Stoke On Trent Angling Society: LATEST NEWS Kayak Pike From Rudyard for Glen ================================================================================ Julian on 10 January, 2012 11:29:00 Glen Pointon has been in touch about a nice catch from Rudyard. Glen is a new member to the Society this year and on his Dove Barbel for Allan ================================================================================ Julian on 10 January, 2012 11:24:00 Allan Fryer has been in touch with a lovely catch report. Allan fished with Alan Price on the Dove at Scropton on the 27th December 20lb 9oz Stanley Pike for Kevin ================================================================================ Julian on 10 January, 2012 11:12:00 Kevin Grocott sent us in this picture of a lovely pike he caught from Stanley Reservoir recently. The fish weighed in at an impressive 20lb STOKE-ON-TRENT ANGLING SOCIETY NEWSLETTER 2011 ================================================================================ Julian on 15 December, 2011 08:14:00 GOOD NEWS - NO INCREASE IN MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR 20122011 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGThis year’s AGM was attended by 21 Members. Tony Burt was elected Match SOTAS September Update ================================================================================ Julian on 17 October, 2011 08:32:00 Brian Banks reports that work on Astbury Mere has been progressing extremely well over recent weeks. The Society has been working hard to dig channels SOTAS August Update ================================================================================ Julian on 13 September, 2011 07:57:00 It was another busy month at Astbury with plenty of fish being caught, the best carp reported was a mirror of 32lbs with several mid twenties 21lb 4oz Rudyard Pike on the fly for Dru Lunney ================================================================================ Julian on 13 September, 2011 07:50:00 John Davy has passed on this picture of a 21lb 4oz pike caught on the Fly by Dru Lunney. The fish was taken whilst boat Litter at Astbury ================================================================================ Julian on 14 August, 2011 09:16:00 Brian Banks has requested that we remind all members that all litter must be taken home from the venue. It has been observed that some Astbury July Update ================================================================================ Julian on 19 July, 2011 03:33:00 Pete Conway sent this picture of a common from Astbury. He had 5 commons in a day session on fathers day, he then returned April Astbury Update ================================================================================ Julian on 10 May, 2011 02:30:00 After another bitterly cold winter it was a welcome spell of very warm weather in April and the carp responded to this and started feeding 19lb 4oz Stanley Pike ================================================================================ Julian on 08 February, 2011 10:02:00 John McDermott has sent us this stunning picture of a Stanley Reservoir pike, which he caught on his first visit to the water. The fish 13lb Dove Barbel for Chris Cooke ================================================================================ Julian on 01 February, 2011 09:32:00 Chris Cooke has sent us this lovely picture of a 13lb barbel taken on the new Brookhouse Farm stretch of the Dove at Scropton. 28lb Rudyard Pike for John Dean ================================================================================ Julian on 01 February, 2011 09:23:00 John Dean has sent in a picture of his fantastic pike capture from Rudyard. The fish weighed in at 28lb 6oz and was taken in STOKE-ON-TRENT ANGLING SOCIETY NEWSLETTER 2010 ================================================================================ Julian on 06 January, 2011 08:51:00 2010 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGThis year’s AGM was attended by 34 Members. Gerry Brookes was elected as Assistant Match Secretary, Mick Hann and Dave Hulme as 17lb Astbury Pike for Rob Whiston ================================================================================ Julian on 18 November, 2010 08:29:00 Rob Whiston has sent in a picture of a stunning 17lb pike he caught on Astbury Mere in November this year. The fish was caught Astbury Update for October ================================================================================ Julian on 10 November, 2010 09:31:00 Brian Banks reports that October was another good month on Astbury Mere, one angler has reported over 60 fish in the month with two thirties Astbury remains on form through August ================================================================================ Julian on 21 September, 2010 10:15:00 Brian Banks reports that Astbury has carried on fishing well through August and several members have caught carp in the mid twenty range both mirrors First twenty for Dan Belfield ================================================================================ Julian on 17 August, 2010 02:57:00 These are pictures of Dan Belfields new PB from Astury, he's over the moon with it as he's been fishing it for a couple Rudyard result for Rob Hill ================================================================================ Julian on 17 August, 2010 11:49:00 New Society member Rob Hill has sent us some images of carp caught from Rudyard on the 7th - 8th august. Rob caught three New Astbury Lake Record at 34lb 6oz ================================================================================ Julian on 28 July, 2010 07:38:00 We've just received pictures from Paul Jones showing some of the stunning fish he's been having from the Society's Astbury Mere venue, including the new More Astbury Twenties ================================================================================ Julian on 27 July, 2010 08:56:00 Brian Banks has just sent in couple more pictures from Astbury, first is Matt Wilson with a 25-14 mirror, and Brian reports that John SOTAS Match Results ================================================================================ Julian on 13 July, 2010 07:20:00 Below you can read the latest batch of match results from Tom Dean Ivan Nixon Cup, Rudyard Lake, 20/06/2010 1. D Astbury Mere Update ================================================================================ Julian on 13 July, 2010 08:11:00 Brian Banks reports several more fish coming to the bank at Astbury Mere last week. MW had two carp of 15lb and 26lb both mirrors SOTAS Match Results ================================================================================ Julian on 06 July, 2010 01:55:00 Below you can read the latest batch of match results from Tom DeanGordon Critchlow Cup, Stanley Pool, 27/06/20101. D Bosworth 53-4-0 2. A Stevenson 17-8-03. Astbury Upper Double for Sonny ================================================================================ Julian on 24 June, 2010 08:21:00 Sonny Cockayne had a nice result on the Society's Astbury Mere venue recently banking this stunning upper double common. Horseshoe Lake Open Day - 3rd July ================================================================================ Julian on 17 June, 2010 08:03:00 There will be an open day at Horseshoe Lake on Saturday 3rd July between 10am and 4pm. It should be a great event with lots Astbury mere carp go on a feeding frenzy ================================================================================ Julian on 16 June, 2010 11:53:00 After an unconfirmed report of a 38lb common being caught, we can report that a stunning 34lb 06oz mirror was caught on Tuesday morning at SOTAS Match Results ================================================================================ Julian on 12 May, 2010 09:37:00 We've just received the latest batch of match results from Tom Dean, some cracking catches on Ellenhall with 1st placed bags averaging just under 30lb, Astbury Mere Update ================================================================================ Julian on 12 May, 2010 09:17:00 Brian Banks has forwarded images showing how many of the pegs at Astbury Mere have now been fenced off to improve angling for members. Brian Rigmaster Demonstration on April 15th Angling Evening ================================================================================ Julian on 06 April, 2010 09:28:00 Wayne McKenna from Rig Master will be giving a demonstration on using the Rigmaster tool for tying hair rigs on the Thursday 15/4/10. Gary Knowles April 8th Angling Evening Canelled ================================================================================ Julian on 29 March, 2010 05:09:00 THE SOT ANGLING EVENING THURSDAY 8TH APRIL HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY 15TH APRIL WITH A TALK ON RIVER FISHING New Member scores on Astbury ================================================================================ Julian on 23 March, 2010 08:32:00 We had a nice email in recently from new member Rob Whiston;My name is Rob Whiston I am a new member of SOTAS this year Society Acquires New Stretch of Dove ================================================================================ Julian on 23 March, 2010 08:20:00 The Society is pleased to announce the acquisition of a new stretch of the River Dove. The new 2.3 mile stretch it is at Brookhouse Astbury Mere Stocking Confirmed ================================================================================ Julian on 23 March, 2010 08:06:00 The Society is pleased to announce the stocking of 102 carp from Furnace Mill Aquaculture into Astbury Mere. The weights of the fish were between Astbury Path Completion ================================================================================ Julian on 09 February, 2010 12:30:00 The new footpath around Astbury has now been completed. The path sits behind the immediate perimeter of the lake, and is designed to segregate pedestrians Catfish Evening 11th February 2010 ================================================================================ Julian on 09 February, 2010 12:09:00 This Thursday sees a Catfish Evening taking place at the Society’s Pioneer Working Mens Club Headquarters in Smallthorne. The talk will be given by respected 26lb 8oz Stanley Pike for Matt Goldstraw ================================================================================ Julian on 23 November, 2009 09:01:00 The pike fishing on Stanley Pool has been in excellent form over recent weeks with several fish over 20lb reported. Society member Matt Goldstraw was Rudyard Result for John Whalley ================================================================================ Julian on 23 November, 2009 08:58:00 Society member John Whalley from Baddeley Green sent us this stunning picture of a 27lb common carp caught at Rudyard 2 weeks ago 27lb 6oz 20lb Carp for Ian Weir ================================================================================ Julian on 08 September, 2009 02:44:00 Ian Weir reports some consistent Carp returns from Bolesworth thus far this season with a few twenty pound fish caught. Ian’s father who guests on Dove on form for Double Figure barbel ================================================================================ Julian on 08 September, 2009 08:48:00 SOTAS Chairman John Davey has been getting amongst the big fish on the Dove recently, taking two fine double figure barbel, but he’s not alone, Brian gets off to a flier on Fauld ================================================================================ Julian on 16 July, 2009 01:35:00 Brian Banks reports some excellent sport on the Society’s Fauld stretch of the Dove, taking this stunning looking double on his first visit of the Short Astbury Sessions produce the goods for Simon ================================================================================ Julian on 16 July, 2009 12:10:00 Society member Simon Cockitt has been in touch to tell us of his recent results on Astbury Mere. Simon explains “I did my first night Rudyard on form for Pike ================================================================================ Julian on 20 May, 2009 07:51:00 John Davey has just sent us some cracking pike images of fish taken in recent weeks. Unfortunately I don’t have any names to add to Calling all Fly Fishermen! ================================================================================ Julian on 21 April, 2009 08:45:00 Geoff Beckett has been in touch in order to gauge interest relating to Fly Fishing within SOTAS.- Do you fish for trout, salmon, perch or Rigmarole Tackle Evening ================================================================================ Julian on 08 April, 2009 02:05:00 Members are reminded that this Thursday’s Tackle Demonstration evening at SOTAS HQ features a tackle demonstration by Rigmarole.The evening starts at 8pm and members are River Sow provides good sport for Rich Lindop ================================================================================ Julian on 08 April, 2009 01:46:00 We’ve just had a nice email from new member Rich Lindop which reads;This is my first year as a member of SOTAS and would just Serious Incident at Knypersley Reservoir ================================================================================ Julian on 11 January, 2009 10:18:00 Serious concerns were expressed at last Thursday’s SOTAS general meeting concerning the reported conduct of two of our members using radio controlled boats on Knypersley 19lb Bolesworth Carp for Chris Pownell ================================================================================ Julian on 21 October, 2008 01:36:00 Chris Pownell has been in touch to tell us about his latest session on Bolesworth. After purchasing a new set up he could not wait Bolesworth Catch Reports ================================================================================ Julian on 08 September, 2008 07:12:00 Matt Hobley details his recent exploits on Bolesworth; 1st trip: Overnighter on 2nd August.10.30pm: 12lb 14oz leather, fishing to Astbury Session Brings 26lb Linear for Jase Taylor ================================================================================ Julian on 27 May, 2008 08:29:00 Jason Taylor bagged this stunning 26lb linear from Asbury Mere at the weekend, and although not entirely sure, Jase thinks the same fish came out