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Summer League R7 2020
Summer League R7 - Charity Match Matt Sampson stopped Simon Allen making it three wins on the bounce as they both tied on 12lbs 10zs for 1st place. Both had end pegs but used very differnmt tacktics, Matt was on the tip in the Lower Basin bagging skimmers whilst Simon...
Summer League R6 2020
Summer League R6 - Phyllis Turner Trophy - (Rudd and Roach only) Trophy The redfins were as tricky as ever to pick out from the bream and perch during the annual rudd and roach only contest. Simon Allen kept the fish up in the water to avoid the bream and...
Summer Leagur R5 BR Auto Spares Trophy
Summer League R5 - BR Autospares Wag n Msg Trophy Simon Allen took the annual Wag n Mag trophy with a 16lb bag of skimmers off peg 17. Using a 9 meter whip Paul Braund could have done with 30 minutes extra as the skimmers came thick and fast in...
Membership Renewal Reminder
2020-21 Membership Renewal You have until 31 st August to renew your membership which will run from 1 st September 2020 to 31 st May 2021. To reflect the foreshortened season the cost of renewing membership will be as follows: Full Senior £20 Full Senior OaP £10 Full Associate £15...
Pairs - Stu Bell Trophy
Pairs - Stu Bell Trophy Sunday 9th August With the Pairs League fixtures cancelled the legendary Stu Bell Trophy was the only team event in this seasons calendar. On one of the hottest days of the year it was always going to be tough conditions and with the carp more...
Summer League R4 2020
Summer League R4 - Falcon Cup T he match weights continue to dramatically improve on last year with the average weight more than doubling, and not a carp in sight! Kevin Hill bagged an early 2lb slab and a succession of skimmers throughout the match on the long pole from...
Summer League R3 2020
Summer League R3 - Tom King Trophy Tony Hillas was off to a flyer on peg 18 in the first hour and a half netting two slabs on the long pole in between a succession of silvers. Sticking to the long pole Tony found a couple more bream and a...
Summer League R2 2020
Summer League R2 - Martin Group Services Shield It was Jack Crystals first win in the senior division and he did it in style with a 12lb 3oz bag, just edging out Simon Allen by 2ozs. Jack kept the skimmers coming on the tip from peg 14 which was just...
Covid 19 July Update
Tuesday, June 30th 2020 Dear Member, Under section 5h of the Rules and Regulations of BCAA, the Senior Offices of the Association continue to take action and an update is given below: Angling to re- open on the full length of the Main Canal and Whalesborough Lake from 05:30 on...
Summer League R1 2020
Summer League Round 1, Monica Jones Cup, Sunday 21st June: For the record, 24 anglers fished the corresponding competition in 2017 and banked 58lbs 4ozs, 22 fished in 2018 banked 84lbs 8ozs, and 21 in 2019 banking 119lbs (inc 30lbs of carp). This year, with 5 less anglers the total...
Match Entry and Weigh-in Arrangements
Match Day Arrangements If you are intending to fish any of the matches please abide by the following arrangements. Please adhere to the two meter social distancing. Draw Please ensure you have the correct entrance money (£10 senior, £2 junior). There will be a collection bucket for entrants to drop...
Covid-19 Members June Update
Tuesday, June 9 th 2020 Dear Member, Under section 5h of the Rules and Regulations of BCAA, the Senior Offices of the Association continue to take action and an update is given below: Angling to Partially Open on the Main Canal from 05:30 on Monday 15 th June With the...
Corvid 19 May Update
Tuesday, May 12 th 2020 Dear Member, Under section 5h of the Rules and Regulations of BCAA, the Senior Offices of the Association continue to take action and an update is given below: Angling to Remain Closed on the Main Canal The Government has categorised angling as a permitted activity...
Corvid 19 April Update
Tuesday, April 21 st 2020 Dear Member, We continue find ourselves in a ‘lock down’ situation during the Corvid-19 outbreak. The Government has made it clear that angling is not currently categorised a permitted exercise and travelling to go fishing is not allowable. Our fisheries therefore remain closed until further...
Corvid 19 Update
Dear Member, We find ourselves in unprecedented times as the country attempts to deal with the Corvid-19 outbreak. Like many sporting organisations across the UK, we, the Angling Trust and Environment Agency are closely monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The Officers of the Association are following the current Government and...