SDAA Winter League
As from Sunday 5th October 2008 SDAA Winter matches will be held at Sluice Farm, Six Fields between the bridges on the River Crossens every Sunday until the 8th December 2008.
Draw 8.45 am fish 09.45 to 14.45
Contact Paul Tabron on 07921134703 for more details
River Crossens at Sluice Farm
3rd October 2008
The Committee would like to send their condolences to the family and friends of Brian Whitlock former owner of Lostock Tackle Box who sadly passed away on Saturday September 27th 2008 at his home in Ribchester Lancashire, His shop Lostock Tackle was one of the best fishing tackle shops in the north of England, where you were welcome with a cup of tea.
The funeral will take place at St Wilfride's Church Ribchester at 1-0pm on Monday 6th October
Warning Church Deeps
One of the large willow tree has recently split into two and fallen on the rocks at the bottom of steps sometime during Saturday evening.
The fallen tree will be left in position partly as a warning and also to create a feature. The next time the river is in flood the limb will probably be washed away.
SDAA Open Results
23 anglers took part in the clubs open match on Sunday 14th Sept 2008
Alan Birchall was the only angler who had any weight of fish, as conditions proved to be extremely tough, with only three pound separating the remaining anglers:
1. A Birchall 13lb 4oz
2. R Yates 3lb 4oz
3. R Davies 2lb 15oz
Section winners:
1. P Clegg 2lb 10oz
2. D Twist 2lb 12oz
Pike Fishing on SDAA Waters
With the start of the traditional pike season we would like to remind members and guests that it is compulsory for anglers who are fishing for pike to have a landing net of at least 36", an unhooking mat,a main line of at least 12lb bs 15lb bs is recommended and a wire trace with a breaking strain of 20lbs bs.
Gaffs and gas are banned, you also need sufficient unhooking equipment.
Pike fishing has without doubt become one of the most specialized branches of coarse fishing. Not least in the methods of handling, unhooking and safe return of the fish once caught. One of the most important aspects of the PAC's work is in helping young or novice pike anglers to overcome what for some are areas of difficulty. You may well have experienced that feeling of 'what do I do now', having just caught your first pike. You are not alone, many have experienced it and lived to tell the tale, thanks to the friendly assistance of PAC members offering sound advice and guidance. The PAC works continually for the benefit of all pike and pike anglers, we seek only to further the opportunities for pike fishing, whilst preserving all that pike fishing is all about.
With this point of view please click the link for your advice on pike fishing (Pike Anglers Club of GB)
Junior Taster Courses
The S & DAA have just completed the first sessions of the Junior Taster Courses. Albeit, the holidays had already started, thirty one juniors attended and every one of them caught fish. The feedback, from parents and the youngsters, was such that we now intend to hold a Junior match during the half term, on Tuesday 28 October 2008, for those who attended one of the courses. They will now be able to put into practice the things they have learned.
We would like to thank the owners of the Six Fields Fisheries for their kind support, Ronnie of Tight Lines for his supply of bait, the mums & dads who entrusted their children to us each day and to Danny Walsh, the coach, for his tuition and patience and his constant supply of hooks and line.
We plan to run the courses again next year and now that we have a coach, we will be able to advertise well in advance. Watch this space.
A young angler with his prize catch
Budding stars enjoying the junior teach-in
Junior Fishing Day Tuesday 12th August 2008
Despite the terrible rainy start to Tuesday's session, ten juniors turned up for the occasion which, because of the weather, was more than anticipated. Those who didn't have their own tackle were issued with a fully rigged up rod or whip, bait box, chair and brolly. At the end of the day everyone had caught some fish and enjoyed themselves. Our thanks go to the management of Six Fields Fishery for their generous assistance, Ron at Tight Lines for the bait donation and to the coach, Danny Walsh, for his coaching and supply of tackle.
Open Match 14th September 2008
Entrance fee for the open is £20 with a 100% pay out.
Draw: 8.45am
Fish: 9.45am - 2.45
Contact Paul on 01704 225457
Members notice
Would members please carry membership cards at all times to prevent any misunderstanding and that members have to right to ask to see other persons membership cards, also it would be advisable for members to read the rules in their membership cards after several incidents this week.
The track that runs parallel to the Three Pools at Moss Lane, Churchtown is a private estate road therefore anglers should not drive or park their vehicles on the track.
Notice to all members
Change of draw times for Sunday matches on the River Crossens(Sluice)as follows:
Draw at First Plank 08.45 fish 09.45 to 14.45
All enquires to D. Hodkinson 01704 229000
New Season
As from 16th June all S.D.AA waters are open, The Committee wishes that members and guests to enjoy the many waters that the Association has to offer and tight lines for the new season.
Please let us know how you get on as the weekly reports are essential for promotion of the club. This can be done by using the feedback form. You don't have to catch a monster to feature in the weekly reports!
Just a little reminder that fishing is only between dawn and dusk and there is no night fishing on any of the waters, also alcohol is not to be bought onto any of the Association waters'.
Summer Sweepstakes
The River Crossens Summer Sweepstakes will be resuming on 16th June 2008 and every following Monday until August and will be held on the Sluice Match Length, First Plank Bridge, Cabin Lane. Draw 5.00pm fishing 6.00pm till dusk. Paul Tabron has kindly volunteer to run these matches .
Roy Davies has recently resign as match steward and Derek Hodkinson has taken over the post temporary he can be contacted on 01704 229000 for any enquires concerning the members matches .
New Bailiff
Andy Holt has recently taken the position of bailiff for Anglezarke and Upper Rivington Reservoirs he may be contacted on tel no 07919131516. To assist all SDAA bailiffs in their duties members are required to carry their membership cards at all times this applies to all SDAA waters.
Warning
At Southport Magistrates court on 24 April 2008, three anglers were fined a total of £475.00 for fishing offences . One was using four rods with one licence (two are required for four rods), the other two didn't have licences. As a legal requirement all members over the age of 11 years must be in possession of an up to date Environment Agency Fishing Licence when fishing with up to two rods. A second licence is required if three rods are to be used at the same time.
News Update
23rd April 2008
We would like to remind members that the AGM will be held at 8.00pm 6th May 2008 at the Fleetwood Hesketh sports Club Flyde Road Southport please note the meeting is for members only.
A newsletter has recently been sent to all members included is details and rules concerning Twin Lakes Fishery.
A reminder that valid membership and night syndicate cards must be carried at all times by members who fishing SDAA waters this will assist our bailiffs to do their job at protecting our waters from poachers. Several issues has arisen about members and day ticket holders taking dogs with them when fishing at Anglezarke and Upper Rivington this is not allowed as stated under 9c of your rule book. If you cannot leave your dog at home please do not fish our waters.
Bill Hurst the SDAA Secretary has submitted the following picture of what use to go on at the Church Deeps stretch of the River Ribble in days gone by.
News Update
17th April 2008
Following negotiations the SDAA would like to announce that its members can now fish The North Lake at Twin Lakes Fishery, Brickcroft Lane Croston with a current up to date membership. Full details and rules can be found HERE
