Fishing Clubs in General

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rich666

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Anyone else here think that fishing clubs are decline?

I joined Seaton Burn Fishing Club when I was old enough (16) and they had the maximum number of members in it they were allowed. They stocked fish every year to help the natural stocks and looked after the water. Now the club is in decline and looks like it won't last more than another couple of years.

No one seems to know the reasons why, but younger people aren't interested in fishing a river for sport or to catch a couple for tea - they'd rather go and bash the stockies at Derwent or Fontburn using powerbaits:question: and 12 foot rods.
I'd personally prefer spend a day on the river with an 8 foot fly rod, a selection of nymphs and flys and maybe a centre pin with a few worms to free line through the flows.

I have a feeling this isn't the only club that is suffering so...Any thoughts welcome.
 
I'm not surprised. I've been trying for years to find out how to join Seaton Burn and only succeeded when you pm'd me. Same with Dinnington who have another stretch of the Blyth or Pont. No one knows who they are.
I joined Wansbeck and Cramlington club to try a spot of course fishing and they have a very healthy membership. I emailed Big Waters about joining, still waiting a reply.
 
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I personaly believe a person joins a club to fish the clubs waters and not to be an active club member. I've attended AGM's of two clubs and the turn out to say the least is very dissapointing given the clubs membership..
 
Alfie,

You mentioned Big Waters club - Don't think there are that many active members left in there either.
As for AGM's ect you right Big Sid most people don't turn up for them but it's members in the clubs I'm on about - I seen the books for Seaton Burn Fishing Club, you used to have to be on the waiting list for at least 3 years before you could get a place - now you can just ring up and join.:(

I think most of the small clubs will be I'm sad to say be gone in ten years time.
 
I myself am in the shields club and it is still going strong since 1938.

I'm the only junior that is really involved in the club matches, not to mention I'm the ONLY junior left in the club. The club has been getting a bit bigger every year,and hope will continue to do so in the years to come...:);)
 
Well joined Seaton Burn Fishing Club, only took me 6 years to find them. Having first crack tomorrow for a few hours. Lovely stretch of river.
 
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