Formed
from an amalgamation of The Permit Holders Ass. and The Fly Fishers , the
club represents the interests of permit holders , day ticket and competition
fisherman.
The club co-operates with ‘The Friends of Hanningfield ‘to assists with the
tuition of new fisherman , provide guest speakers , organise outings and
through it’s competition section, organise and compete in various national
and international events.
Club Officers:
President
Mike Clark
01268693785
Chairman:
John Connolly
01245 441881
Secretary:
Peter Spencer
01375 672778
Treasurer
Paul Gregg
01245 400457
Competition
Secretary
Vince Howley
0208 906 0602
The
‘Friends of Hanningfield’ Fly Fishing Club
Formed to assist the management in the running of the
reservoir, the club made major contributions toward the provision of
platforms for bank anglers and providing boat seats to replace the
uncomfortable slabs of wood! Work parties were organised to help clear banks
and site platforms until ‘safety at work legislation’ curtailed these
activities. The club now concentrates in training new fishermen, fly tying
classes and other activities together with the Fly Fishers
Chairman:
Hugh Nolan see
fishing tuition in events calendar'
01277 355325 / 0788 7780350
Secretary:
Peter Yeoman
01279 777979
Membership
Secretary:
Richard Savage
01245 231329
Treasurer:
Brian Brett
01277 372884
The clubs exist to help all fishermen
including novices and visitors . For assistance call the phone numbers listed by each club.
Various events are held throughout the
year, such as social evenings, guest speakers and fly tying.
This is a list of local fishermen willing to
partner others in morning, afternoon or all day boats. Ideal for visiting
fishermen without knowledge of the water.
So if you are thinking of giving it
a try......
Before you invest in any equipment
You must learn TO CAST to establish which LENGTH of rod and which WEIGHT of
rod is suited for you.
The average length of rod for both
bank and boat fishing is about 9'6" with a weight of about 8., but a casting
lesson with a qualified instructor will soon establish what is suitable for
you.
The various fishing lines that you
need will have to be the same weight to match the rod.
SO IF YOU BUY THE WRONG ROD YOU MAY
ALSO HAVE BOUGHT THE WRONG LINES!
Rods and lines may be loaned from
the tackle shop and the following club members are qualified casting
instructors: (they will charge for their services)
Nigel
Angus 01268 767140or mobile
07710590559
Hugh Nolan 01277 355325
Once you have learned to cast or
have had a fishing lesson and you need some help on bank or boat give either
of the clubs a call. Fishermen are a generous lot and are always pleased to
help.
EVENTS
CALENDAR
Fly Fishing Tuition
Hanningfield Club Competitions
Sunday April 20
Sunday May 18
Sunday June 8
Sunday October 10
Floating Line Event - 5 October
2008
'Pro - Am' Style event restricted to floating lines only - no
sink tips or poly leaders and fishing to reservoir rules. Beginners
to competition fishing will be
matched to experienced anglers. Trophies and
prizes for top performances.
Anglers to arrive at 8.00am on the day for a 9.30 am
fishing start, boats to be back for 3.30pm. Entry fee £30 incudes
boat and day ticket.For further details contact Alan Stern (01245 441342 or
07785750306) or Nigel Angus (01268 767140 or
07710590559)
The
‘Friends of Hanningfield’ Fly Fishing Club
