New prices for 2008 / 2009 Please see the Membership page to find the new prices for the coming season.
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As from 1st November HALF PRICE membership is available for the rest of the season, a joining fee of £16 (except juniors) has to be paid as well. See Membership Page (Application Form)
Please note! If you rejoin at the start of the next season then no joining fee is required for that season.
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Update on Stew Pond
de-silting project

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 (Tanya Houston) watches the EA Laboratory Technician taking samples.




EA officer (Tom Cousins) discussing the old engineering documents with the EA Engineer, CALPAC Fisheries Officer (Mark Andrews) looking on.

More news from August 20th 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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A successful day was had at the Stew Pond on 8th April when the EA came bright and early to net the pond to do a mortality check on the water, several committee members, bailiffs and members came along to assist where ever possible, with a representative from the Epsom Park Rangers. The EA removed several species of fish for their tests to be carried out at the EA,s Brompton Laboratories. (Photos Below).
The main comment from ALL the CALPAC team was that the EA could not have been a more helpful and cheerful crowd and CALPAC extends many thanks to the EA for their help.

The EA loading up the net

The EA dragging in the Net

One of the many 4lb+ Tench

The EA team

The CALPAC team with the Epsom Ranger in the foreground

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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Work party at the STEW POND
Sunday 27th April.
Quite a number of CALPAC members turned out on a bright start to do their duty for the Association and get the Stew Pond up and back to a pristine condition ready for the new season.
The team was headed by the new Fisheries Officer Mark Andrews with CALPAC affiliated club members from Banstead and members from CALPAC, many thanks to 'Snowy' & Dorothy for doing the catering another one will be held on MAY 18th.

The work party
L to R
'Snowy' Dorothy, Mark Andrews, David Bedwani, Mark Lester, Lee Norman, (on the plank). Clive Terry,Dave Blake, Kevin Andrews. the photographer MM-S with Socks and Bryn scrounging for food from 'Snowy'

Work party at MANOR POND
Sunday 25th MAY & Sunday 1st JUNE.
Those attending were Eddie Hammond, Dave Blake, Phil Oakeshott, David Bedwani, Kevin Andrews, Mark Andrews, Adrian Hook, Steve Keogh & MM-S made the tea and some of the photos
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Dave Blake & Mark Andrews dragging out a root


Our Fisheries Officer Mark Andrews holding up a tree



Dave Blake using the 'pull lift' to drag out the many Rhododendron roots, this is to even out the path to allow trolleys to pass with out disturbing the anglers at the swims below the tree

Use of 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!

Night fishing permits for Padworth Members only can now purchase a unique night permit for Padworth Fishery. This permit will be valid ONLY for Padworth. Numbers will be limited and you will have to book in PRIOR to fishing to ensure numbers on the bank are reasonable. Passport Photograph is required for permit. Please call Mrs. D. Wheeler 020 8660 2766 for further details.
Night fishing permits for Manor Pond and Stew Pond. Members can now purchase a night permit that covers Manor Pond and Stew Pond Numbers will be limited and you will have to book in PRIOR to fishing to ensure numbers on the bank are reasonable. Passport Photograph is required for permit. Please call Mrs. D. Wheeler 020 8660 2766 for further details.
Night Fishing Permits for all three venues can now be purchased for a reduced rate. Passport Photograph is required for permit. Please call
Mrs. D. Wheeler 020 8660 2766 for further details.

STOP PRESS
It is with regret that our Pulborough Fishery has lost its only local tackle shop in the form of Carrindale which have gone into receivership, but all is not lost as our bailiff and his brother are hoping to open a tackle shop in Pulborough in the near future, so in the mean time if you are not a member and wish to fish this day ticket water you should call our Treasurer John Bygrave on 020 8777 9489 to purchase a day ticket giving at least 5 working days notice as the post is not too reliable.

GPS
I have very kindly been given the translation from O/S location to GPS location by Colin DANN, many thanks Colin.
For Rota Bookings click here

Who fished at YALDING 2 on or about 26th Sept please look on members comments page right at the bottom.
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