WHITTLESFORD -knock-up 1st: Brian Mizon 8lb 07oz 2nd: Clive Bradford 5lb 12oz 3rd: Brian Newman 5lb 02oz 4th: Craig Henderson 4lb 110z 5th: Fred Hunt 1lb 06oz A small but intrepid band did battle against the ever-increasing weed at Whittlesford in our latest knock-up match. The fish being caught seem to have got progressively smallerContinue reading “MATCH RESULT Tuesday 16th July”
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MACH RESULT Inter-Club V’s Jolly Boys 7th July 2024
Home Farm [Little Walden] Big Lake. Whilst skillfully dodging some hefty thunderstorms, the inter-club match against the Jolly Boys Match Group proved to be a bit of a thumping for SWAC. The Jolly Boys ran out with 46 points, to our 90, beating us by 54 points. It sounds like a basketball score…. Individual results:Continue reading “MACH RESULT Inter-Club V’s Jolly Boys 7th July 2024”
UPDATE
Following Tuesday’s Committee Meeting, we have a few updates for members: Club Matches: There is some concern about the recent poor take-up for matches on commercial waters. We are going to monitor the popularity of the next few and if the apparent lack of interest continues, the future programme may be reduced. If you haveContinue reading “UPDATE”
YOUTH OPEN DAY
Satuday 20th July 10.00am to 1.00pm Bordeaux Pit – Little Chesterford. A reminder and a few more details for the above event. This FREE event is open to 6 to 16 year olds and there is no need to book in advance. Participants MUST be accompanied by an adult for the duration. After signing in,Continue reading “YOUTH OPEN DAY”
MATCH RESULT Whittlesford ‘knock-up’ Tuesday 2nd July
The second of the Whittlesford ‘knock-ups’ proved to be a tougher gig than the first one. Autumn seemed to have arrived early with some nasty drizzle and a chilly northerly breeze. Result: 1st. Brian Mizon [Peg 9] 6lb 11oz 2nd. Clive Bradford [Peg 7] 5lb 08oz 3rd. Peter Feestone [Peg 14] 5lb 02oz 4th DavidContinue reading “MATCH RESULT Whittlesford ‘knock-up’ Tuesday 2nd July”
SWAC Branded Clothing – Available to Buy Online
Don’t forget that if you are registerd via Clubmate, you have access to the on-line shop for SWAC branded clothing. The items are of great quality and look pretty snazzy and, as a bonus, club gets 10% commission on all sales. You can access here: https://clubmateshop.co.uk/collections/saffron-walden-angling-club
MATCH RESULT Inter-Club Vs Bishops Stortford @ Hall Farm Wednesday 26th June
Overall result: Bishops Stortford AC – 75 points Safron Walden AC – 61 points We fished the first of our four matches planned for this year against Bishops Stortford. Well done to them for a solid win. Very hot conditions made it hard work, and whilst the pegs were evenly spaced around the lake, someContinue reading “MATCH RESULT Inter-Club Vs Bishops Stortford @ Hall Farm Wednesday 26th June”
MATCH RESULT Rockell’s Farm – Sunday 23rd June
1st ..Stu Curtis [Peg 16] 91lb 04oz 2nd..Brian Newman [Peg 19 ] 73lb 06oz 3rd..Craig Henderson [Peg 17] 71lb 07oz 4th..Brian Mizon [Peg 15] 68lb 03oz A warm sunny day produced an excellent result for our intrepid anglers at Rockell’s Farm. Stu Curtis, in his first match with the Club absolutely smashed it with aContinue reading “MATCH RESULT Rockell’s Farm – Sunday 23rd June”
Longmoor Lake Fishing Update: Positive Impact of Drier Weather
The drier and sunnier weather has also had a positive impact over at Longmoor Lake [Whittlesford]. The water levels, whilst still higher than usual, have fallen significantly and all of the pegs are fishable, though some are still a bit boggy in places, so wellies are recommended. The rogue swan that had taken up residenceContinue reading “Longmoor Lake Fishing Update: Positive Impact of Drier Weather”
Angling Trust General Election Campaign
See the attached from The Angling Trust. [The Club is a member, so all of us have an interest]. Dear Member With the general election just two weeks away, we are asking all Angling Trust members to get behind our Manifesto for Angling which calls on those politicians seeking our votes to commit to cleanContinue reading “Angling Trust General Election Campaign”
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