this final the fish was bass) allows locals and visitors the chance to fish for fun and a cash prize, with the catch cooked in a pot at the end of the night on some occasions. Set on the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall, the village of Cadgwith, which was established in medieval times, owes its existence to the fishing industry. However, whilst fishing remains an important part of village life today, tourism is also now a major source of income for the inhabitants. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) ( 179644407 )
CADGWITH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 05: The sun sets over the Lizard penisula as people take part in the final Cadgwith Cove fortnightly fishing competition of the year, in Cadgwith on September 5, 2013 in Cornwall, England. The summertime competition to catch the heaviest fish of a chosen type, (for this final the fish was bass) allows locals and visitors the chance to fish for fun and a cash prize, with the catch cooked in a pot at the end of the night on some occasions. Set on the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall, the village of Cadgwith, which was established in medieval times, owes its existence to the fishing industry. However, whilst fishing remains an important part of village life today, tourism is also now a major source of income for the inhabitants. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) ( 179644402 )
CADGWITH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 05: The sun sets over the Lizard penisula as fishermen take part in the final Cadgwith Cove fortnightly fishing competition of the year, in Cadgwith on September 5, 2013 in Cornwall, England. The summertime competition to catch the heaviest fish of a chosen type, (for this final the fish was bass) allows locals and visitors the chance to fish for fun and a cash prize, with the catch cooked in a pot at the end of the night on some occasions. Set on the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall, the village of Cadgwith, which was established in medieval times, owes its existence to the fishing industry. However, whilst fishing remains an important part of village life today, tourism is also now a major source of income for the inhabitants. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) ( 179644406 )
CADGWITH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 05: Sam James holds up the winning bass he caught after it was weighed at over 5 pounds following the final Cadgwith Cove fortnightly fishing competition of the year, in Cadgwith on September 5, 2013 in Cornwall, England. The summertime competition to catch the heaviest fish of a chosen type, (for this final the fish was bass) allows locals and visitors the chance to fish for fun and a cash prize, with the catch cooked in a pot at the end of the night on some occasions. Set on the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall, the village of Cadgwith, which was established in medieval times, owes its existence to the fishing industry. However, whilst fishing remains an important part of village life today, tourism is also now a major source of income for the inhabitants. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) ( 179644429 )
CADGWITH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 05: Cadgwith fisherman and proprietor of the Cadgwith Fish Seller fish shop, Jonathan Fletcher serves customers locally caught fish prior to the final fortnightly fishing competition of the year in Cadgwith on September 5, 2013 in Cornwall, England. The summertime competition to catch the heaviest fish of a chosen type, (for this final the fish was bass) allows locals and visitors the chance to fish for fun and a cash prize, with the catch cooked in a pot at the end of the night on some occasions. Set on the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall, the village of Cadgwith, which was established in medieval times, owes its existence to the fishing industry. However, whilst fishing remains an important part of village life today, tourism is also now a major source of income for the inhabitants. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) ( 179644444 )
CADGWITH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 05: People gather for the prizegiving in the Cove after taking part in the final Cadgwith Cove fortnightly fishing competition of the year, in Cadgwith on September 5, 2013 in Cornwall, England. The summertime competition to catch the heaviest fish of a chosen type, (for this final the fish was bass) allows locals and visitors the chance to fish for fun and a cash prize, with the catch cooked in a pot at the end of the night on some occasions. Set on the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall, the village of Cadgwith, which was established in medieval times, owes its existence to the fishing industry. However, whilst fishing remains an important part of village life today, tourism is also now a major source of income for the inhabitants. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) ( 179644435 )
CADGWITH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 05: Trophies are displayed as people gather for the prizegiving after taking part in the final Cadgwith Cove fortnightly fishing competition of the year, in Cadgwith on September 5, 2013 in Cornwall, England. The summertime competition to catch the heaviest fish of a chosen type, (for this final the fish was bass) allows locals and visitors the chance to fish for fun and a cash prize, with the catch cooked in a pot at the end of the night on some occasions. Set on the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall, the village of Cadgwith, which was established in medieval times, owes its existence to the fishing industry. However, whilst fishing remains an important part of village life today, tourism is also now a major source of income for the inhabitants. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) ( 179644453 )
CADGWITH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 05: People gather in the Cove after taking part in the final Cadgwith Cove fortnightly fishing competition of the year, in Cadgwith on September 5, 2013 in Cornwall, England. The summertime competition to catch the heaviest fish of a chosen type, (for this final the fish was bass) allows locals and visitors the chance to fish for fun and a cash prize, with the catch cooked in a pot at the end of the night on some occasions. Set on the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall, the village of Cadgwith, which was established in medieval times, owes its existence to the fishing industry. However, whilst fishing remains an important part of village life today, tourism is also now a major source of income for the inhabitants. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) ( 179644392 )
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