2009 news
December 21st 2009
Postponed junior match
Due to the sudden snap of cold weather, we have decided to postpone the final Junior match and presentation event until the New Year. We felt it would be to risky to set a date for the match and then to find the water Frozen over and all involved to have had a wasted visit.
We will also be having the official opening of the BMAC Angling Development Centre on the 7th Jan 2010 to which all members are welcome.
Dave
December 21st 2009
Christmas wishes
The committee of the Bay Malton Angling Club would like to wish all members a good Christmas and especially a happy new Year. We would like to thank you all the for supporting our club in 2009 and we look forward to seeing you on the club's waters in 2010
Two new waters will open in March and these will be in your new club card.
In 2010 membership can also be renewed at Border fisheries. Membership fees will be held at 2009 prices this being a thank you to all our members who have supported the club through the recession. A big thanks to our Water Management Team for all their hard work in 2009. Dave Smith for all the hard work he has done with our junior side of the club, and the time he put in to help our club achieve Club Mark in 2010. Thanks are also due to Mike & Frank at Border Fisheries for helping to keep this complex clean & tidy. Thanks also go to all the angling shops that have advertised the Bay Malton Angling Club in their premises.
The Committee of the Bay Malton Angling Club.
December 20th 2009
Rod top section
Found. Sunday 13th December at Cotton Farm. Top section of Rod. Contact Peter Taylor 0796 707 8826
December 15th 2009
Border silver fish matches
As from Wednesday 6th January 2010 The Bay Malton Angling Club will be running a members silver fish match. The matches will be fished on the Specimen lake and will run till the end of March, draw time 9am fish 10 to 3pm. £8.00 all in £3.00 peg fee. £5.00 pools To book on phone Stewart or Frank on 01270 820812 8am to 4pm
December 11th 2009
Membership renewals
From December 20th membership renewals for 2010 can be taken out at Border Fisheries. Please note that membership cannot be renewed without your 2010 renewal slip. If members wish their club card to be posted back to them they MUST provide a S.A.E.
December 10th 2009
Membership
Membership to BMAC is now open again and would make a great Christmas present. Get December January and February free.
December 8th 2009
Lymm Pike
Paul Barrow returns to the Dam, To catch another 20lb Pike.
December 6th 2009
Pro-Competition groundbaits
Bag em announce new Pro-Competition ground baits. You can read the full press release here.
November 27th 2009
Club Mark
Following
months of work Bay Malton AC has achieved "Clubmark" this
national accreditation places the club in the top echelon of all sports
clubs.
http://www.clubmark.org.uk/
This accreditation will see many new development opportunities for the club, and proves what a fantasic organisation you all belong to.
November 25th 2009
Impressed with Dovehouse
Simon Warbrook was so impressed with Dovehouse Pool he decided to photograph it all.
November 25th 2009
Our day, his night
If any member has to phone Phil Royal, match secretary, could they please do so after 5p.m. Phil works nights so our day is his sleep time.
November 23rd 2009
Match Dates 2010
A list of club match dates for 2010 is now up on the match pages.
November 22nd 2009
New Bag Em "Super Skimmer Dark" Groundbait.
Dear
Members if you want to bag up on a few bream before Christmas then
get into the shop at Border.
Earlier in the year I tested this product for Neil Machin and forget the Supercup and all the others get onto this, it did just what it said on the can, quite simply I bagged up on Bream down on Stacys Pool. Neil himself came out for a couple of hours on Friday and again bagged up on the skimmers, fishing through rain and wind to put together a nice net of silvers.
Stewart has got hold of the first batch from Bag Em and it is Now in the shop for you to go out and bag some fish.
Good luck, Dave
November 21st 2009
Jeff Moors Fundraiser
Over 130 anglers from across the country turned out to support a fundraising event in aid of Potteries match angling legend Jeff Moors, who has sadly been given just months to live following a battle with cancer.
The event organised by Dave Smith and held at Border Fisheries near Crewe was fished over the fourlakes of the bottom complex and despite some rain and strong winds proved to be a fantastic success.
Dave said “ When Jeff told me the news a few weeks back I was to say the least stunned,...read the full story on match news and information
November 17th 2009
Membership closed
Membership applications are closed for the next few weeks after which there will be a special offer. BMAC membership runs from February to February.
November 4th 2009
Jeff Moors Fundraiser
Sadly we have recently received the news that Jeff has been given between 6 and 12 months to live following his battle with cancer. I am certain Jeff who was the Fishery manager at Border during the 90’s, is known to many members, and as such the club felt we should do something to recognise the work and commitment Jeff put into the site and angling in general.
We are therefore holding a Fundraising day on Saturday 14th November 2009. The fundraiser will take the form of a match that will use 3 Islands, Stacey’s, Meridian and Robbie’s Pools. Many top anglers have already booked in, including Tom Pickering, Neil Machin, Andy May, Kieron Rich, Darren Cox, Derek Willan, Dave Swain and many others. The draw will take place at 9am and the match will start at 10.30 am.
This means that for the day the bottom site will be closed for pleasure angling, but we hope members will understand and attend at some point to buy raffle tickets and help swell the fund for Jeff.
Many thanks to all.
Dave
November 2nd 2009
Bollin advice
I bumped into you (Nigel Rogers) at the Bollin about a month ago and was grateful for the info you gave me. Anyway, went to fish it on Thursday (only managed a couple of hours in the afternoon) and was able to get good access in a couple of places.
I thought you might like to know how I got on: 5 perch each of about 6 - 8 ozs, 4 dace, and a stickleback! All came to worm on a 16 hook and using trotting method. Not the chub or trout I'd hoped for, but the river looked good and I'll certainly return. All fish came from the deep holes (much deeper than I'd previously imagined).
All the best.
Richard Davies
November 1st 2009
Junior Match series
Yet again the junior match series has gone to the last match to determine the overall series winner, where the final match saw the young BMAC/GHOF anglers pegged on the Meridian Canal with the BMAC adults.
I am really pleased to announce that our young anglers held their own on the day in fact Harry Rushton banked a 33lb net to see him with the overall top weight of all the anglers. A tremendous effort Harry I have been waiting for 2 years to see one of our young anglers win a match that included the adults. I also know from comments passed....read more on junior events
October 30th 2009
Casting practice
Today I had a couple of hours on the above venue. Firstly if you Google the water you will notice that the 2 reservoirs share a feeder stream - I noticed that the one to the southern most reservoir is nearly dry and that the consequence of this is that this reservoirs water level is some 6 to 8 feet below that of the other. Somewhere there must be a blockage.
My main purpose of visiting this venue was to practice my casting and the things that I have been taught on the GAIA lessons in preparation for the next one, but much to my surprise I also ended up with a bit of a bonus. Fishing the entrance of the feeder to the reservoir I was catching small but extremely lively brown trout of about half a pound, which means that we must have breeding stocks of Brownies in a least the northerly of the two reservoirs (sorry no photos as I wasn't expecting to catch anything I had left both camera and phone in the car). They seem to be going for anything brown/ black and red - zulu, soldier palmer, red tag all fished wet.
I've also struck up conversation with the United Utilities Ranger - who has informed me that he has highlighted the necessity for some remedial work to be done on the steps leading up the Dam wall, so if anyone mentions it - its already in hand - when it's to be done God only knows and he aint saying much.
Since its one of the more suitable waters for practicing for my assessment I will be using this venue a lot more in the next 10 months or so, and obviously any further info will be passed on. Cheers, Nigel
October 29th 2009
Canadian Sturgeon
Went to Canada last week with john Wilson, this picture is of me with a 6 ½ ft sturgeon and bob savage playing what Turned out to be a 7 ½ ft one.
Regards
Steve Stratford
October 29th 2009
Dave Moss on the Gowy
Please find attached 2 photos of a Chub (just under 5lb - weighed 5lb exactly in landing net, probably circa 4lb 10oz) I caught in July from the river Gowy in Mickle Trafford. It was caught using a simple running ledger rig on 6lb line and a size 14 specimen barbless hook baited with........ read the rest on Gowy reports
October 29th 2009
Can you help Clint?
My name is Clint Walker and I currently write the NW round up column for 'Carp Talk' magazine. I wondered if you could put something on your news pages inviting your members to submit recent carp catch reports to me for inclusion in my column. Not only would this highlight the potential of your club waters, it would help me out!
Please send details to;
Clint Walker
clint597@btinternet.com or 07807034164
Kind Regards, Clint Walker
October 22nd 2009
Manor Farm Barbel
Brian Casserly with a superb barbel from the Manor Farm stretch of the Dane. Halibut pellet did the trick.It was my only catch of the day, just about to pack up when the rod jumped out of the rest. Lovely weather, this is what fishing is all about!
The barbel (about 6lb) was in beautiful condition.
October 20th 2009
Rod found
"I found a rod in the car park at Cotton Farm, Tuesday afternoon, 20th October. If it's yours can you contact me via Bay Malton with your contact details and the make and type of rod."
Thanks,
Rick
P.S. If you think it is your rod send me an email describing it and including your phone number. I will then pass this to Rick. web@baymaltonanglingclub.org.uk
October 19th 2009
Best Pike
Hi there,
I thought I would send these pictures of myself with my personal best pike from Lymm Dam last week. It was measured at 42 inches and came in at 27lb 5oz. I've fished the Dam for well over 15 years catching hundreds of pike, but have waited a long time to take one this size. From what I know of pike taken over the past few years I believe I'm in with a chance of a record catch for the Dam, if not very close!.
Hope you like it!.
Best Regards
Nicholas A Grasby
September 26th 2009
Bollin Mink
I have recently received an e-mail from one of our Fly Fishers with regard to a days fishing to-day, in that he has witnessed the fact that the mink at this location are more interested in young rabbits, and more importantly he has caught a grayling on the fly just above the bridge. Nigel
Update
Further to my last - which was short due to lack of time. Can I point out that the fact that there are Grayling on the Bollin is a significant pointer to the cleanliness of the water, and that when they were informed the Environment Agency are nearly as extactic over this news as they are over the increasing presence of Salmon. This is not the only good news we have received this week from this little back-water, we have had a couple of 2.5lb trout and one of 12ozs, a Chub of 2.5lb, 4 perch and some dace (probably some of the re-stocking we did earlier) and of course the Grayling - all be it only 6ozs but there it is - as you said earlier in the year this water is somewhat under estimated. If we could only continue in this vein and mention to members that this is the sort of report that could be consistently made if only members were to report what they catch and which of our waters their catch was made on.
Nigel
September 26th 2009
New member
I received my membership for Bay Malton angling club on Saturday the 19th of Sept and I took my first trip to Manor farm near Holmes Chapel the following day with my dad (George Evans) who has been a member for over 4 years. Iam over the moon with the club having only visited the one water and can not wait to try the other waters and I thought I would send you my first catch as a member of the club. Thanks a million .......Gary Evans
September 2009
Last two junior matches
Saturday 10th October Three islands pool draw 9am fish 10 to 3pm
Saturday 31st October the Meridian
canal pegs 40 to 64 draw 9am fish10 to 3pm
Please book on. To book on phone Stewart on 01270 820812 Border fisheries 8am to 4.30pm
September 13th 2009
Happy Members
On Saturday 20 June my friend Alan Wilkins and I spent the morning fishing the Manor farm stretch of the River Dane. The fishing was excellent we had a good number of Chub around the 4lb mark Alan then topped it off with a fine Barble of 5.5lbs (pictured). All the fish were caught with maggot trotted through the swims. It was very pleasing to get good fish on the float. This is our second season in the club and we are enjoying it immensely our thanks to all the committee for your hard work.
Steve Burton
September 13th 2009
Mitchell House Locks
Our locks, at Mitchell House Reservoir, have been marked with yellow marker paint. it is imperative that the locks are re-locked in the same way as they are now, with the hasp of our lock through that of the United Utilities lock. That way either the Water Board or our members have access .
September 11th 2009
Pole tips article
New article on pole fishing tips. Especially helpful to new or young anglers.
September 10th 2009
Thank you
Hi Peter,
Just a quick email to say thanks for recommending Bath Pool for my 6 year old daughters' (Abbie) first fishing trip.
After numerous line tangles and missed bites, she finally hooked into this lovely little Crucian(?) which made her day.
As you predicted, lots of action in the first couple of hours but then tailed off before lunch.
Thanks, Abbie & Graham Holbrook
September 7th 2009
Lost a ring?
While fishing Brookside pool on saturday 5/9/2009 I found a gold coloured mens signet style ring on the car park if anyone has lost same my contact number is 07590758771
Bob Capron
September 7th 2009
Merrydale
Having a bad time on Lymm Dam, September 5th, not a bite in three hours, myself and my brother decided to try Merrydale for the first time, and what a good time we had. Nothing of any size caught but plenty of small stuff in great condition. Rudd, perch, roach and the occasional crucian.
Having chatted to the owner of the pool, he informed us that there are plenty of tench in there, so we will definately be giving it another go. A nice change from catching carp all day at Border.
Dave Egan
September 5th 2009
River Dane Manor Farm Stretch
We have received a complaint from Prince Albert A.A. about our members. It appears that some are crossing the River Dane via the footbridge, this is alright in itself but, apparently, when our members....you can read the rest of this, and info on Watergrove on the head waterkeeper page.
September 4th 2009
Cheshire Angling match on Lymm Dam
Lymm Dam Sunday 13th September. Cheshire Angling are running a charity match in aid of the Sharon Bradshaw trust. If any Bay Malton members would like a ticket to fish please phone Cheshire Angling on 01925 635486 for more details ask for Helen
August 24th 2009
The River Dane Cotton Farm
Members please note, fishing on the River Dane is dawn till dusk, common sense must prevail in this matter i.e. members must be off this water before dark. The gate down to the river must also be kept locked at all times. Thank you. The Club Secretary.
August 21st 2009
Bay Malton Angling Club, Bank Holiday Monday 31st August
Members match the Match Lake £20.00 all in. Every 5 pegs section pay out £100.00. max pegs 40. Draw 10am fish 11 to 4pm. All members must pay when you book on.
August 21st 2009
Julian Roberts, are these yours?
On July 6th Julian reported that he had lost his glasses whilst fishing on the River Dane. The phone number to contact him was 01925 758610. Perhaps the glasses below are his.
Found Wednesday 19th August the River Dane at Cotton Farm, 1 pair of glasses, Speck Saver case.
phone Peter 07793720979
August 17th 2009
Snake spotting
Graham Ingham writes, "I have seen Grass snakes on Robbies before, green with distinctive yellow band at back of head. Perfectly harmless to an angler but lethal to frogs and mice."
I am sure that many members will know the differences between the three native British snakes and the slow worm. For those that do not you can click on the link below for more information. However whenever you are not sure it is best to leave alone. Also note all British snakes are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 from being killed, injured or sold.
Right click to open in a new tab http://www.wildlifebritain.com/britishsnakes.php
August 8th 2009
Snake encounter
Whilst fishing Robbies recently on Peg 16, corner near the golf course, as advised by Dave Smith, I was startled by a snake, approx 2ft long, swimming straight past me, left to right. It was no more that 1ft out from the peg and felt a bit close for comfort. It's the first time I have seen a snake in the wild and it did unsettle me for a while. I was wondering if there are any other reports of snakes being seen at Borders? I don't recall any distinctive patterning on it and can only presume it was a grass snake, I think adders are more heavily patterned.
Stewart Rogerson
August 7th 2009
Primrose Pool and Ashley Hall Pool
Primrose Pool & Ashley Hall Pool are now open for members to fish, following the recent fish deaths due to low oxygen levels and the warm weather. Please can all members fishing these waters send in a catch report that will enable our head water keeper, Mr Ernie Shufflebotham, to assess whether these waters need restocking. We can only do this with your help. Please email your report to the head water keeper.
August 6th 2009
Membership applications
Membership applications will not be dealt with from now until August 23rd. By all means send applications in just be aware that they will be dealt with in date order at the 23rd.
August 4th 2009
The future?
The club is currently looking to invest in its fly/game section. To do this we need feed back from members who participate in this type of angling. This is a fairly new venture but we do have a few waters that that will turn up some good fish to fly such as the River Bollin, River Gowy, certain stretches of the...read more on head water keeper news
July 28th 2009
Catching the same fish
Re the previous communications about catching the same fish. I got a barbel of 6lb 5oz on Friday 24th July. I went to same swim again tonight 27th July this time with my son. He got a barbel of 6lb 4 oz. As it lay there being unhooked I said to my son that it could have been the same fish but mine had an open sore in the middle of its flank.... he then turned it over and there was the open sore. I checked with my previous photo and it was on the same side so no doubt the same fish.
It really makes you wonder on a small river with so few fish holding spots how many fish are the same fish but caught by different anglers. Lately people have told me about 9lb barbel being caught on Cotton farm but how many different 9lb barbel can there be realistically?
Dave Wing
July 24th 2009
Lost any Jewelry?
If any member has lost jewelry at Bath Pool they can phone Dennis on 01613305630 and if the description fits it may be the item that he found.
July 22nd 2009
Anglers mail pdf's
You may remember that Border was used, a little while ago, for articles to appear in Anglers Mail. For those who do not buy that magazine there some pdf's available of the articles, as they appeared, which could contain useful information.
http://www.bagem.co.uk/images/media/news/magazine-features/documents
/hollie-smith-anglers-mail-july-2009.pdf
http://www.bagem.co.uk/images/media/news/magazine-features/documents
/pole-fishing-knockout-cup-july-2009.pdf
http://www.bagem.co.uk/images/media/news/magazine-features/documents
/pole-fishing-knockout-cup-july-2009.pdf
http://www.bagem.co.uk/images/media/news/magazine-features/documents
/Petegoodman_Matchfishing_June09.pdf
July 19th 2009
Matches booked on BMAC waters
You can find an up to date list of matches booked on BMAC waters on the match pages.
July 14th 2009
New Stretch of the Dane
This new stretch of the river Dane is the opposite bank to Manor farm and runs from the P.A.A.S. stretch up stream which is Pear tree farm. You can access it from Byley Lane, Byley but it is a long walk. I have been told you can cross the river to access this stretch but, obviously if you do it is at your own risk.
July 6th 2009
Lost glasses
Can anyone help?
I lost a pair of spectacles - yes, the ones I was wearing - on the Cotton Farm stretch of the Dane today (6 July). They are somewhere between the car park and the first big bend downstream of the motorway bridge.
If anyone finds them I would be enormously grateful and contactable on 01925 758610.
Thanks in anticipation
Julian Roberts
July 6th 2009
Caught again?
Just reading club news, and article by Paul W, about the chub. I think I had this fish, river Dane Cotton farm 28/06/09 Sunday evening. I had it on the bend at the end of the farmers cow field. I thought a Heron had been at it.
Regards
Wayne.R.Griffiths
July 5th 2009
Water closures, important
The following waters are closed due to low oxygen: Ashley Hall Pool. Primrose Pool, Manor Farm Pool.
Please, if any members see fish struggling or an unusual amount of fish death please phone our head water keeper or club secretary daytime 01270 820812 8pm to 4.30pm
The photo's below are from Ashley Pool.
July 3rd 2009
Slow fishing
A few people have complained to the Head Water Keeper with regard to the slow fishing on BMAC waters. The reason for this is, obviously, the very hot weather we have just experienced. In fact it could be an idea, during very hot weather, to keep a look out for fish that are struggling and report that to the Head Water Keeper.
July 2nd 2009
Henry Banks Tench
Henry Banks had a great day on Bentleys pool Saturday last. Fishing at rod length and only using red maggot as hook bait he caught these Tench.
July 2nd 2009
Applicant different from payer?
Where the membership applicant is different from the card payer could you please make a note of this on the application form saying who the payer is. This will help to avoid delays in processing. A reminder is now on the application form.
July 2nd 2009
Forgetful Chub
Interesting incident on the Dane at Cotton Farm. I caught a chub about 2lb on a black slug which found it’s way into my bait box. On netting I saw it had a large hole in it’s right flank, maybe from a heron or pike or even a mink? It was returned and seemed ok. 30 minutes later, after having caught 2 more chub, I had a savage bite on a halibut pellet. I netted it to find the same fish, same hole in it’s side!. I can only assume it thought it was safe taking a different food source. Makes you wonder whether they have a memory of capture and how often we catch the same fish? I’d be interested to know if anyone has caught the same fish twice in a session or even this one? I also lost a large fish which went downstream like a submarine, I don’t think it was a Barbel, are there any large carp in the Dane?
Paul W.
June 30th 2009
Manor Pool still closed
Just a reminder to members that Manor Pool is still closed. As soon as the situation changes it will appear here.
June 30th 2009
River Dane confusion
There has been some confusion over the Davenham A C stretch of the River Dane. The match stretch, that's at Church Lane, of the River Dane is closed to our club members. The Bostock Green stretch will be open to our club members when the gate has been moved back off the road and the track has been re-stoned.
June 27th 2009
Water update
You can find a update, on work being carried out at various waters, on the head water keeper pages.
June 22 2009
Junior Members' Matches For 2009
A series of junior matches have been arranged the details of which can be found on the junior events page.
June 15th 2009
June16th
I went with Ernie and Domonic for an inspection of the Dane at Cotton Hall and Manor Farm. This was the first time I had visited since September last year. I noticed that a few of the good pegs had been washed away but this has created new ones 30 yards down stream. As you can see by the photos the river is colored and at the right levels. I decided to take a few photo's to wet the appetite for the 16th June. I will be on there myself late after noon so hoping to put a good report together on how it's fishing.
Peter Shuff
June 15th 2009
Ashley afternoon
Graham Ingham, has reported that on Friday just gone he had some excellent sport on the pool at Ashley Hall catching Tench, Crucian and a good sized Rudd fishing late afternoon and into the evening. He also caught a 4lb Bream whilst worming close to the confluence of the Bollin and Birkin.
June 9th 2009
Brookhouse closed
Brookhouse Pool will be closed until 4pm on Saturday June 13th due to a match being fished there.
June 7th 2009
Ben Maddison's surprise
Caught on the 22nd May on Peg 1 on the Specimen Lake By Bay Malton Junior angler of the year Ben Maddison. Ben was using the flat Inline method on hair rigged double corn with a size 14 and Machin's Method mix. Thought to be a Golden Fantail of over two pounds. When hooked it "popped up like a pike bung" and certainly made Ben's face light up. Its picture now adorns the wall of the Border Cafe.
June 6th 2009
Oxygen levels
Oxygen levels are low at Primrose Pool at the moment therefor this water will be closed until they have risen. As soon as there is an improvement it will be posted here.
June 5th 2009
Membership applications
Due to a technical problem there will be a slight delay in processing membership applications until the end of next week. By all means send in your application and join the queue, just be aware that there will be a slight delay.
June 2nd 2009
Neil Machin Visit
On Friday 15th May we had Neil Machin, doing some photographs to promote Bag Em Matchbaits from peg 24 on the specimen lake, whilst at the same time on peg 23 Get Hooked on Fishing’s Hollie was doing some stuff for the Anglers Mail.
We thought it might be interesting to see....read the full story
May 31st 2009
Bridge repairs
The water management team have been hard at work repairing the bridge at Bentleys Pool.
May 21st 2009
Can you help?
I wonder if you would help us?
We are a few friends who wish to go
fishing for the weekend, we would like to camp nr a decent river and/or
lake. Preferably north/mid wales or the midlands away from the roads
etc. We have a decent dinghy and wish to use it on a lake if
possible, though not critical. We have no set plans or dates yet. Any
suggestions would be
appreciated. Our ages are from mid 20`s to late 40`s. Phone 07801
556576 or email coredrivers@hotmail.com
Thank you, Gary Plover
May 17th 2009
Progress
Lymm dam is coming on with the completion of the stage work to the right of the dam with new hand rails and steps to provide easy access and also a new fence has been erected on the right side of the dam. in February it was stocked with more bream and roach and tench making sure the fishing gets better. The stage....read more on head waterkeepers page
May17th 2009
Pretty fish
This is not the biggest fish that will be caught at Byley fisheries this year but it must be one of the prettiest. Denis Sidebottom
May 16th 2009
New record
The match record at Baymalton Border fisheries has been broken by Greg Hulme fishing the free running method feeder with corn on the hook from peg 47 on the Match lake. Greg's total match weight was 160lbs 7oz, all carp and smashing the old record by 30lbs. Greg lost 7 big carp which would have taken his total weight to well over 200lbs. Well done Greg.
May 15th 2009
River Birkin
Here is a more up to date view of the Birkin which as those of us who used it last year can see the Water Management Team's work has paid off the lack of Giant Hog Weed at the moment is proof of that - let's hope it stays that way for some time.You will also notice the water quality.... read more on the Birkin reports page
May 14th 2009
32lb Carp
Fishing from the Church side sand bank at Lymm Dam, Dereck Rennies nephew was delighted to catch a 32lb Carp.
May 14th 2009
New water nearing completion
A new access road has just been installed by the water management team which leads to a new car park set at the water side and also provides an access path. This will be strengthened with stone ballast and covered with bark chippings. Read more on new water news
May 13th 2009
Valley Pool update
The new access road at valley pool will be continued shortly and will run the full length of the water making access to this water much easier . We are also looking to erect new stages in the not to distant future, all being well.
Valley pool has been fishing well again this season with tench to six pounds coming out, double figure Carp showing, Bream to five pounds and some large Orf plus good size roach. In the evening all baits seem to work on this water but pinkie over feeder pellet seems to be special on valley. Ernie
May 13th 2009
Day ticket satisfaction
Hello there. I'm not a member of the club, but I will be for next season. The fishing on Lymn Dam is fantastic. I pay for a day ticket, and it is well worth the money. The other week I was pulling bream out, and lost count, the heaviest being just over 10lb. I've been again today (9th May) and scored with 2 fantastic fighters, the first a Common Carp at 22lb, that took about 45 mins to land, the second, another Common at 17lb 8oz, that took about 10 mins to land. The fish were imaculate, the cleanest I've seen so far. I just thought to let you know about the catches. Only two fish, but well worth the fights with them.
Cheers. Kev Nolan.
May 12th 2009
Number changed
The mobile phone number, in the club book, for Peter Shuff has now changed to 07824392501. Perhaps you could amend the page.
May 10th 2009
Fly on the Bollin
Just a short line passed on from one of our regulars on this stretch, he recently caught two brownies - one of 2lb and the other about 4ozs unfortunately like so many fly fishermen we are loners and find it difficult to photo ourselves (not too sure if that's through inability or just not wanting to scare everyone) . these two were both attracted to a red tag fished wet. His other conquest on that occasion was a dace which rose to a black spider which he had tied himself, dace are known to rise to dry fly if the weather conditions are suitable. For the record the angler in question was one C Gibbon
Ni Rogers
Bailiff/Game fishery officer
March 9th 2009
Supercup round two results
Results of the Supercup round two are available as a pdf which you can download.
March 7th 2009
Filming at Border
Thanks to all the members who joined in, helped out or took part in the recent “Get Hooked on Fishing” series filmed at Border last week. The film crew and guests were all impressed with the set up and staffing at the site, and moreover the general appearance and cleanliness of the venue. I have a feeling we will be seeing more of them in the future, in fact Kieron Rich has already booked a coaching session on the Specimen Lake.
Guests who attended were: Kieron Rich – Monday, Darren Cox – Tuesday, Jamie Masson - Wednesday. Cudmore saw: Steve Ringer - Thursday, Andy May - Friday
Junior Peer coaches, Hollie and Thomas Smith, Mike Fenner and Tom Purkiss all got in on the filming and did a great job, to such an extent I think they may be presenting any future shows not me!
Online fishing TV have also provided BMAC members with a discount should they wish to join the channel. More info to follow on this in the near future.
Once again thanks to all those who helped out, and also to those who kept out of the way, politely giving the film crew room to operate. Sadly we could not keep “Rooster” at bay and he did manage to collar poor Jamie Masson. Jamie’s doctors however assure me Jamie will soon be back to full health and the trauma of meeting Rooster should wear off over the next months.
Dave
Pictures are: grp tara - Dave, Mike Fenner, Tom Purkiss, Andy May Hol Steve - Steve Ringer and Hollie - Kieron3 - Fred, Kieron, Dave, Daz grp - Darren Cox and children from Sanford Hill school - Jamie grp - Jamie Masson, Rooster, Dave, and Dave Hatter onlinefishing TV behind the camera.
May 3rd 2009
Leakage
A leakage was recently reported at Lymm Dam. This was from a pipe that was leaking a milky liquid onto concrete steps and into the Dam. A similar incident occurred last year and, as this time, the E.A. were notified. Their report stated that this was not polluting. As yet they have not reported on the present leakage but when they do you will be kept informed.
April 26th 2009
To all Junior members
Tuesday evening coaching sessions will commence on 19th May 2009, and will run until July 14th, times for the sessions will be from 5.00pm to 7.00pm.
Meet at the top complex; please book your place with Stewart prior to the session, as places will be restricted.
I look forward to seeing you there
Dave
April 18th 2009
Change of draw time
From 30th April the Draw for the Pen & Disabled match (Thursday) will be draw at 10am fish 11 to 4pm. The Match lake & Meridian canal only.
April 13th 2009
Low water level
The water level at Watergrove has been droped by 4meters for work to be carred out on a pump in one of the towers. When this work is done the water will be back to summer levels.
April 4th 2009
Rod licence campaign
Today, April 2nd, the Environment Agency chose to launch their 2009 Rod Licence campaign from Gibbos Pool at the Border site.
Frank and Joe proved to be the stars of the show by posing for pictures with giant rod licenses, which were being inspected by EA officer Andy Eaves. Get Hooked on Fishing junior coach Hollie (age 8) also proved a hit by demonstrating on the pole and delivering coaching sessions to EA officers Emma Adams and Kate Selby. Hollie also handed out goodie bags provided by her sponsors Nash Tackle to all the junior anglers. Topping off the day was a flying visit by Neil Machin who signed autographs for the youngsters and posed for a few pictures.
The day was a great success and can only be good for both the club and the Border site, as the pictures will now appear in all the EA literature. Well done to all members and club officials who worked so hard to bring this day about.
Dave
Left to right. Neil Machin pops in. Frank and Andy Eaves. Hollie and the boys. Kate, Hollie and Emma. Hollie into a fish. Hollie handing Tom his Nash goodie bag.
30th March 2009
Test fish on new BMAC water
A test fish was carried out on a new BMAC water that is due to open this year. You can read and see more on new waters news.
March 29th 2009
Car parking
The new car park in Crouchley Lane at Lymm Dam is well under way and is opposite the Bailiff's cabin, this will allow parking for 30 plus cars.
March 28th 2009
Open day at Stapeley
Next weekend, 4th and 5th April, will be open days at Stapeley Angling Center. BMAC will be represented there and any members, or non members, who want to call in will be very welcome. BMAC apart, Stapely has something for all the family so no one will get bored.
March 26th 2009
New pages
A new section of articles has been started today, available from the last button in the menu. This is a temporary replacement button for angling breaks and will be followed by a new menu during the next few weeks.
The first article, by Dave Smith, is on moulding bait but you can have a say on what articles you would like to read by emailing web@baymalton and everything will be done to oblige you.
March 18th 2009
Popular Sunday
Please find attached some photos. They were taken Sunday 15 March on Staceys Pool. The first warm Sunday of the year and my first Sunday visit to border. All the other pools were equally well occupied. Pleased to say I caught a double figure mirror carp that took 5 minuets to land.
Mel Betts
March 17th 2009
Match Fishing Magazine at Border
Today saw Neil Machin and Pete Goodman visit the Border site to shoot two features for Match Fishing magazine. The DHP publication sent reporter and top match angler Jon Arthur to capture the images, and it was a real pleasure to meet up with them all again. In fact the last time the four of us got together, Jon and Neil were fishing against each other in the Fishomania 2008 final, I was coaching and Pete was there as a spectator.
Both Neil and Pete are part of the “Bag Em” baits match team, and both were keen to demonstrate the power of the new Bag Em range that is due to hit the shops in April this year. Pete fished Gibbos pool from peg 11 targeting the new stockfish on a variety of pole lines and Neil fished the Specimen Pool from peg 24 on the method feeder. I myself was particularly interested to see how Neil fared as through out last year Neil and I had fished together and tried out some of the mixes that Neil was developing, and I really wanted to see how the end product shaped up.
Well as usual
Mr. Machin had put his name to a winning product, the tip from the
start went round and the fish mounted up in the net, which topped out
at over 80lb by the end of the session. A fantastic result for a March
morning compounded by the fact that Mr Arthur wanted to take most of
the pictures from the water directly in front of Neil. Pete was also
treated to a wading photographer and massed up a tremendous net of over
50lb of smaller fish,
from both long
and margin lines, despite Jon’s frequent paddling antics.
In short the day was a great success for both Bag Em and Border with fish falling to all the new range of products and show casing the venue and club in general. The only remaining issue is, will I ever convert Neil to fishing with plastic baits. Well that’s a separate story and if you see me around the waters I will tell you more about it. The group photo shows left to right: Pete Goodman, Stewart Godber, Jon Arthur and Neil Machin
There are plans for many more features and more of my celebrity angling mates will be visiting the Border site so watch this space and pop along to meet them who knows they may pick up a few tips from you, lord knows some of them need it.
Dave
March 10th 2009
Thinning at Primrose
Weed removal and Lilly thinning has taken place at Primrose Pool. The Lillies will be transplanted to other waters. More images are on the work parties page.
March 10th 2009
All year round at Lymm Dam
Members and non members can now fish Lymm Dam all year round, the close season having been removed on this water.
March 8th 2009
Supercup at Border
The results of round one of the Supercup, held recently at Border, are available as a PDF download.
March 7th 2009
Recent match at Brookhouse
Mell Betts sent in these images of a recent Van Den Eyde match at Brookhouse in which BMAC competed.
March 6th 2009
On line fishing TV dates
Dates for my “Get Hooked on Fishing” series with “Onlinefishing TV” have now been set, my guests and programme topics are as follows:
- Mon 27th April - Kieron Rich - Waggler fishing Specimen Lake
- Tue 28th April - Darren Cox - Margin Fishing 3 Islands
- Wed 29th April - Neil Machin - Whip and pole Gibbos
- Thu 30th April - Steve Ringer - Feeder Cudmore
- Fri 1st May - Andy May - Pellet Waggler Cudmore
All BMAC members are welcome to come along and see how the series is put together, and to meet the guests. However please be aware that we will be filming all through each day, so please be quiet and choose your opportunity to chat to the lads wisely. The production company insisted the series reflect different venues within Staffordshire and Cheshire hence the inclusion of Cudmore, however the up side is that Border has the lions share and will automatically feature in future series.
This is a great opportunity for the club to showcase the Border venue and although I will be the one who is in front of the camera, we must not loose sight of the fact that the BMAC committee and Border site staff have gone a long way to making the series possible through their support and commitment to the Junior section. On behalf of all involved with Get Hooked and junior angling in general may I take this opportunity to pass on my appreciation of all that unseen hard work. At the end of the day you are the real stars of the series, and I thank all of you for all your effort. I know that it is political suicide to single out individuals, however without Stewart Godber’s assistance my fellow coaches and I could not have accomplished what we with our junior anglers.
Thanks Stew.
Dave
March 4th 2009
Is this a record?
Please find attached the photo of a Pike I pulled out of Lymm Dam on the 17th Feburary weighing 27lbs.The fish was good and healthy. I have some witnesses as the fish was that big I had to ring up a couple of friends to help me get it out of the water. I don't know whether this is a record for the Dam but would love to know if there is one.
Chris Collins
March 3rd 2009
Monday evening matches
Phil Royle is running a series of Monday evening matches at Dunham Fisheries. For more details phone Phil on 0161 776 2849 after 6.30 pm
March 3rd 2009
Taste of things to come
You will find a few more images of this new water, that is due to be available to BMAC members, on head waterkeepers new waters.
March 2nd 2009
Improved road at Valley Pool
lMuch work has been done to improve the road down to Valley Pool. You can see more on this at head waterkeepers work parties
March 2nd 2009
Renewing membership by post
When renewing your membership by post could you make sure that the self addressed envelope is large enough to take your membership book (no smaller than 150mm x 105mm) and that sufficient postage (52p) is affixed. Thanks.
February 20th 2009
Two jobs
As well as being the game fishery officer Nigel Rogers is also the bailiff for the Bollin at Bowden and Ashley Hall Pool. Should any member have news for either the Bollin or game fishing they can contact Nigel on 0161 498 8996, he will type up the information and pass it on.
February 20th 2009
Popularity
Mel Betts knows that a water is good when all the stages are in use and proved it by taking this photograph at Brookhouse.
February 13th 2009
Angling holidays in Holland
Just like to share a picture of our trip to Holland. Stayed at Villa citta romana. Catches of bream to 160lb from the river Spui. Picture of catches from the Voorne canal are shown. Be back in April checking new venues.
Tight lines. Neil Fallows, Angling Advisor, Go Fishing holidays
http://www.gofishingholidays.com
February 13th 2009
Bait less catch
My son Alex (age 11) was over the moon when he caught this big perch at Byley Fishery on Yatehouse pool back in October. It was caught on a bare hook! He had put his rod down to speak to his Dad on the mobile when suddenly the float shot away across the pool! We reckoned it was about 3lb....Sarah Clegg
February 10th 2009
BMAC featured on 'onlinefishingtv'
There are some really exciting times ahead for the BMAC/GHOF juniors during April 2009.
I have been asked to present a new series of fishing programmes for “Onlinefishing TV” the subject of these programmes will be young people and their involvement with Get Hooked on Fishing. The series will highlight the work of Get Hooked and show how the scheme assists young anglers with not only their angling but also with a variety of other issues within their lives.
There will be five shows in the series and each show will involve a Celebrity guest who will assist with, the technical content and coaching. The proposed guests are currently being contacted to check on their availability and if all are available the series will take the following format.
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Pole and whip fishing Neil Machin Gibbos Pool (Border)
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Feeder Fishing Steve Ringer Arena (Cudmore)
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Waggler Fishing Bob Nudd Specimen Lake (Border)
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River Fishing Andy May River Dane (Cotton)
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Margin Fishing Darren Cox TBA
The filming for the shows will take place during the week of 27th April 2009 the exact dates, venues and confirmed guests will appear on the club web site once they are known. For BMAC members this means that you will be able to get up close and personal with the guests and pick their brains once the filming is done. It will also give the club a tremendous opportunity to showcase the work that is being undertaken with junior anglers, and highlight selected club waters and the fish within.
A selection of the groups that we worked with during 2008 will be invited to return for the filming and asked to provide young anglers for each show. The GHOF Peer coaches along with the celebrities will then meet each group and explain the aims of the particular session and demonstrate their angling and coaching skills to camera during the delivery of the session.
All in all this is a very exciting time for the Club and GHOF and all involved are looking forward to producing a great angling series for junior anglers. (Dave Smith)
The picture features GHOF Peer Coach Hollie looking over the “Onlinefishing TV” literature with 4 times world Champion Bob Nudd.
February 8th 2009
Sorry!
Due to a set of circumstances last week, my computer was down for a week and people were on holiday, there was a glitch with the website. This has all been sorted out and everything is back to normal. You can join the club now and pay on line. Renewing your membership, which needs to be done this month, can also be carried out and paid for in the same easy way.
January 27th 2009
Valley Pool track work
The lower track at Valley Pool is being worked on at the moment with the surface being scraped to allow stone to be laid. This will enable anglers to drive to the waters edge to drop tackle off. This is not to be a parking area.
January 22nd 2009
Dace stocking
Further to my last news report about the Bollin at Bowden, here's some more good news for the new year. On Tuesday 13th of Jan as part of an ongoing partnership between ourselves and the Environment Agency, a team visited the river with approximately 3000 Dace of between 4.5 and 5 inches which they had reared for us at their fish hatchery at Leyland. These have been introduced into the upper reaches of our stretch of the river at Bowden. I have been reliably informed that for the first day or so they should remain in close proximity to where they were introduced before spreading further afield, and to encourage them to stay in our waters I have been feeding the area quite intensively (probably much to the inconvenience of our illustrious Head Water Keeper who has had to arrange further supplies of fish pellets via Dom Swain). Rumour has it that further stocking is on the cards possibly of some young Chub.
Ni Rogers, Bailiff
January 21st 2009
Slight delay
There will be a slight delay in membership applications being sent this week due to waiting for delivery of car stickers. These should be available by Friday.
January 18th 2009
Missing fish
Stan Anderton was very proud of the fish he caught but wishes that Henry Banks hadn't concentrated on him so much.
January 17th 2009
Bob's big one
