UPDATE 8 October 2022: The algae situation has improved, and the pit is open for fishing again from 8 October. We thank you all for your patience and understanding. Sorry for any inconvenience.
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Update on work parties at Bordeaux Pit
Over the next two Saturdays (1st October and 8th October), working parties will be held at Bordeaux pit, starting from 9am. We’d really like to see a few members turn up to give a little bit back! Tight lines!
Match Result – Frazer’s Lake – 25 September
1st Place – Roger Phillips – 479lb 12oz (NEW LAKE RECORD!!) 2nd Place – Samuel Robinson – 151lb 3oz 3rd Place – Stuart Bradford – 114lb 7oz SWAC travelled to Frazers fishery for the first time today and with the last two nights dropping to low temperatures we thought it might be a tricky day.Continue reading “Match Result – Frazer’s Lake – 25 September”
Bordeaux Pit Maintenance Going Forward
As many of you are aware, there is a fairly large project going on at Bordeaux Pit at the moment. After a break over summer, our very hard-working committee will restart the Tuesday and Thursday evening work parties at the lake. These will start at around 5:15pm and continue through the evening. Any help fromContinue reading “Bordeaux Pit Maintenance Going Forward”
Notice of SWAC maintenance works
SWAC will be continuing work.. Bordeaux Pit Every Tuesday/Thursday evenings (weather permitting) we will be clearing dead trees along with some swim maintenance and general tidying. 5pm onwards. Whittlesford Lake Weed raking and maintenance will continue every Wednesday evening. Please look at the notice board at the lake to see which bay will be workedContinue reading “Notice of SWAC maintenance works”
Match Result – Sunday 5th June – Ashdon – Goldstone Fishery
1st Place – Roger Phillips – 161lb 9oz 2nd Place – Craig Griffiths- 97lb 3oz 3rd Place – Adam Salter – 77lb 14oz Today SWAC travelled the short distance to Goldstone fishery. We’ve had a really lucky day with only a bit of light drizzle (not the heavy showers forecasted) Roger was handed peg 12,Continue reading “Match Result – Sunday 5th June – Ashdon – Goldstone Fishery”
A word on fish care
We thought we would reiterate some fish handling best practices to ensure that our fish are being properly cared for by members. – Use a landing mat. Fish shouldn’t be put on the ground at any stage. Rigged and Ready make a mat that is easy to travel with and has a rule for measuringContinue reading “A word on fish care”
Beautiful Bordeaux (pit)
Bordeaux Pit this evening looking stunning! Lots of Carp and F1s moving.
Match Report – Rockell’s Farm – 22 May 2022
1st Place – Samuel Robinson – 94lb 4oz 2nd Place – Roger Phillips – 93lb 13oz 3rd Place – Stuart Bradford – 91lb 13oz Well it ended a tight match! Sam Robinson drew peg 10 (Again) but this time the fish played ball. Sam started off slowly fishing shallow then managed to catch better stampContinue reading “Match Report – Rockell’s Farm – 22 May 2022”
SWAC youth day 14th May 2022
A great day was had by all at the SWAC open day today. We had a great turnout on a beautifully sunny day and some great prizes were given away! The day started out with everyone arriving in the car park, strolling down the lake to meet our anglers and get their eye in onContinue reading “SWAC youth day 14th May 2022”
Saffron Walden Angling Club 