tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45617289494816009062024-02-08T04:43:33.710+00:00PIKE ANGLERS CLUB Working for the future of Pike and Pike Fishingpikelineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17576723542546832313noreply@blogger.comBlogger299125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561728949481600906.post-57537403052826993532012-05-21T06:45:00.001+01:002012-05-21T06:45:38.034+01:00Peter Green PAC Lifetime Achievement Award<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span id="post_message_1273607374"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">The
PAC would like to congratulate Peter Green on his Lifetime achievement
award, which was awarded for his commitment and dedication to the PAC.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Peter
has worked tirelessly for the club and his award is fully deserved, we
would also like to take this opportunity in thanking Peter for
everything he has done.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Peter collecting his award from Ex PAC general secretary Graham Slater at this years AMM.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo by Tom Balaam, Roving Photographer - Team Pikelines.</span> </span></span></div>pikelineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17576723542546832313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561728949481600906.post-69978945519645511932012-05-20T07:24:00.001+01:002012-05-20T07:24:37.368+01:00PAC Awards 2012It's the time of year when we have the honour of announcing the recipients of annual PAC awards. It is never easy to arrive at the eventual winners, because there are so many people working quietly behind the scenes, but when you see this year's then I'm pretty sure you'll agree that all are very deserving. The committee were unanimous when it came down to the final decision and we hope you'll join us in congratulating them.<br />
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<b>Barrie Rickards Pike Angler of The Year</b> - Mark Green<br />
This years Barrie Rickards Pike Angler of The Year is none other than Mark Green. We very much doubt that there is anyone out there who hasn't heard of Mark at some time. When we asked on the forum <i>"How did you come across the PAC?"</i> even we were surprised at the amount of people who gave Mark's name! New LO for Yorkshire, Regional Organiser for a very busy and successful Region, organiser of teach ins, successful syndicate on an RSPB Reserve and big fish captor, it just goes on: a tremendous ambassador for pike angling generally and the PAC in particular - and a very worthy winner.<br />
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<b>Regional Organiser of The Year</b> - Micky Jones & Rab Hay<br />
This years Regional Organiser of The Year is a joint award and goes to Mickey Jones & Rab Hay - who do a fantastic job in the North of Scotland. Not only do they attract new members, in what is not a pike hot spot, but encourage juniors with regular teach-ins. Add to their efforts in running the region the fact that they are on top of any issues pike related which may crop up and you begin to see why we have recognised that effort, I could go on, organised fish-ins, barbecue weekends, annual prize giving are all a part of the Inverness Region<br />
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<b>President's Shield 2011-12</b> - Eric Edwards<br />
The President's Shield isn't necessarily an annual award, rather one that is given if we think it merited. This year's winner has done a staggering amount over the last eighteen months or so. We give you none other than Eric Edwards. Eric's on-going work with juniors and coaching in general remains outstanding. So we thought it appropriate that this be formally recognised. A big 'well done' mate, and am equally big 'thank you'.pikelineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17576723542546832313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561728949481600906.post-69364312987337372212012-05-18T10:27:00.003+01:002013-09-27T18:18:21.032+01:00NEW PAC Angling development Officer role<div class="MsoNormal">
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qualified angling coach and winner of the prestigious 2012 President's
Shield, Eric has already inspired PAC with his commitment to encouraging
young anglers. Eric will be looking at further ways to disseminate best
practice to our Regional Associations; he said 'Pike fishing is hard
for a beginner. It is also dangerous. To make a difference it will take a
lot of effort from the regions - some have already made a great start
and if we can encourage others to do likewise we'll soon have plenty of
young people ready to join us'. PAC is also undertaking a
complete multi-media upgrade, including a new website, online quarterly
magazine and mobile phone 'Apps' - a holistic package intended to be
more appealing to youngsters. New PAC President Dilip Sarkar said 'It is
vital that young people are introduced to pike fishing, because without
a new generation of pike anglers who will look after <span style="font-style: italic;">Esox Lucius </span>when
we're gone? Angling is also a great way of enjoying the outdoors and
occupying youngsters, so Eric has the Club's full support in his new
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pikelineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17576723542546832313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561728949481600906.post-60670444331545875722012-05-13T08:45:00.003+01:002012-05-13T10:47:53.443+01:00New 12th National Committee<h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1,"tn":"K"}" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">The PAC are proud to announce the New 12th Committee to carry them through the next three years. </span></span></h6>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Chairman: John Synnuck<br /> President & PL Editor: Dilip Sarkar<br /> General Secretary: Alan Dudhill<br /><span class="text_exposed_show"> Joint Membership Secs: Brian Birdsall & John Keeley<br /> Advertising Manager: Chris Liebbrandt<br /> Products Manager: Mark Skinner<br /> Convention Manager: Colin Goodge<br /> Events Manager: Pete Foster<br /> Webmaster: Mike Skipper<br /> Press Officer: Dominic Garnett<br /> Treasurer: Giles Hill<br /> <br /> <u>Non-Committee roles: -</u><br /> <br /> PAC Angling Development Officer: Eric Edwards<br /> <br /> </span></span>Team Pikelines</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> <br /> Editor: Dilip Sarkar (12 PAC)<br /> Design & Production Manager: Steve Ormrod<br /> Advertising Manager: Chris Liebbrandt (12PAC)<br /> Editorial Assistant: Roger Howes<br /> Press & News: Dominic Garnett (12PAC) + Dan Williams<br /> PAC Photographer: Tom Balaam<br /> Young Pikers: James Sarkar</span></span></span></h6>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="text_exposed_show">Team Internet to be announced at a later date.</span></span></span></h6>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Thanks
to some very dilligent work by one of the PAC members. An angling
club's chairman who went behind the members of the club and arranged for a large section of canal to be electro-fished with all pike in the stretch being removed, has been forced to resign. </span></span></h6>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">The members dilligent work in searching out the truth and in then bringing it forward to the club's meeting has shown that even an individual has a voice that can be heard and can make a difference in protecting our waterways and the right for pike and predators to a place in the natural ecological balance.</span></span></h6>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">The out-going 11th Pac Committee had worked behind the scenes in offering advice and support to the member whilst he searched for the truth in bringing this issue forward to be dealt with. A credit to the individual concerned, and just one of te reasons the PAC continues to exist and thrive since it's inception in 1977 some 35 years ago.</span></span></h6>pikelineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17576723542546832313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561728949481600906.post-42983306381815507392012-04-30T14:24:00.001+01:002012-04-30T14:43:43.115+01:00Annual Members Meeting<span style="font-size: small;">Here is the agends for the forthcoming Annual Members Meeting where the New PAC Cimmittee will be introduced.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>PAC AGM AGENDA 12TH MAY 2012</b><br /><br /><b>12noon to 1pm</b></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Presentations by outgoing Committee.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">At the end of the presentations, if time, we will have a Q&A session.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><br /><b>1pm-1.30pm - Lunch break</b><br /><br /><b>1.30pm onwards</b></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Presentations by Incoming Committee </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">General Secretary</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">President</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Treasurer</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Membership Secretary's</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Products Manager</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Events Manager</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Convention Manager</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Webmaster</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Questions??<br /><br /><br /><b>Location</b></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Holiday Inn, Derby/Nottingham M1 J25, Bostocks Lane, Sandiacre, Nottingham, NG10 5NJ</span></li>
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<br /></div>pikelineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17576723542546832313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561728949481600906.post-7757230284729789552012-03-30T00:45:00.002+01:002012-03-30T00:46:21.985+01:00Spawning pike - great picture<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Mat Knight sent us this cracking image of two spawning pike in the shallows of a water in Wales.<br />
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"It was taken while carp fishing, I saw the pair swimming towards me in the margin and snapped away," he said. "It's very rarely I see two together, so thought it might be an interesting pic for your members."<br />
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The larger of the pair is almost certainly a hen, while the smaller fish is her mate. Male pike are smaller than the female of the species. As they make eye contact in readiness to spawn, the male's shorter length ensures the eggs are fertilised by his milt as they are released by the female.pikelineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17576723542546832313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561728949481600906.post-15313278618803134242012-03-27T18:24:00.000+01:002012-03-27T18:24:04.170+01:00Mark Ackerley to visit Lincoln Region 48<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 222px;"><colgroup><col width="222"></col></colgroup><tbody>
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<td class="xl65" height="21" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 167pt;" width="222"><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span id="post_message_1272833296"><span><span>Respected pike angler Mark Ackerley visits sunny Lincoln on Monday 2nd of April for the Regions last meeting until September.<br /><br />The
region have managed to drag Mark away from his self-imposed exile in
Scotland to present his talk "A Piking Life" which considering the
amount that Mark has caught should lead to a well packed talk; covering
everything from his fishing in the Western Loughs to the present day.<br /><br />Entrance is £2.50 for PAC members & £3.50 for non-members.<br /><br />The venue is the Stags Head and their full address is:<br /></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: red;"><b><b><span><span style="color: #000099;">Stags Head</span><br style="color: #000099;" /><span style="color: #000099;"> 68 Newport</span><br style="color: #000099;" /><span style="color: #000099;"> Lincoln</span><br style="color: #000099;" /><span style="color: #000099;"> Lincolnshire</span><br style="color: #000099;" /><span style="color: #000099;"> LN1 3DP.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: black;">Further details on the Region and the venue may be found on the regions blog site at:</span> </span></b></b></span><span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span id="post_message_1272833296"><span> </span></span></span></span><a href="http://www.lincolnpac.blogspot.co.uk/">http://www.lincolnpac.blogspot.co.uk/</a></span></td>
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</tbody></table>pikelineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17576723542546832313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561728949481600906.post-27025604278603844782012-02-06T18:41:00.003+00:002012-02-06T19:19:01.655+00:00New PAC badge launched<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A new enamel badge is being launched for pike anglers to show their support for the PAC.<br />
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It replaces the current green badge - which is sure to become a collector's item.<br />
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PAC products manager Mark Skinner said: "The new badge has been introduced with the same colouring and design as the club's cloth badges and stickers."<br />
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The 1" diameter badge is now available from the PAC's online products shop, priced £3.50. Click <a href="http://www.pacgb.co.uk/page46.html" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a> to order.pikelineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17576723542546832313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561728949481600906.post-11839133821567384182012-01-20T18:49:00.001+00:002012-01-20T18:49:10.075+00:00Angler killed in Trent tragedy named<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>A pike angler who died of hypothermia after his boat overturned in a weirpool was named today, along with the friend who was also plucked from the water by rescuers and survived.</b><br />
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Ian Steel and his companion Neville Payne were fishing at Collingham Weir, on the Trent, when their folding craft was sucked into the weirstream and overturned.<br />
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Both men were pulled from the river, but Mr Steel, 57 later died in hospital. Mr Payne is still being treated for the effects of hypothermia, local paper the Newark Advertiser reports.<br />
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"Collingham Angling Association,
which controls angling on that stretch of river, has called for a
barrier to be installed to prevent fishing boats getting too close to
the weir," the paper says.<br /><br />"British Waterways said it was reviewing safety at the
weir, and would discuss the matter with the association and the fire
service. It said it would consider extra warning signs and other measures."<br />
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Firefighters said the men had been in the water for up to 20 minutes when they arrived at the scene, after the alarm was raised by a lock keeper. Click <a href="http://www.newarkadvertiser.co.uk/articles/news/Tragic-end-to-fishing-trip" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a> for the full report.<br />
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The PAC is urging all anglers to make safety their number one priority when going afloat.<br />
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"This tragedy underlines how dangerous being out on the water can be, no matter how experienced an angler you are," a spokesman said.<br />
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The death is the latest in a string of fatal accidents involving pike anglers. In March 2009, four men drowned after getting into difficulty on Scotland's Loch Awe.<br /><br />
The PAC is urging all anglers to wear lifejackets and ensure that their craft is capable of coping with weather and water conditions they are likely to encounter.<br /><br />
"All too often, we hear of people going out who are ill-equipped, in boats which are not up to the job," a spokesman said.<br />
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"Anyone going afloat this time of year should bear in mind that while a life jacket may keep you afloat, cold water can cause shock and the onset of hypothermia within minutes.<br /><br />
"Our thoughts and those of the angling community are with those involved, their families and friends at this time."<br />
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Click <a href="http://www.pacgb.co.uk/Boat%20safety.pdf" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a> to download a fact sheet about boat safety.pikelineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17576723542546832313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561728949481600906.post-4798796417020078262012-01-20T18:29:00.004+00:002012-01-20T18:29:56.808+00:00PAC in Keeping Loch Lomond documentary<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Pike fishing is included in a new TV documentary about Loch Lomond being broadcast next week.</b><br />
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PAC Secretary Graham Slater (left) was interviewed on the loch shore by film makers shooting Keeping Loch Lomond - a half-hour programme about the wide range of people who use the iconic Scottish water. <br />
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The programme is being broadcast on BBC2 on Thursday morning (5am, January 26) and will also be available online afterwards on the BBC iPlayer.<br />
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Programme notes say: "Jonathan Sutherland visits Loch Lomond to find out how the National Park
Authority gets on with campers, hydro power developers, seaplane pilots
and even gold miners. He looks at the ongoing delicate balancing act
between development and conservation."<br />
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Graham flies the flag for pike anglers - many of whom were affected by a ban on camping on parts of the loch shore. As well as campers, who have been blamed for anti-social behaviour and litter along the banks, the ban includes anglers wishing to bivvy up by the water.<br />
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Programme information will also be available <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/learning/" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a> on the BBC Scotland website. <br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/30128464">Inspired by tales of massive pike, they head for the wilds. But when they meet the locals, they find more than they bargained for... </a><br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/30128464">A Backyard in Nowhere is subtitled a Fly Fishing Western but is actually a documentary, which charts the true story of a wilderness trip to Alaska by a group of Danish pike fly fishers. </a><br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/30128464">Makers Mathis Eskjær, Peter Christensen, Peter Lyngby and Mikkel Poppelhøj say: "A Backyard in Nowhere is an independent film that mixes Western and
Gonzo elements with traditional fly fishing.</a><br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/30128464">"Blinded by stories of giant
Northern pike, a trio of fly fishers set out to explore the remote
Innoko River in Alaska. They end up getting a whole lot more than they
bargained for. </a><br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/30128464">"After the fly fishers meet the Native Americans that live
in the drainage, their adventure begins to take wild twists and turns
Moving deeper into the Backyard, the fly fishers find some of the best
pike on the fly fishing ever caught on film. </a><br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/30128464">"But, to their misfortune,
the Backyard turns out to be a lot like the old West. Generous servings
of booze, taking the law into ones own hands and gun slinging over a
piece of land, are challenges that need to be overcome to find the
giants of the Innoko."</a><br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/30128464">The trailer (see above) contains some stunning shots of fish being hooked and returned in incredible surroundings. </a><br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/30128464">Click </a><a href="http://flyfishingwestern.com/about/" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a> for more and details on how to order a copy.<br />
<br />pikelineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17576723542546832313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561728949481600906.post-70902026843581397712011-11-17T22:41:00.001+00:002011-11-17T22:46:02.599+00:00King's Lynn PAC Christmas Bash on the Ouse<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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King's Lynn PAC are having a Christmas social with a difference on the Ouse at Ten Mile Bank (left) on Sunday, December 11.<br />
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It's a roving predator comp, with a £250 first prize plus £50 for the biggest fish.<br />
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Have a look at their blog for more info <a href="http://kingslynnpac.blogspot.com/2011/11/christmas-predator-bash-at-ten-mile.html"><b>here</b></a>. <br />pikelineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17576723542546832313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561728949481600906.post-16556611203426262122011-11-17T22:40:00.000+00:002011-11-17T22:40:40.786+00:00The latest lure fishing gimmick..?<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/kDBaKLmNDVg" width="420"></iframe><br />
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A clippy-on thingammy that makes the line "pulse"..? Who reckons that one's going to catch on then. <br />
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The following e-mail has arrived at PAC Towers from scottish angler Kevin Martin. It comes after rumours of a near 40lbs pike from an un-named loch - Kevin has now sent us two pictures of the fish.<br />
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"I caught a 36lb 2oz pike on the 12th of this month with rod and line using dead bait a 12 foot zenith pike rod a bait runner 60 reel and 20lb braid using (full eel) my wife and I were fishing a loch in scotland that I would prefer not to name as we are the only two people who have permission to fish it," he said.<br />
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"The fish weighed 37lb 5oz weighed in my fox landing net the nets weight is 1lb 3oz when wet. We used digital scales and non digital scales to weigh the fish. The fish was clean hooked in the upper lip and was returned to the loch unharmed. <br />
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"I have been pike fishing for 20 years and this is by far my pb, it would be grately appreciated if you could list this catch on your website as its a massive achievement for me after so many years angling."<br />
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Kevin describes himself as a big chap - 6ft and 20-stone. Clearly a big fish, as you can see from the second picture. <br />pikelineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17576723542546832313noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561728949481600906.post-57215056755881685382011-11-14T19:21:00.001+00:002011-11-14T19:26:51.914+00:00EA averts major fish kill on Norfolk river<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A major fish kill may have been averted on Norfolk's River Wissey after the
Environment Agency deployed aerators to boost oxygen levels in the
river.<br />
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Fisheries officers stepped in after fish including more than 50 large
bream, roach, tench, perch and pike were found dead on Wissey Pools, near the Wissington Sugar Factory.<br />
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Tests revealed low oxygen levels, believed to have been caused by low
flows during the ongoing drought. The Wissey is shallow, particularly upstream of the pools where there is a large, silted mere.<br />
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The EA has placed aerators near
Wissington bridge and further downstream on the Hilgay village stretch (pictured). Experts are now monitoring oxygen levels in the river daily.pikelineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17576723542546832313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561728949481600906.post-69883392036314249712011-11-14T19:19:00.001+00:002011-11-14T19:20:32.085+00:00Lure match aims to build bridges between anglersA lure match is being held at Ferry Meadows, at Peterborough, on Saturday, November 26, as part of a project to integrate Eastern European and British anglers.<br />
It's being organised by Rado Papiewski, the Angling Trust's Building Bridges project manager. Registration will start at 8.30 am with fishing starting from 9.00am - 1pm.<br />
"Prizes and barbecue will take place at 2pm so we will have some time to discuss the catches and exchange some experience," said Rado.<br />
Entry is £10, plus £5 day ticket. For more information or to book a place, e-mail radoslaw.papiewski@anglingtrust.net . Click <a href="http://www.gofishing.co.uk/Angling-Times/Section/wheretofish/England2/Cambridgeshire/Ferry-Meadows-Peterborough"><b>here</b></a> for more on the venue.<br />
<br />pikelineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17576723542546832313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561728949481600906.post-47112942780347471272011-11-04T20:15:00.000+00:002011-11-04T20:31:02.748+00:00Farewell to much-loved Norfolk bailiff John Block<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Norfolk's countryside lost one of its true characters when John Block lost his battle with cancer, writes Chris Bishop.<br />
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He was as old as the hills and he lived on steak and potatoes, washed down with the odd whisky or two, in a cabin in the woods at Pentney Lakes, where he was on-site warden after retiring from farming.<br />
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John wasn't a man for the indoor life. He knew the wildlife above and beneath the surface like the back of his leathery hands.<br />
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His wry observations on life and the many anglers who crossed his path peppered our bankside chats like buckshot - not to mention the occasional brush with officialdom.<br />
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"You won't catch 'em here - they're all over there," he said countless times, pointing off to some distant swim. "I keep telling you boys you're in the wrong place but no-one listens to Old John."<br />
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With his ancient spaniel Mr Fonty plodding along behind, he did his rounds on an electric mobility scooter for the last couple of winters as age and illness finally began to overtake him.<br />
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This silent mode of transport meant he could creep up right behind you and make you jump out of your skin, before he'd disappear in a fog of cigar smoke, laughing like a drain. <br />
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Not so long ago, he'd be thundering up the Coast Road to Hunstanton on his Harley Davidson on fine afternoons. He never took his 'Hawg out when it rained. <br />
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But he'd be out beside his beloved lakes through the worst of the winter, pondering nature's comings and goings with our rag tag crew even when he knew his days were numbered. <br />
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His vice-like grip had loosened a notch or two when we shook hands at the end of last season. "Don't you worry, I'll see you come September," he said.<br />
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John died on October 29, surrounded by his family. When I heard he'd left us, I thought about leaving a wreath in the Barbecue Swim, but somehow that wasn't John. I went fishing elsewhere, leaving the pike in Pentney in peace.<br />
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As dusk fell over the Fens and I wound the baits in, the geese cried like they were mourning a lost friend. I poured a whisky, mouthed a toast and threw the rest in the river, before I packed the rods away in tears.<br />
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John left a lasting mark on many anglers. His funeral is at Mintlyn Crematorium, near King's Lynn, on Wednesday, November 9 (4pm). Family flowers only, donations to Cancer Research UK.pikelineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17576723542546832313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561728949481600906.post-46050123001241167882011-11-04T20:07:00.002+00:002011-11-04T20:08:33.361+00:00Old Bedford River crisis latest from the EA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Environment Agency officials have responded to concerns over the state of the Old Bedford River - a once-prolific drain in the Fens, where fish surveys have shown a 90% decline in silver fish stocks.<br />
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"The fish survey carried out in the spring this year showed a decline in the number of silver fish caught," the EA said. "This does not necessarily mean that there has been a decline in fish stocks per se, just that that there were not so many caught in the survey areas.<br />
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"There were some large tench, large pike over 20lbs and big perch caught in the survey. We believe the silver fish were shoaling around Welches Dam. We will continue to closely monitor the fish population in future surveys."<br />
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Yes, there were a handful of large fish caught, during surveys carried out at five locations on the Bedford. Anglers have been catching a few as well - like this 19lbs sample pictured above, caught by PAC member Mark Ross.<br />
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But roach and bream can't all have cleared off to Welches Dam, because the sluice downstream of Welney Bridge remains closed most of the time.<br />
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And the issue of siltation in the lower reaches, resulting from muddy water being allowed in from the tidal Ouse via the sluice at Salters Lode to replenish levels after abstraction, is a disaster waiting to happen.<br />
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When the Bedford suffered a catastrophic fish kill in 2002, the experts blamed a build-up of silt. Toxins were released after the bed of the drain was disturbed by heavy rainfall. The same experts recommended dredging, and this took place on the Welney stretch the following year.<br />
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There's anecdotal evidence water was being abstracted from the drain at the height of this summer's drought.<br />
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The EA went on: "There has been a really dry summer and we needed to balance the demand for water for irrigation of food, public consumption and the needs of the environment."<br />
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How about an investigation into exactly where the water's going..? Who's abstracting it and why can't irrigation reservoirs be topped up during the winter, to tide farmers through dry summers.?<br />
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The EA also said it operated an ongoing dredging programme. This winter, it plans to clear a 5km stretch of the upper drain at Sutton.<br />
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"We should return to the Salters Lode sction in the next two to three years," it adds. "However, we are reviewing the condition of this stretch to assess whether there is a more urgent need to do works before the planned cycle."<br />
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Locals who know the water believe it needs action now, with dredging to restore depths to 6ft before a re-stocking programme.<br />
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Click <a href="http://pikelines.blogspot.com/2011/11/new-fears-for-fish-stocks-in-fen-drain.html"><b>here</b></a> for our story on fears for fish stocks in the Bedford. More on this soon.pikelineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17576723542546832313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561728949481600906.post-63597945392337812982011-11-04T19:39:00.000+00:002011-11-04T19:39:08.738+00:00Pikelines is on the presses, out soon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Presses roll.... Pikelines is at the printers, meaning it will be winging its way to members next week.<br />
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One highlight is Dilip Sarkar's investigation into the cased pike claimed as the River Wye record - the true story behind the headlines, in an incredible tale that made the Daily Mail.<br />
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There are one or two thought-provoking pieces on tactics, plus all the usual news, views and reviews from the PAC.<br />
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Keep an eye out for the postman (or postwoman, or postperson...) if you're a member. And stand by for another cracking read.<br />
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Fish numbers have fallen by 92% in a once prolific Fenland drain, which is under threat from over-abstraction and siltation.<br />
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Surveys carried out by the Environment Agency earlier this year show stocks of roach and bream have almost completely collapsed in parts of the Old Bedford River. Few adult fish remain in isolated pockets around Welney and Welches Dam.<br />
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Despite this, EA officials have allowed turbid water from the tidal Ouse to flow into the drain all summer, to restore levels after abstraction by drought-hit farmers.<br />
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Large amounts of blanket weed have also been pushed through the sluice, prompting fears fish could be wiped out completely in the lower reaches.<br />
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The Bedford was dredged in 2003, after a catastrophic fish kill claimed thousands of pike, tench and silver fish. Experts blamed toxins released from silt on the bed of the shallow waterway, which was disturbed by a heavy downpour.<br />
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Now the bottom end of the drain has silted heavily upstream of the sluice at Salters Lode, near Downham Market. Reed can be seen growing in the middle of the channel, while parts of the lower reaches are also covered in blanket weed.<br />
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PAC anglian liaison officer Denis Moules, who represents pike anglers on the Lower Ouse and Fenland Fisheries Consultative, has fished the drain since boyhood.<br />
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“I would like to see it restored to its former glory,” he said. “That means silt removal from Salter’s Lode, and blanket weed removed from sections where it’s abundant. It needs re-stocking but they can’t just put fish back in if they’re just going to be lost again.”<br />
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A report compiled by the Angling Trust’s Eastern Region Fishery Forum warns: “During the summer, levels in the Old Bedford reduce to danger levels during times of heavy irrigation. We suggest that much of this abstraction is indiscriminate and unsupervised and water stored in reservoirs is not being used by farmers.<br />
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“The situation is being made worse in that low water levels are being replenished by dirty water from the tidal Great Ouse. This silt-ridden water has once again reduced the depth in the lower reaches and the drain is now shallow and half its normal width.<br />
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"Added to this, mitten crabs have now entered the drain with the tidal water and are present in great numbers."<br />
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Regional chairman Kelvin Allen said trust officials hoped to bid for government funding to restore the Bedford. Clubs which control fishing on the drain want dredging to be carried out from Salters Lode towards Welney, restoring depths to 6ft.<br />
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They are also calling for an investigation into abstraction by farmers and whether levels could be replenished from other sources than the tidal Ouse.<br />
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+++ Click <a href="http://aterforum.co.uk/about-eastern-regional-fishery-forum/forum-publications/download-project-reports/item/old-bedford-counter-drain-report?category_id=18"><b>here</b></a> to download the report from the Angling Trust's regional forum. So far, the EA has not responded. More on this story soon.pikelineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17576723542546832313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561728949481600906.post-72247071113809594142011-10-23T19:34:00.002+01:002011-10-23T19:34:57.700+01:00Denis Moules talk in King's Lynn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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King's Lynn PAC have their first meeting in yonks this week. It's at the Wm Burt Club, West Winch, on Wednesday night (7.30pm).<br />
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Denis Moules is special guest, with a talk about his pike fishing career in the Fens and some of his recent catches.<br />
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Then there's some grown-up stuff they want to bounce off local pike anglers, like what they want from the re-launched region, the state of a key local fishery and setting up a River Watch.<br />
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They've got Neville Fickling and Derrick Amies lined up for talks before Christmas and other activities in the pipeline. <br />
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<br />pikelineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17576723542546832313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561728949481600906.post-59901042750402864522011-10-20T18:56:00.001+01:002011-10-20T18:56:53.855+01:00Mick Brown special guest at Essex PAC<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Mick Brown's on his way to Basildon to be special guest of the Essex PAC on Thursday, October 27. It's all happening at the Winged Horse
pub, Luncies Rd, Basildon, Essex SS14 1SB, at 7.30pm.<br />
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Entry is £4 PAC members and £5 non-PAC members, everybody welcome. That includes some haute cuisine (Essex speak for hot food...).<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXeQEsAs7uaNX85lNgekilKk2_fsNAXdp6z8A3gf7NZ1xgeKl7ewpZQD52ZwtEvD7LxuZkbW1Hn7Y1C78t35lBmuJedqOfdhJY1CLwbCiPfEsMXkE-gDoE0Nevjv5Jc1EhShzYG-3sGYE/s1600/mickb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXeQEsAs7uaNX85lNgekilKk2_fsNAXdp6z8A3gf7NZ1xgeKl7ewpZQD52ZwtEvD7LxuZkbW1Hn7Y1C78t35lBmuJedqOfdhJY1CLwbCiPfEsMXkE-gDoE0Nevjv5Jc1EhShzYG-3sGYE/s200/mickb.jpg" width="200" /></a>Mick's topped off a predator fishing career which has seen him catch more than 300 twenties, including 23 over 30lbs, by writing a book Mick Brown Professional Pike Angler. This sold out at the Convention earlier this month, but Mick will be bringing some with him and his biro.<br />
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For more info on forthcoming talks and outings, click<a href="http://the102club.blogspot.com/2011/10/mick-duke-brown-comes-to-essex-pac.html"><b> here</b></a> to visit the Essex PAC blog. <br />
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<br />pikelineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17576723542546832313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561728949481600906.post-30070431458692274182011-10-20T12:30:00.000+01:002011-10-20T12:30:02.672+01:00Courtship of the pike filmed underwater<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/qSv0IrsTnos" width="480"></iframe><br />
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Remember Dean Burman from a PAC Convention or two ago..? Here's some underwater footage of pike courtship, presented by Alan Titchmarsh.<br />
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This is amazing stuff, if you haven't seen it before.pikelineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17576723542546832313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561728949481600906.post-57995446198519879412011-10-20T10:00:00.000+01:002011-10-20T10:00:00.530+01:00Pike comes to sticky end<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Curious how some stories about pike capture the imagination of the mainstream press.<br />
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Here's the latest from the East Anglian Daily Times, in Suffolk - about a pike which "survived capture three times", before choking to death on a carp. More <b><a href="http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/clare_pike_meets_its_match_1_1093245">here</a></b>.<br />
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