Chairman’s Report 2019

Chairman’s Report – 2019

 Before I start, I would just like to remember Dick Hooper, who we lost at the beginning of last year. Dick was a great asset to the club working hard in the background and is sorely missed.

Thanks also must go to our hard-working committee for taking time out each month to attend meetings and helping to organise the league matches, open matches and the presentation evening each year.

Firstly, a brief recap on our Open matches in 2018.

The spring open had 40 anglers attend. 9 weighed in a total of 10 fish, compared to 2017 when 43 fished 18 weighed in a total of 41 fish.

The RNLI open was attended by 59 anglers 18 of whom caught 24 fish. 23 anglers blanked. Looking at 2017 we had 44 fishing, 22 weighed in a total of 94 fish

Although numbers were down on previous years, we still raised £550 for this most worthwhile cause

The Christmas Open had 35 anglers, 4 weighed in 4 fish compared to 2017 with 38 fishing, 16 of those weighing in a total of 22 fish.

I think just looking at those figures we as a club are not necessarily doing anything wrong, apart from not informing the fish that we were fishing and needed them to come along and take part!

2018 total fish caught in the Opens = 38

2017 total fish caught in Opens = 157 so just about 75% less fish caught in a year’s worth of Open matches.

2018 Junior open had to be cancelled due to an horrific weather forecast and a yellow weather warning being given out as it turned out the wind could have been described as bracing but fishable. Unfortunately, we must be guided by the experts and act on their advice. This match has now been scheduled for 12^th May 2019 when hopefully conditions should be more favourable.

The club had great success in the BCFSA boat league.

The club was also fairly successful in the BCFSA winter open when we ended up in 4^th place- an improvement on 6^th from the year before, although this match was not without drama as one of one club members decide to try and flout the rules by reserving his spot with a beach buddy!

I must also thank our sponsors for their support. Thanks to John May who has sponsored the Junior open for many years.

Steve Lodge sponsors the club with a cheque every year to support either the Spring or Christmas Opens.

Simon Jones from PRV engineering in south Wales sponsors the RNLI open.

We spent rather more than usual on prizes for the RNLI but I think it was worth it to be able to put on such a good prize table.

The club will be hosting the Westward competition this year. Details will be released in the future.

Presentation Evening

This years presentation evening will be held on Saturday 30^th March at The Cider Shed, Shipham.  Tickets will be £7.50 per adult to include a buffet, and as usual, kids go free!  Please let Vicky know as soon as possible if you’d like a ticket, as we need to let them know for the catering – 07471 080290

Trophy Winners

Midweek League                                           John Lintern

Midweek League Juinor                               Jack Reynolds

Boat Champion                                              Steve Lodge

RNLI Open Mac Mitchell                              John Beer

Xmas Open Cyril Hill                                     John Lintern

Cod Cup                                                          John Beer – 12lb 7.5oz

Skate Cup                                                       Victoria Izzard – Small Eyed 11lb 2oz

Conger Cup                                                    Victoria Izzard – 25lb

Conger Shield                                                 Mike Jarvis – 21lb 8oz

Flatfish Cup                                                    Victoria Izzard – flounder 1lb 12oz

Whiting Cup                                                   John LIntern – 1lb 4oz

Silver Eel Cup                                                 Sam Roth – 1lb 2.5oz

Bass Cup                                                         Richard White – 3lb 8oz

Ladies Best Specimen                                   Victoria Izzard – small eyed 11lb 2oz, 111.25%

Best Boat Specimen                                      Steve Lodge – smoothound 17lb 2oz, 131.73%

Best Shore Specimen                                    John Beer – cod 12lb 7oz, 124,58%

Best Specimen Junior League                      Reuben Frith 36cm flounder

Alf Payne Most Specie Boat                         Terry Giles 15 species

Junior League Champion                              Oscar Stankiewicz

Junior League Runner Up                             Isabella Healey

Attendance Shield Senior                            Terry Giles

Jubilee Rose Bowl Senior                             Andy Taylor – 50lb tope

Jubilee Rose Bowl Junior                              Harrison Izzard – flounder 1lb 9oz

Junior Open Winner                                     not awarded

Junior Consistent in opens                          Harrison Izzard

Retired League                                              Dean Burfoot

Junior Attendance Cup                                 Harrison Izzard

Weekend League                                          Martin Stockhall

Weekend League Junior                               Harrison Izzard

Combined Boat and Shore                           Terry Giles

Comb Mid and W/end Ladies                      Victoria Izzard

Oggy Cup Members Xmas                            Harrison Izzard

Donald Kear Junior Mem Xmas                   Harrison Izzard

Don Metcalf Best Spec Retired League    John Beer – Thornback, 8lb 9oz

Comb Mid and Weekend                             John Lintern

Clubman of the year                                     ??

Chairmans Trophy                                         ??

Election of Officers

The AGM saw the election of new officers for this year.

 

Position	Officer	Nominated	Seconded
Chairman	Nigel Pepper	Vicky Izzard	Ken Hucker
Vice Chairman	John Lintern	Vicky Izzard	Nigel Pepper
Secretary	Vicky Izzard	Russ Tinklin	Tony Small
Treasurer	Steve Lodge	Tony Small	Russ Tinklin
Midweek League	John Lintern	Russ Tinklin	Mike Strange
Weekend League	John Lintern	Russ Tinklin	Tony Small
Boat League	Steve Lodge	Terry Giles	Vicky Izzard
Retired League	John May	Ken Hucker	John Lintern
News Editor	Mark Izzard	Nigel Pepper	Vicky Izzard
Membership Secretary	Nigel Pepper	Vicky Izzard	Mike Strange
Cup Custodian	Diane Rawles	Terry Giles	Russ Tinklin
Social Secretary	Steve Pruett	Terry Giles	John Lintern
Press Secretary	Mark Izzard	Nigel Pepper	Terry Giles
Fish Recorder	Russ Tinklin	Terry Giles	John Lintern
Webmaster	Mark Izzard	John Lintern	Terry Giles
Shore Captain	John Lintern	Vicky Izzard	Nigel Pepper
President	Terry Giles	Nigel Pepper	John Lintern

 

Website and Social Media

Mark has kindly taken on the role of Webmaster and News Editor so do keep checking back to the website www.wsmsaa.co.uk which we are going to try and get update and keep up together!  If you have any pictures or articles you would like added to the website please email mark, mark.flyfisherman@gmail.com

Don’t forget, anyone can upload pictures onto our Facebook page, which is just WSMSAA to find, with the club logo as the picture.

 

On Line Payments

We are looking into the possibility of setting up an on line payments system for the club which we could use for memberships, merchandise and fees… Details to follow when we have them!

 

Memberships

Memberships are due, and to those of you who have re-joined, please ensure we do have up to date details for you – it is getting increasingly difficult to ensure we have the right addresses / tel numbers / emails for everyone.  Please drop an email to either Nigel or Vicky with your current details.

 

Hinkley Point Power Station

Some of you will be aware by now that John May is heading up the campaign regarding fish stocks and fish well being surrounding the development of Hinkley Point C.  We will be updating the website soon with details of this, but everyone’s support would be very much appreciated.

Here’s to a great 2019 – Tight Lines to all Weston Super Mare Sea Angling Association Members