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We are approaching the AGM and the time for the renewing Club membership, so it is useful to have a brief recap of some of the events and highlights of what has been an eventful year for the Club.  We can also review where we are now and to look ahead to some of ourContinue reading “SAFFRON WALDEN ANGLING CLUB ANNUAL REPORT – APRIL 2026”

Another damp and dismal day gave the Whittlesford Pixies a chance to show their many skills as the work to transform the venue continues at pace. A new wooden fence panel is now in place from the left of gate and the posh green mesh fencing is being dug in and extended along the boundaryContinue reading “LONGMOOR LAKE – IMPROVEMENTS”

Today [2nd March] saw the final installment of our winter stocking programme, as we took delivery of some pike that became available at short notice from our friends at Hubble Aquaculture [the same place we obtained the 6,000 plus roach for Bordeaux]. Pike are very difficult to track down, so there were only eleven youngishContinue reading “WHITTLESFORD STOCKING”

Having shared a few of the recent carp captures at Bordeaux, it is time to give you all an update on some stocking activity which has taken place over the last couple of weeks. Two weeks ago we stocked approximately 6000 6″ plus roach, totalling 705 lb, into the Main Pit, with a few alsoContinue reading “Bordeaux Pit – Update”

In response to our request for catch updates, new[ish] member Alex Thompson has stepped up to the mark. These are some of the fish he has banked at Bordeaux Pit since joining last June. The biggest [first two pictures], caught in October, tipped the scales at 21lb 14oz – making it the biggest ‘old stock’Continue reading “Bordeaux Pit Catches”

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”