Thames Gateway PAC : Region 19

2.3.12

MARCH MEETING : JULIAN CHIDGEY

29 year old Julian spent much of his early angling career in search of pike across the UK and beyond. In more recent years he has developed his skills to become one of the countries leading all round big fish anglers with an enviable list of personal bests. The high light of Julian's angling career is undoubtedly winning the coveted Drennan Cup in the 2009/10 season.

Julian works for Fox international as a predator and specialist tackle consultant. Has a busy angling guiding operation, and is also backed by Richworth. He has a monthly series in 'Improve Your Coarse Fishing', the UK's top selling monthly angling title and has recently been trying his hand at presenting as part of the 'Extreme Carp' series on Sky Sports.
However, even now its pike and predator fishing that makes Jules tick, and he will be giving us an insight into his approach during his talk

Tuesday 6th March at the Papermakers Arms as usual : 7pm for an 8pm start
Buffet and raffle

Members £4/Non members £5

28.1.12

FEBRUARY MEETING : EDDIE TURNER

This month we welcome to the region probably the most prolific and successful pike angler in the country, Mr Eddie Turner. The author of two excellent pike books, captor of more 30lb pike than even Bill Palmer, including two 40lb'ers, and innovative pike tackle designer.
The meeting is at the Papermakers Arms on the 7th Feb and we'll be meeting around 7 for an 8 o'clock start.
Raffle and buffet as usual. Members £4:Non members £5

31.12.11

JANUARY MEETING: ROB MILFORD;DIARY OF A SUN TRAMP.

Januarys meeting see's the return of another of the Dartford region "old guard" in the shape of Rob "sun tramp" Milford........John's twin brother Rob has left his "native!!" Ireland for the sunnier climes of the Ebro Valley in Spain, and taken up residence as one of the valleys fishing guides.......here Rob will recount his first year's escapades whilst living the dream....
An evening not to be missed as Rob is putting up a spectacular raffle prize.....3 days guided fishing for 2 on the Ebro including airport pick up and accomodation, all the lucky winners have to do is buy a flight..
Tuesday 3rd Jan is the date, usual venue of the Papermakers Arms : 7.30 for 8.00pm start for a night of hilarity and tall tales.....see you there........

Members £4/Non members £5

3.12.11

DECEMBER MEETING : STEVE ROWLEY

Fresh from his Inaugural talk at Lincoln PAC on Monday, Steve "Esoxworld" Rowley will be winging his way to deepest darkest Kent to entertain the Thames Gateway faithful... Tales of huge pike, esox related web magazines and being Nevs (better catching!) boat partner will abound

Tuesday the 6th December at the Papermakers as usual (DA2 7RB) from 7.30 onwards

Members £4 / Non members £5....includes sumptious xmas buffet and don't forget the now famous xmas raffle!!

1.11.11

It's Going Home, It's Going Home............

After a hard fought battle, the Canterbury region lads manage to wrestle the quiz trophy away from its rightful home in the Thames gateways trophy cabinet........

2.10.11

OCT 4TH : MICK BROWN : PROFESSIONAL PIKE ANGLER

After years of asking, I have finally managed to get Mick "The Duke" Brown down to Kent to visit the region. Mick is probably the most recognisable pike angler in the country after his many TV appearances with cohort Matt Hayes, and has done more to bring Pike Angling awareness to the mainstream and general public than any angler around, as well as being a prolific catcher of huge pike.

Mick will be recounting his life in pike fishing, and will also have copies of his new book Professional Pike Angler for sale.

The meeting will start at 7pm with Mick starting his talk at 8pm

Members £4/ Non members £5...............buffet inc.

17.8.11

WINTER MEETING SCHEDULE

SEPTEMBER 5TH : SOCIAL MEETING

The first meeting of the season will just be a social,to give everyone the chance to catch up, talk about the upcoming pike season, drink beer, eat sausages, tell everyone about the mudpigs you've been catching all summer etc......

OCTOBER 4TH : MICK BROWN (from off the telly!!!)

The piker who needs no introduction, Mick "The Duke" Brown will be the speaker to set our season off with a bang.

NOVEMBER 1ST : QUIZ NIGHT

Novembers meeting will be the big inter region quiz between the Thames Gateway and the Canterbury region 30/60 for the trophy put up by the Canterbury region last winter, and won by our region at the end of last season.

DECEMBER 6TH : STEVE ROWLEY

December brings Steve Rowley to the region to talk pike, and the trials and tribulations of being Nev's boat partner! Also jumbo Xmas raffle!

JANUARY 3RD : ROB MILFORD

The diary of a sun tramp: John Milford's twin brother Rob will open the New Year with his talk about the ups and downs of his first year as a guide on Spains River Ebro.