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MATCH RESULT – Inter-Club

Wednesday 20th August INTER-CLUB V’S BISHOPS STORTFORD AND DISTRICT ANGLING SOCIETY [BSDAS] Away leg – at Hall Farm We were at AWAY for the third round of our 2025 four-match series against BSDAS. It was a breezy and overcast day at Hall Farm with conditions feeling much more comfortable than in the recent heat. WhilstContinue reading “MATCH RESULT – Inter-Club”

YOUTH OPEN DAY 2025

Today saw the Club once again hosting its annual Youth Open Day at Bordeaux Pit.. Thankfully the recent heat abated and we had near perfect conditions for the visit of the youngsters and their accompanying adults. After a brief health and safety introduction the day was given over to a three-hour ‘knock-up’ match on theContinue reading “YOUTH OPEN DAY 2025”

CRUCIAN BONANZA

Our Match Secretary Fred Hunt gave the Small Lake at Bordeaux a test drive on Friday as it has not been fished much due to the algae situation…… He was rewarded with a bumper haul of nearly SIXTY Crucians – all looking in sparkling condition. He also picked up a few decent Roach and Rudd,Continue reading “CRUCIAN BONANZA”

MATCH RESULT – Inter-Club

Wednesday 23rd July INTER-CLUB V’S BISHOPS STORTFORD AND DISTRICT ANGLING SOCIETY [BSDAS] Home leg – at Bordeaux Pit We were at HOME for the second round of our 2025 four-match series against BSDAS. It was a warm and overcast day at Bordeaux with conditions looking pretty much perfect. Sadly the fish, especially the carp, stayedContinue reading “MATCH RESULT – Inter-Club”

MATCH RESULT – Rockell’s Farm

Sunday 20th July Rockell’s Farm – Duddenoe End Today saw us set off a little further to our not quite so near neighbours at Rockell’s Farm. With ten fishing we made use of just half the lake. As with almost everywhere at the moment, the water level was very low – only 15 inches inContinue reading “MATCH RESULT – Rockell’s Farm”

MATCH RESULT – Home Farm

Sunday 6th July Home Farm – Little Walden [Small Lake] We were back to our near neighbours at Home Farm [Little Walden]. The ten of us fishing filled up the Small Lake. Some heavty downpours around midday added to the fun, but things dried up in time for the weigh-in. RESULTS: 1st. Nick Coote [PegContinue reading “MATCH RESULT – Home Farm”

Member Survey

So….the votes are in….. The Members have spoken, and they have done so quite emphatically. As the graphic shows, 21% expressed the preference for specimen carp, whilst 40% plumped for silvers and general coarse fish. The remaining 39% indicating that they like a bit of both [ ]. 26% of the membership have voted, soContinue reading “Member Survey”

MATCH RESULT – Inter-Club

Wednesday 25th June: AWAY to Bishops Stortford and District Angling Society [BSDAS] at Beggar’s Hall [Apologies for the delay – we had to wait for details from our ‘foreign correspondent’ – does Bishops Stortford count as ‘foreign’?] We were AWAY for the first round of our 2025 four-match series against BSDAS. It was a hotContinue reading “MATCH RESULT – Inter-Club”

Youth Open Day 2025

We are once again running our YOUTH OPEN DAY for 2025. Saturday 16th August – Bordeaux Pit – Little Chesterford. 10.00am start with the match lasting from 11.00am to 2.00pm This FREE event is open to 6 to 16 year olds and there is no need to book in advance. Participants MUST be accompanied byContinue reading “Youth Open Day 2025”

Bordeaux Bonanza!

Word has been that, in common with many local waters, Bordeaux has been a bit in the doldrums for much of this odd Spring that we have had. Recent signs that things might be on an upturn were given a big boost by two of our younger members, who enjoyed a bumper session at theContinue reading “Bordeaux Bonanza!”