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25th July 2010

Trent Bank Pond Junior Coaching

The pond will be used for junior coaching sessions on Saturday afternoons between 12 noon and 6pm. All members are requested not to use the South and West bank between the above times from July Saturday 31^st through until August 28^th. Signs will be posted at the pond but please tell your friends without internet access to save them a wasted journey.

Thanks Stu

West Marsh Fishery

It was brought to my attention today by the owner of West Marsh Fishery that one of our senior members was using loud, foul mouthed language which was clearly heard across the whole complex, including Mrs Fox in their garden. This type of language is not to be tolerated and anyone using it will be asked to leave. Please respect that the family home is close by and neither them nor their grand children want to hear such words. Thank you Stu

14th July 2010

The Chairman Reports from Flixborough

I fished here today and had one of the best Ide I've ever seen, let alone caught. I didn't weigh it but it was a good 14" long. This was only one of a mixed bag of no less than 7 different species of fish, Tench, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Ide, Carp, and Perch. Some of the Bream were genuine silver Bream, with bigger eyes, so that is more like 8 species. It is a fantastic venue. Please watch the banks though as they are very steep and you can lose your footing if not careful.
HOWEVER.......... After clearing away I went for my usual stroll around the place and collected a broken folding, camouflaged, camping chair that someone had chosen to leave behind rather than taking it home and disposing of it themselves! This is one of those sort with four legs and cloth arms with an inset net drinks holder. It is quite possible that someone has seen someone fishing at the venue recently in such a chair. I would think they would be on or near the sand bank end or 'tractor peg', furthest from the village. If any one knows who left this chair if they let me know who it was I shall see to it that they are banned from the club. Also, as a reward, the club shall refund the membership fee of whoever can lead us to the culprit !! This sort of behaviour is absolutely not acceptable and is a sign of sheer ignorance, nonchalance, disrespect, and arrogance. Some people just do not deserve to be allowed near the countryside at all. Please help.

14th July Continued...

One of the Junior Coaching Sessions Success Stories

The photo showing the fish caught using the skills Jake has learned from the Pisces coaching sessions with Hugh and Andy during his two, 8 week courses and his progress from skimmers and the odd 1lb fish to this lovely net.

I do know how proud I am of his progress and he is equally pleased with all he has learned and as a parent, I feel the sessions do more than teach kids to fish, it is more about the social skills and responsibility they learn toward the environment as a whole. (and getting them off the X-box)

Jake is keen to progress as he gets older and we have already spoken about him taking his coaching certification when he can.

He is also looking to produce some venue reports on the Pisces waters now that we hold a full family membership and wishes to send them in to IYCF or the Angling times

When he catches some more on the Pisces waters I will update you.

Thanks again, Regards Phil

14th July Cont....

Lady Pitt

A message to all anglers.

There will be a magazine feature taking place at Lady Pitt on 22nd of July.

Pegs 14, 15 & 16 will be reserved for the day; signs will be put in place at each peg and at the gates.

Thank you Stu

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10th July

Thornton Abbey Junior Finals

 A hot afternoon saw all the youngsters fighting the heat and a plenty of fish. Although it was quite weedy all the lads managed to catch well throughout the session.  Match winner of this session was Thomas Anderson with a well earned 4lb+ of Rudd and Skimmers. All agreed it had been well worthwhile coaching session. Each finalist received a certificate, £10 voucher and prizes very kindly donated.. more details to follow

Junior Finalists and Coaches at Thornton Abbey

See more pictures from Thornton Abbey, click:

http://s596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/Stu-Art15258/Thornton%20abbey%20July%20Finals/

9th July 2010

SLABS

The club have been offered a large amount of slabs, both 3 by 2's and 18 inch.
 We would really appreciate the help from any member with access to a trailer willing to collect these slabs in Scunthorpe (area) and deliver to Flixborough.

MEMBERSHIPS and LICENCES

It is YOUR responsibility to carry your membership book AND rod licence at all times while fishing our venues. All our bailiffs will ask you to leave if you are found fishing without either, added to this the Environment Agency's bailiffs are being active in this area, a fine of £500 and another of £150 were issued, it isn’t worth the risk. The penalty can be up to £2000

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6th July 2010

Torn Bank Fishery

Right guys, here’s your chance to win a season permit to Torn Bank Fishery. All you have to do is enter your bids on the forum, or if you prefer to keep it confidential; you can PM me or Kev with your bids in total privacy.

Due to the very poor turnout at the Pisces fund raising event at Mill Rd Club I have decided to auction this prize off to get a bit more cash for Big Bash.

This permit runs from 1st July 2010 to 30th June 2011 so you could fish every day FREE for almost 350 days. Normally £5.00 a day. This is a cracking water with excellent access, toilets, inc a disabled loo. This would make a belting gift for any angler but anyone in the Belton, Sandtoft area could almost live there.

Get bidding – Auction must end 10pm Wednesday 14^th July

http://bigbash.fishing-buddys.com/index.php?topic=2521.msg15952#msg15952

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4th July 2010

Pisces Mill Road Night Out

Stu-Art

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3rd July 2010

Ingham Bailiff Report

After requests from members to be able to access Ingham pond from the Fillingham side, I have spoken to the owners who, after a great deal of deliberation, have asked that access be restricted to the short lane route only for the time being.

There was a chain across the Fillingham lane entrance and our members are NOT permitted beyond here.

On a better note, the owners have reported that there have been no more complaints about speeding cars. An excellent result and a credit to our all members who've been to Ingham especially those who have taken the time and trouble to stop and talk to the locals and reassure them of the clubs intentions. Long may it continue. Thank you Ron Fox

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29th June 2010                                

 INGHAM SPEEDING CAR

I have been asked by one of our members to appeal to anyone in the Ingham lake area to come forward and give the club details of an incident where a car drove at speed while leaving the lake, running over another anglers fishing gear. Our angler was just packing his gear away and had placed some of his stuff near his car including his £2,000 Pole, while he went to collect the last few bits. He said, “all I heard was a loud car then a ‘smashing’ sound, I looked round to see a cloud of dust and maybe a Silver car speeding off”. If you hear of anything please report it to the club. Thanks Stu

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29th June 2010                                             Alderfen Fishery Promo by Stu-Art

I went to Alderfen fishery today by special invitation and had a fantastic day. Plenty of Tench to 6lb, Bream to 4lb, Carp up to 8lb plus lots of Roach. Waggler worked fine for me with pellets, corn, meat and bread. My father used pole tactics with pellet and corn for some nice Carp, Bream, plenty of smaller Tench in the morning while it was cloudy and Roach every chuck using corn later in the day. Keep the feed going in and you will bag-up. It is a beautiful fishery and is open for you to fish now on day ticket at £5.00 but please keep an eye out on the site for updates as I am trying to negotiate a deal for Pisces members. Have a look at Alderfen HERE.

Another Beauty Even Bigger on 1st July 2010, one of 5 caught today plus small Carp. Go give it a try

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27th June 2010                                 Lady Pitt Farm

I have just been informed by the fishery manager at Lady Pitt that the top meadow has now been harvested and we have access to the full length of the club stretch. Please drive slowly to avoid causing any problems.

Also PLEASE NOTE there is strictly NO night fishing,

11pm to 4am is considered to be the night in summer.

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22nd June 2010                                  Ingham Lake

The club have received a call from the owners of Ingham Lake. Although the season is only 6 days old they have already had complaints from the general public about the speed of vehicles been driven down the lane to our water and it looks like the Parish council may also be getting involved. The lane is a public right of way and the owners have asked that speed is limited to 5 mph to avoid conflict with walkers. If the complaints continue then there is obviously the possibility of losing the water which I'm sure no-one wants.

We would appreciate it if all members will pass it on the message to friends/colleagues who may not have Internet access.

Thanks
Ron
Fishery Manager - Ingham

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18th June 2010                                Thieves Target Pisces Club

The Pisces Angling club have been targeted by thieves at their Trentside Pond on Black Bank Rd, near Messingham. Although the club has a combination lock (known only to club members) on the gate, someone has gained access and stolen a large number of scaffolding poles from the picturesque angling venue. The scaffolding poles were purchased only 2 weeks ago especially for building disabled fishing platforms. The club is keen to promote fishing for all and creating safe access for disabled anglers is top priority. A spokesman for the club said, “we can only assume it must be a club member that knows the combination number that has stolen the scaffolding poles, some of the poles were 13ft long”. The Pisces club is offering a reward to anyone providing information about the theft or return of these much needed poles. Thanks Stu

Please contact: Les on:- 07951 822639

18th June 2010                                BIG BASH NEWS UPDATE

If you do not visit the Big Bash Forum, here’s a few items you might have missed:

The martin Bowler auction was won by Fenn paying a outstanding ...............

http://bigbash.fishing-buddys.com/index.php?topic=2130.0

We now have a new merchandise supplier for all our clothing please have a look at these great items at great prices, its not very often you get a price cut, but that’s what we have given you http://bigbash.fishing-buddys.com/index.php?topic=2402.0

Teams of 3 event:- There is still room for just a few more teams to enter in this charity event http://bigbash.fishing-buddys.com/index.php?topic=2128.0

Have a look at the June comp, its a cracker http://bigbash.fishing-buddys.com/index.php?topic=2389.0

We are now taking names for the Oct charity event at Lindholme lakes http://bigbash.fishing-buddys.com/index.php?topic=2346.0

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14th June 2010 - Do you fancy doing some Tuition River Fishing ?

From one of our Pisces members:-

I've taken up fishing again after a gap of over 25 years.  Earlier this year I joined the Pisces Club and I have tried several of your waters, mostly lakes which I have enjoyed.  Being brought up on the Welland and Nene at Peterborough I am looking forward to the new season on your river waters as well.
 
Unfortunately although I have tried hard I do not seem to catch much, no doubt through lack of experience.  I was therefore wondering if you are aware of any older gentlemen (I am over 50 myself) say that may have transport problems and not able to get about much that I could team up.   
 
Kind regards John

If you could offer this man some time and assistance, please contact me.
Thanks Stu (stu.pisces@virginmedia.com)

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11th June 2010                                   

   Thornton Abbey Keepnets - UpDated

There is now a total ban of keepnets at Thornton Abbey (except for matches)

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11th June 2010                                         Blyton Pond

Please again I must remind all anglers,  the field at Blyton does get water-logged after heavy rain. Some of our members continue to drive right to the pond after down-pours and cut up the grass or even get stuck.  If this was your lawn you wouldn't do it so please treat it respectfully. Leave you vehicles on the hard standing, either just inside or outside the gate.

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10th June 2010                                             

Lady Pitt.

There are now 8 (yes Eight) Bailiffs covering our Trent waters in the Newark area, paying special attention to Lady Pitt. These men will take no fuss and a Zero tolerance policy will be enforced. You must carry your membership book AND your NRA rod licence at all times, failure to produce either on the spot will result in you being evicted.. no arguments. The team of Bailiffs will work closely with the farm manager and they will work a rota system so you will at least one (or they will see you) while you are there. The bailiffs will scrutinize our venues 24 hours a day and anyone found illegally fishing, camping or poaching will be dealt with appropriately.

Thank you, Stu

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9th June 2010                                   A.G.M. Report

At the AGM, held on Monday 7th June, 2010, at The Priory Pub, Ashby Road, Scunthorpe, the same committee were elected unopposed.

A brief report was heard from the secretary regarding the finances and from the fisheries officer with regard to the current portfolio of waters and immediate plans. The financial report reflected the club policy of investing all of it's assets back into the club for the benefit of the members. Without advertising exact details of the club's affairs to all and sundry a résumé would show that the club spent over £12000 on stock alone last year and also invested almost £3000 in the training of it's own dedicated coaches. 

There was also a report from the head coach regarding the ongoing programme of working with schools, various funding agencies, the Environment Agency, Angling Development board, and the local authority in the delivery of coaching sessions to local youngsters. It was reported that the club is now well served with it's own dedicated coaching team and had been noted by the various agencies that the club is now operating at a level almost unparalleled, especially in this area, in that respect with no fewer than five level 2 coaches in the pipeline and a further 2 at level 1. That the club has achieved such professional results within it's first year of coaching is a credit to all involved in the programme, especially those who have put themselves forward to devote the time and effort needed to achieve their coaching certificates and qualifications.

The club rules were discussed at length as a degree of conflict and confusion had crept in over the years with differing rules being highlighted on the membership books, the website, and the constitution.

In order to clarify the position the rules as recorded in the current club membership books were debated and all are to continue after a vote of all those present at the meeting.

A few new rules were also debated and those which were considered necessary to introduce were also voted on by the members present.

A total ban on dogs at ALL VENUES was introduced. This is as declared on the membership books but was one of the rules contradicted by other media.

A total ban on night fishing is to continue at ALL VENUES.

Anglers are now only allowed to fish from one designated peg or station at the fisheries.

A 2 rod maximum per angler was introduced. It was underlined that the law of the land also dictates that where two rods are used their butts must not be more than 3 metres apart.

It was debated that there should be a ban on keepnets other than in matches. There was a very narrow majority vote in favour of the ban but the committee felt that the extremely poor turnout of members for the AGM could not reflect the true wishes of the membership and the rule was rejected across the board, BUT it was decided that the committee had a right, and some would argue a duty, to ban keepnets at any venue where circumstances where their use was causing problems. So, although the rule was rejected there is, never the less, an immediate ban on keepnets at Thornton Abbey except during matches. The ban on keepnets at Lady Pitt Farm shall also continue. Appropriate signage shall eventually be erected at the relevant fisheries.

The date of future AGM's was also brought forward to the first Monday in FEBRUARY. This move shall allow for any new decisions, rulings, fisheries, etc, to be implicated and announced prior to the publication of the new membership books.

A future increase in membership fees to allow for fishery maintenance to be undertaken by commercial contractors in view of the poor turnout at work parties was deferred until the next AGM although it was felt that such an increase, which will be restricted to an increase of only £5, was justified and would greatly assist the club with trying to keep on top of the 30 or more fisheries it now has at it's disposal. 

All in all, with only 25 people, including the committee, attending the meeting it was a pretty poor show and a sad indictment of the interest shown by the majority in club affairs. That said, those who did attend indicated that there are still, fortunately, those who are prepared to give a little in order to maintain a better club and facilities for the membership.

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27th May 2010                                                   Keepnets

The club have been made aware of dozens of dead Rudd/Roach in the lake margins. This can be as a result of them being kept in keepnets for far too long and undergoing too much stress. We must request that if you need to put fish in a keepnet, then please release them carefully and do not retain them for more than 4 hours. Make sure your keepnet is fully extended so the fish have plenty of room to swim and breath. Afterwards, do not tumble the fish down your net but let them swim out in the water by lowering the top end then working the fish along in the net in the water. If keepnets remain a problem this could turn into a blanket ban on their use on all our waters, except during matches.

If you must take photographs, do this quickly and then submerge your net allowing the fish to swim away. Do not tip them back in. Stress is a major factor in fish deaths and unhooking your fish carefully will also help relieve excess stress. If the fish is deep hooked, please do not attempt to push the disgorger too deep but instead cut the hook-length off and let the fish go to save un-necessary harm.

Never hold fish in any form of cloth material, wet or dry; as this can remove too much natural protection and scales on some species.

These are your fish so treat them with respect and thereby enjoy them for years to come. Thanks Stu

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26th May 2010                         Westwoodside Course Fishery

On my recent visit to Westwoodside Course Fishery the owner kindly agreed to allow our Pisces members to fish at the concessionary rate of £4.00 a day. (£3.00 for O.A.P.) 7am until Dusk. Monday to Friday ONLY.                            This is a beautiful, quiet venue, miles away from anywhere with loads of wildlife and clonking fish. Please respect the fishery rules and do not do anything to upset the owner or he will ban all of us.

Best fishes, Stu

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16th May 2010                         A Tribute to Geoff Woodcock

Many anglers, especially the youngsters brought into the sport in recent years, will note with much regret, the sad and untimely death of Geoff Woodcock, the first of the NFA qualified Angling Tutors in the area. Geoff had his own style of getting the message over to the youngsters, and he was very articulate in obtaining necessary funding. The fact that many of the present day young anglers are more advanced than those of later generations is a tribute to his dedicated tutoring.

Much sympathy to his wife and family. Mr. Tom Wilson (Scunthorpe Telegraph)

14th May 2010                                                    Deepest Sympathy

It is with regret that the committee announce the untimely death of Geoff Woodcock aged only 46 years. Geoff was a founder member of the Scunthorpe Police fishing club, the fore-runner of the current Pisces Club, and the secretary of the club at the time when it reverted from restricted membership for police staff only to open club membership. Geoff was also a staunch match angler in the days when Scunthorpe Police Team were a force to be reckoned with even on a national level. He was undoubtedly the pioneer of junior coaching in this area when 'Get Hooked On fishing' was initially introduced and was responsible for conning, cajoling, or persuading, a number of local anglers to become NFA coaches. Geoff oversaw a large number of local juniors not only into angling generally but into the local match scene. Geoff was a strong character and his contribution to the local angling scene will be missed and his dedication will be extremely difficult to replace. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family: Corinne, Liam, Briony.

Stu-Art for Pisces

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12th May 2010                                     PISCES in SCHOOLS Newsletter

A group of pupils from Baysgarth School have taken part in a fishing project to introduce them to the sport of fishing, develop their skills and provide a positive activity for them to take part in. The project was funded by Community Counts and organized in partnership with the Police, BSSP and Scunthorpe Pisces Angling Club who delivered the coaching over 8 Saturdays at a pond in Barrow Heaven. 

Upon completion of the 8 weeks the pupils now have the required skills to be able to fish on their own. The last session culminated in a fishing match over 2.5hours to see who caught the most fish, the winner caught 2.5lbs!

The Mayor of North Lincolnshire attended to give out certificates and a token for reduced membership for the pupils and their family to join the club so they can continue to develop their new skills. Each pupil also received a goody bag full of fishing freebies including their very own rod!

The club has applied for additional funding from Sports Unlimited to run more fishing projects across North Lincolnshire. We hope to start the next round by May, possibly using a pond in Thornton.

If you would like more information on Scunthorpe Pisces Angling club please see:  www.scunthorpepoliceangling.co.uk

In the future we hope to hold angling schools competitions and tolook at bringing angling in to the curriculum to help teach environmental awareness. If your school would like to be involved with angling then please register your interest with:- claire.farrow@baysgarthschool.co.uk.

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11th May 2010                                               Brigg Angling Centre

The Pisces Membership Books are now available at:

We would like to say thanks to Brigg AC. for supporting the club by making it more convenient for rural anglers to buy their membership books.

Graham and the loyal friends at Scunthorpe Tackle will continue their excellent service on the club's behalf.

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30th April 2010                          Less Working Parties

Due to the lack of support by our members on working parties, (only 4 turned up at the recent one on Sunday 25^th April). We are considering paying private contractors to keep our fisheries clean, tidy and always ready to fish. This obviously will be expensive and the club will have to pass on this cost in membership fees. With a membership in excess of 1500 it was hoped that a bigger percentage would help the club. We are obviously living in an age now when only the elite few give any care about the up-keep and tidiness of our countryside. One person has been to every working party this year and others have turned up if available but we need more support to keep our venues in top condition, free from little and vegetation under control, so from next year we will be charging £35.00 per book unless more current members do their bit to help out in their free time. Please contact the club with your views. By post, email or forum. Thank you

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25th April 2010                                    Junior Coaching Final and Awards

On Saturday the first of our Junior coaching sessions came to an end. What a fabulous day it was too. All the young anglers had their final fishing lessons and were then presented with Certificates by N.L.C. Mayor Cllr Sue Armitage.  Also goody bags, kindly donated by Brian Skoyles (Daiwa), and bait from Yorkshire Baits. A starter kit inc Pole with accessories were given to them from the club as an encouragement to keep fishing. Refreshments were enjoyed by everyone and the club would like to say a big thanks for everyone that supported the event.

To get an idea of the day please see our pictures HERE. Then click slide show.

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22nd April 2010                                     Big Vote of Thanks from Pisces

All of us in the Pisces Club would like to express our deepest thanks to both the Angling Times and Yorkshire Baits for the generosity and kindness in the form of free bait, prizes and support with our ongoing junior angling sessions. We are delighted with all the feedback and overall outcome so far. All the youngsters have thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The weather has not always been very kind but the wettest of days were brightened by the smiling faces of youngsters catching plenty of fish, most of them have never fished before so we hope they enjoy this great sport for years to come. The club hopes to push this scheme on much further to involve as many schools, clubs and individuals over the coming years and your support is very much appreciated.                                                                                                        Thanks also to all helpers and coaches. Kindest regards Stuart and Committee

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WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE

A charity evening to be held at the Ashby Mill Road Club on Sat July 3^rd 2010

MEL OLIVER AND HIS GANG have been booked to entertain you there will also be at least one more act performing (MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW)

ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO THE  BREAST CANCER CHARITY VIA THE BIG BASH


Price and final details will be announced so put the date in your diary.

This is a great chance for all PISCES members to get together and have a chat over a beer and put names to faces, etc.

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11th April 2010                                                  Thornton Abbey

Our fisheries officer, Simon Mattison had three hours at Thornton Abbey this afternoon (11^th April) and had 47lb of Roach was trying to crack 50lb but I ran out of bait. They averaged about 3/4lb with fish up to 1 3/4lb he saw some carp cruising around as well. See waters page (Thornton Abbey)

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2nd April 2010                         A GENERAL FISHERY NOTICE

As you all should be aware fish infections can be devastating to any fishery, no matter how large or small. the best way to prevent disease spreading from one fishery to another is by making sure ALL your nets are thoroughly dried out between sessions. Many commercial fisheries provide nets dips or even  insist that you use their own nets. The Pisces club requests you adopt good fishery practice to help keep all our waters disease free. Please dry your nets.        Thanks Stu

2nd                                      BIG BASH NEWSLETTER

Please have a read of the Big Bash baby version of Angling Times by clicking the link below.

Its full of big bash related stuff plus lots lots more, hope you enjoy the read.

http://bigbash.fishing-buddys.com/newsletters/Big_Bash_April_newsletter_2010.pdf

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30th March 2010                          ROD LICENCE REMINDER      

                    YOU MUST HAVE A NEW STYLE ROD LICENCE FROM APRIL 1st 2010

The new fishing licence-year started on 1st April, so be sure to buy your new licence.

You can buy one now, at:-  http://cts.vresp.com/c/?EnvironmentAgency/eb81ad4dfb/bb3a25ccd5/771ba756f5

Don't forget the youngsters. A junior (12-16 years) licence is still only £5 for the year

                                             Haven Trent Pond

The Pond was closed all day Wednesday 31st. Hard work by a solitary diver, a man on the bank (whom also went swimming - oops) and 2 other assistants cleared out many trees from the west bank. It was a freezing cold windy day but the men toiled away for hours. The club would like to extend it's thanks to all that laboured so hard. Thanks Stu

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29th March 2010                              Dunholme Pond

It has been brought to our attention that some anglers are blocking the public access with vehicles. Please do not obstruct any paths or access around the pond. Park sensibly allowing plenty of room at all times. Thanks Stu

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21st March 2010                                    WORKING PARTIES - UPDATE

Please contact us as soon as possible telling us which parties you can attend so we can arrange a rota for work depending on numbers attending. Work parties have been scheduled for the waters below as follows:

June 13th - Ladypitt Farm and Long Bennington

Thanks again - Stu

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15th March 2010                            Lady Pitt Farm

A day fishing totally ruined by yet another selfish member of our club. Why oh why do some people think they can drive through mud and then expect everyone to help dig them out? Even leaving car mats and a rod holdall that he used to put under his tyres. The farm owner is now blocking off all vehicular access to our members so everyone will have to walk to the lower pegs. If you know the name of the person who thinks he is better than everyone else by driving along the bridleway and thus leaving 10 inch dangerous ruts then please let the committee know. We need to take action to prevent this behaviour and secure our lease at Lady Pitt. Don't let one fool spoil it for hundreds of sensible, keen anglers. THANK YOU

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7th January 2010                                         LOUTH CANAL MANAGER

The club would greatly appreciate anyone in the Louth area, preferably someone with plenty of free time willing to become a manager/bailiff for the Louth Canal. After our recent request we had a fabulous response from many members and we are delighted to announce that all of our waters now have managers and/or bailiffs (only Louth still needing assistance). This will be a great help to the club by having a person to contact but more importantly, our waters will be far more protected from poachers, litter louts, illegal angling etc.

Many thanks to all involved

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Farewell to 2009

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14th December 09                          Deepest Sympathy

It is with my deepest regret and sorrow, I must announce the very sad loss of my long time friend and well known fisherman, Len Hackshaw. Len had been suffering a long term illness and sadly passed away on Saturday 12th. Len was a devoted angler and was always very helpful to me personally but always gave is assistance to anyone needing a strong hand. My memory of him will always be in the water, up to his neck at Messingham Sands clearing reeds and creating fishing areas. God bless you Len, let's all hope you have gone fishing somewhere where the sun shines on you and the fish bite all day.

All club members would like to extend their best wishes to his family and friends at this sad time.

Stuart for S.P.A.C.

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4th December 09                             New Tench at Flixborough

I have great delight to tell all our members that the club have introduced approx, 300 lovely Tench to our Flixborough pond. The Tench are all top quality stock direct from the breeders, so should take your hook bait readily having never been fished for or seen a hooked bait before. Will all members please contact me if and when you catch one, we are keen to know how well they grow and what bait they thrive on. Thanks

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1st December 09                              New Stretches of Water

Louth Canal and Other Waters in North Lincolnshire.

A variety of waters including The Louth Canal - Mostly double bank fishing along
Over 11 miles from the Weir, Nr. Lock Road ( LN11 7EU ) at Alvingham to Tetney Lock

plus lengths of fishing on the

East Halton Skitter north of East Halton, River Freshney in Grimsby and Wold Grift Drain at Mablethorpe.

Also

River Witham – Lincoln to Bardney Lock, Branston Island, Lincolnshire.
A mixture of single and double bank fishing between Lincoln and Bardney some 13,000mts.

And

River Witham – School Farm south of Kirkstead to Boston with part Billinghay Skirth & part Kyme Eau, Lincolnshire.
Various sections of single and double bank fishing on about 16,500 metres of the
main river and the south bank of Billinghay Skirth from the main river to Billinghay.
About 750 metres of the north bank of Kyme Eau at Chapel Hill.

That is a total of 6 new areas from TODAY 1^st December.

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19th November 09                         Committee Statement

The committee has recently held several meetings with SDAA to access the possibility of amalgamating the two clubs. These meetings have looked at all aspects of a possible merger and the advantages and disadvantages which would affect our members. After carefull consideration the committee has decided that at this time such a merger would not be in the best interest of our members. It is our intention to continue the growth and development of SPAC and further enhance its reputation for quality and value.

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09th November 09                      River Idle at Misterton

The club is pleased to announce that access is now open along our full stretch of the Idle at Misterton back towards the golf course.  A new gate has been installed with one of our combination locks. Make sure you close and lock the gate when you go through. This will stop the horses following you or escaping. We still need to do some work on the banks re pegs, etc.  The area is clean and picturesque please keep it tidy. Thanks

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31^st October 09                                 Flixborough Pond

The club have introduced some ‘Fish Sanctuary Cages’ into the pond today. We have been advised that these will protect our fish from Cormorants & Gulls. The cages are in between the roadside pegs and clearly marked with floats/buoys at each corner. We hope this does not spoil your fishing and understand that they are in place to protect the fish stocks. Thank you

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19th October 09     Official club statement by the committee (issued on 17/10/09)

It is with deep regret that we have to inform our members, esp. the Specimen Carp anglers; we have had to remove the biggest Carp from our Flixborough water. We deeply regret having to take this action, but constant targeting by THEIVES left us no other option and if we hadn't taken this action the remaining few specimen Carp would been lost as well.

There has been a lot of work going on behind the scenes to protect our big Carp over the past couple of months. Kev (bailiff) and the game keeper Anthony, at Flixborough have put many hours at the water, both night and day to try and stamp out these fish thefts, the only course of action we feel we had left and to act in the best interest of the club and its members was to remove the Carp to a safe location. (All these fish have been moved under a section 30)  

Regards from the SPAC Committee

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October 15th 09                      Please Join the Big Bash Forum

Further to my question on this page on 30th Sept, I have had ONLY 4 replies in favour of a section on here devoted to fishing reports, so I feel it will be better to invite all SPAC members to join and use the existing Big Bash forum. Here you will find tons of useful info in our own section:  plus you can read up to date news, fishing tips, SPAC water reports, chat and lots, lots more.

Click here:- BigBash

KEV ALLEN has very kindly allowed members of our club to use the BIGBASH FORUM,  http://www.thebigbash.co.uk/ then Click on: BIGBASH FORUM

If you are not already a member, I really do recommend that you Register then you can enjoy full benefits of everything the site has to offer and it's all FREE !!  and there's more: join now for your chance to win free big bash baseball cap, box sticker and key ring, going to the 500th person to sign up.

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8th October 09                               LITTER

Litter is getting to be a serious problem on our club waters. We seem to have attracted a new breed of angler that consider it acceptable to just leave whatever rubbish they like on the bank. The SPAC club will not tolerate litter being left, dumped or overlooked. There is no excuse for this behaviour. We, as a club have a duty to keep the waters & the countryside around them litter free. If caught you will be banned from the club.  So just to make it really clear:-

1. Tidy up when you leave.

2. Report anyone leaving rubbish.

3. Do not let the club down.

4. We don't want you or your rubbish in our club.

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30th September 09                       SPAC Fishing Reports

Further to a request by one of our more devoted anglers (cheers Bill), I would like to know how many club members would appreciate & contribute to a section on this site dedicated to fishing reports. As most of you should know already there is a section on the BigBash forum but I will include one on here - just for our club waters if you show enough interest.

Please submit your reviews to:- stu4wd@ntlworld.com

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19th September 09                          Warping Drain - Full Stretch

I am so pleased to let all our members know, we now have the full length of Warping Drain. We were offered the remaining stretch & could not turn it down. As all of you know the drain is a beautiful stretch of man-made river. It can fish it's head off with shoals of big Bream & plenty of Tench.. Finding them is an art but the surroundings are peaceful & slow - unlike the water which can run like the Trent at times! There are Roach, Perch & even the odd few Carp which escaped in there during the floods 2 years ago and not forgetting Pike from little Jacks to big bullies... Go and enjoy.

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16th September 09                          CARP SACKS & NETS - BAN !

It is with great regret that we must insist that no-one keeps Carp in any way on our venues.

I know this sounds drastic & punishes all of you that enjoy seeing your end of session haul but this new rule prevents damage to Carp and our investment.

 Regards Stu-Art

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14th September 09                      Qualified Coaches Needed  

As all member of SPAC will know we actively try to encourage kids into our great sport. We will help them in any way we can & run matches as often as possible. We also assist senior anglers to become coaches but if you are already a qualified NFA Coach (level 1 or 2) then please contact us at: policeangling@yahoo.co.uk we have a few ideas being put forward & we need your help now for some sessions that have been requested by some schools. Please help if you can, Thanks Stu

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You can always read up to date news, fishing tips, SPAC water reports, chat and lots, lots more.

Click here:- BigBash

KEV ALLEN has very kindly allowed members of our club to use the BIGBASH FORUM,  http://www.thebigbash.co.uk/ then Click on: BIGBASH FORUM - I really do recommend that you Register then you can enjoy full benefits of everything the site has to offer and it's FREE !!

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If you have any News or Items you would like adding to the SPAC website, please cast me a line, Stu-Art by email:-

or CLICK me      

or General Email to:-

policeangling@yahoo.co.uk