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 Issue 41

July 2003 

(2003/04)

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To contact the Secretary by email Just click here 

Match Bookings :

Now being taken for Frogmore 2003 & 2004. Contact Derek Greening on 07817 898033

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Got something to say or had a good catch on club waters - then just click to let us know. 

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Remember, our Junior Section needs YOUR contributions..........

 

VAC members, on production of their VAC club card, can accrue a  'loyalty stamp' and after three paid visits to the venue, gain a fourth visit free of charge. 

 

Remember to call the VAC HOTLINE for all the latest news on club waters:

 

      01727 835904

 

 

 

 

New rules for Marford - zero tolerance everywhere

 

Thanks to the thoughtless actions of an idiot who left Marford fishery leaving all the gates wide open, potentially letting cattle stray onto the by-pass, the VAC came very close to losing this popular fishery. 

Consequently we have had to introduce some new restrictions:-

  • One Rod only

  • No Keep nets (until further notice)

  • No-one allowed on the fishery between 9-30pm and 4-30am during July

  • No-one allowed on the fishery between 8-30pm and 5-30am during August.

  • In other words! you MUST be off the fishery by 9-30pm during July and 8-30pm during August.

Also, again on a sour note, I'm afraid - a member has been expelled for blatantly discarding a bag of rubbish at Riverside. Remember - 'leave litter, leave the VAC'

Frogmore Maturing Nicely

 

Both the match lake and the car park lake are fishing very well at the moment. A recent juniors, ladies & OAP's match averaged over 9lb per angler. Both lakes have had carp to 20lb reported with numerous doubles from the car park lake and nice catches of mostly small carp from the match lake. Meanwhile, a combination of hard work and mother nature is seeing lake 4 maturing nicely.

 

1000 and climbing

 

VAC membership has soared past the 1000 mark several months earlier than in previous years. If you are not already a member, now's the best time to join - just click here for details.

 

Pairs Match and Barbeque - July  26th 

This popular annual event is held at Riverside Road with the match open to all members and family and friends welcome to the evening barbeque. Click here for more info

Match Record Broken

Brian Lakin has continued his good form with a 49lb bag of bream and tench to over 5lb to win the Rodney Lee trophy at the end of June at Smallford. This is a new best for the venue. 

A week later Paul Bangs made the best of a good draw on a hard day at his local Riverside Road when hot sunshine put the fish off. Click here for all the latest match results

Paul's 10-02 net of skimmers and crucians was well clear of second placed Neil Anderson who put 6-08 on the scales

  

New Night Fishing Opportunities at Riverside & Frogmore

Night fishing is to be allowed at Frogmore and Riverside Road fishery for a trial period on a restricted permit only basis.

 

This facility is open to all members except juniors (under 18) unless accompanied by a senior member.

 

Strict rules will apply and a night fishing permit must be obtained before fishing at a cost of £3 per night per member.

 

All club rules and regulations will apply and in addition the following . . .

  • One rod only

  • No bivvies or tents. Umbrellas only will be allowed.

  • The night fishing period will be one hour after sunset until one hour before sunrise. Outside these times normal fishing can take place.  

This facility may be withdrawn at any time if the terms and conditions are not strictly adhered to.

For further information and details of how to obtain permits please contact :- 


BARRY KILLINGER (07966 394717) or ASH ADAMS (07831 847161)

Each month, Queensway Angling are offering special offers exclusively to VAC members.

Please phone for instant quotes - 01442 254723 - or email  queensway.angling@btopenworld.com

July offers!!!!!!!!

 

Carp rod and baitrunner reel £46.00 (superb value)

Hutchy brotel shelter (up in 30 seconds) £90.00

Arnald kingpin centrepin reels superb engineering £135.00

 

What's new?????

                               

Essential baits barbel paste and pellets also b5 boilies in stock

Shimano Hyperloop barbel rods 3 top sects £85.00

Daiwa whisker carp rods 15% off 2.5 tc 2.75 tc 12ft.

 

Trakker!! -

We stock 1 and 2 man Armadillo bivvys and accessories, please phone for stock details

 

Shimano!! - Hyperloop 4000 reels £16.99

                               

New Fox products including polarized sunglasses £19.99

Stalker 75 litre rucksack £39.99,100 litre £49.99

Stalker carryall £20.00

Stalker XL carryall £25.00                           

 

Wanted!!!

Old centrepin reels (anything considered please e-mail us at Queensway)

 

Just in JRC stealth oval brolley and sides with zip off front superb quality RRP £189.99 our price £149.99

 

Bait prices

We still have the lowest bait prices in the Herts, Beds and Bucks with maggots £2.10 a pint.

We have our bait from the two best farms possible but maintain low prices to keep sales high.

It's here, new Dynamite Baits Method mix 1kg bags. 

 

Please feel free to come and have a browse around, with over 200 rods in stock you’ll be surprised what we can cram in!!!!!

 

We also buy + second hand tackle vintage or new, why not give us a call for quotes.

Your Contribution

Surely someone out the carries a camera? 

Yet another month without a single picture being sent in !!

Meanwhile, if you see a boxer dog wandering around Frogmore or Riverside, secure your bait and sandwiches quickly as I may not be close enough to stop him wolfing down the lot !!

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