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September 2002 


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Match Bookings :

Now being taken for Frogmore 2002 Contact Derek Greening on 01442 254405

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New member Philip Rickett has reported a 2lb roach from Leasey Bridge!!

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..........

 

 

 

 

More @ Frogmore

Following many months seeking permission from the landlords we have finally been given the green light to commence with the next phases of redevelopment at Frogmore. We are pleased to advise all our members that during this October we shall be starting work to refurbish one of the old existing lakes known as phase 2. Discussions to start on phase 3 are underway and all going well we should start sometime next year to create another purpose built coarse fishery. Various meetings have been held within the club to discuss phase 2 and the possibilities of creating a brand new trout fishery for the use by all our members. The Trout section and its members have been keen to express their interest at this proposal and look forward to the benefits of continuing with this side of our sport over a longer season that is currently enjoyed. Obviously, many factors will dictate as to the suitability of this lake as a permanent trout fishery, further discussions will be held following completion and when water levels and quality have been monitored. 

 

         

 

Part of phase 2 will be the installation of a water overflow/feeder pipe from phase 3 to the car park lake. Much of our water in Frogmore originates from the old lake within the phase 3 area in the form of natural springs therefore the philosophy behind this plan is to increase the water feed to phase 2. This work will be underway very shortly and obviously there will be some disruption whilst it is going on. We ask you to be patient and we will endeavour to complete the work in as little time as possible. The successful completion of phase 2 within budget should allow the club to go ahead with phase 3 sometime in the new year. It is planned that a similar exercise to phase 2 will see the creation of another coarse fishing lake with fishing mainly from one bank. It has not been discussed what sort of stocking will take place but it would appear to be an ideal opportunity to maybe turn it into a super little Tench and Rudd fishery.

Do you have a view? If so why not drop us a line by emailing the secretary here.


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Match News

Despite not being particularly experienced with carp fishing VAC member Mick Johnson, on peg 11, managed to hang onto three carp (pulling out of a further six) and thereby winning a recent match at Frogmore. I hope Mick invests his winnings on a decent set of carp nets, his fish barely fitting into the canal style tea strainer he was using ! Despite Mick's success the VAC team were narrowly beaten (again) by Hatfield Park AC.

 

For the latest results from VAC matches see the reports page here. 

Club News by Email

Over 200 members now received regular updates from the club secretary. If you wish to be added to the distribution list just drop him a line (via email of course). Repeated below is a recent bulletin:-

News from the IPA : "River is very weedy at present especially above Sandy ie your own stretch opposite Blunham's. Catches around Biggleswade are good with some big catches of chub and of course barbel. Advice to members is have a look around before fishing. Sandy New Road is very unfished but does contain some big fish including carp as well as chub & barbel. The Ivel does offer a realistic chance of hooking into 5 & 6lb chub, and they are caught every year. Night fishing is allowed."

 

Many thanks to the member who sent in some good pictures - hope to get them published on the web site soon. Many thanks also, to the members who send us continuous reports about (I'm afraid) the problems at Marford Farm. Members can expect some immediate action from the General Committee. 


Don't forget, you MUST have your membership cards, ID and EA licence when on club waters. You will be asked to leave if you come without. We can't hope to police YOUR waters without enforcing this rule. You pay good money to fish the VAC fisheries, we try hard to sort the poachers out - but need your help by simply having your paperwork with you. Club magazine time is getting close, please let me have any contributions by mid September. Don't forget the website, it could do with some input from members as well!


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

What's new!! 

Nutrabaits boilies now in stock!! including the unbeatable "Trigga"... 

 

Drennan mega rigs (carp pole rigs with beefed up mono/hooks) ...Kevin Nash carp barrow now in stock...Fox Match Master 13-15 ft float rod...Kevin Nash unhooking mats £9.99

 

Special September offer !!!!!! 

20% discount off all seat-boxes (at RRP) Boxes include Boss 6 drawer, Boss b-tec, Matchbox Gold, Preston OnBox, Milo gearbox. 

Second Hand Tackle:
Maver Medussa 16m pole + 5 tops > as new £500.00 

Colmic Atomic carp RBS pole 13.5m 3 power tops rated 20 elastic (as new) £250.00 

Drennan DRX power carp waggler £85 

800 GTE bait-runner + spool £70 

As new 2x original baitrunners + spools £20 

Kevin Nash viper 2 man bivvy used twice £190 

Pair 1.25 TC Nash 11ft Hooligan carp rods (great canal/ margin rods) 

2 x Oracle baitrunners + spare spools £20 each.

 

Please come and browse (over 250 rods + 50 reels in stock!!) 

Full range of summer waterproofs in stock!

Your contribution?

Richard Pringle sent this snap in of a very small common caught this summer at Riverside Rd. What makes this special is that it implies that at least some of our carp's spawning efforts haven't been to waste

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The webmaster has a number of ex-corporate PCs with 17" monitors at give-away prices (£50 - £200).

 

To discuss email the webmaster here.

The VAC web is now receiving some 4-500 hits per month. Club members are welcome to place small ads here in return for a suitable contribution to club funds. 

VAC HOTLINE: 01727 835904

 
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