Updates

Went to the fishery Saturday and there were 14 fishing. Every person had their membership card and understood the reasons.

Only Bob Evans was fishing Withies and he ended up catching 12 carp with 3 touching double figures. I think that was one more than Ray Nosworthy had showing the way on Jubilee.
Thanks to everyone keeping to the social distancing and ensuring they have their membership cards on them. It is imperative we have traceability in case someone gets the virus and we need to contact any attendee.

I know there is a lot of debate on match fishing. Strictly speaking if distancing is observed it ISN'T against the current restrictions. However we like the vast majority of fisheries are adhering to the Angling Trust's interpretation and not allowing matches or keepnets. Things appear to be improving (fingers crossed) and the next review of the restrictions is 1st June.

Under the Angling Trust's phase 2 competitions will be allowed so our first match could be an Affordable Open on Wednesday 3rd June (new price of £10 with the extra £2 going on payouts). This will be conducted under strict guidelines. Please check the forum, news page or Facebook on the 1st June to see if the match is going ahead. I will send a txt to those I think may not have internet access.

Tight lines

Mark Court
EJAS Secretary

Pleasure fishing from Wednesday - Please don't forget to get your club membership and Environment licence

Unless there is a very unlikely event where Parliament reject the prime ministers new guidelines then pleasure fishing will be allowed from Wednesday.

The main issues for us are:

1. The first visitor in the morning should protect themselves by cleaning hands after opening the gate.

2. Social distancing must be adhered to at all times. (6ft away from any other person) Fishing equipment or tackle must not be shared.

3. Pleasure fishing only. No keep nets (club rule anyway).

4. High Level of personal hygiene. The club has provided extra cleaning products should members need to use the portaloo.

5. Membership cards must be carried at all times when at the fishery. The owners have stipulated that we need to be aware of who is at the fishery. This will help to ensure we can stay safe and will be vital if we need to trace anyone who comes up on the new tracing app, soon to be implemented. Also if the unthinkable (and highly unlikely) thing happens where we get an outbreak at the fishery, then government officials will expect us to be able to provide a list of members to contact for any self isolating.
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I know quite a few have already joined this year in anticipation of fishing starting, many thanks to those.

If you haven't joined yet then please do BEFORE fishing. This years membership is only £50 which is great value even though we have lost a couple of months through the virus. I hope members will understand that the club still has all its financial commitments and hasn't received any match funding, which is why the membership must remain at £50.

Amazing value for money and the feeding of the fish during lock-down will have them in peak condition.

You can renew your membership using most credit/debit cards on Paypal via this link below:
https://www.eveshamjubileeanglingsociety.co.uk/membership-fees/
or using a cheque to the treasurer: Bob Evans, 188 The Ridgeway, New End, WORCESTER B96 6NP

If you are sending a cheque please txt Bob on 07747655514 to inform him it is on its way. This will save any embarrassment if you are asked for your membership on the bank.

You can also pay any member of the committee.

The government have said that everyone is being looked after financially however we all know governments can stretch the truth. If you are not in a very good financial situation due the virus then please contact myself or Bob in confidence to arrange a payment plan.