2012 / 2013 Pricing
Due to the present economic climate CALPAC will not be increasing their prices this season 2012 / 2013, so remain one of the cheapest Angling Association in the South of England.
Good value for money! 15 venues of which 3 are all year round fisheries.
AGM to be held at the Thomas Wall Centre, 52 Benhill Avenue, Sutton, Surrey SM1 9DP
ALL MEMBERS are invited to attend
March 5th 2012, Room 14, 8:00pm start.
To Chris who left a comment on the "River Mole Tour", please read the comment following on from yours.
Important Information for those living near Surbiton
Surbiton Angling are moving to Hinchley Wood 17th September John Wilson will be in attendance
Exact address and time will be posted when these details are known
Fisheries Reports
It would be nice if all the anglers who fish CALPAC waters gave a report on how their outing went regardless of capture rate, all we are interested in is if the venue fished "Bad", "Indifferent", "Good" or "Superb"
So click here to make your report - go on you know it makes sense.
WORK PARTIES 2011
River Medway @ Yalding 1
Southwark & Camberwell are to hold a work party at Yalding 1 on 12th June 9:00 am till 3:00 pm, please bring with you normal bank clearing tools and have a gentle light hearted work party with Ray Wilkinson.
Stew Pond 10th April
River Mole / Manor Pond Please let me know if you can attend, email: malcolmmilfordscott@hotmail.com
May 7th saw a good work party at the Mole and at Manor Pond,
Many thanks go to :
Dean Hawkins, Kim Sharman, Malcolm Corner, Phil Oakeshott, David Blake, Malcolm Milford-Scott, Adrian Hook, & Dale Aldridge.
A great deal of work was done and if the venue is kept like this then CALPAC can hold matches here, well done to everybody.
Sat 14th May, many thanks go to Bob Cavill, Dennis Hammond, Dean Hawkins, Adrian Hook, Dale Aldridge, Phil Oakeshott & Malcolm Milford-Scott.
In theory the angler when the season starts will be able to navigate on the bank of the River Mole, downstream from Cobham Bridge to the boundary at Norwood Farm, swims have been cut but there is nothing stopping the 'stalker' from finding his own! (day tickets and members only)
Manor has had some of the Rhododendrons cut back allowing the water plants access to the daylight and making it easier for the angler to go round the pond (members only)
Go to the membership page for 2011 / 12 prices
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Please send in your reports on our waters, all information can allow CALPAC to assess our waters
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Single permit for the River Arun at 'Swan Meadow' (Pulborough)
These can be obtained from the Treasurer, John Bygrave. 419, Wickham Road, Croydon, CR0 8DP Tel 020 8777 9489.
Price £35.00 (no joining fee) valid from 16th June 2011 to 14th March 2012.
Also Day Tickets can be bought from The Corn Store (Swan Bridge) Tuesday through to Sunday during shop opening hours.
Mon - Closed
Tue - Fri - 9.30am - 4.30pm
Sat - 10.00am - 4.30pm
Sun - 11.00am - 4.30pm.
You MUST have a current EA rod licence before fishing any CALPAC venue.
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YALDING 1.
Day tickets are now available at Teapot Island, contact Mr or Mrs Blazye. Fishing allowed between dawn and dusk during the coarse fishing season. (15th June to 14th March)
Crayfish Trapping at Padworth
CALPAC now have given permission to Andrew Leech to trap crayfish on their Padworth stretch, if you see any traps please do not interfere with them as they are inspected on a daily basis.
Dave Blake, John Bygrave & MM-S went up to Padworth on Friday 16th April to meet up with Andrew, who went and laid out some traps. Within ONE hour his first trap had caught an American Signal Crayfish. At the same time as Andrew was laying his traps MM-S DB cut out a new path close to the fence, this was done for two reasons, 1) - to allow the vegetation to grow and to provide more cover for the wildlife and anglers.
2) - to keep the general public away from the river bank as it is inclined to collapse after heavy rain and a full flow situation.
Andrew Leech.
Hi Malcolm
I would just like to pass on my gratitude to all the committee members of CALPAC for continuing to run our club efficiently. I would also like to take this opportunity to appeal to all the club members, who for one reason or another decided not to attend yesterdays meeting.
We all have very busy lives and may be suffering financially in the current economic depression, but if we do not attempt to become pro-active in the running of our club, then the long term future of CALPAC will be under threat. I am aware that many people and I include myself in this, generally think that an organisation such as ours is run by a never ending team of well paid executives, having attended yesterdays meeting I realise now that our humble team are just like you and I. They work extremely hard with out financial reward and surely deserve better than 1 or 2 associate members turning up to an AGM.
I do hope that whoever takes the time to read this via the club website will in future support the club not just by financial renumeration; ie. Membership Fees, but give a little of their own time to ensure that CALPAC is still serving Anglers in another 140 years.
kind regards
Dean Hawkins.
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STOP PRESS
At the instructions of EPSOM & EWELL Borough Council all Night Permits for the STEW POND have been suspended as from 28th August 2009 until further notice as well as the CALPAC Car Park padlock will be removed from that date, entry by car will be at the discretion of the Rangers as to when they will open the car park (normally by 7.00 am). - This is due to anti social behaviour after dusk - not necessarily by anglers.
Please Note.
All our STILL Waters are now Cefas Certified as of 04/07/09
NEW WATER
CALPAC are pleased to announce that they have just acquired a stretch of the River Mole at Cobham (Members & Day Ticket)
The stretch runs from Cobham road bridge (A245) under the A3 for approximately a mile (left hand side with flow)
CALPAC Bailiff Recruitment.
CALPAC want to recruit three more bailiffs for our stretch of the GUC (between bridge 191 and 200 Yiewsley to Hayes) the work is voluntary but the bailiff will receive a percentage of each day ticket sold. day ticket books, warrant card are provided free if you are interested contact Mr John Bygrave 020 8777 9489
or
Malcolm Milford-Scott email: or tel 020 8645 6820
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Night Permits can be obtained for the following venues (MEMBERS ONLY) Padworth £35.00 Manor Pond £35.00
ONE Permit to cover two venues £50.00.
Contact the Members Secretary Denise Wheeler 020 8660 2766 (Passport Photo Required)
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A visit from the EA bailiff?
These photos were taken for the EA for their publicity brochure and CALPAC have been informed that the EA will be making many visits to their waters due to the high volume of poaching and fish theft taking place. don't forget £2500 fine and there is an increase in the fine if you are caught taking fish away from a venue under the NEW European Union Laws up to £5000 min.
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Update on Stew Pond de-silting project
The EA sent in a team of surveyors during January and they were hampered in more ways than one by the pond being frozen over to a depth of 5 cm which made it impossible to do the under water part of the survey. The banks and margins were finally surveyed and the team gave up as it was too impracticable to break the ice and guide the boat in a straight line so that the depths could be obtained in an exact grid pattern. After a few days of thawing the pond was ready to be surveyed by boat this was finally accomplished by 20th Jan and all the data collected (by a super duper GPS theodolite) was downloaded to the engineers department and with this information will be able to determine how much silt can be removed and where it can be moved to, to make new islands for the fish to have refuge and to break up the direct line of casting over the other side of the pond.
On Friday 7th November Members of CALPAC accompanied the EA team to the Stew Pond to take digital photos and to take uptodate silt samples.
The EA team consisted of two EA officers an EA engineer and a EA Laboratory Technician.
EA officer (Tom Cousins) discussing the old engineering documents with the EA Engineer, CALPAC Fisheries Officer (Mark Andrews) looking on.
EA officer (Tanya Houston) watches the EA Laboratory Technician taking samples.
More news from August 20th 2008 Junior Fishing Day.
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CALPAC & EA set up their marquees
Some of the participants
Coaches give advice
Some of the fish caught are put on display in this special aerated tank so that the participants can see a close up of some of the catches.
one of the many Bream caught during the day.
The coaches and EA reps
There were 35 participants who were instructed and coached during the day all of whom thought it was a resounding success.
Many thanks to MARK ANDREWS for organising this day and to all the coaches and angling representatives that were present, with of course, the EA who provided many of the goodies that were given away to the participants during the day.
Also to the CALPAC members who were there supporting the event. -'Snowy' Winter, Mark Andrews, Lee Norman & Dave Blake
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CALPAC
Newsletter December 2011
As I sit and ponder how to open this letter, I gaze out into the dark December sky, and feel that Angling may be the last thing people are thinking of just now. The temperature has now started to fall, and the beckoning wintery days may keep us away from the water’s edge, as we strive to keep warm with a glass of something special! Then I think to myself, what keeps me going when I can’t get my fishing fix, like most people, I like to read about it. I hope the following paragraphs give you all, the inspiration to remain a CALPAC member for many years to come. Also, to maybe consider, becoming a more active member.
The season so far has produced mixed reports from many of the Association’s fisheries. Manor Pond started off in fantastic form, yielding many of its reluctant residents to the lucky anglers who made an early season start on the pond. Sadly the early excitement tailed off by mid-summer, leaving many anglers finding it difficult to entice the Carp and Tench to feed. Padworth started well again this season, producing Barbel, both during the day and the night. It has had its share of off days as well, but generally has fished reasonably well. The latest reports we have involve the capture of some nice Chub and Dace. The Mole, having undergone some serious bankside work during April, is now starting to produce some decent catches. There have been reports of Chub, Barbel and Roach coming to the bank, to those anglers who have gone in search of pockets of fish. The Medway has consistently produced bags of Roach and Bream to mainly day ticket anglers. The river has the potential to produce some decent Carp to those willing to target them, I myself saw some upper doubles cruising around during the summer. The Teise has produced some Chub this year, although they have been difficult to locate, due to the low water level. The Arun has produced Chub, Roach, Bream and Eels, there are reports of large Barbel being resident, location being the key to unlock the treasure. The Stew Pond started the season in good form, producing Carp, Tench and Bream, not unlike Manor Pond though catches have been difficult to come by recently. Balls Green Match Lake fished very well for Carp early season, mainly to floaters. Roach and Perch have been showing to maggot tactics as the weather has cooled. There is no news on the other fisheries, this being mainly down to lack of reporting via the website. (www.calpac.info)
There is some very positive news regarding some of the fisheries. Snargate is in the process of being completely transformed, stage 1 involved the section between Mock Mill and Arrowhead Cottage having a new gate and fence installed, and 9 new swims being constructed, this will give easy access to all. The second stage consists of de-silting the drain along the complete length, monitoring the water quality for a period of three months and the planting of trees along the bank to create cover. The final stage will be a re-stocking of various species throughout the section. The Kennet at Padworth is to undergo some swim restoration work, (some volunteers needed to assist the EA with this project) this will be beneficial to both the angler and fish. It is also undergoing consultation within the EA to determine areas for backwater creation. This will help Juvenile fish survive during floods, as this was highlighted as one of the causes of low silver fish stocks. Balls Green Match Lake has had a great deal of bankside work carried out this season, our thanks must go to David Riley who has undertook all the work himself. He has enabled visiting members the chance to fish swims that were otherwise unreachable due to excessive plant and tree growth.
The CALPAC ‘AGM’ will be held at 8pm on Monday 5th March 2012 at the Thomas Wall Centre, 52 Benhill Avenue, Sutton, SM1 4DP. This is a chance for members to air their concerns, and elect new officers. All are welcome to attend, CALPAC as an Association depends on its members for survival, so feel free to have your say, you may even find it an enjoyable evening.
This leaves me with nothing else to say, other than, the Committee would like to wish all its members, A Very Happy Christmas and A Prosperous New Year. Let us hope for the future of CALPAC, that 2012 begins as 2011 finishes, this will ensure good angling for all, for many years to come.
Dean.
Sub Editors Note:
CALPAC would like to take this opportunity to thank DEAN HAWKINS for all the hard work he has done this last season from almost single handed cutting the paths and swims on the Mole, got into cahoots with the EA and got them to do work for CALPAC on the Snargate Sewers which has resulted in new fencing, gates, swims, de-silting and reed planting, he is in the process of twisting the arm of the west Thames EA in sorting out our fisheries on the Kennet and goodness knows what else he’s got up his sleeve.
On behalf of CALPAC many thanks Dean for all your hard work.
CALPAC would also like to say goodbye to ‘Snowy” Winter long time bailiff at the Stew Pond who is retiring due to ill health, and many thanks for all the hard work that he has put into CALPAC over the many years that he has been a Committee member.
Free Fishing Day at the Stew Pond
Wednesday 18th August 2010
Sponsored by the 
with AT fishing Coaches.
This event was well attended with over 25 participants from the very young to adults, the weather was very kind being not too hot and up till 3:00pm not too windy.
The coaches in no particular order were:
Dave Blake (CALPAC), Dave Milton (AT), Kevin Pestell (AT) and Simon Windsor, they gave each person who was appointed to them half an hour of undivided attention and coaching. Everybody caught a fish from a Rudd, Perch, Roach and Bream. Many of the parent / guardian were really impressed by the level of patience of the children and coaches.
All participants went away with a 4mt whip and float rig plus EA hand towel and a lot of fishing documentation (Kindly provided by the EA)
Below is a sample of some of the catches and participants.
Dave Blake and Dean with Liz and Dave Milton
Josh and his Bream
Rowanne with her Bream and a proud coach Kevin Pestell
Simon Windsor coaching Craig
'Snowy' chatting up EA officers Tanya and Emma
Pond Dipping was by curtesy of two lasses from the Epsom and Ewell Countryside department.
Relaxing after a hard mornings pond dipping.
General view of the venue.
Work Party Dates for: 2010
Stew Pond 25th April for a general tidy up, no major work planned
Manor Pond 2nd & 9th May at the Manor Pond carpark 9.30an for 10.00am start.
River Mole 2nd & 9th May at the Manor Pond carpark 9.30am for 10.00am start
Please bring with you rakes, scythes, pruning shears, loppers, and if you can heavy duty brush cutters (Mole bankside).
This season CALPAC want to hold the Invicta Shield match on the Mole if we can get enough swims cut and access points made this Spring. So please let this happen.
Snargate work party end of May contact Mark Andrews tel 07740986464
Hi Malcolm,
Just to let you know that I and a few of the lads will be working at Yalding 1, from 9am on Sunday 6th June, hopefully if you announce it on the website, we might get some help.
Tight lines Ray.
Tight Lines for the new season
Junior Fishing Days for season 2010/2011
29th July and 18th August 2010 (to be confirmed) contact Mark Andrews tel 077 4098 6464 or email: gadget-igs@hotmail.co.uk
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Junior Fishing Day @ the Stew Pond 29/07/09.
Tom E.... 13 yr With Bream
Luke S..... 13 yr With Tench
Many thanks to the organiser - Mark Andrews - the EA officers - Epsom & Ewell County side management - CALPAC Committee members & Bailiffs plus of course the Angling coaches who were giving invaluable lessons to all the youngsters who were present
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Many Thanks to all the Participants at the work parties this weekend 14/6/9.
The Mole @ Cobham: Dean Hawkins, Dave Jackson (Raynes Park) & MM-S.
Yalding 1: Southwark & Camberwell Ray Wilkinson, Ronnie Moore, Brian West, Bernard West, Roy West & Gary Johnson.
13/6/9.
Pulborough: Keith Bygrave, Mark Andrews & MM-S.
Yalding 2: Ray Wilkinson, Keith Bygrave, Mark Andrews & MM-S.
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Many Thanks to all the Participants at the work parties this weekend 7/6/9.
Padworth: Robin Ranger, Keith Hurd, Lee Roff, Phil Hawkins & MM-S.
Balls Green: Mervyn & Roy Pollard, Mark Andrews,Alphonsus Duffy & Brother.
Manor Pond: Eddie Hammond, Dale Aldridge,John Bygrave, Phil Oakeshott & Mark Andrews.
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Work Party to be held at YALDING 1 on Sunday 14 th June
Meet up outside the the 'Tea Pot' cafe at 9 am bailiff in charge Ray Wilkinson - bring normal gardening tools - shears, scythes, secateurs, rakes etc.
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Work Parties 2009
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Manor Pond
Work Party April 26th 2009 
Dragging out a sawn off branch
Canoes on a work party date 150+ canoeist!!! 
Revamped swim May 10th 2009
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Work party at the STEW POND
Sunday 17th May. 2009
One of THREE truck loads of wood removed from the pond
Dragging with a grappling hook for fishing lines
Pulling in snags with a grappling hook
Work party at the STEW POND
Sunday 24th May. 2009
Installation of signage
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Removal of redundant floating island anchors
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Clarification of rules at Stew Pond. There has been confusion regarding the use of bivvies and tents at Stew Pond. We have obtained a clear ruling from Epsom and Ewell Council that you are NOT allowed to erect any tent or bivvy at the Stew Pond. UMBRELLAS ONLY can be used as shelters & NO FIRES OF ANY DESCRIPTION ARE ALLOWED ON THIS VENUE. Bailiffs have been made aware of this.
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Stew Pond
Due to unruly members of the public, Day Ticket holders as well as Members are requested to report to the EPSOM RANGERS (01372 721977 / 01372 741191) any act of vandalism seen, as these miscreants are spoiling the venue for all. PLEASE PICK UP ALL LITTER AND DISPOSE OF IN THE BINS PROVIDED OR TAKE IT HOME AS EPSOM COUNCIL ARE SERIOUSLY THINKING OF CLOSING THE VENUE DUE TO LITTER LEFT BY ANGLERS / MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
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Keep Nets:
All Anglers, remember use of keep net is restricted to MATCHES only, see RULE 4 (Fisheries), Club Members books & Associate Members books. During the hot weather with low oxygen levels it is detrimental to keep any fish in keep nets, please be responsible and restrict the use of keep nets to club matches only - bailiffs will enforce this ruling by asking the offender to leave the fishery.
New Record Species Claim
We keep on getting members who tell us that they have caught specimen sized fish but they don't fill in a claim form so that it can go on record that they have the 'biggest'. So make sure that when you think you have caught a 'specimen' you get witnesses and photos with time date method used to catch the specimen and contact me or call John Bygrave 020 8777 9489 and ask for a form
See Gallery for Fish Theft Sign. Kind permission of British Waterways
Association News Letter.
If any member has any anecdotes that relate to any CALPAC venue / outing / match please contact the General Secretary malcolmmilfordscott@hotmail.com
Affiliated Club Members - If you have visited one of CALPAC,s fisheries on a club outing and would like to pose a comment. please email the General Secretary with your comment and it will be added to the appropriate fishery and noted at the Delegates Meeting.
Members Comments Page: see this page for the 'gruntled' and 'disgruntled' missives!
GPS
I have very kindly been given the translation from O/S location to GPS location by Colin DANN, many thanks Colin.
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