Thames Gateway PAC : Region 19: January 2010

19.1.10

FEBRUARY MEETING : ERIC EDWARDS

Februarys meeting is on Tuesday the 2nd Feb at the Papermakers Arms
This month we have the pleasure of welcoming Eric Edwards to the Thames Gateway

Eric has caught the biggest brace of pike ever taken by a UK angler, fish of 41lb and 37lb from Blithfield res, and will be presenting his talk on Big Water Piking.

I have heard nothing but praise for Erics' talk from other RO's, so this is a do not miss evening!

We will be meeting from 7pm onwards with Eric starting around 8pm, and of course we will have the raffle and buffet, and hopefully the Eddie Turner Pike Tackle stand as well

Members £3/Non Members £4

ABOUT THE P.A.C.

The Pike Anglers' Club of Great Britain was formed in 1977 as a direct result of changing attitudes toward pike. For far too long pike had been regarded by fishery owners and some anglers as vermin, to be killed and removed at all costs. Since it's inception, the PAC has done much to drastically change this mistaken attitude and pike are now widely regarded as a positive element in the natural balance of any fishery.Pike fishing has without doubt become one of the most specialised branches of coarse fishing. Not least in the methods of handling, unhooking and safe return of the fish once caught.The PAC works continually for the benefit of all pike and pike anglers, we seek only to further the opportunities for pike fishing, whilst preserving all that pike fishing is all about.We strive to protect pike from persecution by those who do not understand, or choose to ignore, the facts about the important role the pike plays in the balance of nature. We also work to promote pike conservation through safe practice by anglers.