All Glamorgan Anglers Waters are Club Members Only. | |||
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Disabled Access Pegs. | |||
Monday 05 April 2021 | |||
Would all members please be reminded that if you fish on a disabled peg on any club water, if all the disabled pegs are used and a disabled angler requests your peg, you must move immediately. Obviously this only applies if all the disabled platforms are full.
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Gribbles Covert Work Notice | |||
Monday 05 April 2021 | |||
The far bank at Gribbles Covert will be closed from Tuesday 6th April to Friday 9th April. There will be quite a bit of noise disruption with heavy machinery being used. | |||
membership | |||
Friday 02 April 2021 | |||
A little reminder to all members, if you turn up on a water without a valid membership you will be asked to leave, also the toilets still remain closed until further notice. |
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Maintenance work Gribbles Covert. | |||
Monday 29 March 2021 | |||
From 6th April onwards the Head Bailiff will be doing maintenance work at Gribbles Covert Pond. Whilst this work is taking place, the pond will remain open but the far bank will be closed for safety. This work is to rectify the leak on the far bank. |
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Bishops pond Electro fishing and netting. | |||
Friday 12 March 2021 | |||
Bait | |||
Friday 12 March 2021 | |||
Ewenny Angling have fresh maggots and worms. Hotlon rd Angling will get maggots in next week | |||
Club water toilets | |||
Friday 12 March 2021 | |||
All toilets on club waters will stay closed untill further notice | |||
Club Waters will re open | |||
Friday 12 March 2021 | |||
All Club Waters will re open Saturday 13th March. |
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License Renewals 2021/22 Season. | |||
Sunday 07 March 2021 | |||
With the possibility of the current restrictions being eased in the near future, please be aware that the current Licenses expire 31st March. Obviously to fish after this date you will need to have a 21/22 License. Mr Roberts has advised that it is expected that an influx of renewals may delay the turn around time of your renewal and please allow 10 days to receive your new Licence. | |||
Work party Carols pond | |||
Sunday 07 March 2021 | |||
The Club would like to thank the members who attended the work party in clearing the pegs at Carol's pond. All pegs are fishable as soon as the restriction levels are lowered and we are given to ok to drive to our waters. |
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Fish stocking Friday 5th march river Taff | |||
Saturday 06 March 2021 | |||
This morning the club released a large stock of 1lb to 1.5lb Barbel into the river Taff as part of this years stocking programme. |
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River Ely Drone Flyover | |||
Wednesday 03 March 2021 | |||
A short film flying over the upper strech of the river ely. | |||
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Carol's Pond work party Saturday 6th March. | |||
Monday 01 March 2021 | |||
The Club would like to ask for a couple of volunteers to help with a work party on Carol's pond to open up pegs that the reeds have grown over. |
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GAC release 8000 Roach into the river Ely | |||
Friday 26 February 2021 | |||
On the 23rd Feb 2021 the club released 8000 prime Roach into the river Ely, spread along both the St Georges and St Fagan’s stretches, also 500 into the top lake at St Fagan’s castle to kick off the roach project again. The club would like to thank Mainstream Fisheries for their support and letting us have far more fish than we paid for. |
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Covid 19 Restrictions Update 19/02/21. | |||
Saturday 20 February 2021 | |||
The Welsh Assembly have advised that the current lockdown will last another 3 weeks and that we are still not permitted to drive to go Fishing. The Clubs officials are feeding all our still waters regularly to ensure the stocks are in good condition. | |||
Additional Roach Stocks for the River Ely. | |||
Saturday 20 February 2021 | |||
The Club can confirm that we have secured a stock of Roach from one of our suppliers for the river Ely. 7500 various sized Roach will be released along the GAC stretches. | |||
Covid 19 Restrictions Update. | |||
Tuesday 09 February 2021 | |||
Latest update from Angling Cymru is that there will be a review of the current restrictions on the 19th February. Angling Cymru will let us know of the outcome after the meeting. | |||
FISH STOCKING | |||
Saturday 06 February 2021 | |||
This years Barbel and Chub being stocked into the Taff and Ely rivers. This is a continuation of our commitment to the rivers in conjunction with the NRW. In excess of 10,000 fish we're stocked between both rivers in several locations. | |||
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Covid- Regulations Update 29/01/21 | |||
Friday 29 January 2021 | |||
The Welsh Government have advised that Angling will be addressed in 3 Weeks time with Angling Cymru. Therefore all our waters will remain closed in this period. | |||
LICENCE RENEWAL | |||
Saturday 09 January 2021 | |||
Would members please note that in spite of the current Wales lockdown you should renew your membership for the 21/22 season as soon as possible. If you leave renewal until late March/April or May 21, the sheer number of applications anticipated will result in a delay. You cannot fish after 1 April 21 without the 21/22 licence being received. | |||
Message from the Club Secretary – Paul Addecott | |||
Monday 14 December 2020 | |||
Well I don’t think I can say anything that would in words cover what we have experienced in 2020, which we all hope there is light at the end of a very long tunnel. Many of us (me included) have had to put up with being stuck at home and just waiting for the right time to get back on the waters. Paul |
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2021 provisional Match List | |||
Friday 11 December 2020 | |||
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Port Talbot Dock | |||
Monday 07 December 2020 | |||
Would all members who fish Port Talbot Dock please ensure that when Pike Fishing use a minimum of 20lb line or Braid as your main line. Also if you are lure fishing or live baiting for Perch, you must use a wire trace. This has been requested by Mr Morgan. | |||
Port Talbot Dock winter fishing | |||
Sunday 22 November 2020 | |||
Would all members who fish Port Talbot Dock, please during the winter months ensure they are off the water by 4pm | |||
COVID Measures – Re-Opening of Club Waters. | |||
Thursday 05 November 2020 | |||
As per the WAG recent announcement, all club waters will re-open on Monday 9th November 2020.
Obviously as this Pandemic progresses, we will keep Members updated of further measures as they arise on the CLUB WEB SITE. |
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Lure Fishing on Club Waters | |||
Thursday 05 November 2020 | |||
The Club rules in regards to Lure Fishing on our waters are as follows: · No Lure Fishing of any kind on Treoes Pond. (Including Drop Shotting and Fly fishing) · Wire Traces must be used on all types of lure Fishing which includes Drop Shotting. · Pike Fly Fishing is only permitted on Cardiff Bay area, Port Talbot Dock and the Wye. |
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Welsh Government Lockdown Restrictions | |||
Monday 19 Octoberr 2020 | |||
All Club Waters will be closed from 6pm Friday 23rd October to 9th November in line with the Welsh Government Lockdown Restrictions announced today. | |||
Thank you | |||
Friday 09 Octoberr 2020 | |||
The Club would like to take this opportunity to thank all our Members for keeping to the waters within their areas during the current restrictions. Our Head Bailiff has reported back to the Committee that his Team are checking our waters and have advised no issues. | |||
Roath Park Lake Fishing | |||
Wednesday 07 Octoberr 2020 | |||
The Club has received confirmation that until Spring 2021, Fishing on Roath Park Lake is Free Fishing, but obviously you must be in possession of a current Rod License. This may provide an opportunity for members in Cardiff currently affected by the latest travel restrictions. A copy of the confirmation email will be attached to the club web site should anyone be questioned for fishing the lake. |
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Pike season | |||
Thursday 01 Octoberr 2020 | |||
Pike season is now open till 31 of March | |||
GAC Lockdown Update. | |||
Sunday 27 September 2020 | |||
As most if not all Boroughs and Counties on South Wales are now in Lockdown restrictions, please only use your local Waters. For instance Treoes is only to be fished by Members residing in Bridgend Borough. Please fish local. We have provided lists previously on here outlining where you can fish until local restrictions are lifted |
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COVID-19 Latest Updates for GAC Members. | |||
Saturday 26 September 2020 | |||
As we seem to be entering into a second restriction phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Club is trying to ensure that as many Members as possible will have access to our waters for as long as the localised restrictions are in place. We recently contacted area MP’s to get clarification that we can localise our waters, which has been agreed. Rhondda Cynon Taff Borough – Bishops Pond, |
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Club Members residing in Merthyr Borough area. | |||
Friday 25 September 2020 | |||
During the Merthyr Borough Lockdown, Members who reside in Merthyr Borough can use MTAA waters on a GAC license. This is ONLY during county lockdown and not permanent. You must present your current GAC License to any MTAA Bailiff or Official if asked. | |||
COVID-19 Lockdowns | |||
Monday 21 September 2020 | |||
As Bridgend is going to be on local lock down from 18.00 Tuesday 22 09 20 and RCT already being on lockdown, all Club events are cancelled until further notice.
This will now mean that:
Residents of Rhondda Cynon Taff Borough will only have access to Bishops Pond.
Residents of Bridgend Borough will only have access to Treoes Pond
Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Residents have access to Pyscodlin Mawr Pond, St Y Nyll top pond, Barry Ponds, Gribbles Covert Pond, Llantrythid, Cardiff Bay, Port Talbot Dock, Rivers Taff and Ely and the Wye.
The Club will monitor the situation and re open waters to all, as restrictions change.
We do ask, please do not flout the Lockdown Restrictions, the quicker we get rid of COVID, the quicker we get back to normal. Club Bailiffs have been instructed to check licenses of everyone on our waters.
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Carol's Pond Toilets. | |||
Wednesday 16 September 2020 | |||
Dow Corning have advised that during the Covid - 19 restrictions, the toilets in the Eco Centre both at the side of the building and inside will be locked until further notice. | |||
Port Talbot Dock – Access. | |||
Wednesday 02 September 2020 | |||
If any Club Member is unable to get hold of Mr Morgan (07886 301754) to pre book the next day on the Dock, you can call Andy Hoare (07543 216986) and pre book the day before. Under no circumstances are Members allowed to access the site without pre booking, or after dark hours. Any Club Member found on the site without pre authorisation will be reported to the Club and may face being expelled from the Club. |
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Pole fishing on club waters | |||
Sunday 23 August 2020 | |||
Would all Club Members please ensure that when Pole fishing on any Club water, under no circumstances are you permitted to use a second rod if fishing the pole. A second rod can be used if the pole is shipped away from the water and is not fishing. | |||
Next seasons Rod License Fees, which NRW have again not increased. | |||
Thursday 13 August 2020 | |||
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Fishing Port Talbot dock | |||
Saturday 08 August 2020 | |||
A reminder to all members that you Must call Dai Morgan at least the day before fishing Port Talbot dock to book your place. If you are then unable to fish you MUST call Dai to cancel. This is for health and safety reasons as the authorities need details of all people at the dock in the event of an incident. Failure to comply may jeopardise our lease so please ensure you follow these instructions to enable continued use of this unique water | |||
Barbless Hooks | |||
Sunday 19 July 2020 | |||
It has come to our notice that some members are unsure of our hook rule. We only allow barbless hooks on all our waters with the exception of a semi barbless hook/ micro barbed as a bait holder when pike fishing. We hope this clears this up. |
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Club Toilets. | |||
Monday 13 July 2020 | |||
The toilet facilities will reopen from Saturday 18th July. It will be the choice of members to decide to use the facilities. You must provide your own hand sanitizer and the toilets must be kept clean. If the toilets are not kept in a clean condition, we will have no option but to close them again. Under no circumstances are members to use the surrounding areas of our waters as a toilet as this is a health hazard. | |||
Guest/Children Access to our waters | |||
Monday 06 July 2020 | |||
The Club would like to confirm current Guest/Children Access to our waters. At this time, there are no Guest Permits being issued for any Club water, which will be in place for the foreseeable future. With regards to Children accompanying Senior Members on any of our Waters, only one Child is permitted to accompany a Senior Member and must be from the same household and must fish the same peg (Welsh Government Regulation for COVID-19) . Under no circumstances are Families allowed to accompany a Member on any of our waters to spectate. If the Child is under 12 Years of age, they do not require a Rod License or a Club License. Over 12 but under 16 the NRW will issue a free Rod license on line. The Junior will require to be in possession of a Junior Club license |
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Pyscodlin Mawr - New Lease | |||
Friday 03 July 2020 | |||
Would all Club Members who wish to fish Pyscodlin Mawr Pond please be aware that the new lease does ask us as a Club to observe the following: Members of the Public are permitted to walk around the pond, so please especially if you are using a pole, you must allow the public to walk behind you and not leave pole sections across any pathway. You can however remind walkers that dogs should be on a lead. Please park sensibly and not block walkways or horse riding routes. Ensure you always take your litter home. A maximum of two Night Group Members permitted on the pond overnight at one time. No cutting back Trees or Foliage, although the Club does have permission to control the lilies and pond Weed, but only the Head Bailiff allowed to organise such works. Club Bailiff team members will be patrolling whenever possible, but as Club Members you have the right to request to see another Anglers permit. Please report any breaches of Club rules to the Head Bailiff. |
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Message from the head bailiff. | |||
Sunday 21 June 2020 | |||
Our volunteer bailiff team strive to ensure that members not only enjoy their days’ fishing but also do all possible to ensure that fish welfare is optimised through adherence to club rules. From time to time and not infrequently, they are subjected to levels of abuse that should not be tolerated, including from non- members who are removed from our waters to protect our fishing. Most frequent instances of non-adherence include the lack of unhooking mats and failure to use large enough landing nets. For the avoidance of doubt, we stipulate that a minimum of 22 inches diameter must be used for general fishing, increasing to 36 inches when specimen fishing for pike and carp (and recommended for river barbel). Members are also reminded that you must at all times remain within 2 metres of any rods which have bait in the water. Apart from being asked to retrieve untended rods, I’m sure everyone will agree that it does a fish no good to trail someone’s rod and line around our lakes! Would all members please be aware that the team generally do a great job, handling sensitive issues with significant tact. Please ensure that club rules are complied with to make their jobs and your enjoyment of our waters easier. We do not tolerate abusive behaviour and anyone displaying such will likely to be asked to leave the water and may jeopardise their entitlement to fish. |
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Angling Initiative – Unwanted Fishing Tackle Collections Saturday 20th June. | |||
Thursday 18 June 2020 | |||
Just a reminder that if anyone has any unwanted Gear that they would like to donate to the Angling Initiative, there will be collection points at Sues Pond Barry and Treoes on Saturday 20th June, between 10am and 3pm Ian Lewis will be at Treoes and Paul Addecott will be at Sues Pond to receive the unwanted items. The Angling Initiative provides Fishing Set Ups for youngsters who are unable to fund their own gear and gives them a start into the sport. The Initiative is run by Kevin Clark who is based in Cwmbran, so the kit does stay local. Kevin has already donated some gear to some of our Clubs juniors in the past. So get digging out your tackle stores and anything that you do not use and can be utilised, please bring it along |
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Treoes Pond work party. | |||
Wednesday 17 June 2020 | |||
If any members are available after 5 pm on Wednesday 24th June, there is quite a bit of weed growing in Treoes that requires pulling out. If you can attend and have chest waders, even better. Pictures show our head Bailiff Brian, along with Committee members Adrian Corrigan and Andy King opening pegs 27 and 28 up to make them fishable this evening. |
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Night Group members. | |||
Thursday 11 June 2020 | |||
Night Fishing is now permitted on Sue's Pond Barry. Maximum of two Night Group Members per night, no Guests. You must book prior with the Head Bailiff. Night fishing is also permitted on Treoes. Bishops and Llantrhthid. | |||
Angling Initiative Tackle Collection. Saturday 20th June. | |||
Thursday 11 June 2020 | |||
The Club will be collecting any old pieces of Fishing equipment any Members would like to donate to the Angling Initiative, who voluntarily collect unused items of Fishing Gear and put together Fishing kits for Children who are unable to finance their own kit, but are desperate to start Fishing. We will have collection points on Saturday 20th June at Sues pond, Barry and at Treoes Pond between 10am and 3pm. So if anyone has any unwanted Tackle items they would like to donate, please bring them along, whether its old Rods, reels, Seat boxes, Terminal Tackle, nets…… All will be very gratefully received and appreciated by others. |
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Club Committee 2020/21 | |||
Thursday 11 June 2020 | |||
Due to the Club being unable to hold the AGM that was scheduled to be held in May, the Club Committee will remain as was voted by the membership at the 2019 AGM. This is obviously due to the COVID-19 Lockdown, which meant that we were unable to take a vote. | |||
Social Distancing | |||
Monday 08 June 2020 | |||
It's been brought to my attention that members fishing Treoes since we have reopened are regularly walking away from their rods to talk to either their mate in the next peg or just to chat to another angler, on Sunday Treoes was packed and a few members had to be talked to by committee members who were fishing themselves and observing said members doing this, GUYS what is wrong with you?? Have you forgotten the sign on the gate about social distancing?? If this keeps happening then I shall inform my Bailiff to eject said members from the water, further more the committee allowed two rods to be used on the Barry ponds through the winter and decided to carry it on through this summer, it was decided that we would keep an eye on the ponds and here we go an unattended rod has been dragged in to Sue's pond and lost GUYS if it keeps occurring then we shall have to go back to one rod rule again😒, so if all those members who fish Barry please be observant of your fellow anglers and their methods, if need be point out to them what they are doing wrong. Tight lines, Brian (Head Bailiff). | |||
Fish care | |||
Thursday 21 May 2020 | |||
Hi guys, just a little note to the members, at this time of year it would normally be closed season, (14/3 to 16/6) for those who can remember the closed season, so at this time of year the Carp are heavily gravid (full of spawn) and we are not doing them any favours lifting them out of the water for pics and weighing, so please guys try to unhook them in the water as there body weight in the water is neutral and when lifted out all that weight along with gravity works against them, it's simple to slip the hook out in the net and just release them, pics can be taken anytime during the year but this is not a very good time to haul them out on to bank. | |||
Ewenny Angling open for click and collect. | |||
Thursday 14 May 2020 | |||
Ewenny Angling is open for click and collect daily 10 am to 1pm. White maggots in stock from Saturday |
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Club waters opening with COVID-19 Precautionary Measures | |||
Thursday 14 May 2020 | |||
The Club would like to thank its Members for their patience in allowing us to prepare the waters in readiness to re-open for fishing after the Welsh Assembly notification last night. The Following Still Waters will open as of Monday 18th May 2020. Pyscodlin Mawr remains Closed for the time being St y Nyll Top Pond will open 1st June. Coarse Fishing on Rivers remains as June 16th opening. Please respect Social Distancing and follow the guidelines published. You will find a number of pegs have been closed. Please respect these closures. Any Member found either refusing to abide by or flaunting these rules may face expulsion from the Club. |
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License Renewal: | |||
Wednesday 13 May 2020 | |||
Would all Members who have not yet renewed their License and with indications that we could possibly be Fishing in the next few weeks, please be mindful that if Mr Roberts receives an influx of renewals, he can only deal with a set amount in one day and therefore please allow up to three weeks for your new License if he does get very busy. | |||
GAC COVID-19 Update | |||
Tuesday 12 May 2020 | |||
We would remind all Club Members that at this time all Club Waters are Closed, which is in keeping with the Government Guide Lines. With this weekend being the Easter break and the Weather forecast being a nice few days, please do not try and get access to the waters, as the Head Bailiff has changed the Gate Locks in order that we do our upmost to ensure we abide by all current guidelines. Our prime goal is to ensure that we protect not only all of you as best we can, but also do our bit to protect our NHS services. The Clubs committee do hope that all of you and your families are keeping well and let’s all hope that this Pandemic is over quite soon and we can all get back to our fishing. |
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AGM Cancellation | |||
Saturday 28 March 2020 | |||
As everyone is no doubt aware this years AGM has been Cancelled. To enable all Club Members to have the opportunity to ask questions that would have been asked at the AGM, please email the Club Secretary your questions, which when all questions have been collated, we will put up a page on the web site where all questions and answers will be posted along with the name of the Member asking the question. Please do not post your question on Facebook, as only a small percentage of both Club Members and Committee members use this, so it would not be fair on all Members submitting questions to have answers given by an individual. The Committee are now holding meetings by electronic means, for which we will use the May meeting to get all the questions answered. This means that you will need to submit your questions no later than 30th April 2020. | |||
Licence Fees | |||
Wednesday 25 March 2020 | |||
The Club will work on a special price part year to 31/3/21 licence for members who want to join after the closures are lifted and will offer members who have already joined and paid the full 1/4/20 to 31/3/21 licence charge, a special discount on their year ended 31/3/22 licence charge. Further details will be agreed when we know the dates when the closures can be lifted. Look on the club website. please don't e mail for details and eligibility, we will contact members once finalised Thanks |
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(Coronavirus Pandemic) | |||
Monday 23 March 2020 | |||
The Club will be following all Government Guidelines in regards to the ongoing Pandemic.
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Suspected KHV Outbreak – Wills Pond Bridgend | |||
Friday 20 March 2020 | |||
Would all Club members please ensure that they dip all landing nets and mats prior to fishing any Club water. This is especially important as there has been a suspected KHV Virus outbreak at Wills pond in Bridgend, where we believe they have had a considerable Fish Death rate over the last week. Please Dip your nets before and after fishing any Club water as a precaution. If you are seen not dipping your nets prior to setting up, Bailiffs are instructed to ask you to leave the water and will take your license number. It is not just the responsibility of Bailiffs to enforce this, you all as Club members are asked to be vigilant in order we protect our fish stocks. When you get home, the best way to dry your nets in the fresh air. |
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Angling Cymru Statement 19th March 2020 | |||
Friday 20 March 2020 | |||
Given the quickly changing environment and Government response to Covid-19, Angling Cymru strongly advisesagainst smaller indoor gatherings and larger outdoor gatherings. This applies to all National, Regional and Club/Association meetings which are due to take placein coming weeks. If a meeting is deemed to be urgent then we advise this should take place via telephone or video conferencing.
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Barry ponds two rod trial. | |||
Wednesday 18 March 2020 | |||
We are now coming to the end of the two rod trial at Barry ponds and we are pleased to say that so far it has been a success, so in light of that we are going to extend it through the summer months. The same rule only rods with bait runners will still apply. So keep up the good work everyone. | |||
New salmon and sea trout byelaws RiversTaff, Ely and Rhymney | |||
Friday 07 February 2020 | |||
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Bryn Hedges Pike Competition Saturday 25th January 2020 | |||
Thursday 30 January 2020 | |||
This year’s Bryn Hedges competition was held at our new and exciting venue, Port Talbot dock, on 25th January. Our best ever turn-out of 13 hardy anglers, including two juniors and holder and previous 2-time winner, Dave Carnell rocked up to experience the unique thrill of throwing their bait into 25 feet of uncharted water. First blood went to junior, Jaydn Brown, who wangled a 3lb jack on only his second cast with a lure. Sadly, (especially for me for as I was fishing that section!) there was no more action in this area until a pike gratefully took a discarded dead bait at the end. Meanwhile at the top of the stretch and also off the boardwalks, the pike had decided to feed. Gareth Davies, our resident newshound thoroughly routed the competition to win with three pike for 23lb, including a lovely 14 pounder, while Chris Stott snatched the runner’s up spot from Jaydn with two Jacks for 5lb. Overall, a brilliant day was had by all. Thanks to everyone for attending and particularly to Dai (the worm) Morgan, our landlord for his hospitality and tips. If you haven’t fished the dock, it’s a brilliant general coarse and pike venue – you never know what will take your bait next, eels, bass, big bream, roach, perch, tench and mullet – take your pick! Keep your eyes on our website for details of the next Bryn Hedges and potential other “pilot” matches that we may be holding – nothings serious, just fun, good company and hopefully (as John Wilson would say) “Lovely fish” |
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The Champ – Lovely smile (and Gareth’s happy too) | |||
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Junior Pike Master – Jaydn Brown | |||
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NYE Charity Comp | |||
Friday 03 January 2020 | |||
A big thanks to everyone who turned up today for the NYE Charity Comp. The Club raised just over £400 for the Teenage Cancer Trust. I hope you all enjoyed it and have a great New Year. We'll done to the winners, although to be honest you were all winners today. | |||
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2019 Review – Paul Addecott (Hon Sec) | |||
Friday 13 December 2019 | |||
As 2019 comes to a close and most of us are thinking about that piece of Fishing Gear that Santa is going to leave us, I thought it would be an idea to let everyone know that over the past year, the Committee has worked hard to ensure that you will be able to visit any of 10 Still waters on offer to our Members over Christmas. You are no doubt aware that as of the 1st December, Members now have access to Port Talbot Dock, which for those who have not fished this venue, offers some Prolific Silver Fish and Pike Fishing. All you must remember to do before your visit, is to Call Mr Morgan on 07886 301754 the day before your intended visit. This is not to keep an eye on who goes down there, but is a Health and Safety requirement, so Mr Morgan knows who is on the Venue. The Club has recently stocked the Rivers Ely and Taff with in excess of 8000 Fish, mainly Barbel and Chub, but also we have been introducing Roach to the Rivers as well. This is a long term commitment by the Club to attempt to enhance the Fishing on our local rivers. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our Clubs officials for their hard work over the past year and thank you as Members for supporting the Club. I am sure the good news will continue in 2020, with hopefully some excellent News for you in early 2020. |
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Fish stocking news | |||
Saturday 7 December 2019 | |||
We have stocked 8000 barbel and chublets all around 4inches into the Taff along with a hundred of the bigger Barbel about a lb each, 750 bream around 12 ounces also put into Treoes. The Club has also stocked the River Taff with a mixture of 5,000 small 4” chub and barbel. A similar number also went into the River Ely. In addition 100 one pound barbel and 200 half pound barbel went into the Taff. The Club would like to thank NRW for their contribution towards this restocking. |
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PortTalbot Dock | |||
Friday 29 November 2019 | |||
The Club is very pleased to announce that Members can now fish Port Talbot Dock long arm on your valid GAC License. There are specific rules you will need to follow in order that we keep the Fishing lease and we are sure that Members will abide by the rules. CLUB ACCESS WILL COMMENCE 1st DECEMBER 2019. There are a set of specific rules applicable only to Port Talbot Docks detailed below - NOTE, THESE ONLY APPLY TO PORT TALBOT DOCKS, normal Club rules continue to apply to all our other waters. Licenses, Permits and permission to Fish. A. All Anglers must ring Mr Morgan the day before they intend to fish, between 10am and 7pm to obtain his permission to fish. Mr Dai Morgan reserves the right to not allow any fishing on the days when he considers the weather conditions to be hazardous. His decision is final. You cannot just turn up on the water and expect to fish. TEL :- 07886 301754 B. All Anglers must be in possession of a valid Environment Agency /NRW Rod License. GAC members must have their Club Permit before starting to fish. These must be produced on request from Bailiffs. Any person who is unable to produce either, or both, documents will be told to leave the water |
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Night Fishing Group rule amendment | |||
Friday 20 September 2019 | |||
Night Fishing Group. On checking the Clubs meeting minutes, there is a mistake on the Night Fishing Group rules on the Club Web site. The total permitted hours is 48 per night fishing session and not 60, The Club apologises for any inconvenience and we will change the rules published on the Web site. |
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Treoes Incident | |||
Friday 30 august 2019 | |||
Would all Members and Bailiffs please be vigilant at Treoes pond. On Thursday 29th August Poachers were chased off Treoes in the Evening. They were using milk cartons as floats and had size 6 Barbed baited hooks on the pond in an attempt to take Carp. If any member is passing Treoes in the evenings, please stop and just have a look around. If you see this activity call the Police as they are trespassing. Please also call any Club Official. |
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GAC Waters Risk Assessment | |||
Saturday 13 July 2019 | |||
IMPORTANT - ALL MEMBERS MUST READ THE RISK ASSESSMENT FOR THE WATER THEY INTEND TO FISH BEFORE FISHING. |
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48 hour Charity event | |||
Tuesday 09 July 2019 | |||
Thanks to everyone who supported the 48 hour Charity event at Treoes this weekend. We were very pleased to present Y Bont with a Cheque for £4600. Very well done to all the members who fished and as usual, there were some excellent catches. The winners were : Senior Winner Neil Angove Runner up Jen Collins Junior Winner Jaydn Brown Biggest Fish John Venn 19.8lb Grass Carp Specimen Fish, Ian Lewis 2,8lb Perch Special thanks go to Alan Trowbridge and John Edwards for their help on the pond, Richard Turner who fleeced everyone for raffle ticket money, everyone who donated raffle prizes and most of all the Club Members who make this a special event. |
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Barbless hooks new rule | |||
Monday 01 April 2019 | |||
As from the 31st of March new rule of only barbless hooks must be used on our waters. | |||
Pike at Treoes | |||
Sunday 10 March 2019 | |||
Following the emergence of what appears to be a sustainable head of pike at Treoes, the committee has decided to permit pike fishing to commence at this venue from 01st October 2019. As for other venues, fishing will run until 31st March. Pike fishing will be allowed with up to 2 rods and will be with deadbaits only. Artificial lure fishing will not be permitted, however you may use sink and draw tactics. To pike fish, you must use a landing net of minimum 36 inches diameter, wire traces and suitable sized unhooking mats. You must also be in possession of suitable unhooking equipment - forceps etc. To assist with our assessment of the viability, all pike catches must be recorded on the club catch return page of our website. Pike in particular are susceptible to poor handling, so please ensure all pike are treated with considerable care when handling and returning them to the water. |
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NRW Survey to Anglers in regards to the possibility of reviewing the Rivers Close Season for Coarse Angling. | |||
Thursday 17 January 2019 | |||
You will be aware we have examined the evidence around the river coarse fishing close season and, earlier this year, surveyed anglers’ opinions on retaining, changing or removing the close season. We agreed with England Fisheries Group to consult more widely with the angling community. We are consulting on three options: · Retain the current coarse fish close season on rivers – 15 March to 15 June; The consultation will be online for 8 weeks from today (14 January) to 11 March 2019. It can be accessed at https://consult.environment-agency.gov.uk/fisheries/consultation-on-the-review-of-the-close-season. We also have arrangements to receive for email and postal responses. |
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New Years Eve Charity Event – Treoes Pond | |||
Wednesday 02 January 2019 | |||
The Club would like to thank all the Members who supported the Charity Event on Treoes Pond. A total of £410.00 was raised for Myeloma Research, in memory of Albert Smith. Congratulations to Kevin Sullivan, who won the competition and the Albert Smith Memorial Cup, which was kindly donated by Jon Taylor. Kevin also receives a years Club License. | |||
End of year message | |||
Friday 14 December 2018 | |||
Well, another year is soon to come to a close and for many of us as it gets to the coldest months, the gear is put away until the warmer weather returns. As usual the Club has invested a large amount of funds this year in maintenance of our still waters, fish stocks and at last we have the materials ready to start upgrading fishing pegs on the Clubs Wye stretch at Monmouth. Paul Addecott (Hon Sec)
Also New Years Eve Charity Competition. |
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Treguff Farmhouse LLantrithyd Lake | |||
Monday 05 November 2018 | |||
Would all members please NOT call on Treguff Farmhouse to ask where the Lake is, or to ask any other question re the fishing. This is a private house & has nothing to do with the Club. Please respect their privacy and DO NOT knock on their door. Full detail of where the entrance is, is on the website or anyone can text our Head Bailiff or email treasurer@glamorgananglersclub.co.uk or secretary@glamorgananglersclub.co.uk with any queries. Thank you | |||
Taff roach project. | |||
Friday 19 October 2018 | |||
Releasing some of the roach we have bred for the Taff roach project. | |||
Y Bont sensory playground and garden | |||
Sunday 02 September 2018 | |||
Funded by Freudenberg Oil & Gas Technologies Ltd and Prescott Jones Ltd Built by volunteers from Freudenberg’s Port Talbot base Every year the money raised from our 48hr event goes to Y Bont which is an independent local Bridgend based charity that provides comprehensive support and information to families of a child with a disability or complex medical condition. Over the years The Club has raised around £30k for the Charity. |
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48hour Charity Event Total and Thank you letter | |||
Monday 27 August 2018 | |||
To everyone who supported the Club Members taking part in this year's 48hour Charity Event, a big thank you. As you can see the total was very close to five and a half thousand pounds, which is by far the most raised on any Club event. | |||
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Parking for Carols Pond – Dow Corning. | |||
Wednesday 04 july 2018 | |||
Would all Club members who intend to fish Carols Pond, please note that Dow Corning have requested that when you leave your vehicle in the Dow Corning Car Park by our access gate to the pond, please leave a contact number you can be reached on in your windscreen. |
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2018 48 Hour Charity Event – Treoes | |||
Monday 02 july 2018 | |||
First and foremost, the Club would like to thank everyone who supported the 48 Hour Charity Weekend. Although the weather was incredibly hot and in some cases uncomfortable, all the Members who took part in the event kept smiling and we hope, enjoyed the 48 hours. The Results for the Fishing: Winner – Josh Bowley 351lb 10oz Runner Up – Mick Fraser 281lb 8oz Junior Winner – John Hoare 228lb 2oz Specimen Fish – Jaydn Rowley 3lb 0oz Perch, 8oz Chub The total weight that was reported was 2607lb, which included 4 x Carp over 20lbs and a 19lb Grass Carp. |
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Llantrythid Parking. | |||
Monday 14 May 2018 | |||
Would all members who wish to night fish Llantrythid please be aware that due to the popularity of this water, along with parking restrictions, the maximum number of vehicles permitted on any given night is 3. When NFG members book on to the water with the Head Bailiff, you will be advised if there is available parking. Obviously if two or three members wish to car share, this will be fine. If you are intending to fish more than a single night, you must put your vehicle in the old car park. This is to ensure that there is parking for non N F G members as much as possible. |
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Disabled pegs at Gribbles | |||
Friday 23 April 2018 | |||
A big thanks to Head Bailiff Brian for his hard work sorting the wheelchair priority pegs st Gribbles Covert. There is still a bit of work to be done on a couple of the existing pegs on the road bank, but that should complete tomorrow. | |||
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Llantrythid and Gribbles Covert wheelchair access pegs. | |||
Monday 23 April 2018 | |||
The two wheelchair priority pegs at llantrythid will be completed and ready for use by the end of 23rd April. Would all members please now be aware that Brian will be starting work on the 3 Wheelchair access pegs at Gribbles covert pond as of Tuesday 24th April which will mean noise disruption, whilst the 3 platforms are upgraded and peg 5 will also be extended. The work should be completed by Tuesday 1st May. Brian will then be upgrading a wheelchair access peg at Bishops Pond. |
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Campaign for the Protection of Welsh fisheries | |||
Saturday 21 April 2018 | |||
Campaign for the Protection of Rural Wales. We need as a many people as possible to sign this petition, you don’t have to be a Welsh resident. The issues of pollution from chicken farms is not unique to Wales, anything we can do to get more controls on the disposal of waste should be reflected across the whole of the UK, you can read more by clicking the links below. | |||
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Click link for petition form | |||
New stock delivery for one of our still waters. | |||
Tuesday 23 January 2018 | |||
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New Year’s Eve Charity event responce | |||
Friday 5 January 2018 | |||
On behalf of my daughter Helen Fincham and myself would like to thank you for thinking of Helen and for Rob Crewes-rees, nominating her for your fundraising cause on new years eve. We can’t thank you enough for your support and donation of £456 towards Helens wheel drive wheels which will give her a little bit of independence on her own, as she is unable to manually push the wheelchair herself. We are ever so grateful to everyone involved. Best wishes for the new year |
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Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. | |||
Tuesday 12 December 2017 | |||
Firstly, and most importantly, the club would like to wish each and every Member a Merry Christmas and a Peaceful and Happy New Year. If you do venture out over the Xmas period or during the Winter months, please take extra care as the bank sides will be slippery. It is always safer if you go fishing with a friend at this time of year. Please remember you can now renew your Club License for 2018/19. So, to everyone, have a great Festive Season and we hope to see you all on the bank sides in 2018. |
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Wye cup | |||
Saturday 04 November 2017 | |||
Six people fished the 2017 Wye Cup at Monmouth on 29th October. With reports of barbell showing throughout the summer, all anglers chose to fish for them. Winner was Richard Turner withy seven barbel for a total weight of 45lb 15oz with Dave Chard runner up with two fish, including a ten pounder for 17lb 13oz. In all, the potential of our Monmouth water was demonstrated with 11 fish caught and a number of others lost during the day. Attendees; Thanks to all who attended, I hope you had a good day (I did!) and hope to see you at the Bryn Hedges Pike Cup in December and at next years' Wye Cup. |
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NRW proposals for new controls on fishing for salmon and sea trout | |||
Wednesday 30 August 2017 | |||
NRW proposals for new controls on fishing for salmon and sea trout After careful consideration of our evidence and wishing to take full account of the views we have received during our engagements with customers and stakeholders, we are now proposing changes to fishing controls to the salmon and sea trout net and rod fisheries. We would like to make you aware that we have: Advertised a new Net Limitation Order Both processes began on 22 August 17 and runs for 12 weeks. The proposals include: Maintaining the same number of net licences in the 13 public salmon and sea trout net fisheries |
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GAC CHARITY NEW YEARS EVE COMPETITION 2017 | |||
Wednesday 19 July 2017 | |||
Woman, 21, who thought her neck ache was a result of sleeping in a funny position is left PARALYSED
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Helen Fincham, 21, from Bridgend, Wales, assumed her discomfort was down to her having slept in a funny position. However, by midday she was unable to feel her legs. This has left Helen permanently Paralysed from the chest down and wheelchair bound, with restricted movement in her arms and hands. The family are desperately trying to raise money to purchase equipment, including a wheel drive power assist for manual wheelchairs, which alone costs over £5000 in order to give Helen some independence. GAC have agreed to help support Helen and her family by way of this year’s New Years Eve Charity Fishing Competition. Many thanks to Club member Rob Crewes-Rees for nominating this very worthy cause. As usual, this competition will be held on Treoes Pond on New Year’s Eve and is open to all Club Members. Entry will be £10 per senior Angler and £5 per Junior. Further details for booking places and timings will be advertised at a later date on the Club Web Site and Facebook page. |
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River Wye Stretch | |||
Monday 17 July 2017 | |||
In recent years there have been a number of unfortunate incidents between GAC fishing club members and people rowing, or training and supervising rowers, on the River Wye between the Rowing Club at Monmouth and Mally Brook Limit. GAC committee has been contacted to help to try and identify possible reasons for these incidents and seek a solution to avoid similar occurrences in future. These incidents reflect badly on both organisations and must cease. P.Addecott (Hon Sec) |
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48 hour charity event | |||
Monday 3 July 2017 | |||
The weekend 48 hour Charity Event is done for this year. We have raised so far £3600. £500 We donated to Marie Curie Cancer Care - Holme Towers and £3100 to Y Bont Childrens Centre. Thanks to everyone who supported us over the weekend and very well done to the Juniors, who for the most part, showed us oldies how to catch fish. The winner was Jenny Collins with 526lb 1oz |
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The winner of the wye cup | |||
Saturday 20 May 2017 | |||
The winner of the Wye cup your club chairman Richard Turner with his Trophy presented at the AGM. | |||
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PHOTO PERMITS. | |||
Friday 21 April 2017 | |||
As from December 2017, for the 2018-2019 season and thereafter, GAC permits will carry a photo of the member and a number of the key issued to that member (if any). In order to set up the database in preparation for this changeover would all members** [see below] please submit a photo. Please do this early. ASAP. Post a GOOD passport size photo ie full face against a white background [saves ink] with your name, permit number and post code on the back. Eg M.Roberts, 17001, CF14 2AU. This allows me to set up a photo database linked to your ID permit(s) etc. If you don't send one in early You will have to send one with your renewal anyway as NO PERMITS will be issued without ID photos next year. If you leave it till late especially, until March 2018 or after, this could result in significant delays to your application. Please sort this out early as it is a lot of extra work for me and I would like to get it out of the way early Thank you for your cooperation. Mick Roberts Membership Secretary. [**Excludes those who have recently submitted a photo [in the last two years or so] for the NFG or BAILIFF cards]. |
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Junior member fishing at sues pond | |||
Tuesday 11 April 2017 | |||
Jayden Rowley with a 10lb 8oz mirror carp from sues pond Caught in ledgered sweetcorn. | |||
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Roach breeding pool work update | |||
Wednesday 15 March 2017 | |||
The photo below is the finished stock pond with otter proof fences and protective net covering. All that is now required is the solar pumps and auto-feeders feeders. | |||
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The Taff Roach Project breeding ponds | |||
Tuesday 7 March 2017 | |||
The Taff Roach Project breeding ponds are almost completed. Brian and Andy are finishing off the otter proof fencing and will then cover the ponds with a Cormorant proof net. It is hoped that we can have the first spawning brood stock later this year. | |||
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Glamorgan Anglers Club on the bbc | |||
Thursday 25 August 2016 | |||
The bbc made a short clip about our records becoming public at the Glamorgan archives | |||