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Our Fishing Waters


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Work Parties
We are always looking for committed members to give voluntary help with the upkeep of our waters. Anyone interested in participating in work parties, please Click here


Membership Form
We are always glad to see new Members  of all ages join our Club.
Print out application form here and send it to the Club Secretary 




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Neath Canal

Five great waters located in Neath. Consisting of The Tennant and Neath Canals, The Square Pond, Gnoll Pond and Gnoll Community Fishery. Producing some great all year round fishing for the pleasure angler to the serious carp angler.So if you are living local or planning a holiday in the area please feel free to contact us for any info at this
fast growing club.

Tennant Canal    





LATEST CLUB NEWS

National fishing week

SKEWEN A.C. Will be Holding

Fishing Taster Sessions

on the LOWER GNOLL POND on Saturday, July 25th, 9am to 4pm

and a

CARP TEACH-IN

ON THE SQUARE POND

SATURDAY, 25th July

8am to 6pm

 Come along and receive instruction in bait, rigs, casting, fish care, feature finding, and all aspects of coarse angling from qualified coaches. Both sessions are free but we recommend booking in advance to ensure a place

 To book a place contact

Mike Doyle on 01792 421192



Splash Initiative The WAG (Welsh Assembly Government) has introduced a scheme for capital works to improve access to waterways. The club has joined with the local council and the Tennant canal company in a scheme to improve and maintain access along the Tennant canal from Neath town to Aberdulais. More details soon.....

           League win
The clubs team entered in the local mini league and after a thrilling finish, just pipped their nearest rivals to the title by weight after all the points had been totalled and were level.

Some of the Committee enjoyed a trip to Nash resorts in France, and came away with some great catches including fish of 40lb, 51lb, and 65lb. More details soon.

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Parc Newydd Fishing Area Updated March 09
Gnoll Pond
Skewen Win WFCA League Again!
Club members 40lb Carp!
Disabled Swim at Square Pond
Latest Projects - Regenerate our Canals
Tennant Canal all ability access


 

Gower Local Fisheries Group

This is a forum set up and chaired by the EA to bring news of any interest to local anglers to the clubs. The group covers the area from Lougher to Bridgend, and almost all local clubs attend. The news can vary from enforcement updates to stocking plans for trout and salmon.

 This is where we will update you on any relevant news from these quarterly meetings. Fish for the future is the name of a new initiative aimed at sustainable fisheries.
The document can be found on
http://intranet.ea.gov/knowledge/law/34243.aspx


 Part of this is the aim to protect eel stocks which have declined by 95% in recent years. Live fish movement is also changing, with owners and leasers of waters needing to register their waters by 2010 if they want to carry out any stocking.


            Gnoll fisheries

 Work to repair pegs and access on the fishpond will begin in the new year, anyone who wants to help should contact a committee member.
The community pond has seen a second stocking of fish provided by the EA, with 1000 rudd, 1500 roach, 500 tench, and 1000 crucian carp.
These fish, although small, will provide great sport in the coming years.



MELIN REGENERATION SCHEME

This scheme is being undertaken as part of the communities first project. The scheme is split into two main parts; the Eaglesbush valley reclamation which aims to provide walks, outdoor classes, and environmental improvements in the area, and the Galv. site project, where our clubs interests lie.

The Galv site project takes in the area around the pond as well as the canal bank, and the aim is to

1    Provide three main walks where people can jog, stroll, and enjoy the environment.

2    Resurface the galv. pitch for mini football.

3    Provide bird watching hides along the riverbank.

4    Improve access to the pond for walkers and anglers.

5    Clear the area of Japanese knotweed.

The first part of this long term project is to remove the Japanese knotweed infestation in the area being looked at. to this end the club, along with members of the Melin community first team, has been in action spraying the areas affected with weed killer. This is an action plan which will take a number of years to have any effect but must be done in a systematic way if it is to have a long lasting effect.

The end result should see a great improvement in the area, with walks along the canal and river with seats and stopping points for all to enjoy.


Carp Tuition Day at The Square Pond

Tuition day at The Square Pond

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