August 20th 2008
Match Lake peg closure
On Monday August 25th pegs 1 to 34, on the Match Lake, will be closed for a BMAC match. Pegs 36 to 47 will be left open for members to fish.
August 18th 2008
More junior matches
More junior match dates have been arranged, details on junior events.
August 16th 2008
John Wilson visit
There is a report that can be read on the juniors' visit to John Wilson's fisheries. You will find it on junior news.
August 10th 2008
Lost yellow quivertip
I must have left behind the quivertip section, with yellow quivertip, of my Greys Prodigy Barbel rod at either the car park or one of the car park swims at the Cotton Farm section of the Dane on Tuesday 05-08-08.
If found I would be very grateful if you would contact me at paulwhiskey2@hotmail.com.
Thank you
August 8th 2008
Dovehouse Pool
Information and diections for Dovehouse Pool is now available on the club waters pages.
August 4th 2008
New in Dane reports
I am a newish member joining on line in April this year. I have never been a member of a fishing club before but I am very glad I joined the BMAC! I have fished at Border a couple of times and Brookehouse and Brookbank. Today, Sunday 3rd August, I thought I would give the River Dane at Pimlotts Meadow a try. I'm glad i did! Having never ever fished a river before I was a little stuck for tactics but I chopped and changed until fish started to become interested, which took the best part of three hours messing about. First fish out... a beautiful....read more
August 1st 2008
For BMAC members with Trev's Tackle membership cards
As Trevs Tackle is now under new ownership there is an obvious problem with the Instore Membership discount cards that were offered to Bay Malton Members some time ago, especially as these were classed as Lifetime Memberships by the previous owners.
The New Owners are now offering a much improved scheme that will save customers fortunes on all their purchases including Maggotts!! And as my role is to Promote the new store and inform the media of fantastic customer offers, websites and great savings, I have told the new owners that they need to find an amicable solution to present and previous customers so they are not left out of pocket or feeling cheated by the fact they have invalid cards.
Therefore we think it fair to allow all Bay Malton Members who are in possession of a Trevs Tackle/North West Angling Centre discount card to be offered the oportunity to swop the invalid store card for a New Tacklesaver Trade Members Discount Card. All we ask is the Member brings his Old Store card and his Bay Malton Membership Card into the Store and he will be Given Free of Charge a New Tacklesaver Tackle at Trade Mambership that is Valid for 12 Months FREE ( Normally costing £25). The customer savings are massive and will probably shock most as to the level of savings they can now get.
July 28th 2008
Goldfish surprise
1lb Goldfish caught by Simon Isherwood on Monday 21st July 2008 at Bath Pool. Caught the fish on pellet as hook bait fished on the pole.
26th July 2008
John Wilson visit
You can find more information about the young anglers visit to John Wilsom on the junior pages.
July 23rd 2008
Dane closure
The Manor and Cotton farm lengths of the River Dane will be closed on July 27th 2008 from 5am until 5pm.
July 19th 2008
Closure reminders
Just to remind you that one bank at Lymm Dam will be closed tomorrow, the 20th, for a match. Also that Brookhouse Pool will be closed on August 3rd from 6am till 5pm.
July 17th 2008
Firm parking
The club have improved the hard standing by the side of Bath Pool. You can see images of the work party here.
July 14th 2008
Trip to Hatherton
I've
fished Hatherton Lodge pool a few times now and other people keep
telling me they are blanking there and they've heard of or seen
cormorants. I'll admit the pool hasn't got any monsters but it is
heaving with rudd and golden rudd which would not be in there if there
was a cormorant problem (maybe they've seen herons). It also contains
tench, crucians and the odd roach but these are hard to catch due to
the rudd being so prolific.
Overall it's a good pool for bagging up on maggot using a pole or waggler, it's peaceful and fairly sheltered from the wind from 3 sides. On a good day with the right weather you should easily get a good weight of silver fish. I've not had much luck with pellet but bread punch, corn and maggot have been doing the trick. The pegs have very varied depths with deep holes and very shallow sections but the fish are in there somewhere and I'm sure there will be a couple of larger fish hiding in the deep end !!
Dave
A quick note just to confirm the
report from Dave, I fished
Hatherton
Lodge Pool 11th July. Fished for about 4 hours on
the 3rd peg down from the entrance gate in about 18 ins of water at 8
metres on the pole. Must have had between 80 and 100 rudd and golden
rudd between 4oz and 1lb also landed a dozen or so crucian carp, other
species caught were roach and 1 small tench. It did take
about 90 mins to get the fish feeding but then it was a fish a
cast. Bait used was maggot and corn.
Roger
(this will be moved to Hatherton water reports next week)
July 14th 2008
Border reports
See how Border is fishing at the moment.
July 14th 2008
New member experience
Hi my name is Brian Hyde, along with my son Lewis we are new to the club. We have fished 4 or 5 of the complex waters. This weekend we decided to fish a new water, Lymn dam. Read more
July 4th 2008
More Dane comments
Hi,
I
just thought I would contact you to let you know how much I'm enjoying
fishing the Dane this year. I fished it years ago when I was a lad
fishing maggots and bread flake and caught huge amounts of minnows with
the odd roach, grayling and pike.
My hairline has now receded, and a lot of water has passed under the bridge but still feel like a kid when I go down to the river. Still fishing maggot and bread flake with the odd chunk of meat.
This chub was one of eleven I had in a five hour session, the largest at 5lb 2oz. They were also complemented with a few 1lb plus grayling which gave a scrapping fight.
Bay Malton have some of the best Dane stretches available making the ticket price an absolute steal !!
Thanks
David Bithel
July 2nd 2008
Lymm Dam, matches and July closures
One bank at Lymm Dam will be closed on the following dates due to matches being fished.
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Saturday July 5th 2008
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Sunday July 6th 2008
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Sunday July 20th 2008
There will be some more closures during 2008/9 which will be posted here nearer the time.
July 2nd 2008
Dane comments
Just like to say this is my second year in Bay Malton Club and have had some great times at Cotton Farm stretch: Chub to 6 pounds and a few Barbel up to 5.5 pounds. I've also lost a few good Barbel by fishing maybe a bit too light. My son Paul has also caught quite a few Chub and Barbel.
We were that pleased that we have talked our friends into joining and they are now reaping the rewards of a superbly well run club. I would strongly recommend anybody who loves to fish the rivers not to hesitate and join as soon as they can. The Dane is a fantastic river and we also have some other great waters as well.
Thanks to all concerned. Paul Burns and Paul junior.
June 26th 2008
Bollin survey
The Environment Agency carry out a survey in conjunction with the Head Bailiff, once a year. The one carried out on 23rd June 2008 was in fact a second attempt to do this years, an abortive one was started on Friday 20th June but abandoned because the water level was too high. The extent of the survey on this occassion was done over a distance of about 25 to 30 yards (sorry metres) from about a metre or so above the weir downstream of the bridge to just beyond the first bend upstream of the bridge.
The team consisted of five personnel, and no small amount of electrical gear, a portable generator, a large control pannel and two electrical probes, and sufficient artic cable to go twice round Lymm Dam - or at least that's what it looked like. Armed thus, and wearing chest waders and life jackets the survey started at about mid-day, thankfully on a bright sunny afternoon. Nets were laid across the Bollin at the points mentioned and the team started to work their way upstream on the first of three passes - this was at about mi-day. Four men did the sweep whilst "he who must be obeyed" was at the controls, two led the way with probes and nets to catch the stuned fish, a third with a plastic container and another hand net to collect the catch and pick up any missed by the other two, whilst the fourth man followed keeping the wires clear of snags weed and the like.
They seemed quite supprised that the catch did not contain any Roach or Perch, but overall the three or so hours they spent on our stretch of the river was quite productive the final result was as follows:
19 Gudgeon from 9.0 cm to 12.5 cm
3 Chub
1 at 34.9 cm (13.75 ins)
1 at 40.6 cm (16 ins)
1 at 42.3 cm (16.5 ins)
1 Brown Trout at a whopping 47cm (18.5 Ins) (The Imperial measurements are for the "old codgers" like myself)
At one stage during the first survey the close proximety of the American signal crayfish was mentioned but when I brought this up with the second team they seemed to be of the impression that the banks were too unstable to safely support them durning flooding and the sandy bottom of the river was unsuitable habitat, and how close and where they were seemed somewhat unclear. (One less thing to worry about).
Obviously the official outcome of the survey will be received in due course but all in all a very interesting afternoon,and I look forward to next years survey in the sincere belief that we can improve on the results.
Ni Rogers
(Bailiff) There are a few images of the survey on the head waterkeepers pages - news
June 23rd 2008
Is this yours?
Just returned from the dane (cotton farm) found a reel in a case please get in touch if you think it's yours.
Cheers
Tony Mullane
07939076842
June 23rd 2008
Happy email
Hi
This is my 1st year as a bay malton member, and my 1st outing as well. I got to lymm dam at around 9 am 22/06/2008, tackled up and after 20 mins of fishing I got my 1st double figure carp weighing in at 15lb dead on. I took it on a ledgered piece of halibut flavoured luncheon meat. Not bad for my 1st ever 20 mins as a bay malton angler hey?
regards
Ste
June 21st 2008
Opening day pleasure
Opening day 16th June I arrived at Lymm Dam at first light intent on catching Bream. So armed with my feeder rod, big pellet and corn only for hook bait, smaller pellet for loose feed and to put into my groundbait.
Started by putting out a large feeder several times loaded with goodies then set up end tackle consisting of size 14 hair rig on 5lb hook length. Quiet for the first 45 minutes then the swim sprung into action landing one bream about 2lbs followed by a couple at 3lbs then four fish between 4 and 6lb, all taken on hair rig pellet. I then changed to double corn hair rigged which produced 4 fish in the region of 8lb each. After these fish the swim went quiet but managed to pick up a further 2 fish on pellet, about 6lb each, which gave me 13 fish in total before 12 o'clock noon, then it was home time.
All in all a very successful morning on a truly great club water.
Gary
June 18th 2008
Can you help Byron?
Byron Theil is a new member of BMAC and is a very keen fly fisherman. However he has no transport to get him to the club fly waters and was wondering if any of the club members could help by letting him go with them on the odd occasion. He lives in Timperley Altrincham so if you can help drop him a line at Dequincey7@yahoo.co.uk
June 17th 2008
Post code location
The post code for the new stretch of the Bollin at Reddish Lane is WA13 9RU
June 15th 2008
Additional junior match dates
More junior matches have been arranged. Find the details on the junior events page.
June 9th 2008
Juniors visit to John Wilson
Three of the winners from the junior matches, to decide who visits John Wilsons's private lakes, has now been finalised. You can find details in junior news.
June 2nd 2008
Delay in membership processing
The people who process membership applications are away between June 3rd and 14th. You can still make an application where it will join the queue to be dealt with on the 15th onwards.
May 30th 2008
Mitchells House fly fishery now open
Mitchells House fly fhisher, announced some time ago, is now open for you to fish. You can find more details on the new water news pages.
May 29th 2008
Opening of new stage
Angling celebrities from Garbolino and the BDAA turned out to support BMAC juniors at the opening ceremony of the coaching platform on Gibbos Pool at the Border Fishery complex. The 30 metre by 2 metre purpose built platform funded jointly by the Environment Agency, Bay Malton AC and Get Hooked on Fishing, will provide hundreds of young and disabled anglers with the opportunity to practice and improve there fishing skill over the next 25 years.
The opening ceremony performed by Darren Cox (Garbolino) and Neil Machin (Garbolino/ Bag em Baits) supported by Rick Keeley and Keith Taylor (BDAA), was followed by the four guests being paired with four young GHOF/BMAC members in a first to 10 fish match.
The first to ten match ultimately transformed into a first to 13 match as Neil and partner Ben Maddison amazingly hooked simultaneous fish with Darren and partner Paul Birks for fish ten, eleven and twelve. Fish thirteen finally broke the deadlock for Darren and Paul who managed to net and unhook the winning fish while Neil and Ben were still landing their capture. Darren and Neil both kindly remained on site after the match, and joined in the post match coaching session, which saw GHOF Peer Coach Tom land the best fish of the day a 16lb 8oz mirror from peg 1 on the new stage. Well done to all involved with the project.
May 29th 2008
Bailiff accommodation
BMAC bailiffs and the warden have a new office on Lymm Dam. Not sure where it is located but I am sure you can go there for information.
May 27th 2008
Lizzy moves up
Lizzy Grout has started fishing matches now and only second time out came second on the Match Lake with 24lb. a great confidence booster....
May 8th 2008
Members visit to Chirk
As this is the first news of any member visiting Chirk it is appearing here rather than water news. May be moved to water reports later.
"Just to let you know these are some photo's of Tommy Sefton, Eliane Crook, Andy crook, at Chirk fly fisheries. How much fun we had and how helpful everyone was. Thanks to Shaun and his staff for being so helpful and freindly, can't wait to go back, it's well worth a visit."
May 5th 2008
Pole for sale
Maver K25 competition pole 16M, complete with 4 power top 2’s, Cupping kit and cups plus Maver holdall.
Excellent condition £300.
Contact Mike 07789724841.
May 2nd 2008
V.D.E. round two match write up
Phil Royle's write up on the round two match against Prince Albert is now available on the match news reports page.
April 29th 2008
You asked for it, now you've got it
A frequently asked question is about night fishing on BMAC waters, this is usually met with, 'No, not on this water'. This is not the committee being unsympathetic but can be influenced by other factors.
Now there is a new water on which you can night fish. Read about it on the Head Water Keeper's Pages in his own words.
April 13th 2008
Urgent notice about Brookhouse pool
Brookhouse pool is closed today (Sunday April 13th) and next Sunday. This is due to Van Den Eyn practice matches for Prince Albert.
April 6th 2008
Course close season reminder
Just a reminder that the close season not only takes in BMAC rivers but Lymm Dam and Longbarn also. Fishing can resume on June 16th on these waters.
April 2nd 2008
Van Den Eyn Trophy round two
In round two BMAC have got the home draw again against Prince Albert's A team. The match will held at Brookhouse Pool on 27/4/2008 during which time Brookhouse will be closed.
The results from the first match are available on the match news page.
March 30th 2008
Happy member
Nigel Rogers, the Game Fishery officer received the following email:
On your advice Ni, I took an exploratory trip to Bentley’s pool in Sunday, and what a pleasant surprise. A beautiful location with ideal banks at the bottom end for novice fly fishers to hone their techniques on roll casts and the rest. Not only that, but a shed on wheels! A bit rickety, but great shelter during heavy showers.
I have to say I’m increasingly impressed with BMAC and its active management, having also walked around Lymm Damm yesterday and seeing all the excellent work that has been done in rebuilding all the platforms. Can’t wait for the weather to get a bit warmer so I can start to use these great facilities, at least with the fly for the next couple of months.
Regards,
Mike
March 26th 2008
Roving reports
I am happy to say that roving reports has finally got under way thanks to the input from Chris Gilbert. Worth reading!
March 20th 2008
Membership
From
March 21st until March 23rd Membership applications and renewals will
not be processed. The person who deals with this will be unavailable.
Due to this, renewal applications will be extended until April 9th 2008.
March 13th 2008
CF thank you letter
Each year BMAC run a charity match in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Trust and this year donated £200.00. You can read the thank you letter here.
March 10th 2008
Yachts at Watergrove
The
first Model Yachting event in the M.Y.A. Northern District Summer
Series is scheduled for Watergrove on 16 March 08 between 0900 Hrs and
1600 Hrs. Sailing will be in the North East gully between the marks 1
to 6 on the enclosed picture. This area is well clear of possible
Windsurfing activity and is within the confines of the "No Fishing on
Sundays" area agreed between UU, BMAC and ourselves. (the area of no
fishing is within the red pins)
March 7th 23008
Apologies
A short while ago there was an offer of 10% discount for fishing tackle purchased from Stapeley Angling Centre. This offer only apllies to terminal tackle. Sorry for any confusion.
March 7th 2008
Watergrove
Update for members who fish Watergrove. From what I understand the gate now have BMAC lock which means, obviously, that you can open them and drive your car and gear to the club car park; please follow the BMAC signs. Could you also check the markers indicating where you can and cannot fish. For example there is no fishing in front of the club house.
March 5th 2008
Water
Above are two views of the new fly
water that BMAC members will soon be able fish.
March 3rd 2008
You Tube
Robert Campbell has kindly produced a few presentations on BMAC waters which he has placed on youtube. You will find the links on the downloads and links page.
March3rd 2008
Brookhouse Pool
Brookhouse pool will be open from Monday 3rd March 2008 as all the work on the road has now been done.March 3rd 2008
Go fishing show, 2008
For fifteen lucky, and quick, under eighteens there is the chance to vist this years 'Go fishing show' at the NEC. All the details are on the junior pages > events.
March 1st 2008
More for the game anglers
On February 2nd there was a news item regarding a possible new water. It showed the Head Water Keeper standing in the snow. BMAC now own the fly fishing rights on this water which is, apparently, stuffed full of Trout.
The name of the reservoir and when members can fish it will follow shortly.
February 21st 2008
Primrose
A number of people have asked if Primrose Pool is open at the moment and I am happy to confirm that it is
February 18th 2008
Longbarn and Lymm update
There is an update on the above waters which can be found on the head waterkeeper's pages.
February 16th 2008
Lost a rod rest?
I was on the Bollin at Bowdon at lunch time on Wednesday 13th Feb 08 and found a very servicable rod rest stuck in the bank. If the owner can give me a description I will endevour to re-unite them both.
Otherwise could I suggest it might find a home in the Junior Section.
Ni Rogers
(Bailiffs hat)
Ni can be contacted at Nirogers06@aol.com
February 14th 2008
10% discount at Stapeley Angling Centre
From today all BMAC members are entitled to a 10% discount on purchases at Stapeley Angling Centre (same site as Stapely Water Gardens). Just show your membership book.
February 10th 2008
Fishing at Chirk update
To fish at Chirk Fisheries you will first have to make a booking direct to Chirk, the telephone number is: 01691 772420. On arrival you will have to book in and show your membership details together with appropriate licence. More details will be in club waters during next week. In the meantime you can find more details here.
February 9th 2008
New club official for game
Nigel Rogers is the new game fishery officer for the BMAC if any members have any question or enquiries about any of the BMAC game waters please contact him.
Email : nirogers06@aol.com This includes Chirk
February 2nd 2008
Possible new water
The Bay Malton Head Waterkeeper (Ernie Shufflebotham) surveying a possible new water for 2008.
January 30th 2008
Brookhouse closure
Brookhouse Pool is closed from today for three weeks. This is due to a new access road being laid.
January 19th 2008
Membership secretary phone calls
If you need to phone the membership secretary could you do this after 6pm, thank you.
January 19th 2008
Bollin update
Members will able to fish the new stretch of the River Bollin from June 16th 2008
January 11th 2008
Wish fulfillment
It has always been the aim, of the Bay Malton Angling Club, to give members the best and greatest variety of fishing opportunities. One of those aims has been to increase the fly side of the the sport available and if that appeals you will love what is now on offer.
A deal has been completed that will allow members to use their club card to fish a superb fly complex which also includes wild Salmon running the prestigious River......more
January 10th 2008
Van Den Eyn date
The date for the Van Den Eyn clubman comp is 9th March 2008. It will Be held on the Specimen Lake at Border. The draw is 9am with fishing from 10am to 3pm. 2 teams of 8 will take part.January 7th 2008
Moving into a new dimension
If you would enjoy the chance to catch Trout, Sea Trout or Salmon there is some fantastic news coming your way very soon. To find out about this exciting opportunity keep a check on this news page.January 5th 2008
Details for under 18's
There are details available of what you will have to do to earn a chance of fishing with John Wilson at his private.......moreDecember 31st 2007
Save yourself some postage cost
If you are renewing your membership by post there is no need to send in the whole of your old book. All that is required is the renewal page: just take it out and send that.December 27th 2007
Clubman angling competition
Bay Malton AC have drawn Prince Albert AC in the Angling Times Van Den Eyn Clubman Angling Compertion, Bay Malton have got the home draw. The date and venue will be posted soon.December 21st 2007
On line membership renewals
From today you can renew your membership and pay with your debit credit card on line. The last official date for renewals is February 28th 2008, however you will be granted until March 30th to renew your membership though not being able to use your club book to fish during this extension period. After this date you will have to rejoin the club to continue fishing the waters.Renewing your membership early will ensure that you have a club card for the 28th. Leave it till the last moment and you could be caught in a backlog.
December 19th 2007
Online membership applications now open
Online and postal membership applications are now open again. Join now, you can pay with your credit card, and get over two months free fishing.December 13th 2007