Chairman's Chat June 2026

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Committee Vacancies / WE NEED YOU!

The club requires your help. Committee vacancies, not all of the positions have been filled since the AGM. This situation is becoming critical, with some officers having to manage multiple roles to maintain the club's operations.

We urgently need new members to join the committee and help share the workload, with a membership secretary being a top priority.

This year could be pivotal for the club, and I cannot emphasise enough the importance of restoring the committee to full strength in 2026.

Please step forward and help with moving the club forward. contact the secretary at shaun.pdac@gmail.com for further details.

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Work Parties

We have two work parties scheduled in the coming weeks.

Friday, 5th June at 6:00 pm at the River Rother Iping for a general cleanup before the river season begins (weather permitting).

Bring a strimmer, gloves, and a long-handled sickle if you have them.

Tuesday, 16th June at 5:00 pm at Coombe. This will also be a general tidy-up and removal of tree debris in pegs 2-5.

Bring a strimmer, gloves, and loppers if you have them.

 

Please review the events page on the website for all dates and come support the small group of volunteers managing our waters.

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Club Events

The club organises regular events throughout the year to promote our activities and support youth development in our sport. We invite any member who can volunteer their time to reach out to the events team. These events are fun and offer a chance to meet others who are passionate about contributing to the sport we all love. The PDAC Development team will be hosting the first of this year's GET FISHING event, and we encourage members to visit Nyewood to see the team's efforts to inspire the next generation of anglers.

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GET FISHING event scheduled for Saturday 13th June will also include a used fishing tackle table top sale. Members are welcome to pop down to check it out. 10:00am-5:00pm. Nyewood Ponds.

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Junior News

The JCC Junior League Series has started, and there are still opportunities for junior members to register and participate. This month, on Saturday, 6th June, the Inter-Club event will take place at Marsh Farm with Godalming Juniors, followed by the JCC Junior Open on Saturday, 27th June at Nyewood Ponds. We encourage junior members to take part in these free activities, which not only offer amazing prizes but also provide great benefits for young anglers to connect with others.

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News From Our Waters

Combe will reopen for angling on Saturday, 6th June at 6:00 am. 

Thank you for your patience while we allowed the stock to spawn and recover without angling pressure.

Bopeep has now fully reopened and looks fantastic. There are still a few final touches to add, but it’s been a great example of the club collaborating with our angling partners and owners to enhance the fishery.

The fishing has been excellent, with perch just under 3 lbs and carp just over 10 lbs being caught, along with roach, rudd, tench, and crucians all appearing.

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Nyewood ponds have also yielded good catches of silvers in both the top and bottom ponds, although the carp have been more challenging to catch, likely due to other preoccupations.

We encourage all members to share catch reports with us, as it helps us assess the waters' conditions and manage them effectively in the future.

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Fish Welfare

With the current weather, alternating between heat and heavy rain, both fish stocks and water quality can be stressed. As members, you are the club's eyes when visiting our waters. If you notice any signs of fish distress or algae, do not hesitate to contact a club officer, as early intervention is crucial.

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Pole Fishing

Toni has accumulated 10 years of Pole Fishing Magazine and would like to pass them on to a fellow member. Reach out to the club if you would like to claim them. 

 

Finally, I want to extend a big thank you to everyone who has participated in events and work parties so far this year, and I hope more members will join us throughout the year.

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Tight Lines

Steve Chapman PDAC Chairman