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Cracking crucian for Conor
It looks like catching big crucians runs in the family for the Mahers. Last year dad Hans had a big crucian out of Beggars Hall and this...
Gary Pickard
Jun 8, 20241 min read
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What are these?
You might have spotted a few floating boxes on our waters and wondered what they were. We have teamed up with the Waterlife Recovery...
Gary Pickard
Apr 27, 20241 min read
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A reminder - Hall Farm Small Lake closed for fishing from 31 March
A quick reminder that the Small Lake will be closed for fishing from 31 March - no fishing in April or May and reopening until 1 June so...
Gary Pickard
Mar 30, 20241 min read
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2024 AGM Wed 3 April and newsletter - updated
This year's AGM will again be at the Bishop's Stortford Social Club on South Street (CM23 3BG) with an 8pm prompt start. Do come along...
Gary Pickard
Mar 20, 20241 min read
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Watch out for invaders
You might have seen some press in the last couple of years about Asian Hornets or "murder hornets" in the US and the lengths they are...
Gary Pickard
Mar 6, 20241 min read
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River Stort update
With just under a month now until the river close season (last day is 14 March and no fishing again until 16 June) a quick reminder that...
Gary Pickard
Feb 21, 20241 min read
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A welcome to our newest members
Be seeing you in my net soon hopefully ....
Gary Pickard
Feb 6, 20241 min read
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What have we been doing?
With the weather turning cold the work parties will be taking a winter rest in the next couple of weeks. Before then though they braved...
Gary Pickard
Nov 30, 20231 min read
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Pike season starting 1 Oct
Hi All 1st October is the start of the pike fishing season on our waters (through to 14 March). And the pike in MBL are very active at...
Gary Pickard
Sep 26, 20231 min read
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The Magic Twig - not permitted on Club waters
A lot of you will have seen coverage of a new angling device called the Magic Twig. A number of concerns have been raised as to how fish...
Gary Pickard
Sep 23, 20231 min read
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A Malcolm Barker update
As you will have spotted if you have been at MBL lately a lot of work is happening and a lot more will be going on over the next few...
Gary Pickard
Sep 20, 20231 min read
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Help stop pests
We understand that there are some reports of KHV outbreaks in fisheries in Essex. As a reminder and per the Club's Rules please make sure...
Gary Pickard
Sep 9, 20231 min read
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Waterside festival taster sessions 21/22 Aug
The weather gods looked on us favourably this year and it was a busy couple of days. A big thank you to John and Dave from Everybody Can...
Gary Pickard
Sep 3, 20231 min read
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Calling all members
As you might have spotted a lot of work has been done around the lakes and along the Backwater over the last few months. There is still...
Gary Pickard
Sep 2, 20231 min read
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It's not just commons and mirrors
A well done to Hans Maher who has just caught a cracking crucian carp from Beggars Hall - there are not many in BH but those there are...
Gary Pickard
Jul 21, 20231 min read
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BHF charity event Sat 27 June @ Hall Farm Large Lake
Hi all Dave Fuller is again this year running a charity match at Hall Farm in aid of The British Heart Foundation. Draw time will be around 8.30ish (depending on how quickly Dave can squeeze the cash out of you for a raffle or some BHF merch ;-) ). Fishing should be 10 - 3. You can get in touch with Dave on 07740 15619 for more info and to book in. We will hopefully see a few of you there for a great cause.
Gary Pickard
Jun 21, 20231 min read
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What have the Work Party been up to recently?
A key part of the Club is the weekly work party that meets up each Thursday (when not too wet or cold) to put in the background work that...
Gary Pickard
Jun 2, 20231 min read
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Have you thought about becoming a Voluntary Bailiff?
A number of our members are already part of the VBS but the Hertfordshire area could do with a few more. They play a vital role not just...
Gary Pickard
Apr 7, 20231 min read
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Newsletter and dates for diary
Hi all It is that time of year again when we have flurry of activity for the end of the Club's year Below you will find a copy of the...
Gary Pickard
Mar 19, 20231 min read
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Yes all frozen again (Sat 21st)
In case you were wondering the lakes are frozen Malcolm Barker - 1/4 inch or so of ice and may clear in the next day or so - water is...
Gary Pickard
Jan 21, 20231 min read
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