Thames Gateway PAC : Region 19: March 2011

31.3.11

April Meeting : Graham Booth

This month visiting the region will be the thinking mans pike angler, Mr Graham Booth

The talk will be
wide-ranging, and include pike behaviour, the sporting approach and a little bit
of history, as well as an account of his own pike fishing odyssey. If you have read any of Grahams articles in P&P then you know you are going to be in for a thoughtful and insightful look into the world of ol' esox..........talk starts around 8, meet from 7 onwards for a beer and chinwag.....

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.