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Annual Assembly and presentation to Mike Habbershaw and Brenda Habbershaw

Sixty four members attended the Annual Assembly of the Derbyshire County Angling Club which took place at the Herbert Strutt Community Centre, Belper on Wednesday November 16th 2011.
The Chairman opened the meeting by welcoming members to the assembly and then asked for the customary period of silence in recognition of deceased members.

He went on to pay a tribute to Brenda and Mike Habbershaw for all the work they had both carried out on behalf of the Club over the past fifteen years. This as members are aware consisted originally of the publicity officer organising the Club’s presence at outdoor shows. In 2002 Mike went on to develop the members membership card and handbook into what it is today.

Presentation to Mike & Brenda Habbershaw
Left to right Harry Kirk. (President.) Brenda Habbershaw, Mike Habbershaw. Mike Ashworth (Chairman)

The Chairman then made a presentation to Mike of a pair of first class binoculars to allow Mike to enjoy his hobby of bird watching (ornithology). Brenda had brought Mike to the meeting not knowing that also a surprise reward for effort was to be made to her. The presentation was made by David Holmes General Secretary on behalf of all members.

Brenda was presented with a plaque to attach to garden furniture which was to be delivered on Friday. Also conveyed on both Brenda and Mike was Life membership of the Club. The Club President also stated his appreciation of the work carried out by Brenda and Mike.
The meeting then adopted the formal agenda with reports from the General Secretary, Fisheries Secretary and Treasurer.
Events for 2012 - updated with 2012 events

Notice from Severn Trent for users of Ogston Reservoir - North Car Park

Due to problems with the electric gates we have taken the decision to close this car park to the public until the issue is resolved.

Ogston user groups will retain access through a key code system.

DCAC members will find the code in the checking stations. The code must not be divulged to non-members of DCAC.

The west car park will remain open to the public as normal.

Entering

  1. Drive up to gate.
  2. Enter code.
  3. Drive through (gate closes behind you)

Exiting

  1. Drive up to the gate.
  2. Gate opens automatically.
  3. Drive through (gate closes behind you)

EMERGENCY ONLY     07734 207762

River temperature survey on the rivers Dove and Manifold

Loughborough University are carrying out a study into river water temperatures in the rivers Dove and Manifold. This involves leaving miniature data loggers in the rivers at various locations attached to bricks on the bed of the river (see attached information). If you come across the small yellow data loggers please leave them undisturbed. There are several loggers deployed in both the Dove and Manifold in Derbyshire County AC waters, so members could encounter them on either river.

PS the attachment is a pdf file and you will require pdf reader to view. click here to download.

Willington Finger Lake

The Finger Lake is now open for members (and their guests) to use

As it is a small coarse fishing lake the rules are the same as those for Wilne Pool

Please park off the track which runs along the River Trent. When the grass has been cut by the farmer a car park will be available

Ron Trevis (Fishery Secretary)

Boats at Willington Trout Lake - updated January 2012

Two boats are now available for use on the Trout Lake at Willington

Members must sign in at the appropriate checking station(s) and follow the rules carefully

The 'checking in' station for the boats is to the left side of the container along with the oars

Please do not forget your life jacket ! NO life jacket - NO fishing from a boat

Please do not forget to lock up the boats and return the key

Rules for using Boats at Willington
Pike Fishing at Blithfield 2011/2012 - All Booked
 

Sightings of Cormorants, Goosanders and Mergansers

Please note that the following website is available to all members to record sightings of fish eating birds. Please enter the website as a “favourite” in your web browser and help to log all sightings. When you have used it once subsequent entries are very quick to record.


The Angling Trust has launched a new web site for you and your fishing friends to record sightings of cormorants, goosanders and mergansers throughout the UK:
http://www.cormorantwatch.org
The new site is easy to use - it takes less than a minute to record your sighting.

Don't forget to bookmark www.cormorantwatch.org, keep your eyes peeled and come back every time you want to report a sighting.

The Angling Trust succeeded in persuading the Fisheries Minister Richard Benyon to carry out a review of the cormorant licensing procedure and he has stated that he is prepared to take "bold decisions". As part of this review, the Trust needs data on the abundance of cormorants to convince the government to take decisive action. So now it's your turn - go to www.cormorantwatch.org and make a difference.

Sutton Lake

Sutton Lake rules are back to normal, the conditions have improved and the water has been stocked. December 2011


Thank You

Ron Trevis (Fishery Secretary)

Rented Reservoir Rods

Carsington
No changes to the rules, opens March 19th, 2011

Carsington News

Carsington Sports & Leisure Ltd is due to kick off its second fly fishing season on Saturday 19th March. After such a successful first season we can't wait to get our second season underway. We're busy prepping the boats, the lodge and getting a full complement of 20 boats, all with outboard engines ready for opening day.

You will find familiar faces on the staff team waiting to help you with your enquiries and that all important fishing knowledge. Fish have already been stocked at several points around the water giving you all a chance to catch! We are pleased to have another trout farm supplying us with fish this year in addition to the two excellent suppliers used throughout 2010.

Our permit prices have increased a little due to higher vat and fish costs however the boat prices have stayed the same as last season.

Our stocking levels are due to remain the same as last season with a little more emphasis on pre season stocking and more regular weekly deliveries during the later part of the season. As always there will be a good mix of both brown and rainbow trout stocked into the water, with the current high water levels we can spread our stocking around the water to help the fish spread out.

Philip White will be joining the team again this year to run beginner and improver casting sessions plus the introduction of a day course giving a little more background information into the sport and its equipment.

Toft Newton
No changes to the rules, opens February 1st, 2011

The telephone number for booking is  01673 878453 or 07806 400878

Foremark
Rule change: Only one visit per week is allowed. A week is from Sunday to the following Saturday. Opens March 1st, 2011

Blithfield
No changes to the rules, opens March 17th, 2011

Ladybower
Opens on 1st March 2011.

Members of Derbyshire County Angling Club can book one of the four rods that the Club has rented this season, starting on 3rd March, 2011.

The rented rods do not apply to children/grandchildren or guests but you can purchase a ticket for them from the fishery.

Boats are not included in our ticket but members may book and pay for boats at their normal cost

Members will be able to book up to one week in advance. Bookings should be by telephone only, made, at the earliest, the day after a visit - anglers will not be able to book on the day of their visit. The number for bookings is 07876216199. Members will give their membership number at the time of making the booking. They are required to carry their membership card at all times.

The fishery will open to Derbyshire County Angling Club members from 8-30 am onwards, that time will change as the season progresses. Please see this website and notices at the Reservoir for changes to this and other rules.

The Fishery is still developing its rules regarding the taking and killing of trout, you should consult the fishery and observe any notices, above all make sure that you are aware of all rules before you start to fish.
Trout in the Town
 

 
Angling & Overhead Power Lines

River Derwent at Allestree

Members of Derbyshire County Angling Club should be aware that arrangements for visiting this fishery have changed from 16 th June 2008.
The Club has agreed to allow the use of the fishing rights to Mr. Tony Lomas, the Landowner and farmer at Holme Nook Farm, who will be selling day tickets to the general angling public.
In return Mr. Lomas has agreed to give 6 Club members free access to the water on any one day and will ensure that 6 fishing places are available. In the short term he will extend that permission to any member's guests or accompanying children or grandchildren.
Members should follow the rules in the current Club Handbook.
Members must also use the booking in form at the checking station and hang their disc on a vacant hook, once a checking station is in place.
Please cooperate fully with Mr. Lomas, if you have any questions or concerns please write to the General Secretary .

 
 
Sea Trout & Salmon on the Mawddach/Wnion

The Club continues to have two rods for the 2011 season with the Dolgellau Angling Association which has waters on the River Mawddach and River Wnion near Dolgellau. These rods are for members only at no cost and should be booked in advance by phoning Ron Trevis or completing a booking form and sending with a SAE to Ron.
Preference will be given to full week bookings but day rods may be available at short notice. Maps etc will be sent with booking confirmation. Details of the Dolgellau Angling Association are available on their website.

   
  Club Handbook - the website version of the Club Handbook (Maps not included)
   
 
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