Waters
Our waters are maintained to the highest quality standard by the enthusiasm of our members, supported by specialised contractors. An example of which is the transformation of the Misty and the introduction of the "kissing gate" for access to the main groups. If you wish to assist your club by volunteering your time and skills. We hold regular working parties during the year. Please note that fishing is prohibited until 1pm on work party days.
The beginning of 2008 saw Major works carried out on our waters, click the links below for further information
Stocking 2005-2008:
Feb 2005: Split over main group of ponds; 1650 6-8" Roach, 175 8-10" Roach
Feb 2006: Raby Mere; 20lb of 10" plus tench, 80 6-8" Tench, 665 4-6" Tench, 100 6-8" Crucian, 350 4-6" Chub
June 2007: Stork; 300 6-8" mirror/common carp, 250 5-7" ide, 50 4-6" Tench. Split equally between May/June and Tench; 300 6-8 Mirror/common carp, 250 5-7" ide, 4-6" Tench
March 2008: Split between Clover/Misty and Bream; 150lb of Tench, 200 6-8" Crucians
October 2008: 3-5" Barbel; 250 in Misty, 250 in Clover, 100 in Bream 50 in Roadside.
Misty:
Following up the Major excavation of the pond to open up the back section and vegetation clearance that took place in 2007, which saw the three sections of the ponds being opened into one in a major operation that took place over several days and with the assistance of a Hired JCB. This work was conducted during the week and included the removal large potions of the spits of land protruding into the ponds and the destruction of pegs 8, 9 and 10. The rebuilding and placement of pegs 8, 9 and 10 and the planting of new aquatic vegetation around the margins.
Further work has been since been carried out and completed in the totally rebuilt of Peg 4. Young Gorse shoots have recently been dug up from around the Bream and Clover ponds and transplanted at rear of Misty pond, on North West side, with a view to forming a manageable wind break to the open section backing onto the meadow. The barbed wire fence around pond and in particular behind pegs 5 and 6 has been repaired and replaced. A general trimming back of vegetation has taken place and debris burned,
Bream:
The total rebuild has taken place of peg 6. Materials as previously mentioned. General cutting back of overhanging vegetation and general cleaning up of pegs. Work is still required, reinstate and raise pathway on south east side behind peg 7 and leading to the Clover which is at present low and subject to flooding
Clover Leaf:
Work has now been completed in the rebuilding of several pegs, namely 1,2 13,14. Further work is still required to complete the rebuild of Pegs 3 and 6 which proved harder than expected to manage due to tree roots and the condition of the ground. It is envisaged that this work will be completed before the end of June. Vegetation cut back and burned in controlled fire. Work still required, reinstate/raise pathway on south east side behind peg 3 , 4 & 5 (Clover)
May-June:
Vegetation has been cut back and a lot of Brash cleared from under the bushes around the ponds. This has been Burned on a controlled fire. A rotted sleeper on the Bridge next to “Horse Drink” has been replaced with new Sleeper.
Health and Safety. The sleepers of the Bridge have been covered with a Wire Mesh. Now safer to walk on. Several uneven and dilapidated pegs, namely, 1, 2, 11, 12, 14 and 15 have now been totally rebuilt using a combination of metal sheeting, bricks, sleepers, concrete panels and reclaimed soil.
Note: As from 01/06/09 there will be a keep net ban on the may/june (excluding match dates)
Raby Mere:
Stork:
The beginning of year saw a Major Tidy up of Stork Ponds, including considerable overgrown vegetation being cutback and disposed of by burning on a controlled fire. Several “complained about” overhanging branched cut back, burned.
Several swims have been rebuilt and repaired. Health and Safety. Wire Mesh has been stapled to the Island bridge sleepers, which are now safer to walk on.
Tench:
Newby:
Carp:
Roadside Ponds:
A Major tidy up of Roadside Ponds has been undertaken. Considerable overgrowth of vegetation has been cut back to allow easy and unobstructed access around ponds. This will still need to be reviewed throughout the season. Cutting back of excess vegetation between pegs 8 and 9 to open up and let light to water.
The once narrow pathway on the corner between pegs 8 and 9, (rear pond) has been built up and widened. The pathway has been widened and levelled between the stile and peg 8. A Handrail has been built and erected alongside foot bridge for Health and Safety.
Repair/rebuild to back of several pegs, 2,3,7,and 8. Wood Chips have been spread around outer pathways and several pegs. Mainly 5, 11 and 12. Work still required to rebuild peg 1 and to reinforce and build bank leading to peg 1. and 13.
Other General Work that has been carried out:
Health and Safety: Wire Meshing has been stapled to wooden surfaces of the Sleepers and Telegraph Pole sections, on step edges and at rear of pegs.
Damaged Section of Roof Felt removed and replaced on Club Hut. Car Park and approach driveway grass Strimmed and mowed.(15/16 May.) Requires attention throughout Summer Months Carrying on from the introduction of Lime to several Ponds last year, a Water pump has been purchased by the club and is being used to stir up the sediment bottom of May/June and Bream Ponds to aid in the breakdown of matter.