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 12th 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 4th place- an improvement on 6th 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 30th 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