Thames Gateway PAC : Region 19: January 2014

20.1.14

New talk from Ian Hewett

In February we will welcome Ian Hewett, a lone piker, who decided to give something back to the community. He will talk about Piking, Pike Tackle and other Angling. The talk will cover Fens, Norfolk, Kent, Essex, Oxford and Irish Piking. Then Ian will give a practical demonstration of various rod and reel set ups and terminal tackle, trace spinning, depending on the experience of the Anglers. The last part will be slides from all the other fishing: Sea, Coarse, Blue Water etc.

We will enjoy his talk on Monday 17th, February, 7:30PM (assuming no laptop problems again!) in The Olympic, Beechenlea Lane, Swanley, Kent BR8 8DR (map). All anglers welcome!

9.1.14

First talk: mission complete!

Our first event after reactivation was a great success despite small technical problems;] Thanks for a great, enjoyable talk Nathan!

Details of the next event will be published in a few days - hope to see you all again!

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.