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Welcome to the official Victoria & Biddulph Angling Society Web site. We hope you will enjoy viewing the site and we hope that you find all the information you need to know about our club. 2010 Permits Available Soon - Senior - £28.00 / Junior - £12.00 / Veteran - £20.00 Latest News 03-11-09 - Serpentine Charity Night Fish-In - Christmas Match - Another chance to fish the Serpe in the hours of darkness - 21st - 22nd November. £15.00 per peg. All money raised will go to Biddulph in Bloom. Places available so to apply for a peg please email dangoddard22@yahoo.co.uk with your name, membership number and telephone number. All pegs will be drawn at random a day in advance. 14-10-09 - Work Party on The Serpentine - Sunday 1st November - Meet 10.00am on Knype Car Park. 09-10-09 - The Victoria and Havelock Pools are now open as usual following completion of phase 2 of the planned works. 09-10-09 - The Serpentine Charity All Night Fish-In - Results 01-10-09 - Temporary Pool Closures - The Victoria and Havelock Pools are currently closed from today for approx 1 week while phase 2 of the works is carried out. 15 new 'platform' pegs will be build, the car park re-surfaced and 2000 young small carp will be introduced. It may be possible that the pools are open on Saturday and Sunday (see notices on gate) although the car park is closed until after the works have finished. 12-09-09 - Serpentine Charity Night Fish-In - A one off chance to fish the Serpe in the hours of darkness - 26th - 27th September. £15.00 per peg. All money raised will go to Biddulph in Bloom. Limited places available so to apply for a peg please email dangoddard22@yahoo.co.uk with your name, membership number and telephone number. Successful applicants will be notified by 20th September. All pegs will be drawn at random a day in advance. 12-09-09 - Rule change - No Baitboats to be used on the Serpentine or Knypersley Reservoir. 17-07-09 - A work party will take place on Knypersley Reservoir on the 15th August at 10.00am (meet dam wall). Please try and turn up to help improve our venues. 03-06-09 - The first phase of the Opencast Pools improvement project was completed today. Each pool received a floating island to provide increased cover for fish plus a new specially designed area to spawn. The islands when fully grown with also improve the general look and feel of the pools. Phase 2 of the project will take place later this year.
The larger of the 2 islands located in the centre of the Victoria Pool
The smaller of the two islands in the centre of the Havelock Pool. 12-05-09 - The final work party on the Serpentine was carried out yesterday morning. Overall, attendance was aceptable but with a little more help we could have done all the pegs. The work was generally concentrated on pegs 2, 4, 8, 9, 11a, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 30 (Note: These numbers are likely to change in the near future and the pegs will be re-numbered). Please see a few images below:
The all new peg 30 in the shallows taking the angler over the silty margin to the waters edge.
Peg 19 now comfortable and mud free.
Peg 2 relocated away from the fallen tree that closed the old peg 2.
Peg 11a with a new extended platform well above water level.
And peg 16 restored to its former double peg status. 10-04-09 - Open matches have begun on the Cricket Ground Pool on Saturday mornings. The draw will take place at 8am, entry will be £7.00 per angler. 10-04-09 - Members are reminded that to fish the Cricket Ground, Victoria and Havelock pools at night, they must be in possesion of a night permit available only from monthly committee meetings. There is no night fishing available to junior members. All other waters have a total night fishing ban. 21-03-09 - Work Parties on the Serpentine will taken place at 10.00am (Meet Knype car park) on the following dates - 4th April, 3rd May and the 10th May. 17-03-09 - Cheshire & North Staffs Angling Association, the controlling club on Knypersley Reservoir of which we are a shareholder has launched its own website - www.cheshireandnorthstaffsaa.com 15-03-09 - News has reached me this morning of a massive 31lb Pike that has been caught from Knypersley Reservoir. If the lucky angler could get in touch by emailing me I'm sure we could get a few pictures on this site. 12-03-09 - Just a reminder that the close season starts on the River Dane and The Serpentine on the 15th March. That means the last day for fishing is Saturday the 14th March. 12-03-09 - Over the last few weeks a number of anglers have heard the the Big Linear (The largest fish in the Serpentine) has died. I would like to re-assure everybody that this fish is still alive and well and it was the Sandy Linear (Which was possibly the 4th largest) that unfortunately died. The picture below was taken yesterday 4ft in front of peg 14 which I was fishing at the time. The Big Linear steadily swam back and forth for nearly an hour (with a group of 5 other fish) just teasing me before disappearing off to my right bypassing all my efforts to catch her. The picture isn't brilliant as it was taken with a standard lenses.
12-03-09 - First work party on the Serpentine has been organised for the 4th April beginning at 10.00am. Meet on the Knype car park. 24-01-09 - Issue 13 of the VBAS Bi-Annual Newsletter is now in tackle shops. 18-01-09 - It is with great regret to inform you of the death of 'The Sandy Linear aka The Mid Linear' in the Serpentine. This fish was last caught in the summer at over 25lb and was over 45 years old. Unfortunately, the fishes death was caused by it getting tethered up after being hooked and trailing approx 30mtrs of mainline. Although this was an accident please be sure to check that any rig used is 100% safe and that all mainline is regularly changed to prevent weak spots. As a result of this loss long shank hooks such as the Fox series 5, long shank nailer and other similar pattern of hooks should not be used on VBAS waters. RIP Sandy Linear. 01-12-08 - New 2009 permits will be on sale from today. Although we have had increased water rents, work completed, etc we have been able to keep prices at the same bargin price as in 2008. 13-07-08 - Sales & Swaps page updated!!! 27-06-08 - NEW RULE - A booking in permit is NO longer required to fish the Serpentine. Just purchase your annual permit and go fishing. Please note that only 30 anglers will be allowed on the water at any one time. 26-06-08 - Work parties have taken place on The Serpentine and Tick Hill Lane Pool. The Serpe has has many pegs cleared of overgrown bushes and overhanging tree's making all pegs readily fishable. Tick Hill has has sone pegs re-made and a lot of the reeds cut back to provide new ideal fishing spots. Check out notice boards for any future work parties. Your help will definetly count. 08-03-08 - NEW ARTICLE on the Serpentine - Serpentine - The New Generation 29-02-08 - The Serpentine future monsters are already putting in an appearance!!! Check out Water Reports for details. 31-01-08 - News just in. The Big Linear has put in its first appearance for the year. For more info Click Here 28-01-08 - The old-style Water Report page has returned!!!! This means more in depth water reports, with more helpful information. We still need your help so continue to tell us what you've caught by emailing mycatch@vbas.4t.com 09-12-07 - Phase 2 of the winter 2007 stocking took place today. In total, approx 80 5 - 10lb carp have been introduced to the Serpentine. These carp should boost the quality of the specimen carp fishing at the Serpe. We hope that within a few years, these fish should weigh well in to double figures steadily progressing to specimen weights. Many thanks to Staffordshire County Council who have supported this project. Please click here to see pictures of the days events.
09-12-07 - The Fur & Feather match took place today. Although the weather made fishing difficult, 20 anglers fished for the 13 prizes. Please see match results for final standings.
08-12-07 - Please be aware of the maintenance work being carried out on The Cricket Ground Pool during the next twelve months. The pool will remain open for fishing although we ask anglers to take extra care. 11-11-07 - After two years of disappointment, Victoria & Biddulph AS match team finally got their hands on the Inter Club Challenge Trophy. The annual match fished against the Gardeners Arms AC was fished at The Cricket Ground Pool on a windy Sunday morning. Teams of ten a side were drawn against each other with the VBAS team getting odd peg numbers, and GAAC getting even. The 5 hour match clearly saw a couple of individuals getting amount the new carp, with VBAS's Graham Massey winning with nearly 15lb. The overall result was Team VBAS 36lb 2oz to Team GAAC 10lb 1oz 8dr, giving VBAS the long awaited win they needed. Well done to those who took part. 09-11-07 - Phase 1 of the Winter 2007 Re-Stocking Program took place today. Over 500 8-10" carp were introduced to the Cricket Ground Pool. The idea being to introduce carp over the typical size of what the resident pike would eat so providing the quality fish that have been missing for a few years. The fish were introduced at a ratio of 70% Common Carp to 30% Mirror Carp. Thanks to the committee and bailiffs who took holidays from work to help out. Phase 2 is likely to be completed within the next 5 weeks and details will follow on completion. Please see pictures below of the phase 1 stocking.
09-11-07 - Work has commenced of the Cricket Ground Pool Maintenance Project 2007. This project will involve massive improvements to the paths, pegs and surrounding vegetation. So far event organizer Mark, together with his volunteer team have completely cut back the surrounding bushes and trees (See pictures below). Next job is to start work on the paths followed by the pegs. However, this project is being run by club members, and all help counts. If anybody can go down and help Mark and his team this will be appreciated. Even if its just litter collecting, every little bit counts. The ultimate aim of the project is to create a much improved pool without the problems of the past and these steps will go far towards that. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE WATER MAY BE CLOSED ON OCCASIONS DURING THIS WORK AND ON COMPLETION A VBAS KEY WILL BE NEEDED TO ACCESS THE POOL
25.09.07 - New Gallery page now complete. 24.09.07 - We have decided to change our water report system to increase the number of water reports from the members of the club. By clicking on the catch return link available on the links on the left of the home page and also at the bottom of the water reports page itself, you can directly enter a water report. You can still temporarily access the old waters page by clicking here. 23.09.07 - The second stage of the re-stocking of Knypersley Reservoir took place today by CNSAA. The aim of this stockings was to introduce a selection of small carp in the effort to increase the amount of carp in the reservoir. There were 90 small carp introduced in total which are hoped to grow well to much larger sizes in the future. Below is a picture of one of the pretty commons that were introduced (top), and below that is some of the fish in the net about to be moved to the reservoir (middle). And finally is a picture of the carp having just entered the reservoir ready to explore their new home (bottom).
01.09.07 - 2007 Junior Championship write up. Click Here 21.08.07 - The Victoria & Biddulph Angling Society 2007 Junior Championship Match took place this Monday (20th Aug). 16 juniors turned out to compete at the event which took place on the clubs Victoria Pool at 5.15pm. The 2 hour match was won with a single carp weighing in at nearly 6lb caught on the end peg by young specimen hunter Anthony Gamble. The results were as follows. 1st Anthony Gamble 5lb 15oz, 2nd Jack Poole 1lb 10oz, 3rd Josh Jones 1lb 6oz, 4th Louis Burgess 1lb 2oz, joint 5th Ryan Grindey & Tom Mountford 15oz. All competitors won a prize which included a rod, reel, net plus many other bits and pieces. We would like to thank our match sponsors, Forster Street Tackle and Terrys of Congleton for their kind donations and the junior coaches that attended. The weekly junior matches are set to now re-start with the first on the 29th August at 5.00pm on the Havelock Pool. No need to book in, just turn up and fish. 14.08.07 - VBAS would like to remind anglers that the double gates along the main gravel driveway at the River Dane, Somerford Park Farm, must be kept shut at all times. This is to prevent horses bolting up toward the main road when horse and rider have become separated. Thanks. 06.08.07 - Junior Match - 20th August on The Victoria Pool. It will be FREE ENTRY to all juniors with many prizes available, some shown in the photo below. Meet by the Victoria Pool car park at 5.15pm for the draw for pegs. Fish 5.45pm till 7.45pm. You MUST book in with Daniel Goddard to fish the match. Please e-mail dangoddard22@yahoo.co.uk or contact him on phone (number in back of permit).
26.06.07 - The River Dane at Somerford Park Farm will be closed to fishing on the 1st, 8th, or 29th July, due to equestrian events taking place on site. Anglers must not access the site under any circumstances on these dates. 18.03.07 - The Cricket Ground Pool fishery survey was successfully completed by a record high turnout of members. Angling Secretary Ray Smith, took control of the event from the boat and led the team to complete three sweeps of the pool with the nets. Below are some pictures of the netting.
Thanks to all members who attended and helped out. 12.03.07 - The Cricket Ground Pool will be closed to fishing on the 18th March due to a stock survey. Anyone wanting to help with the netting please feel free to come down. We start netting at 10am (ish). 09.03.07 - I'm currently in the process of adding on site maps to the waters pages. All maps will give anglers a clear traveling guide to our waters. 09.03.07 - As of the 1st April, VBAS will have control of a new water named Tick Hill Lane Pool and is about 30 minutes from Biddulph. The pool is a small water that's well suited to the general pleasure angler, as its stocked well with roach, bream and small carp plus others. Water information will soon be added to the waters section of this site. 30.01.07 - Knypersley Reservoir has today received its first stocking of fish as part the the re-stocking program. British Waterways have supplied these fish as a goodwill gesture due to the works carried out during the winter of 2005/06. The following fish were stocked into Knypersley Res. (approximate numbers):- BREAM 10 TO 1 LB =165 BREAM 9 TO 10= 168 BREAM 8 TO 9 = 60 BREAM 6 TO 8 = 500 BREAM 4TO 6 = 2500 ROACH 8 TO 10 = 700 ROACH 6TO 10 = 1250 ROACH 4 TO 6 = 3000 RUDD 6 TO 8 = 500 RUDD 4 TO 6 2500 RUDD 3 TO 4 = 2500 Many thanks goes out to all parties involved with this first phase of re-stocking. Below is a picture of the fish being transferred to the reservoir.
01.01.07 - As of this date up to 3 rods may be used on The Serpentine only. You must also ensure that you have the relevant rod licence's before fishing.
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