Thames Gateway PAC : Region 19: March 2012

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

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.