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As some of you may be aware, our small team of dedicated ‘Elves’ have been working very hard over the last few weeks. Plans and progress to date are as follows: [The map below shows the approximate location of the pegs.] Peg 1 – construction complete Peg 2 – construction complete [and turf largely inContinue reading “BORDEAUX -‘SMALL LAKE’ UPDATE”

The annual coarse fishing CLOSE SEASON is now in operation. As of today, the coarse fishing close season is now in place on all RIVERS, STREAMS AND DRAINS, and most of the Norfolk & Suffolk Broads. It is important anglers check regional rules for each area for more detail as there will still be manyContinue reading “CLOSE SEASON”

Please note that the AGM for the club will be held on: Tuesday 15th April 2025 at the Plough Pub, Duxford, 7 – 30pm. All members are encouraged to attend. The outline agenda is as follows: 1 Apologies for absence. 2 Minutes of the last AGM 3 Matters arising: 4 Secretary’s report 5 Treasurer’s reportContinue reading “2025 SWAC AGM – 15 April 2025”

Congratulations to member Geoff Warwick, who is the first to bag one of our new residents at Bordeaux. The beautifully scaled Mirror tipped the scales at 20lb and was caught with an 8mm Activated Cell pellet presented with a size 14 hook via a Method Feeder, using a 10ft feeder rod. Great job! As promised,Continue reading “Well, that didn’t take long!”

We are delighted to let you know that our planned additions to the stock at Bordeaux have arrived and been safely placed in the lake. They are two great looking fish, weighing at slightly less than we had originally hoped for at 20.5 lb and 20lb respectively, but as C6 fish, they have several yearsContinue reading “Bordeaux Update”

SOME EXCITING NEWS!! After listening to the views of members regarding the fish in Bordeaux Pit, the Committee has decided to add a couple of ‘Target Fish’ to the stock, to give the carp guys amongst you something to really go after. The removal of some of the damaged / excess carp over the lastContinue reading “Exciting News!!”

If you have been thinking about joining us, new members can now join for the remainder of the Club year [to 31st May 2025] at HALF PRICE: Adults – £22-50; Students [12-18] – £7-50. Use this link to sign up via CLUBMATE: Use this link to sign up via CLUBMATE: https://saffronwaldenanglingclub.clubmate.co.uk/register For more details, checkContinue reading “Half-price Membership”

THE JAMMED LOCK AT WHITTLESFORD HAS BEEN REPLACED Many thanks to Dennis Gowlett and Tony Holmes for the quick job! Please be aware that the padlock on the gate at Whittlesford is now a different type, as shown in the pictures. To open, line the code up along the white line, as shown. [That isContinue reading “FISHERY UPDATES”

Following the recent heavy rain, the chart below summarises the state of the pegs at Bordeaux Pit. Eight pegs are either not accessible, or submerged to the extent that they are not currently fishable. Another eight are currently OK for use, though obviously the banks and pathways are damp and a bit slippery. The majority,Continue reading “Bordeaux Pit – Peg Status [25/01/25]”

The SWAC Committee wish all of our Members and followers a very Happy and Peaceful New Year. May 2025 bring you many fish and much happiness. And a reminder….. From tomorrow, [1st January 2025] new members can sign up for HALF PRICE: Adults – £22-50 Students [12-18] £7-50. Use this link to sign up viaContinue reading “2025”