There are new posts below this notice
Godalming Angling Society
Marsh Farm Fisheries
Landing Nets and Keepnets
Following the recent outbreaks
of KHV in the surrounding area and to protect our fishery, new rules
regarding keepnets and landing-nets have been approved by G.A.S.
General Committee.
We do not have KHV and we want to
keep it that way
Day ticket anglers may
NOT use Keepnets at Marsh Farm
All day ticket anglers must
obtain a day ticket from the on-site shop Apollo before commencing
fishing.
When visiting anglers purchase their day-ticket, they must show
their landing-net head to the Apollo shop staff
If approved as DRY, then they
may use it, and fish to normal closing time.
If the net is not considered as dry enough, then they must use a
landing-net head supplied by the shop.
A £10 deposit will be required for the landing
net head, which will be refunded only upon its return. The shop will
open at 7.30a.m. and close at 5.30 p.m. daily.
Landing-net heads must be returned during these hours, and hence the
angler having returned the net head can no longer continue to fish
that day
Landing net heads
G.A.S. Members may use their own landing nets - but
they must be DRY
£10 deposit will be charged per shop issued landing-net head to day
ticket anglers. (see above)
This will include all non-G.A.S. Matches.
A limited number of free landing nets will be available for use of
juniors only
Keepnets
G.A.S. Members only are allowed to use the Marsh Farm
keepnets if they wish to. The nets are to be logged out by the shop
and signed for, collected and returned within shop opening hours
7.30a.m. –5.30p.m.
(There is a 4 hour limit on fish held in keepnets. See General
Byelaw 22C)
Anglers may NOT
use keepnets ( Members or G.A.S. ) on the following waters,
Johnsons, Busbridge, & Broadwater. ( except in G.A.S. authorised
listed matches )
Matches
All
matches are to use GAS landing nets and keepnets
Other than for G.A.S. & Apollo
matches, a £50 deposit will be required against all nets being
returned |
|
Saturday Fishing For Fun - Amazing turn outs!
Following the incredibly successful Open Day on July 17th we have
been experiencing tremendous numbers of youngsters attending our FFF
Saturday mornings. The top attendence so far has been 70 children
and the lowest was 45. We have had to order more landing nets and
small seats to cope with these numbers which are resulting in more
Junior members. The last FFF is this coming Saturday 21st August and
runs from 9am untill midday. This is followed by our
Junior Charity fishing competition on Saturday 4th September
to which any junior (member or
not) is welcome as long as they have raised some sponsorship.
For more information on this event and sponsor forms, please call
Andrew Mackenzie on 01483 424934 or 07952 429071 |
|
Posted 28-07-2010
Open day a great success.
Saturday 17th July 200.
The weather was excellent and the preparations proved to be
excellent too as the regulars plus a few new faces all pulled
together to create a great event.
Everyone who wanted to "have a go" was given a 30 minute slot of
fishing with a qualified coach and they all caught fish! There was a
casting competition on the big filed along with fly casting
coaching.
A great favourite on the day was the Pond Dipping - it is amazing
how many different creepy crawlies we have in our lakes! There were
rig tying and elasticating demos. We had demos on pole fishing,
waggler fishing feeder fishing and guided tours around Marsh Farm.
This was all topped off with the obligatory BBQ.
Copied below is the summary of the facts and figures which make
great reading.
All,
Just to let you know that now
Bernice has had a chance to process, collate and file all the forms
from the open day she has reported :-
99 juniors mentioned on consent
forms and 60 adults signed the consent forms (under the direction of
Marion and Bernice) therefore around 160 visitors minimum can be
accounted for plus those from Chase who did not book in.
So if you consider that quite a lot of the juniors had more than one
parent or family member with them and there were people there who
did not take part in the coaching it is likely there were between
180 - 200 visitors at least.
We got through 96 burgers, 96 sausages, 12 very large onions (kindly
chopped by my lovely assistant Dave Carter),144 baps (cut and filled
by Eilleeen and Dora), 2 punnets of strawberries, 2off blueberries,
2off raspberries and 1off tomatoes.
We signed up 1 senior member 13 new juniors in the Pavilion and
Apollo estimated they did 3-4 as well. I showed 2 more Seniors
around MFarm and Johnsons who said they were amazed at what we had
to offer and would definitely be joining.
The feed back from the visitors was very complimentary with many
saying they were keen to return next week for the FFF.
So well done and thanks to Peter, Andrew, Coaches, Demonstrators and
all who took part. A great day all round.
Graham Harris.
Chief Cook. |
Posted 21-07-2010
£3K match series Fish to Win
click here
for more details |
Posted
03-06-2010
Bill bags Record monster Crucian!
Late afternoon (Tuesday 1st June 2010) Bill Rushmer landed a new PB
and Lake record Crucian weighing in at 4lbs 6oz.
Pictures to follow on catch Report page as soon as possible. He
caught the magnificent specimen on paste in the margin of peg 7 on
Harris Lake.
The Crucians have yet to spawn and there may just be a larger one
lurking nearby. |
Posted 04th March 2010
2010 AGM is on Saturday 10th April.
Venue Broadwater School, Summers Road, Farncombe. Notification will
be posted out shortly and will include your renewal application
form.
Closed Season
dates for our waters are as follows:
Bramley - Open all year.
Broadwater - Closed May 1st - June 15 inclusive.
Busbridge - Closed March 15 - April 30th inclusive.
Johnsons - Closed May 1st to June 15th inclusive.
Marsh Farm - Open all year.
River Wey - Closed 15th March to 15th June inclusive. |
Posted 11th Dec 09
New sluice unveiled
The new sluice had its shuttering removed a week after filling with
some 7 tons of concrete. The sheer weight made the shuttering warp a
little. We now have a very effective water retaining sluice of a
somewhat abstract design that we may put on display at the Tate
Modern in years to come! |
Posted 11th Dec 09
Car park planters
Three chunky planters in the club colours have been made by Andrew
to replace some of the sleepers that marked out the car park. Four
more of the 2.5ft sq ones will be made over the next few weeks to
replace the remaining sleepers improving the look of the car park
still further.
They are all planted up with spring bulbs, have the Marsh Farm
Fishery logo sprayed on the side and have safety reflectors attached
to highlight their presence to anglers at night. |
Posted 11th Dec 09
Fencing repair completed
The car damaged fencing at the entrance to Marsh Farm has been
replaced now bringing back a respectable look to the fishery.
It has been given two coats of dark oak paint and now looks better
than ever. |
Posted 11th Dec 09
New sluice constructed on Marsh Farm.
Construction of a new sluice to enable us to control the water
coming from the borehole has been undertaken over the last couple of
weeks. It involved digging out the base and the bank sides,
installing shuttering, tying it in, internal metal reinforcing rods
and a scaffolding platform to allow tipping the concrete from.
On Tuesday morning the Mix a Mate lorry weighing in at a mere 44
tons turned up and kept off the grass! The 2.5 cm of concrete was
moved little by little by power barrow to the site and then tipped
into a wheelbarrow taken across the scaffold platform and tipped
carefully into the shuttering below. Weighing in at 1 ton when
loaded the power barrow was too heavy to run across the platform and
too long to be able to turn and tip. Fortunately we had a fit young
man to do the heavy work - thanks Alex.
Down in the ditch was a concrete splattered Barrie happily
tamping it all down and finally some two hours later trowelling it
off to a smooth finish. Each wing of the sluice now holds something
like 3.5 tons of concrete encased around the reinforcing rods
installed a few days earlier. Later that afternoon, the scaffold
planks were removed, pressure washer cleaned courtesy of Kevins
machine, then returned to Gary who very kindly provided all the
scaffolding free of charge.
By Wednesday morning the concrete was solid, helped no doubt by a
very mild night. Next week we will removed all the shuttering and be
able to view the new sluice in all its glory! My thanks go to
Barrie, Peter, Bob & Alex for helping achieve this new sluice.
Andrew Mackenzie.
Still Water Fishery Maintenance Manager. |
Posted 25 October 09
OUCH - WHO'S A LUCKY LAD THEN!?
Yesterday morning there was potentially a fatal prang at Marsh Farm.
A braking car apparently locked up and resulted in it cutting
diagonally across the entrance and ploughing into the close board
fencing.
Lucky? - well yes very lucky as he just missed hitting the container
and even more lucky; having wiped out the gas main behind the fence,
causing the gas to escape at full velocity it did not ignite and he
managed to reverse out of the fence and back onto the driveway
without a scratch.
Bob Pickett was quickly on the scene to help organise the Gas repair
men, the fire service, police and stopping of the traffic. A great
job Bob for which we all thank you.
We (Godalming AS) have no idea where the fault (if any) lay but
would ask all Members, Visitors and Guests to exit very carefully,
especially when turning right. The most important thing is that no
one was hurt.
|
Posted 04 September 09
WARNING!!!
KHV Disease is in the area.
We have changed our rules in an effort
to stop the deadly KHV virus entering any of our waters.
You MUST comply with these changes if you wish to fish our waters.
KEEPNETS - In future
NO KEEPNETS will be used by anyone
other than in matches and these will be provided through the Shop
on the day. Please check the "Rules" page for details
LANDING NET HEADS - will be provided
for all visiting anglers by the on site
shop against a CASH deposit of £5
which will be refunded when you leave. Please note the opening hours
of the shop to ensure you obtain you refund.
BRING YOUR OWN LANDING NET HANDLE!!!
CLUB MEMBERS - A Newsletter has been
sent to all of you regarding the Rule changes. Please see the main
GAS website News page if you need to refer to it again.
THESE CHANGES COME INTO EFFECT AS OF FRIDAY
11TH SEPTEMBER 2009. |
Posted 31 August 09
Why Hill Pond is so popular.
Hill Pond is small but beautifully formed and well stocked. Rarely
are there any days when the fish don't play. It is loved by Juniors,
mums and dads, and grandparents alike. Whips and poles are great
way to fish here.
There are lots of small Tench that give a great bend in the rod pus
a handful of specimen fish too. Every now and then one of the big
(8lbs) Tench, Crucian (4lbs) Perch (2.5lbs) put in an appearance
and that's what makes the pond such fun. Roach, Rudd & Gudgeon make
up the stocking plus a few rogue carp; the largest being one of
11lbs.
It is a great coaching venue too with all swims easily visible from
any point around the pond and with the BBQ lit on most Saturdays
throughout the summer the smell of onions cooking wafting across the
water is mouth watering! Birthday parties are held on here too and
the kids have a great time.
We have several qualified coaches in the club now and another batch
ready to be trained this autumn to gain their coaching badges. If
you would like more information on coaching or birthday parties
please ring Andrew Mackenzie on 01483 424934.
Here are some pictures taken by Nobby Clarke who is almost always to
be found fishing on Hill Pond. Thanks Nobby.
(click each image to enlarge)
|
Posted 17 July 09
Warning - Local Fish kills.
All members are asked to take exceptional
care following ANY visits to other waters.
There have been at least two cases of different fisheries suffering
major fish kills in the last couple of weeks. It is very likely to
be the dreaded carp herpes virus which is transferred through wet
nets.
HOW TO SAFEGUARD OUR (YOUR) WATERS.
DRY ALL NETS BEFORE FISHING OUR WATERS - OR ANYONE ELSES COME TO
THAT. DIPPING ALONE IS NOT ENOUGH AS THE VIRUS WILL SURVIVE UNLESS
DIPPED CONTINUOSLY FOR 72 HOURS! The current keepnet ban will remain
in force to assist us in trying to keep our waters virus free.
PLEASE, PLEASE do help by drying all your nets. |
Posted 13 July 2009
Breaking News - Garbolino will be sponsoring the 2009
Apollomania Knockout Series
Match Tackle supplier Garbolino have agreed to sponsor the 2009
Apollomania knockout series
Simon Fry, Garbolino's head of UK sales said "This a great event
and one Garbolino are proud to be associated with, the Marsh
Farm complex is a cracking venue and it's great to see so many
quality anglers taking advantage of such a well run event"
Garbolino will be adding prizes for the finalists.
Apollo II Angling Centre already carries a wide range of
Garbolino products including rods, poles, floats and
accessories.
Please could u change the banner to read click here to visit
Apollo II Angling Centre and the link to
www.apollotackle.com |
Posted 6 July 2009
HOT WEATHER KEEPNET BAN IMPOSED.
All members are advised that the General Committee have agreed a
keepnet ban on all STILL WATERS until further notice.
High water temperatures and an increase in algae blooms despite
our ultrasonic's and barley straw have meant we feel it is in
everyone's best interests to ensure that fish are not unduly
stressed by being kept in keepnets for the time being.
If you want further information on this please contact the
Fishery Management Secretary. |
|
Posted 9 June 2009
SWIM CLOSURES FOR MAINTENANCE FRIDAY 12TH JUNE 2009.
The following swims will be closed this Friday for maintenance.
Please avoid these swims otherwise you will have to move so that
the work can be carried out safely.
There will be a mini digger on site to speed up the work which
will create some noise.
Maintenance will commence at 8am starting with Richardson Lake
and the total works are expected to be completed by 3pm. As each
swim is completed it will be re-opened. This list will be
regularly updated on the notice board and the shop informed too.
RICHARDSON LAKE:
Swim numbers:
2, 3, 7, 10, 11, 12 – 17 inc., 19 – 22 inc., 25 – 27 inc., 31,
35, 38 – 42 inc., 45, 47, 48, 50 – 53 inc.
HARRIS LAKE:
Swim numbers:
1 – 5 inc., 7 – 10 inc., 16, 19, 20, 32, 37, 39 – 41 inc., 45.
HILL POND BOOKING:
Swim numbers:
6 -18 inclusive are booked for the day from 8.30am – 3pm. |
Posted 29 May 2009
Qualifiers
|
Saturday 29th August 2009 |
Marsh Farm Fishery (Richardson & Harris
Lakes) |
Details |
|
Wednesday 2nd September 2009 |
Monks Fishery (Match Lakes 1 & 2) |
Details |
|
Wednesday 9th September 2009 |
Willinghurst Fishery (Top, New, Horseshoe &
Old Lakes) |
Details |
|
Wednesday 16th September 2009 |
Newland Hall Fishery (Moat & Brook Lakes) |
Details |
|
Saturday 19th September 2009 |
Stub Pond Fishery (Plantation Lake) |
Details |
|
Wednesday 23rd September 2009 |
Hartleylands Farm Fishery (Pear, Bramley &
Nick's Lakes) |
Details |
|
Saturday 26th September 2009 |
Tylers Common Fishery (Horseshoe Lake) |
|
|
Saturday 3rd October 2009 |
Wylands Fishery (Snake Lake) |
Details |
|
Wednesday 7th October 2009 |
Tylers Common Fishery (Horseshoe Lake) |
|
|
Saturday 10th October 2009 |
Framfield Fishery (Brookhouse & Spring
Lakes) |
|
The top two qualifiers
from each match qualify for the £3000 winner takes
all final.
Qualifier Payouts
These are the payouts for each of the 10 qualifiers.
1st Place £200.00
2nd Place £100.00
3rd Place £ 50.00
6 Section winners of £ 30.00 Each
The top three do not qualify for a section win, the
section payout will go to the next highest weight in
that section.
The £3000.00
Winner Takes all Final
The final will be held on Sunday 25th October 2009
at Lake John Fishery in Waltham Abbey.
The top two qualifiers from each of the previous
rounds will be entered into the £3000 winner takes
all final..
How to Enter The
Tournament
The cost to enter the tournament is £25.00 per
qualifier.
To enter the Tournament simply follow these steps.
-
Choose which qualifier
or qualifiers you would like to fish.
-
Give me a call on
either 020 8599 2285 or 07724 841722 to check
availability and to book your spot.
-
Pop the cheque in the
post.
-
Once your cheque has
been received we will confirm your entry into the
tournament.
If
the qualifier you want to enter is full you can be
added to the reserve list for that qualifier.
|
Posted 22 April 2009
RIG CLINIC
There will be a rig clinic on Saturday 2nd May in the Marsh Farm
Pavilion which will be run by Gardiner Tackle. Start time 10am.
Do come along and see what the experts are using and how to tie
safe rigs.
April 2009
Chub have been stocked into Harris Lake and making regular
appearances on the bank. Largest to date is 3lb 6oz unless you
know differently? They will make good progress by thinning out
the fry and helping to keep Harris as a specimen lake. As
further Chub become available (Stillwater chub are very,
very scarce) we hope to add to the 25 stocked to date. |
|
Posted - 16 Dec 2008
How much rain?!
We've had some very wet times at Marsh farm in the few years
we've been there but this weekends continuous rain actually
resulted in Richardson lake overflowing onto the bank.
|
|
Posted - 18 Aug 2008
MARSH FARM IS FULLY OPEN.
Richardson Lake is now showing stable oxygen levels and
the ammonia readings have stayed at zero for several days.
Consequently, it is felt safe to re-open it but with a ban on
ground bait and feeders and
a stipulation that loose feed only is to be used; these
restrictions will be reviewed after next weekend. Members
and visitors are asked to comply with these measures. If you see
anyone breaking this rule please do politely ask them to change
their fishing tactics. Thank you.
NEW
AERATORS INSTALLED AT
MARSH FARM.
|
Posted - 07 Aug 2008
Marsh Farm is OPEN!
Please note that Harris Lake and Hill Pond are open although due
to an oxygen level crisis Richardson Lake has been closed for
the time being. It is not expected to be open for at least a
week but it may be longer. Please check the website or ring the
shop for updates AFTER Saturday 9th August. (01483 428885).
The Environment Agency attended very promptly on Saturday
morning when the problem was first spotted for which we are very
grateful.
With their full agreement we are currently taking the following
action:
Richardson Lake - We are pumping water into the
lake; pumping lake water up in the air to cascade back in to
improve aeration, using a motorised stirrer to aerate &
re-circulate water and have ensured that the Ultrasonic's are
clean and fully operational.
Hill Pond is currently being aerated to ensure
that it remains stable. We will probably move that aerator into
Richardson Lake later this week. Water from Richardson is also
being pumped into it.
Fish Stocks - Fortunately the number of fish lost to
date appears to very few thanks to the prompt action of the
Fishery Management team. A refuelling of the pumps rota has been
set in place and thanks go to the following for all their hard
work and the long hours already recorded: Andrew, Mike, Alan,
Graham, Bernice, Barrie, Will, Ade & Derek. I trust I've not missed
anyone.
MATCHES - all matches are currently being fished on
Harris lake with bait restrictions in an effort to ensure the
Richardson problem is not repeated due to an increase in angling
pressure. Members are asked to respect the bait restrictions
(please check in the shop for current position) as failure to do
so may result in problems for that lake and a possible closure
there too. |
Posted- 24 Feb
2008
Godalming Angling Societies 25 acre
Johnson's Lake is known to hold even bigger Crucian than Marsh
Farm (which is where the MF stock came from) and it is therefore
even more likely to produce the next British Record Crucian.
However, it is only available to members to fish. Still Water
Fishery Manager Andrew Mackenzie said "There is the very
exciting and distinct possibility that both waters will produce
fish that will exceed the current record. |
Posted- 21 Feb
2008
Supercup matches to take place on Richardson Lake on Sunday 24th
February and Sunday 2nd March. We wish both Godalming AS teams
the best of luck and good draws! |
Posted- 21 Feb
2008
Peg 20 repair completed. Wheelchair access ramp to shop extended
Friday 15th Feb 2008 |
Posted- 13 Feb
2008
It is hoped that the British Crucian record will fall this year
but only time will tell. The Big Specimen hunters will be
appearing shortly no doubt in their quest to take the record.
Swim 17 on Richardson Lake has been repaired and Swim 20 will be
completed on Friday 15th February all being well |