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The penultimate match of the series held on 14 Dec 2024 was fished by 17 members. Top spot went to Barry Smith with 3lb 8oz.
| Pos | Name | Weight | Peg |
| 1 | Barry Smith | 3lb 8oz | 26 |
| 2 | Jack Robinson | 2lb 3oz | 3 |
| 3 | Ron Snaith | 2lb 0oz | 11 |
Click Here for the current standings
It couldn't be closer at the top going into the final match on 28 December with both Barry Smith and Ron Snaith well out in the lead on 43 points each. So it's between Barry and Ron .
Winter Cup Series Match 4 Result
The fourth match of the series held on 30 Nov 2024 was fished by 20 members. Top spot went to Ron Snaith with 3lb 1oz.
| Pos | Name | Weight | Peg |
| 1 | Ron Snaith | 3lb 1oz | 34 |
| 2 | Barry Smith | 2lb 10oz | 40 |
| 3 | Martin Yardley | 1lb 15oz | 12 |
Winter Cup Series Match 3 Result
The third match of the series held on 16 Nov 2024 was fished by 18 members. Top spot went to Ron Snaith with 5lb 0oz. Ron and Andy Franklin (who came third) share top spot with 25 points each. Inthird place is Barry Smith on 24 points closely followed by Pete Wilkins on 23 points.
| Pos | Name | Weight | Peg |
| 1 | Ron Snaith | 5lb 0oz | 7 |
| 2 | Pete Wilkins | 4lb 8oz | 36 |
| 3 | Andy Franklin | 3lb 13oz | 34 |
Winter Cup Series Match 2 Result
The second match of the series held 2 Nov 2024 proved very popular with 21 anglers in the draw. Top spot went to Andy Franklin with 7lb 4oz. Barry Smith who came third leads the series with 18 points.
| Pos | Name | Weight | Peg |
| 1 | Andy Franklin | 7lb 4oz | 9 |
| 2 | Pete Wilkins | 6lb 9oz | 26 |
| 3 | Barry Smith | 6lb 5oz | 5 |
New Facilty for Woodfields - 26 Oct 2024
A "BIG THANK YOU" to Ian Hart, Steve Cory, Alan Carpenter and Pat Dunkley who gave up their Saturday to constuct our new gazebo. A place for members to shelter from the rain or sun or just chill-out. Another great addtion to the lake's facilites.
The team had spent a previous Saturday laying the slabs (donated by Ian Hart) for the base. So the number of volunteer hours contributed is immense and much appreciated.
The gazebo was kindly donated by Barry and Mark Smith.
The club really has some great and generous benefactors, whether it is monetary or time given up - or both - they have made it possible to make the BDAA the fishing club to join and Woodfields the "go to" fishery. The proof is in the numbers, as membership income this year is currently up 20% on last year so we as a club must be doing something right.
Additional Stocking - Woodfields - 22 Oct 24
We are also pleased to report that we have recently stocked a further 100 tench (size 8-10in) and 200 Crucian Carp (also in the 8-10in size range).
With the stocking earlier in the year the club has been able to invest over £6,700 in new fish for the venue during 2024.
Stan Smith Memorial Trophy Result
Martin Yardley (right) pictured below being presented the trophy by last year's winner Albert Ward.
The match was fished by fifthteen members.Top Three Listed
| Pos | Name | Weight | Peg |
| 1 | Martin Yardley | 6lb 13oz | 6 |
| 2 | Neil Stopps | 5lb 6oz | 9 |
| 3 | Andy Franklin | 4lb 7oz | 3 |
Summer Cup Series Result
Jack Robinson (left) pictured below being presented the trophy by series organiser Pat Dunkley.
Going into the final match Jack Robinson needed to be placed 8th or higher and his lead and trophy winning position would be unassailable.
So that is exactly what he did by coming fourth to take the series victory by 10 clear points
from his nearest rival Barry Smith. The series, which was added late to the match schedule, has been very popular with members with 19 members taking part in the final match.
So a special "Thank you" must go to Pat Dunkley who firstly proposed the series should take place and secondly for organising the matches. Also a thank you must go to Dick Hutchin who assisted with the weigh-ins.
Click Here for the Summer Series Final Standings
Bernard Lewis Trophy
We are pleased to report that Albert Ward retained the trophy weighing in wth 2lb 6oz. The trophy was fished for on 21 September 2024.
New Day Ticket Water - for Crucian Carp
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Contact Pete Callow 07599 207515 or 01280 848877.
Friday Cup Winner 2024
Charlie Green (left) being presented the Friday Cup trophy by last year's winner Pat Dunkley.
Despite a late run of results by both Pat Dunkley and Ron Hillier neither could overhaul Charlie's points total (45 pts) after he won the first three matches.
Click Here for the Friday Cup Final Standings
The series has been a big success with over 21 anglers taking part in one or more of the matches.
The final match on 6 September was fished by 15 anglers with Kevin Mayne deserving a special mention as the former Match Secretary made a round trip of over 300 miles from his home in Devon to fish the match and meet up with some old friends.
OAP Trophy Winner
Charlie Green (right) being presented the OAP trophy by last year's winner Ron Hillier.
Charlie totalled a very impressive weight of 30lb 7oz over the three match series.
Top Three Listed
| Pos | Name | Weight |
| 1 | Charlie Green | 30lb 7oz |
| 2 | Jack Robinson | 16lb 8oz |
| 3 | Dave Ridgeway | 14lb 7oz |
Frank Bowles Memorial Shield Result
Four juniors fished the the Frank Bowles Memorial Shield match on Saturday 20 July 24 with Albert Ward, pictured below, winning the match with 3lb 6oz.
Annabel Grupp, pictured below, with her first ever tench weighing 2lb 11oz, came second.
Byelaws Updated
Following a recent committee meeting the BDAA Byelaws have now been updated to explicitly state that overnight fishing is not allowed on any BDAA venue. New Rule B20 added.
The full list of Byelaws are available to view in PDF format. click here
New Summer Match Series Announced
FIrst match to be held on Saturday 13 July 2024- Draw 1.30pm, Fishing 2.30pm to 6.30pm.
Click here for latest match programme
Taster Events Announced for 2024
The club will be holding three Taster Events during the summer. First date Saturday 20 July 2024, 9.30 to 11.30.
Click here for dates and information on how to register.
Club Day Match Resuts
Ten members fished the Annual Club day Coronation Cup match on 15 June 2024.
Top three listed below:-
| Pos | Name | Weight | Peg |
| 1 | Ron Hillier | 7lb 10oz | 31 |
| 2 | Alan Green | 6lb 12oz | 34 |
| 3 | Andy Ward | 5lb 10oz | 24 |
Five juniors fished the Junior Match.
Top three listed below:-
| Pos | Name | Weight | Peg |
| 1 | Mia Fenning | 1lb 2oz | 39 |
| 2 | Charlie Davies | 0lb 11oz | 5 |
| 3 | Albert Ward | 0lb 9oz | 1 |
Charlie Davies won the Pete Callow Trophy - for most fish caught with 17 fish. Below he is pictured being presented the trophy by the man himself.
Jamie Ballinger Memorial Trophy 2024 Result
The 2024 Jamie Ballinger Memorial Trophy held on 1st June was was well attended with 23 anglers fishing the 5 hour match. John Shepley won the match with over 8lb of fish that included 3lb 12oz bream.
The match as always is run to raise money for the British Heart Foundation charity and this year £115 was raised so thank you to all those contributing.
Top four listed below:-
| Pos | Name | Weight | Peg |
| 1 | John Shepley | 8lb 9oz | 11 |
| 2 | Ian Blyth | 7lb 6oz | 22 |
| 3 | Martin Yardley | 6lb 15oz | 9 |
| 4 | Vince Riley | 5lb 12oz | 3 |
Club Records - New from 1st June 2024
At this year's AGM, Barry Smith announced that the club was going to start a new set of club records This had been raised at the 2023 AGM.
There will be one Record list for fish caught at Woodfields and one list for fish caught on our current River venues - starting 1st June 2024.
We won't lose the legacy records but many of these are for fish caught on waters no longer on the BDAA ticket.
To learn more click here for the details on how to submit a claim for a club record.
Newsletter and Match Fixtures 2024/25
The annual BDAA Newsletter is now available to view in PDF Format.
Click Here for the 2024 Newsletter
Cranley Barn Camping - New from 2022
For those anglers from further afield who want to fish the Great River Ouse, a short walk away from Dick Walkers famous stretch downstream of Thornton Bridge, there is now a new campsite Cranley Barn Camping open for 2022.
click here for their camping page
and
click here for their fishing page.
BBC SPOTLIGHT - CHANGING THE STEREOTYPES THAT GO FISHING
Click here To view a recent news item on the increasing popularity of fishing with families.
Privacy Notice for GDPR Compliance
In order to comply with the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming into force on 25 May 2018 the club has undertaken a Data Protection Impact Assessment and has now published a Privacy Notice. Click Here for the BDAA Privacy Notice
Barry's Fishing Journeys
Links to Barry's fishing adventure videos:- click here
Previously posted on the home page.
16 December 2024
