PAC Region 16: January 2011

Club News

It is with Great regret and sorrow that I have been put into the position of taking the decision to close the region. Andy and I have tried everything in our power to revitalise the region by any means available to us. I have been talking about this at meetings over the last two years but wanted to give our region a chance to survive.

What IS the reason, is basically due to the head count of PAC members who for whatever reason have not been attending the meetings even when a big name has agreed to do a presentation.

The regional numbers have dropped and it did close before so I believe people / members will show interest again; when that happens the region might just be able to restart.

Andy and I will remain advertised in Pike Lines as ROs for the region so there are PAC contacts in our Area who can encourage new members to attend other regions within reach of where they live during the closure.

Those members who have supported our region consistently over the years I thank you for your support in trying to keep our area going.

Thank you once again

Dave Thompson

RO RA 16

Tuesday, 4 January 2011

Derrick Amies brings in the New Year on January 20th!

Happy New Year all!

It's been a while since the last meeting where David McLachlan gave his excellent talk on Pike fishing in and around the fens, and it is now time to pick up where we left off...well sort of!
As most of you will have seen in the events section, the speaker scheduled for January 20th was Steve Rodwell. Due to some unforseen circumstances Steve can't be with us, which almost left us high and dry, but fortunately none other than Derrick Amies very kindly offered to make the trek from far away Norfolk to step into the breach, and get 2011 off to a flying start. He will be giving a talk based on a lifetime of fishing the Broadlands, more than likely discussing his mentor, the legendary Dennis Pye and will be bringing copies of his recently published book.

Some of you have a bit of a journey to get to Stevenage, but please try to make the effort as the region's future is becoming somewhat uncertain due to recent attendance levels. Put simply we need your support, or we will simply not be able to continue with the monthly meetings - it's your region and your choice! I don't wish to start the year on a sour note, but these are the realities and we have to face them.
Anyway, I hope to see you there on the 20th for what will be a memorable evening!

The Pike Anglers' Club of Great Britain

The Pike Anglers' Club of Great Britain was formed in 1977 as a direct result of changing attitudes toward pike. For far too long pike had been regarded by fishery owners and some anglers as vermin, to be killed and removed at all costs. Since it's inception, the PAC has done much to drastically change this mistaken attitude and pike are now widely regarded as a positive element in the natural balance of any fishery.Pike fishing has without doubt become one of the most specialised branches of coarse fishing. Not least in the methods of handling, unhooking and safe return of the fish once caught.The PAC works continually for the benefit of all pike and pike anglers, we seek only to further the opportunities for pike fishing, whilst preserving all that pike fishing is all about.We strive to protect pike from persecution by those who do not understand, or choose to ignore, the facts about the important role the pike plays in the balance of nature. We also work to promote pike conservation through safe practice by anglers.