Ian Horrocks

Following yesterdays post – there has been a change in the guidelines regarding fishing during the latest lockdown.

It is now ok to go fishing within certain rules. Do not travel outside your local area (no one has actually defined this yet) Do not fish with more than one other person. Respect social distancing.

Our advice is to use common sense – if a venue looks busy either go somewhere else or go home…….

As of midnight tonight 5th January all Thame Angling Club waters are closed for the lockdown. The Angling Trust are talking to the government and if anything changes we will let you know.

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As you know, the government has now confirmed the lockdown with immediate effect.

I have copied some of the information from the Angling Trust below and you can view the whole thing by going to their website – wwwanglingtrust.net

“The regulations are clear and you can only leave home to fish with members of your own household, your support bubble or with one other individual. The Rule of Six is now effectively the Rule of Two for most of us. The tightening of the rules on ‘gatherings’ means that match fishing or any other organised fishing event is prohibited by law during lockdown. However, competitive fishing will be able to resume once there is a return to the three tier system of restrictions.“

Please follow these rules and respect social distancing at all times and if part of the river looks busy, please have a look elsewhere.

We have also decided that for the duration of the lockdown we will restrict visits to the Thames at Nuneham Courtenay to two members a day.

If you have any concerns – please contact a committee member.

As from the 13th July membership applications will be accepted again. Please see the membership page for details.

The owner of the field opposite the Esso station (Pegs 34 to 37) has now given us permission to fish in the field. All the current rules regarding the coronavirus apply.

The laundry field (pegs 37a to 47 remains closed

We have had a great response from existing members and a lot of interest from new members all looking forward to the new season which starts on Tuesday.

The committee would like to remind all members of a few important points regarding fishing our club waters this season.

• There are currently only two fields that are available to fish around Thame.  The land owners have asked us not to fish in the paddock field and the laundry field.  These are the two fields downstream from the Esso station which have peg numbers 34 to 47.  Weare in constant touch with the land owners and we hope that we will be able to open up the fishing in these fields very soon.  In the meantime, please do not enter these fields as any contravention of this rule could lead to us losing the fishing rights for the future.
• The other two fields are open to all and a lot of work has been done to improve the access to the river.  These are upstream of the Esso Station and downstream of the OLD Crendon Road.  Please respect the current guidelines regarding social distancing on all our waters.
• If you want to fish at Nuneham Courtenay please remember that you must book in with Ian Horrocks (Tel No is on your permit) before your visit. 
• Please note that you must carry your club permit with you at all times.  This is very important at Nuneham Courtenay as you are now required to leave your permit on the dashboard of your car when you fish here.

We wish you all a great seasons fishing.

Thame Angling Club committee.

New seasons permits will soon be available. Please note that they will not initially be on sale at either Browns of Haddenham or Mr Mend in Thame.

If you were a member last season you will receive a letter and and application form in the post inviting you to join for the new season. If you were not a member last season please contact the membership secretary as below and request the application form.

Dave Lyne
7 Harrison Place
Thame
OX9 3TB

davelynee@sky.com

The annual River Thame Championships took place yesterday on the river at Thame and Wheatley. During the week it looked very likely that the match would have to be rescheduled due to heavy rain on Tuesday. However, after rising quickly, the river dropped and the match was on. It was tricky to peg due to high levels but on Saturday it looked as though it would fish well. But it rained on Saturday night and this seemed to put the fish off feeding and it was hard all round. There were a few half decent weights but anyone with more than a couple of pounds was rewarded with good section points. The full results will be posted soon but congratulations to Cuddesdon Mill A who won the match. Thanks are due to Dave Lyne and the guys from Thame and Geoff Bond and the lads from the Wheatley and the New Club who put a huge effort in to prepare the river for the match and Tony Gee for running the raffle which raised money for both clubs.

Ian Horrocks

The new season is nearly here and,of course, it’s going to rain for most of the week. However, we do need the water and it might just liven the river up a bit.

Lead as always by Dave Lyne there has has been a lot of work going on down on the river. We have created new sims, cleared up old ones, cut the streamer weed and repaired fences and stiles. Thanks must go to Dave and all the other members who have squeezed in to their wetsuits and chest waders to keep the river in such good condition.

We have also strimmed the bank down on our new stretch of the Thames at Nuneham Courtenay and are looking forward to fishing there and finding out what might be lurking in the depths. Please remember that if you would like to fish there it is essential that you use the booking system which is explained in the sheet that you receive with your permit.

Tight lines – TAC committee