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Thursday 17th May 2012

Work Party

  
There will be a work party, next Sunday at Sandford meadow. Work will start at 8.30 with a bit of tree trimming and peg tidying.
Monday 7th May 2012

EA Newsletter

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Friday 4th May 2012

End Of Season Chub Bonanza

  
Trevor Gray had a cracking end of the season at Sandford. He had several chub over 6lb and this one pictured at 7lb 12oz, the biggest chub caught at Sandford in the clubs history. All Trevor's fish were caught on boilie. More of his fish are on the Gallery link
Trevor with his 7lb 12oz record chub

Wednesday 25th April 2012

 Littlemore Named As A Top Club To Join
Angling Mail has again chosen Littlemore Angling Society in the top 50 clubs to join Nationally this season. Thanks again for supporting us to keep the membership low. We hope to have contractors in shortly to clear out the small weir stream once and for all. Watch this space for details.
 
Thursday 19th April 2012

KO Cup

  
The draw for this seasons competition is now on the cup link
Sunday 15th April 2012

Fixtures

  
Thanks again to all the local fisheries for accepting us for next season. New fisheries for this season are: Hunts Corner, Linear, Laura's Lagoon, Harwell, Club Lake, Dorchester and a home and away match with Marston Angling Club on their lovely stretch of the River Cherwell.
Wednesday 28th March 2012

Membership Prices Frozen

  
For the third season running,  Membership prices have been frozen. To get yours without travelling to your local tackle shop, download the form 
 
Sunday 25th March 2012

Davis Is New Match Secretary

  
John Davis is the new Match Secretary. He has taken over from Ken Franklin who has done a grand job for the last 3 years. Johns contact details are on the Contacts link
Tuesday 28th February 2012

Alan Scotthorne Signs For Drennan

Five times world champion Alan Scotthorne has signed a sponsorship deal with Drennan just days after ending his long running association with Shimano... and he’s not even restricted to just using their product.

Drennan International boss Peter Drennan said: “We’re delighted to have put together a consultancy and sponsorship deal with Alan.

“As an England team regular and a unique 5 times individual World Champion, he’s the world’s most successful international angler.

“His encyclopaedic angling knowledge combined with our own design and engineering skills should be very interesting and productive on new tackle development. On top of this, Alan is a thoroughly nice bloke who is generous with his time and knowledge to other anglers, so he’ll be a great ambassador for our company.”

Alan said: “I was part of the England Team back in 1993, the year that Drennan began to sponsor them.

"Over the years the fishing for the team has been a massive part of my fishing career so joining Drennan to help produce fantastic fishing equipment is a dream come true because I’ve been part of it for so long.

“The thing about the company is they manufacture a wide range of tackle, so the opportunity to be involved in the evolution of a product, stage by stage, to fish with prototypes and fine tune them, is a new one and really exciting.

"My expertise is on English methods and techniques so the chance to join the top English tackle company was too good to miss.“Unusually for a sponsorship deal, I’m not restricted to using just Drennan brand products. I’m free to use whatever I like that helps me win matches and keep my England place. That leaves me free to recommend other products to help people catch fish.”
Friday 27th January 2012

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Sunday 22nd January 2011

First Win For Goodall

Paul Goodall won his first match at the club, thanks to a big chub early on in the match. He also had a perch which gave him a convincing win on a rock hard river.
Sunday 18th December 2011

Lead Shot

One of the biggest associations in our sport is warning anglers they could face prosecution if they are caught using a new wave of illegal fishing weights.
Following research into lead shot found for sale on the internet and in certain high street ‘pound stores’, the Angling Trade Association (ATA) discovered a large number of the products were in fact illegal for use in the UK.
Since 1986 the use of lead weights between 0.06 and 28.35 grams (No.6 shot to 1oz) has been banned by law in the UK. However with a number of traders still selling lead shot between these sizes, quite often with minute small print pointing out the products illegality, unsuspecting anglers could be leaving themselves open to legal action if they are caught using the weights.
“Anglers have a long and proud record of environmental responsibility. Nevertheless, among the millions who fish each year there will be some people who are unfamiliar with the lead weights legislation and who might, through ignorance, break the law,” said Naidre Werner, Chairman of the ATA.
“The Angling Trade Association is encouraging every angler to check their tackle carefully to ensure it meets the regulations and to carefully check the small print on any online purchases that they make”.
Already the ATA has contacted Trading Standards to raise the issue and ensure officers are aware of the law and the need to prevent illegal lead weights being sold in the UK.
“Legitimate manufacturers and retailers support this initiative, particularly because it removes any trading advantage that some sellers may hope to gain by offering illegal weights for sale,” continued Naidre.
“This will also help prevent anglers inadvertently purchasing and using illegal equipment.”
Sunday 18th December 2011

Solitary Chub Is Enough For First Win

Gerald Perks won the Christmas Shield with a single chub. There was only one other fish caught. Nick Collier caught a tiny gudgeon for second place. All anglers fishing received a prize for braving the cold. There was also a hot buffet supplied back at the Golden Ball in Littlemore
Sunday 4th December 2011

Grueller At Folly

  
With the Thames clear and motionless, it was on the cards that the match was going to be a grueller. Brian Hutchings won the match with a good net of roach and perch taken on the waggler with single maggot.
Sunday 20th November 2011

Five Out Of Five For Hutchings

  
Brian Hutchings really has Milton Pools cracked, after taking another win at the venue for the 5th time. He won the match with 40lb of small carp.
Sunday 6th November 2011

Clarke Un-Stoppable

  
Pete Clarke showed again his liking for Sandford with a good net of chublets on a rock hard river. The river had a bit of movement but it is still low and clear. Pete's win was his fourth of the season at Sandford.
Thursday 27th October 2011

Plans To Automate Weir At Northmoor Lock Criticised

Residents in an Oxfordshire village have criticised the Environment Agency (EA) over plans to spend £2.5m automating a weir on the River Thames. The Northmoor weir near Appleton is currently a manually operated paddle and rymer system controlled by a lock keeper. The EA said it needed to mechanise the weir because it was no longer safe for its employees to use. But campaigners said the money could be better spent elsewhere. Mike Hill, one of the campaigners, said there was no evidence that a mechanised weir would protect homes from flooding better than a manual weir. He said the current system could last another 40 years without modification. He added: "One wonders what the real reason is behind this move by the EA."They've talked about health and safety and yet we have a lock keeper that's retired after 30 years of service on that part of the River Thames, who has got no health and safety issues at all, no injuries."
The area manager for the EA, Innes Jones, said that paddle and rymer weirs used heavy pieces of wood that were three times the weight that it was legal for an employer to make someone lift. He added that, during the serious floods in 2007, it took two specially-trained members of staff several hours to fully open the Northmoor weir. He said those kinds of delays could put houses at risk of flooding. The new mechanised system would be push-button operated and useable by a wider number of EA staff.
Wednesday 26th October 2011

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Sunday 23rd October 2011

Hutchings Is A Clear Winner

  
For the second year running, Brian Hutchings claimed the Roach Cup at Cheyney Manor. When anglers all around could only find the small roach, Brian caught several touching the pound mark up in the water and claimed an easy win.
Thursday 20th October 2011

Sandford Bookings
Clubs wishing to book our waters on the River Thames at Sandford, please phone Alan Campbell for available dates.
Sunday 9th October 2011

Clarke Wins Sell Out

Pete Clarke won his third match at Sandford with a quality net of perch and a solitary chub. A turnout of 24 anglers has been the best at Sandford for some years. Keep it going
Thursday 29th September 2011

Sunline Joins Fight Against Line Cheats

One of Japan’s top fishing line manufacturers has joined EFTTA’s campaign against line cheats.

Sunline, which was founded in 1977 and is a major supplier to its domestic market, has signed up to EFTTA’s Line Charter – a campaign designed to end the practice of wrongly labelled line packaging.

The company’s Hiroshi Togi said: “Sunline has always been uncompromising in its pursuit of the highest quality in fishing lines.

“It has led the industry in displaying line strength on all its products. We believe this is the least a manufacturer can do to be accountable to the consumer in terms of quality assurance. In practical terms, line strength is the single most important piece of information when selecting a product.

“Fishing professionals and enthusiasts in Japan have come to place their complete faith in our honesty, technological expertise and wide selection of quality lines.”

Sunline is based in Yamaguchi in the west of Japan and manufactures line for all types of fishing. It currently exports to more than 40 countries worldwide.

Togi believes that all line manufacturers should put their weight behind the Line Charter campaign. He said: “Most fishermen believe what they read on the label so if they pick up wrongly labeled products it creates mistrust.”
Sunday 25th September 2011

Bomb And Method Seals Win

  
Paul Willoughby claimed his first win of the season on a hard Boddington Reservoir. As expected the fishing was hard due to low water and oxygen levels. Paul managed 11 carp alternating between the bomb and method with pellet
Wednesday 21st September 2011

New TV Series For Matt Hayes

  
Midlands TV celebrity Matt Hayes has been signed up by the Discovery Channel to host a new 24-hour Rod Race series due for screening in the spring. Matt will be set a challenge at the start of each episode and the cameras will follow his quest.
Sunday 18th September 2011

Skimmers Win It For Campbell

  
It was hard going for the anglers on a low and gin clear Thames. It didn't help the anglers on the early pegs either, as they were hammered the day before. Alan Campbell had 6 skimmers on the groundbait feeder with worm to win the match.

The Club would like to thank Kennington Angling Club for the match, and we look forward for the return at Sandford in February
Sunday 11th September 2011

Webb Wins First Match

  
Chris Webb claimed his first match win on a very hard Woolwich Green Lake. He had just 1 carp plus a good net of silvers for his efforts. The fishing was extremely hard and there was a number of blanks.
Sunday 28th August 2011

The world’s first fully interactive, digital fishing magazine… and it’s FREE!

iTackle is a fishing magazine like no other! Completely interactive, this brand new online publication from the makers of Angling Times showcases the latest tackle to hit the market, taking an in-depth look far removed from the normal magazine-style review while keeping the user 100% engaged with dozens of additional features to explore.
The pilot issue features Shimano’s £600 Aero Technium MgS reel, reckoned to be the best carp reel on the world market as well as Middy’s new 14.5m MTDI Shock Core Fusion XP45 pole, designed to deal with the rigours of the modern day commercial fishery. For bargain hunters, check out the Stillwater reel range from Chapman’s Angling or the carp rods and reels from WSB Tackle while if you’re in the market for a new seat box, Nordik Tackle’s Octbox Mk2 demands a closer look!
iTackle also met up on the bank with former World Champion Tommy Pickering to get the full low down on Preston Innovations Mini F1 rod range, launched at the start of this year and already a huge seller for tackling small carp on commercial snake-type lakes.

Launches August 29th.
Sunday 21st August 2011

Triple Wins For Pete

  
Can anyone stop Pete Clarke! He made 3 wins on the spin at Sandford with another good net of roach. The Thames is showing good form in the last few weeks and future matches look promising.
Thursday 18th August 2011

Clarke Wins Memorial Match

  
A good turn out of 25 anglers raised £240 for Cystic Fibrosis and all enjoyed a good days fishing. Pete Clarke again showed his liking for the venue and triumphed with 19-08-00 of roach on the pole.
Sunday 7th August 2011

Collier Of The Mark

  
Nick Collier won his first match of the season on a very low Stable Lake. He had a good net of Carp and a few bream. There was a good turn out again for the second successive match.
Sunday 24th July 2011

Clarke's Masterclass

  
Pete Clarke claimed top spot on a big field, with an impressive net of small roach and chublets. Pete weighed in 11-12-00 all caught on the pole with caster.
Monday 18th July 2011

EA Newsletter

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Monday 11th July 2011

Ken Predicted Win

  
Before the match had started, Ken predicted he would win the match. It was tight though, as he pushed Brian Hutchings into second place by just 3 ounces. Ken had a good net of roach and a single bream, to claim his first win in 2 seasons.
Saturday 9th July 2011

Oxford & District Anglers Association Website

The ODAA website is now up and running. Waters booked will be more up to date and any news relevant will be posted. Please go to www.oxfordanglers.com
Wednesday 6th July 2011

Big Roach

Books about big roach are about as rare as genuine four-pound roach. This long-awaited book, ‘Big Roach’ (Mpress) by respected roach angler Mark Wintle, will be available from mid-July, 2011.

For those wanting to meet Mark (and other well-known roach anglers who’ve been invited) there is a book launch at angling-themed pub The Land’s End Pub, near Twyford, near Reading, on 16th July starting at noon. See www.thelandsend.co.uk for details on how to get there.

Mark, a lifelong big roach fanatic, has thoroughly researched the anglers, methods, waters and catches that have made roach fishing history. From records to hybrids, baits to tackle, and advanced techniques to outstanding catches, it’s all covered in detail in this well-illustrated new book with an emphasis on BIG roach.

The stories of the waters include the Hampshire Avon, Dorset Stour, Frome, the Beane, Hornsea Mere, London reservoirs, Startops and Linch Hill, together with the exploits of Wilf Cutting, Bill Penney, Captain Parker, Dick Walker, Frank Guttfield, Peter Butler, John Bailey, John Wilson, Alan Wilson, Owen Wentworth, Terry Lampard and Dave Howes, amongst others, including those of the author.

So sit back and enjoy the rare treat of a celebration of big roach fishing.

The first edition is limited to just 500 copies at £30 each (plus p&p). The 40 leather-bound copies have already been reserved.
Sunday 26th June 2011

Hutchings Golden Win

  
Brian Hutchings claimed the first win of the season on a rock hard River Thames. He had a level 5lb of bits for an easy win off peg 2. He also won the Golden Peg worth £35 (TBC)
Saturday 25th June 2011

Monster Chub

  
Kelvin Sherman caught this cracking chub from Port Meadow this week.

Keep sending in your photo's to be included on the website

 
Saturday 25th June 2011

Sandford Parking

  
We have an arrangement to park at the Kings Arms on match days only. Please park near the pub where you will get a parking permit. Permits will not be issued 15mins before the draw. You must then park in Church Road or in the field.
Monday 19th June 2011

Campbell Takes First Win

  
Alan Campbell claimed the first silverware of the season, on a very hard Thames at Cassington. He had 3 bream and 2 perch for a convincing win.
Sunday 12th June 2011

New Shop Open

  
FTD Tackle & Bait have opened up a new fishing shop in Westlands Drive, Northway. They have been trading a few years over the Internet but have now decided to open up the shop for tackle & bait. Membership cards are available in the shop. Littlemore Angling Society wish them all the best.
Friday 20th May 2011

EA Lends A Hand

Tom Sherwood and our friends at the Environment Agency, have been down at the small weir stream at Sandford and removed some of the trees that have fallen in the stream. They have also cut back a bit as well but there is still a lot of work to do. The EA have plans to put new gravel runs along the stream to encourage spawning. Over the coarse of the season we will be going down there to do a little bit of work. So if you want this to become a good place to fish in the winter, help us out.
Thursday 5th April 2011

Tony Perks

  
It is with great sadness to announce that Tony Perks, a founder member of the Society, sadly passed away on 26th April 2011.Many of the older members will remember Tony for his banter on the bank.

Funeral Service to be held at St Mary and St Nicholas Church Littlemore on Friday 13th May at 3pm followed by cremation. Flowers or Donations to Macmillan Nurses c/o The Co-operative Funeralcare 2 Hendred Street, Cowley, Oxford. OX4 2ED

Littlemore Angling Society sends its deepest condolences to Stephen, Caroline and Family.
Friday 29th April 2011

New Drennan Website

Drennan International have launched a new website. You can now catch up with all the new products from our friends at Drennan. CLICK HERE
Thursday 28th April 2011

Knock-out Draw

  
The draw for this seasons Knock-out Cup draw is now on the Cup link
Wednesday 27th April 2011

Membership Now On Sale

Membership cards are now available online or from Fat Phil's Angling Centre. I hope to have the cards at Predator Angling Centre and Acorn Angling by the weekend
Monday 25th April 2011

Dennis Lands Monster Moggie

  
Dennis Rawlings, from Cowley, will remember his silver wedding anniversary for a long time.

To celebrate, Dennis and his wife Jackie drove down to White Acres Holiday Park in Newquay, Cornwall, for a break and a bit of fishing.

He decided to target the large catfish in the lakes, hoping for a fish of around five to ten pounds – but he never dreamt he would land a monster of 63lb.

Littlemore AS member Dennis, 45, had never caught or even seen a catfish before, but sought some advice on rigs from the on-site tackle shop and baited up with a large chunk of luncheon meat.

Having marked 25 years of marriage with a meal in with friends the night before, he was on the bank the next day and after 6pm, the big cat took his hookbait tied to 15lb line.

His 42-inch landing net was not big enough to land the monster, so he enlisted some help from a couple of anglers in the next swim who had a 56-inch net.

Dennis, who has caught pike to 24lb in the past, said: “It was my first attempt at cats, so I nearly had a heart attack when it came to the net after about a half-an-hour fight. My right arm was still shaking when I had a few beers to celebrate later that night!”

Now he is looking forward to his next trip, although this fish will be hard to beat.

Thursday 21st April 2011

Fixtures Now Online

  
This seasons fixtures are now live. As always, matches on commercial fisheries must be booked in and paid for before the match. Limited pegs are available so please book in be early.
Friday 15th April 2011

EA Newsletter

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Tuesday 2nd March 2011

Annual General Meeting 2011

  
A disappointing turnout of just 7 Members/Committee, was at the Annual General Meeting on Sunday. On a positive side Colin Colbeck has now been elected as Chairman. Alan Campbell has agreed to carry on as Secretary and Ken Franklin has also agreed to carry on as Match Secretary for another season.

Membership prices also stay the same for 2011-12.
Friday 18th March 2011

EA Newsletter

A little bit late, but here is January's Newsletter CLICK HERE
Sunday 13th March 2011

Monster Chub Seals First Win

  
A Cracking 6lb 1oz chub sealed John Wicks first match win. Fishing maggot feeder, he had 2 chub to claim the re-arranged Christmas Shield and the Blind Pairs trophies. In the same match Brian Hutchings 4th place was enough to win the Points Shield.
Sunday 7th March 2011

Don Wins Thames Grueller

  
Just 2 fish were caught on a rock hard Donnington. A 7oz perch was enough for Don Spearpoint's second win of the season. Overall, Nick Collier won the Prior Cup series
Saturday 26th February 2011

30000 Fish removed From Sandford Lock

  
During the work on Sandford Lock, an estimated 30,000 fish were removed and put in downstream. That is an incredible amount of fish to be in one place. Were they taking sanctuary from the cormorants! Thanks to Andy Lovell for the photo's
       
 
Saturday 26th February 2011

Website Up And Running Again

  
Sorry about the delay, but I have just switched servers and there were a few technical difficulties that needed sorting out. All should be fine now