PIKERS’ HUNT FOR YORKSHIRE MONSTERS
Do monsters lurk beneath the waters of a South Yorkshire beauty spot..?
Pike anglers hope the big ones will be feeding when they stage a charity fish-in at Damflask Reservoir next month.
Similar events on the 115-acre Yorkshire Water-controlled lake have raised more than £4,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
As well as raising money for Macmillan, those taking part on March 7 will be hoping to tangle with one of the reservoir’s legendary big pike, which include a 40lbs specimen caught last season.
Wakefield-based angler Peter Green, local organiser for the Pike Anglers Club of Great Britain (PAC), said: “It’s set in the Peak District national Park, making it a beautiful place to sit and fish, with some lovely scenery at this time of year.
“Let’s make it a great social event, with a good turn-out and continue to raise money for the Macmillan nurses, who in turn may well help a member of your family at some time in your life.”
Tickets for the event, which is open to both members and non-members of the PAC, cost £10.
Sponsors including ET, Pikemaster Traces, Mark Houghton, Fishing Matters Ltd and Chico’s Lures have donated raffle prizes for a post-event presentation at the Wisewood Inn, in nearby Loxley.
For further details or to book a place, call Mick Crisp on 07971 637950.
PIKE ANGLERS CLUB REVEALS NEW CONVENTION VENUE
All roads lead to a brand new venue in September for the biggest event of the predator fishing calendar.
Eric Edwards, Mark Ackerley, Julian Chidgey and Ant Glascoe will be sharing the speakers’ bill at the Pike Anglers Club of Great Britain’s annual convention, at Kettering Conference Centre, on Saturday, September 25.
Convention organiser Colin Goodge said: “We’ve done our best to offer something for everyone, whether you’re a seasoned pike angler or a newcomer to this exciting branch of our sport.
Four top predator fishermen, talking about their way of fishing plus great pictures of some great catches, a really exciting line up of speakers that cannot be seen together anywhere else, is surely not to be missed, plus a chance to ask them questions on that now famous Neville’s Panel.
“As this year’s organiser, I feel we have moved to yet another really exciting venue, the new Kettering Conference Centre, a really up to date centre, that boasts a 562-seater tiered theatre large trade area, bars, refreshments, free parking and to complement all that a lake, all this wonderfully situated alongside the A14 at junction 8, which links the A1, M1, in the heart of England just 55 minutes from St Pancras International and Eurostar.
“I feel that this year’s convention could well prove to be a great day out for all those keen predator hunters one not to miss, so make a note in your diary for September 25, keep your eye on our website www.pacgb.co.uk and in our magazine Pikelines.”
Trade stands will have all the latest tackle for just about every form of pike fishing, from both the big names and some of the smaller independents like rod and lure builders.
Ticket prices and other details of the day are still being finalised.
ABOUT THE PAC
The Pike Anglers’ Club of Great Britain was formed in 1977 as a direct result of changing attitudes toward pike. For far too long pike had been regarded by fishery owners and some anglers as vermin, to be killed and removed at all costs. Since it’s inception, the PAC has done much to drastically change this mistaken attitude and pike are now widely regarded as a positive element in the natural balance of any fishery.
Pike fishing has become one of the most specialised branches of coarse fishing. Not least in the methods of handling, unhooking and safe return of the fish once caught.
The PAC works continually for the benefit of all pike and pike anglers, we seek only to further the opportunities for pike fishing, whilst preserving all that pike fishing is all about.
We strive to protect pike from persecution by those who do not understand, or choose to ignore, the facts about the important role the pike plays in the balance of nature. We also work to promote pike conservation through safe practice by anglers.
Visit the Pike Anglers Club of Great Britain website by clicking here.
