Information Sheets
February 2012
GENERAL SECRETARY’S REPORT
KENNET WATER FRAMEWORK DIRECTIVE.
Del and myself recently attended a meeting with representatives of ARK (Action for the River Kennet). This is a charity based in Marlborough who have been very successful dealing with the issues of the river at the upstream end. They have now expressed an interest in following this through to the confluence of the river with the Thames. As such they are about to be appointed by the E.A. as the lead body for the WFD. They as a charity have been very successful in gaining funding and we were both impressed with their setup. We will know more following a meeting of the Kennet WFD on January 25th.
KHV RESTRICTION
Cefas have informed us that they have not carried out the tests yet on the sentinel fish that were collected from Cemex’s Match Pool in late October. This is due to the increased workload on the staff and facilities at Bampton that has resulted in increased KHV outbreaks.
CRAYFISH TRAPPING
Due to a change in E.A. policy RDAA are not allowed to block book the tags to go on the traps. Each member will have to apply individually. Forms are available from myself or download from our website in the Forum section.
FLOATING PENNYWORT
I have been led to believe that all work has now been completed with more spraying to follow in the spring. We need to keep an eye on this and keep the relevant parties informed.
FISHERIES REPORT
GALE DAMAGE
The high winds of 2 weeks ago didn’t really affect us too much with only a few small trees down around various venues.
LOWER BENYONS”RED” SECTION
Work tidying our venues continues with this venue next on the list.
STOCKING
Brown – Lee Pool has just received 920 small carp (6-10 inches). Hope fully this will increase catch rates in the Spring for Clubs that have booked it for out of season matches.
VENUE NEWS
It has been very quiet around the venues with only the odd angler out. The rivers are still producing the odd chub, with at least two 6lb plus fish from Whistley Mill River. Padworth Canal in the last week has produced a number of good perch to 3lb plus. Anglers fishing for our lake pike are being rewarded with a few jacks and there are rumours of one of Whistley Mill’s bigger fish seeing the bank recently.
BAILIFFING
The bailiff figures are currently 1585 visits with no out of the ordinary problems.