Fishing in the heart of Yorkshire
An attempt will be made to reduce the weed problem at Coppice Pond. There will be a work party on the evening of Tuesday 7th June, all welcome. Meet at 6pm on the bank, waders or wellies would be helpful but not essential. Rakes and wheelbarrows may be useful. The more bodies helping, the easier and quicker the job will be.
Improvements to your angling environment at Coppice Pond. The aim is to complete fencing around the far side of the pond, creating enclosed areas to protect planting of new shrubs. When completed it should help prevent unnecessary access to the water in the areas where the vegetation has been trampled and stripped leaving naked banks. Access to pegs will be maintained. We need your help to complete this work. There are a few work party dates for Coppice Pond work parties over the next few months all Sundays. January 17th (This week) February 7th, February 28th, and 20th March. Planting Continue reading Can You Help?
This years AGM will start at 8.00pm prompt on Tuesday 10th November 2015 at The Ryshworth Club, Crossflatts, Binlgley BD16 2HB All proposals must be submitted in writing to the club secretary by Saturday 31st October, along with details of the proposer and seconder. The meeting will be followed with a pie & peas supper 🙂
It would seem poaching is on the increase. See this article in the T&A from our friends just up the valley at Keighley Angling Club Very Fishy Activity http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/13507565.VERY_FISHY__Suspicious_riverbank_activity_suggests_an_increase_in_illegal_angling/seen/ Please be vigilant and help protect our waters and our fish stocks by reporting any suspicious activity “To help crack down on unlicensed fishing we urge anyone to report illegal activity by calling 0800 80 70 60.” Please bear in mind your own safety, we do not recommend tackling illegal anglers yourself.
A 6lb 10oz Brown Trout caught from the River Aire by Charlie Dine this morning. This was the largest fish of the session, with a couple of other decent trout and a small barbel. A bigger barbel got away! All fish fell to casters
Come along and meet us at Bingley show on Saturday 25th July. We will be down next to the river near the old paddling pool by the top of the island. We will have a small display of photographs showing fish caught from Bingley waters and yearbooks will be available to purchase on the day (cash only please) There will be live demonstrations from a number of exhibitors on various aspects of angling. Come and see the bugs and beasties that the fish naturally feed on during a live River-fly monitoring sampling session. You may even see fish being caught from the Continue reading Meet us at Bingley Show 25th July