Wingham Fisheries Predator Ticket - Exclusive to PAC Members



 Wingham Fisheries  new Winter Predator ticket has been initiated so that more people can enjoy the wonderful array of pike and perch that we have in our Main Lake. We are working alongside the PAC to expand the opportunities available to their members.

The Main Lake is 40 acres and is predominantly used for a carp fishery, housing around 55 large carp with the largest exceeding 60lb. This low stock density allows for other species to flourish and the pike being one of them. See attached a Pike over 23lb and a Perch over 3lb. There's certainly bigger of both in the lake.

We have a couple of PAC members currently on board and would like to invite a handful more. The winter months are quiet for carp so there's is plenty of space to enjoy and relax in. Our lake has over 40 swims and on a busy day in the spring or summer we might get 12 on the banks. This is purposeful so that our fishery is always peaceful and our members are purely members to enjoy the serenity (and to catch a good fish). Wingham Fisheries is renowned for its environment and members pay for the privilege.

Members are vetted to ensure that we avoid becoming a rowdy commercial water, and we must keep it this way. Any disruption or breaking of the rules and an immediate ban will be implemented. By working closely with the PAC we can make sure new Predator ticket members will be a good fit and we can't wait to see friendly faces on the banks soon.

The ticket that we have created will be offered to a maximum of 15 people to begin with and will be £180 for the 4 month winter period. This runs from 14th November to the 15th March. During this time you may fish for a maximum of 18 nights and only carry out 4 nights in 14. These are the same rules all our current members follow so we will keep it the same. It ensures low angling pressure and is a main factor in our fish growing to a large size. A full copy of the rules and principles are attached and we support all PAC advice and information on their website.

If you are interested in joining please let me know and we'll speak on the phone. There's an additional one-off joining fee of £45 (which we have significantly reduced for this ticket, usually £290).




John Roberts Memorial Trophy - PAC Region 30/60 Fish-in 12th March 2023

 Many congratulations to Tom Lane - Winner of the PAC Region 30/60 John Roberts Memorial Trophy

A big thanks to Ken Crow - Fisheries Manager of Bough Beech Reservoir for hosting the event once again..... Cheers Ken, you're an absolute diamond!

Wingham Fisheries Winter Predator Ticket - Exclusive to PAC members!

Further to Nick Prior's (R/O) email sent December 2022 to all PAC Region 30/60 members 

Please refer to the below from Wingham Fisheries owner Matthew Radbourne

For further information / application, please contact matthew.radbourne@gmail.com

Hi,

 

Thank you for getting in touch and for expressing interest in joining Wingham Fisheries. Our new Winter Predator ticket has been initiated so that more people can enjoy the wonderful array of pike and perch that we have in our Main Lake. We are working alongside the PAC to expand the opportunities available to their members.

 

The Main Lake is 40 acres and is predominantly used for a carp fishery, housing around 55 large carp with the largest exceeding 60lb. This low stock density allows for other species to flourish and the pike being one of them. See attached a Pike over 23lb and a Perch over 3lb. There's certainly bigger of both in the lake.

 

We have a couple of PAC members currently on board and would like to invite a handful more. The winter months are quiet for carp so there's is plenty of space to enjoy and relax in. Our lake has over 40 swims and on a busy day in the spring or summer we might get 12 on the banks. This is purposeful so that our fishery is always peaceful and our members are purely members to enjoy the serenity (and to catch a good fish). Wingham Fisheries is renowned for its environment and members pay for the privilege.

 

Members are vetted to ensure that we avoid becoming a rowdy commercial water, and we must keep it this way. Any disruption or breaking of the rules and an immediate ban will be implemented. By working closely with the PAC we can make sure new Predator ticket members will be a good fit and we can't wait to see friendly faces on the banks soon.

 

The ticket that we have created will be offered to a maximum of 15 people to begin with and will be £180 for the 4 month winter period. This runs from 14th November to the 15th March. During this time you may fish for a maximum of 18 nights and only carry out 4 nights in 14. These are the same rules all our current members follow so we will keep it the same. It ensures low angling pressure and is a main factor in our fish growing to a large size. A full copy of the rules and principles are attached and we support all PAC advice and information on their website.

 

If you are interested in joining please let me know and we'll speak on the phone. There's an additional one-off joining fee of £45 (which we have significantly reduced for this ticket, usually £290).

 

Please fill in a membership form and we can get you signed up asap.

 

We look forward to hearing from you.

 

Thanks


 PAC Region 30/60 Christmas Meal - Monday 13th December 2021 - 7:30pm



We're Back!

 


Delighted to announce that WE'RE BACK!!

First meeting of the season; Monday 4th October 2021  -  7:30pm

The King Ethelbert Inn

Demelza "Fishing Fortnight" Charity Event


Donate Unwanted Tackle or Grab a Bargain!

Demelza Canterbury is having a Fishing Fortnight from Saturday 1st June  to Saturday 15th June  

Demelza is a registered charity that has children's hospices at Sittingbourne and Eltham.  These provide specialist care and emotional support for both children with terminal conditions and their loved ones so that they can enjoy time together as a family, for as long as they have.  Just imagine if such a tragedy happened to your family!

Donations can be dropped off at : Demelza Canterbury shop at 18 Burgate, CT1 2HG (tel 01227-471896) from Monday 13th May.

There's free parking outside before 10.30 and after 4.00.  The shop itself is open 9.30 to 5.00 (11.00 to 4.30 Sundays). Please don't leave outside the shop as things may be stolen!

We're looking for anything angling related (coarse, carp, sea or game).  The only exception are bivvies/shelters as, even though we have a big shop, we don't have room to display them.  We just ask that every item is in good working order, and that clothes are washed and are something that you'd still be happy to wear yourself.

Even if you have nothing to donate why not visit with your family during Fishing Fortnight?  Not only could you pick up a tackle bargain, but there are bargains throughout the shop.

What's more, if you need something for a wedding or some other special occasion Demelza Canterbury has a little-known downstairs floor devoted to just this.

We look forward to seeing you before and during Fishing Fortnight.

Posted on behalf of.... Peggy Burke;  Ambassador for Demelza

John Roberts "JR" Memorial Trophy




John "JR" Roberts 1940-2018


After the sad passing of our former president, former RO and continued supporter of Region 30/60 Canterbury and Thanet it was decided that a memorial trophy would be a fitting tribute to our fellow member and friend.

Our RO Nick Prior set off on a mission to secure a venue and a trophy that we could honour him with, not just this year but in perpetuity. The following is a write up of the days events. Its been a while since I put pen to paper or finger to keyboard so please ignore my rustiness.

JR was a hero to some and a mentor to many. A man with a funny story about everything. The PAC president from 91 to 94, tackle innovator, angler and conservationist. He deserves to be remembered.

The first Job Nick had was to secure a venue. Step forward Ken Crow long time friend and travelling companion of JR and owner of the Company running Bough Beech fishing. Ken was only too happy to indulge the PAC Region and went firm on a date of 16th March 2019. It was fitting that we had the fish in there as many will remember that is where the PAC's first unhooking video was made starring John Roberts and John Synuk. If ever two "stars" who had faces for radio  (Johns words not mine)
Nick sorted a Trophy Salver and medals from our funds and all were informed that the clubhouse would serve a full english breakfast and a 4pm meal for all those taking part. When 30/60 go on tour we are treated like kings and our thanks to Ken and his staff for all that they did. Here ends my contractual obligations with regards the report  and now onto my summary of the day. (Eds Note: Oh dear)

The Day

Canterbury Thanet Region 30/60

I was sent a text the day before from Andy Larkins with two small red dots on a map of Bough Beech. This was, according to him the going hot spot and the place to be which he has surmised using his vast knowledge of water craft and years of experience. I just threw a dart at a map and came up with a different area but who was I to argue. Now Andy and I have not fished together for a few years. I was sick and tired of getting rained on, nearly drowning, falling over, nearly arrested for poaching and being followed by the cloud of doom that seemed to accompany us on every trip we ever made so needed a break from him to be honest. But surely this would be different, Ken assured us that he had booked the day later than normal so we would be able to enjoy the fine weather that was sure to be in abundance. When we got there it was howling down with winds gusting in excess of 50mph, Its not Kens fault, this is what happens when I fish with Jonah the Larkins Boi. Anyways we had his ace in the hole "Pike Hotspot" to look forward too so all was not lost.

We entered the clubhouse to find that we had been well looked after with a full english breakfast. This was shaping up to be a great day, weather aside. 




We made a decision that we would fish from the bank due to the high winds and general narly conditions. This would restrict us somewhat owing to our numbers but what did I care Andy and I had already banked on binning the boat and going with his gut. And this is where it all went wrong. Tom Lane our newest member had never fished a Ressie before and was a bit sketchy on bait fishing. He was however a lure nut and has done quite well for himself. He didn't really know anyone and his mentor/ally Richard Gibson was sadly absent having travelled to Thailand to A) fish and B) search for info for same sex marriages. But not to worry we would look after the young un.  Enter the Head Bailiff for Bough Beech from Stage left. " Hello Tom your're on the boat with me I got a bait rod or two and a lifejacket and you have your lure rod so we are good to go."......What in the blue hell?  Our newest member has hit the ground running with his bandit ways. It took most of us at least a season to stroke pull. Money has changed hands here or the Gibson fella has gone straight to level Dark Side with his mentoring. I despair. But hey never mind I still got Andy "Mr Reliable" Larkins and his hotspot aye. 

Jeanie JR's wife and his son Scott had made the journey up from Birchington to attend as well which was a very nice gesture. Jeanie was going to spend the day with Ken and his wife while Scott as an honorary member of 30/60 was going to spend the day in a bout with Andy Brown. That was two boats going out with the rest of us playing safe and being girly on the bank. Now for the boat safety brigade I would add that had conditions been unsafe they would not have gone out. They are both very experienced boat anglers and are aware of their limitations. Having seen conditions on the lee side of the wind where the boats are kept many of us would have had no problem going out in a boat either. 

In Pete's Bay was myself Andy Mick and Pete. Along the Grassy Bank was Neil, Ben, Malcolm, Harry, and Nick. The boats consisted of Andy Brown and Scott with Andy the bailiff his son and Tom. Catch returns were very very poor. John Roberts the conservationist would have been pleased that his Region looked after the pike by not catching them I think. The angler in him would have poked us all with a sharp stick. Petes Bay, or No Pike Bay as its now known. Had 8 rods in it with a boat moving across beyond our rods and onto the far overhanging margin with not a single pike showing for anyone. Highlights of the day consisted of me casting and my weak link parting ways and my nice soft roach flying off the hooks in the opposite direction. Oh how Andy laughed. The wind caught hs cast and it was amusing to watch him bring everything back including the line and bait from his other rod in one big snarly mess. Oh how I laughed. Andy's hotspot didn't produce, we both cocked something up, we both got wet, we both slipped barrowing our gear, we both got blown over, we both blanked. The M2 was shut I had a 37 mile diversion on the way home. Yep I like fishing with Jonah and the cloud of doom.

So Tom Lane won it. This year we decided to combine our Region fish in with the JR Memorial Trophy as last years was cancelled due to his passing out of respect. Tom won both the trophies and a big well done to him. He enjoyed the day and added another string to his fishing arsenal. Scott came second and won a silver medal with Andy Brown coming third and the Bronze medal. Results couldn't have been better. Our newest member starting his pike journey, JR's son Scott and his very good friend Andy Brown all winning something. He would have liked and seen the significance of that I think.

Jeanie handed out the prizes and it was great to see her there.



Tom Lane Winner John Roberts Memorial Trophy
Presented by Jeanie Roberts



Scott Roberts 2nd Placed
Presented with a medal from his Mum Jeanie


Andy Brown 3rd placed
Presented by Jeanie

And that folks was that. Regardless of the lack of pike it was all about the day and remembering a friend. I don't think I am speaking out of turn when I say that I think the venue will become a permanent fixture in our calendar. The event most certainly will. 

Once again thanks to Nick for organising it, Ken for allowing it and for his hospitality, and last but not least all the members that attended not just this but all our region meetings. Stars one and all