Thames Gateway PAC : Region 19: October 2011

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.

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.