2007 news
December 10th 2007Big Pike
Living up to its potential Lymm Dam gave K. Pearson, from Halifax, a 27-03-00 Pike recently. He was fishing the lakeside bank and using a dead bait.December 2nd 2007
The start of something
Sir Winston Churchill, supposedly, said, "People trip over opportunity every day of their lives. Most pick theselves up and walk on as if nothing had happended."The Bay Malton under 18 anglers are at that point now. Grasp the opportunity and you could become the best you can. Or you could just walk on. more
November 29th 2007
End of dipping
This applies to Border only. The need to dip and rinse nets at Border has been removed. However, members are requested to ensure that their nets are properly dried and aired at home after a fishing trip. Also, before fishing at Border could you leave your nets on the bank for a while to ensure they have dried.November 28th 2007
New stocking
The Meridian Canal at Border has been restocked with 14oz Mirror and Common Carp. In order to check how things are going would members please provide fishing reports.November 27th 2007
Fancy being a land owner with fishing rights?
To illustrate the commitment of this club to its members it is a pleasure to tell you that the club has bought the fishing rights on the River Dane at Cotton Farm, along with some land.This comprises the road, from the entrance gate, down to the river and a section of land bordering the river, this being measured from a center point in the river whatever that center point is at a given time.
The length concerned ends at the style that leads onto the Manor farm stretch. In the other direction it goes as far as the hedge bordering the first meadow which is near to the car park at that point.
November 17th 2007
First Hatherton report
The Hatherton report is appearing on the news pages just because it is the first and, perhaps, to encourage others to send in reports on the club waters they have fished. This item will be moved to water reports in a couple of weeks.
Phil Williams fished rod tip for three hours at Hatherton on Sunday Nov 11th with great results. He used double pinky(ie) on the hook at two inches over depth on top of a small bed of liquidised bread and small handfulls of pinky loose feed. Within seconds his float was under and he had a nice 10oz Rudd. As soon as his float was back in the water it was under again. this time catching a 10oz Roach. This was the way it went for the full three hours. Phil said he was averaging a fish every thirty seconds as you can see by the pictures he was not far out. Nice fish Phil. Report by Peter Shuff
November 10th 2007
Junior development officer
It is a pleasure to announce that Dave Smith has been appointed as Junior Development Officer for BMAC under eighteens. There will be more news on Dave during next week and a start will be made on the Junior pages over the coming weeks.November 10th 2007
Images of new stretch
Below are a few images, kindly supplied by Rob Campbell, of the new River Bollin stretch. No doubt the keen eyed amongst members will recognise where it is. As you will see, the track to the river needs some repair which will carried out soon. The moment there is more news you will find it here.
November 2nd 2007
Early planning
Match dates for 2008 are now available on the match pages.October 30th 2007
Tempter for 2008
The image above shows BMAC's head water keeper surveying a new water in the Dunham Massey area. It is said to be full of big Perch, Roach, Crucian etc. and should be available for members to fish in 2008.
October 27th 2007
Hatherton Lodge Pool
There is a location download available, on the downloads and links page, for Hatherton Lodge Pool. If you trim it at the crop marks it should fit into your current club book.October 20th 2007
Pike championships
Steven Ectol will be holding a number of Pike matches on Lymm Dam to raise funds for the A.C.A. and British Pike Championships.The match dates are: 28th October, 25th November, 23rd December, 13th January, 17th February.
Steve has been running Pike matches on Marley Tiles for the last seven years, however the water is unfortunately no longer available. This is due to quarrying on the site. Steve asked if BMAC could help him out and the club was only to happy to oblige him and the A.C.A.
If you would like to book on one of these matches you can phone Steve on 01782 564949. Explain that you are a BMAC member.
October 19th 2007
New stretch on the Bollin
BMAC have acquired a new stretch on the River Bollin which is due to open shortly. The water management team (you can help them, call head water keeper) are in the process of erecting club signs and car parking plus, the landlord is repairing the access tracks down to the river. This new stretch should be open soon for Winter fishing, the exact date will be posted here.The water contains: Pike, Bream, Roach, Perch, Chub, Barbel and Trout.
October 16th 2007
Opening time
The last 30 tons of stone have just been laid on the access road to Hatherton Lodge pool. In total close to 105 tons have been put down for this road and car park.Another surprise, when the water team arrived to finish the road, was a tree that had fallen into the pool needing to be removed and cut up. Also another coat of paint had to be applied to the stages followed by a general clean up. As you can tell, a very long weekend.
All signs and pointers will be in place by the end of this week and the rest of the stocking will also be complete (Roach, Bream, Crucians, Perch and Tench). Hopefully the pool should be open for Saturday 20th October 2007. A map will be posted on the site by the end of the week.
tight lines
Ernie Shuff
October 15th 2007
Primrose overflow repair means closure
As you can see by the images primrose pool has suffered a major water loss due to a broken pipe in the out let system. This resulted in approximately 4ft loss of water.Early Sunday morning the water management team were called out and within a few hours the pipe had been repaired. It also gave an opportunity to remove a lot of lilies and weed, being made easy by the low level of water. All fish stocks are ok and all oxygen levels in the water are normal. This water will remain closed until further notice.
tight lines
Ernie Shuff
October 12th 2007
Lymm Dam
You can find an interesting write up on Lymm Dam , water reports Lymm Dam.September 30th 2007
Appreciation
HiThanks for all your hard work you do for this club it's my first year and I've enjoyed my self so much trying all your waters including Borders, Manor, Ashley, and your river Dane and Bolin. I'm new to fishing even though I'm a bit of an oldie when I fished the Bolin I found it hard to find somewhere to fish with the over grow along the bank but when I did it was a very good day. Some of the places I can't even find I spent 2 hours looking for the Dane that was on the Middlewitch road I found the river but it was Winsford A/C so I finished up at Cotton farm still I'm sure I will learn where they all are and I'm having a great time on the waters that I do find. Thanks again looking forward to the coming months and years I hope to spend on your club waters.
John.
September 29th 2007
Satisfaction
HiJust a quick letter to say thanks to everyone involved at Bay Malton. This is my first years membership and even though I have not fished as much as I would have liked, the quality of the waters I have seen make this club incredible value for money ( upcoming rises included!)
Trotted a line down the Bollin a couple of weeks ago, caught amongst others, a 5lb brownie, 3lb rainbow and a chub around 4lb. A great days fishing.
Many Thanks, keep up the good word and please pass on my thanks to everyone involved
Vinnie Coleman, Worsley.
September 28th 2007
Reward for patience
It is fast approaching a year since this web site was revamped and some of the items that were promised have taken longer than expected. Now the developments are coming to fruition.Firstly there is going to be movement for the junior membership of the club with your own secretary and development of your pages.
Attention is being given to disabled anglers who will be given a better and more convenient opportunity to enjoy the sport. Special stages, disabled toilets etc.
Both of these items center around Border Fisheries which will become an Angling Center of Excellence, complete with on site NFA tutors.
There will be more information on these developments in app. two weeks time.
September 14th 2007
Have you lost a mobile phone?
Whilst fishing the River Dane (Cotton Farm) last week I found a mobile phone on the bank. Unfortunately the battery was dead so could not get any info from it to ring. If anyone believes this to be their phone they can contact me regarding this matter on the phone No. below, or on my mobile 07919954329.Brian Hartill Tel : 0151 422 3131 Fax: 0151 422 3134
September 12th 2007
Further improvements
Three pics showing the installation of a new gate at Moore Pool, part of the continuing improvements carried out at BMAC waters. The third pic also shows a telephone number you can ring if you would like the chance to fish this superb Carp pool.
August 26th 2007
Results
Results from the Hampton Springs club match are now available on the match pages.August 25th 2007
Peover game fair report
The
Cheshire Game and Angling Fair was held on August 19th at Peover
Hall near Knutsford. Bay Malton Angling Club was present with its
own display stage, sharing what the club is about and showing
what it has to offer. Even though the day was blessed with heavy
rain and four inches of mud. The show was very well attended and
much interest was shown in the Bay Malton stand with many people
taking away application forms. Quite a few signed up to go onto
the waiting list to guarantee their membership in September.
..............You can read the full report on the Head
Waterkeeper's pages.August 23rd 2007
Thank you letter
Phillip Royle has received a thank you letter from Trafford Health Care.Dear Mr. Royle, On behalf of the intensive care unit at Trafford General Hospital I would like to thank you very much for your kind donation of £300.00 raised by the members of the Bay Malton Fishing Club at a recent fishing match. Yours sincerely, Jean Grant, Sister ICU
August 22nd 2007
Downing Street petition
An email has been sent to website pointing to the latest Downing Street petition. It is here for information not as a suggestion as to what you do. WebsiteThe petition listed on the 10 Downing Street website regarding action on the destruction of our fish by foreigners and immigrants (anybody, website) in their sole pursuit of free food has been accepted and listed here-
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/CarpFishing/
- I hope all will join me in signing it and pass the link around to other sites that you are members of. Many thanks all. Please take a minute to sign up, it is in all our interest.
H Balentine
August 22nd 2007
Communicate with fellow members
The Bay Malton website is after your news about anything to do with the club, members, fishing in general, even births, deaths and marriages pertaining to club members. Often we see something happening that appears unimportant but it is still newsworthy: suspicious actions at a water; a member doing something unusual; animal behaviour; humerous events; anything spectacular or oddball.Whatever you consider newsworthy, however small, don't be shy at sending it to website. It will be appreciated. The email link is in the left hand column.
August 22nd 2007
First time success
Bob
Grout's daughter, Lizzy, caught a seven pound Carp on Gibbos
Pool, Border. This was her first time ever fishing and was at the
family friendly Border complex. Her total catch included eleven
Carp and a few Roach, all caught on paste. She is obviously a
natural and is even talking about fishing the matches in the near
future. That's my girl! You can see a picture of Lizzy's eleven
pound Carp in the Gallery.August 19th 2007
Reminder
The Bay Malton membership list is now closed until December when there may be a special offer. To guarantee membership (subject to acceptance) in December you can do the following. Go to the membership page use the postal application form and send together with a £10.00 deposit. This will guarantee your membership in December when the remainder of the fees will be due. Obviously you will be sent a reminder.August 9th 2007
Trip planning
This is just an advance notice that on September 1st the following waters will be closed at Border. Match Lake; Stacey's Pool; Meridian Canal; Specimen Lake This will be posted again on the Border pages.August 9th 2007
That time again
It is the time of year when the Cheshire Game and Angling Fair is held at Peover Park, Knutsford, Cheshire. To get there take the Holmes Chapel road (A50) out of Knutsford, look for the Whipping Stocks pub on your right and the entrance to Peover Park is on your left just off the bend. You can find full details here. (opens in new window)This is a good day out with lots to see and do with Bay Malton having a large stand in the angling tent, by the lake. You are more than welcome to say hello to those on the stand.
August 9th 2007
Latest match news
Latest match news and results now available on the match pages.August 8th 2007
Day out at Dryton Reservoir
There are still a few places available, first come first served, for the trip to Dryton Reservoir on the 26th August 2007. This is not a club match, more of a get together of BMAC members on a day out at a great Carp location. For details and to book, contact Phil Royle on 0161 941 6037 after 4 p.m. Alternatively email chairman@baymaltonanglingclub.org.uk leaving a phone number.July 26th 2007
No applications for a week
The people who handle on line applications are taking a well deserved break for the next seven days. This means that membership application can not be dealt with until a week on Saturday. You can by all means apply, but be aware that your application will not be processed until that date.July 16th 2007
Call it an editor's perk, if you like
Congratulations to T.E.S.Crompton. Bsc.hons in
Countryside
Management. A good graduation ceremony even if the weather was
foul on the 13th. Short crisp speeches with a Welsh harp
interlude kept things rolling along. T.E.S. is now looking for
short or long term contracts, employed or self employed,
countryside or environment related and all locations considered.
This being prior to an Msc.He can be emailed at crompton.thomas@googlemail.com
July 10th 2007
Bailiffing
Ernie Shufflebotham has written an interesting piece on bailiffing the club waters. The piece gives some insight into the changing problems faced today compared to twenty or thirty years ago. You can find it on the Head Waterkeeper's pages.July 4th 2007
Join whilst you can
New membership applications for the Bay Malton Angling Club will stop on August 15th 2007 and not be restarted until December 20th 2007. During the non application period, however, you can fill in an application form send, together with a £10.00 deposit and a place will be secured when the list reopens. You will be sent a new application at that time.July 2nd 2007
Improving the service
A mailing list has been compiled from all the BMAC member email addresses. This will improve the service given to members allowing important information to be sent quickly and cost effectively. This information could be: news letters, important announcements, reminders etc.The list will be used for nothing other than stated above but if you do not wish to be on that list please send an email to website. In the subject line just put 'No thanks' and your membership number.
June 30th 2007
Dane at Manor Farm
There is a PDF download available on the downloads and links page for the new BMAC stretch of the River Dane at Manor farm. A password is not required for this file as I am sure most anglers in the North West will know of this water.The file should print off and trim down to fit in your club book.
June 30th 2007
Don't get stung
This, by now, may be old news but take care if you are fishing peg three on Border Canal There is a wasps' nest next to the peg.June 27th 2007
A fiver well spent
This is really for the benefit of non members who may browse this site from time to time. A day ticket on Lymm Dam will cost you five pounds. Disabled and junior tickets will be two pounds fifty with extra rods costing two pounds fifty.Next week there will be a Lymm page, under club waters, where this information will be repeated.
June 26th 2007
Small but well formed
I mentioned earlier that BMAC, when it started the push for growth, retained some of the best small farm ponds. Manor Pool, which is one, has always been a favourite of mine and is a superb place to take a young, or new to fishing, person. If they leave without catching anything it will be strange.It is important that clubs retain this type of water or over time they shrink to nothing. Whether this is just through neglect or filled in intentionally is not important. The fact that the countryside changes is.
Ernie has written a small report on Manor which you can find on the head waterkeepers pages.
June 24th 2007
Clear out the old
As a slight alteration has been made to the entire site you are advised to clear your browser cache, Ctrl + F5 on windows. Option + reload on mac. Thank you.June 24th 2007
First report
A report on the fishing at Lymm Dam is now available on the water reports pages. Seems like a good time was had on June 16th, opening day. I am sure this is going to prove a very popular water amongst BMAC members.June 23rd 2007
Blackshaw upgrade
Blackshaws is a pool that the BMAC has had from about the time it started its growth policy. At that time a number of people said that the club would fold if it did not stick with small farm ponds (no one can be right all of the time). What has happened is that the best small pools have been kept and Blackshaws is one of them. This policy ensures that there is something for every angler in BMAC.Blackshaws has recently undergone an upgrade. You can read about that and other information to do with Blackshaws on the Head Waterkkeper's page.
June 22nd 2007
Start the day with a good breakfast
Don't struggle at home to cook breakfast or make sandwhiches before a trip to Border. Use the Border cafe instead. There you can have a good breakfast of: two bacon, two sausage, egg, beans, tomatoes, two slices of bread or toast, tea or coffee all for ?4.50. For an extra 30p they will throw in some black pudding too. For mid day you can have have any combination of pies, bacon, sausage, cheese, egg, beefburger, chips etc. all reasonably priced and washed down with hot or cold drinks.June 20th 2007
Great angling tuition offer for juniors
On Monday August 13th and Thursday August 16th 2007 free angling classes will be held for junior members of BMAC. The classes, which will be held at Border, are supported and given by Get Hooked and the Environment agency. All your tackle will be provided.To take take advantage of this offer you will have to get a move on as places are limited to ten members only. To make sure of your place phone Stewart Godber on 01270 820812.
June 20th 2007
New Dane stretch, access point
Having received further information it is confirmed that the only access point to the new River Dane stretch is over the stile, at the end of the Cotton Farm length. It is important that no other access point is attempted.June 19th 2007
Room to spread out
The
image
that you see here is a right hand bend on the River Dane. Go
round that bend and you are onto a new stretch of the Dane that
members can now fish. This new stretch is a mile in length and is
the continuation of the Cotton Farm length. The only access that
I know of at the moment is over a stile, plain to see, at the
end of Cotton Farm. I am sure there will be other access, from
Manor Farm, and as soon as I know I will let you have
details.There is also a pond on Manor Farm land that will be available to fish when it has been restocked. There will also be some new images that will appear on the head waterkeeper's pages for you to view sometime next week.
As soon as I have complete details a PDF will be produced, for you to download, print off, and keep in your club book.
June 19th 2007
Direct contact
There is now an email address for Border FIsheries for those wishing to make direct contact. This could be useful for non member organisations wishing to book matches, members wishing to check on matches etc.The address is: border@baymaltonanglingclub.org.uk
June 19th 2007
Getting people together
Having been away for a few days it is, sometimes, interesting how things unfold.Email one June 17th at 7.24 p.m.: left at Cotton Farm on 16th June (first river day) , landing net, chair and unhooking mat. Please contact Peter Taylor, 0161 434 7593 or 0796 707 8826.
Email two June 17th at 7.41 p.m.: found in car park at River Dane. Landing net plus handle and unhooking mat. Call Mr. Pennington on 07745147082.
Perhaps one needs to call the other.
Uhm, Peter, I hope your chair turns up!
June 11th 2007
Ready for fishing soon
Hatherton Lodge is another new water that is aked about. There is a report on the Head Waterkeeper page that tells you more. In a word, however, soon.June 10th 2007
Waiting for Longbarn
Every now and then an email comes in asking what about this new water, that new water etc. It is appreciated that waiting can be very frustrating, however, when things do come together the wait is often worthwhile.One of the waters asked about is Longbarn Pool. To keep you all informed the Head Waterkeeper/Bailiff has put together a small report that you can find the on the Head Waterkeeper pages.
June 5th 2007
Lymm upgrade taking shape
The upgrade of Lymm Dam is now well under way with a projected opening date of June 16th (but check for details). You can read a more lengthy piece on the head waterkeeper's page.June 2nd 2007
Border member rules
There is now a PDF download available with a list of the member rules that apply to Border. It has been produced the same size as your club book (hopefully) making it easy to print off and insert. To view and print you will need Adobe Acrobat reader 5 or later. The file can be accessed from the downloads page, there will also be a link from Border pages. There will follow, shortly, a similar file for organisations and clubs that have booked matches. Hopefully they will print off the files and hand out to those taking part.May 31st 2007
Border matches
All the matches booked, and available, for June are now on the Border match pages.May 29th 2007
Little river with big ideas
The River Gowy has long been a favourite of mine and the future for this area looks good. All that is going to happen there, in the future, will only be to the benefit of Bay Malton anglers. To read more go to the Head Waterkeeper's pages.May 28th 2007
Of interest to those booking matches at Border
If you are an outside organisation thinking about booking a match at Border, it may help you to know that coaches can be accomodated on the carparks.May 28th 2007
New shop open at Border
No need to buy your baits, weights, floats, landing nets and some clothing before you start fishing. Now you can buy it all at the new shop, open on the top complex, at Border. You will find some more details on the Border pages.
May 27th 2007
Help for the Summer season
The fact is that during the Summer months more people go fishing than during the Winter months. I am not the only nesh person around. This means that BMAC has a much greater need for good bailiffs to look after those waters and anglers. So you are being asked to do a stint as a bailiff for BMAC. It need not take up a lot of your time.A lot of anglers have favourite waters that they fish more than others, consider becoming a bailiff for that water, you are there anyway. Perhaps you live just a short way from a BMAC water in which case keeping an eye on it would be no more difficult than going to the corner shop. Whatever the situation we asking you to help out with a spot of bailiffing this Summer.
Full details are on the head waterkeeper's pages, or send your details to water (see contact list) and someone will get back to you very quickly.
Give up a little time this Summer to help BMAC, do a little bailiffing.
May 27th 2007
Update
In what seems like a long time ago BMAC announced two new waters in Cheshire: Dove House Pool and Willow Bed Pool. Things, however don't always go according to plan which is why it seems like a long time. The plan is now back on track and you can read the full update on the Head Waterkeeper's page.May 26th 2007
Fishing suspended
Fishing has been suspended on the River Bollin at Carr Green, Warburton. Due to personal circumstances the landowner has asked BMAC to close fishing on the river for the foreseeable future. You will, of course, be informed if and when fishing can be resumed.May 9th 2007
Save a journey
Only of interest to members who fish the fly: the River Bollin at Dunham Massey is closed at the moment. More news in the future.April 22nd 2007
Watergrove
You can find a news update on Watergrove Reservoir on the Head Waterkeeper's pages.March 26th 2007
Manor closure
From March 27th and until further notice Manor Pool will be closed. This is to allow for essential maintenance.March 24th 2007
Clearing up confusion
There is some confusion at the moment as to when the last day for membership renewals is. Due to a typographical error the last date shown in the 2006 club book for renewals is April 30th. This should have been printed as: the renewal date is Feb 28th, however you have until April 30th to renew without paying a rejoining fee. Fishing on BM waters between these two dates is not allowed.As the club was responsible for the error it will honour the April 30th date for the stragglers who have not already renewed. Next year, however, the renewal date will be Feb 28th.
March 22nd 2007
The
widely held opinion of Bay Malton waters is that the standard of
upkeep and maintenance is high. Yet most of that work is carried
out by the few core members of the water management and
conservation team shown on the left.