News 2008
Update 12th December
The
members forum has been established for over a year and to date nobody has responded. We are either doing a perfect job or nobody
is bothered what happens to WDAA. We can't improve the waters if nobody tells us what we're doing wrong.
The forum is now available for any member either looking for or seeking to sell surplus tackle, and we now have our first contributor.
This a good way to sell some of your surplus gear, it costs nothing and maybe it will help a junior to add to his or her tackle collection?
If you are looking to buy tackle you can also post a request for anybody with surplus to sell.
It's a lot easier and cheaper than going to a car boot sale!
Update 5th December
Report from the Fisheries Manager from the last Committee Meeting held at Wharton Conservative Club on Tuesday 2nd November.
A full update on the ongoing stocking of the river Dane can be viewed here.
You can also view the recent article from "Improve Your Coarse Fishing" dealing with the pollution on the river dane in September 2005.
The article highlights the efforts of WDAA members, the Environment Agency, the Barbel Society and the Anglers Conservation Association.
in the ongoing process of returning the river to its former glory.
Update 5th November
Report from the Fisheries Manager from the last Committee Meeting held at Wharton Conservative Club on Tuesday 4th November.
Update 21st October
Winter League results are now available here.
The manager of the Red Lion pub has offered to arrange breakfast facilities for parties of 8 or more members intending to fish the Red Lion
stretch of the river.
Update 9th October
Report from the Fisheries Manager from the last Committee Meeting held at Wharton Conservative Club on Tuesday 7th October.
The new car park is now open at New Pool. Keys for the gate are available at a cost of £5 each from the Assistant Fishery Manager.
Regency Stores in Weaver Street is now under new management and is unable to sell day tickets for Top Flash, Ocean or New Pool.
Tickets are now available from Weedall's of Winsford, 161 Delamere Street, Winsford, CW7 2LY (01606 59001).
Update 6th August
Report from the Fisheries Manager from the last Committee Meeting held at Wharton Conservative Club on Tuesday 5th August.
Update 11th July
It has been reported that a grayling has been caught on the river Dane at Croxton. This is a sure sign that the river is returning to its former glory.
Grayling cannot survive in poor quality water, so let's hope it's a sign of good things to come on this excellent fishery.
Please inform us of any more grayling catches.
Update 3rd July
Report from the Fisheries Manager from the last Committee Meeting held at Wharton Conservative Club on Tuesday 31st July.
Update 23rd June
The season got of ff to a flying start with the capture of a 31lb 12oz common carp from the Top Flash. This is from a water that we continually hear "has no large carp left in it".
Update 5th June
Report from the Fisheries Manager from the last Committee Meeting held at Wharton Conservative Club on Tuesday 3rd June.
Update 16th May
Photographs of the recent working party results on New Pool are available here.
Update 17th April
The match fixtures for the forthcoming season are now available here.
Membership Cards for the forthcoming season will be available from 1st May at the usual outlets.
Update 2nd April
The Fisheries Manager's report from the last Committee Meeting held at Wharton Conservative Club on Tuesday1st April, including details of all fishable waters and details of the Working Party sticker system are available here.
Details of forthcoming working parties are also available here.
Update 7th March
At the AGM held at Wharton Conservative Club on Thursday 6th March the following resolutions were proposed.
Mr Bernie Chapel, who has just retired from the Environment Agency and has been a great help to WDAA in his long career was awarded Honorary membership.
A specimen prize award of £5 was approved for Mr Dave Slack for his 28lb 3oz common carp
These proposals were approved without opposition.
The Treasurer's Report highlighted the increasing operation costs of WDAA, with particular attention paid to the costs of hiring equipment and the employing of sub-contractors. Current Health and Safety regulations and the increasing restrictions placed on untrained people doing working parties has led to many of the tasks which have been undertaken by the members in the past having to be outsourced to private contractors. But for the compensation received for the pollution of the river Dane in 2005 the Association would have sustained a considerable loss in 2006-2007 season. It was decided that under these circumstances there was little alternative but to increase the subscription fees and charges, and the following increases for the forthcoming season were proposed:
Affiliated Club Joining Fee - £40
Affiliated Club Fee - £15 annually
Club Adult Members - £25
Individual Adult Members - £30
Veterans & Juniors - £10
Day Tickets - Controlled waters 50p
Other waters - £5
Match Booking Fee - £5
These increases were approved without opposition.
Rule changes:
Rule 22(d) "Keep nets must be at least 2 metres long by 45 cm wide. Keep nets and landing nets must conform to EA bylaws and shall be of a knotless construction".
Rule 23(y) "Members must not leave baited rods and lines unattended and must be in control of angling equipment at all times. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action and could lead to a ban".
Rule 23(z) "Members fishing for carp, pike or barbel must use an adequate un-hooking mat".
These rules were approved without opposition.
Update 5th February
Report from the Fisheries Manager from the last Committee Meeting held at Wharton Conservative Club on Tuesday 5th February.
The Annual General Meeting will beheld at Warton Conservative Club on Thursday 6th March.
You have the opportunity to have your say about club affairs at this meeting and advance reports from the Secretary, the Match Secretary and the Fisheries Manager can be viewed here.
Update 18th January
All members - As discussed at our last meeting, there are proposals for a united body to represent angling in the near future.
As an Association we are members of the ACA and also have representation on an Angling Consultative.
Please could you read the information enclosed, (you may need to download Adobe Reader first - it's free).
Discuss the issues where relevant and bring your ideas and conclusions along to our meeting on 5th February.
Following any agreement, I will then inform the bodies concerned of our views.
S.T.Beech (Secretary)
Update 10th January
Report from the Fisheries Manager from the last Committee Meeting held at Wharton Conservative Club on Thursday 3rd January.
Please note that this years AGM will be held at Wharton Conservative Club on THURSDAY 6th MARCH.
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