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A recent shift in policy means that we are now sharing catches made at Longmoor Lake. Right on cue, SHANE GILLET had a bumper winter session last weekend, including a new ‘lake record’ – ‘Double Lump’ coming in at 26lb. He also landed another couple of good looking fish. Also shown are a number ofContinue reading “WHITTLESFORD CATCHES”

Following this week’s Committee Meeting there are a few bits of news to update you with, as well as some plans for the future, and a little bit of a look back as well. Firstly, some ‘house-keeping’….. There have been a few changes to the Committee. As some of you will already know, Fred HuntContinue reading “UPDATE FROM THE COMMITTEE”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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!”

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE PADLOCK CODES WILL CHANGE OVERNIGHT ON SATURDAY 31ST MAY / SUNDAY 1ST JUNE. YOU WILL NEED TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP TO GET DETAILS OF THE NEW CODE. ACCESS YOUR ACCOUNT WITHIN CLUBMATE  TO SIGN–UP FOR 2025–26. https://saffronwaldenanglingclub.clubmate.co.uk/Account/Login