news

29th January

We have taken delivery of some more Map books so they are now available once again online.

Night permits for Knotford Lagoon are now all but sold out with only three remaining. So if you want one please act quickly to avoid disappointment.

27th December

We are currently experiencing problems with the forum. This is currently being investigated and will be up and running ASAP

20th December

It is with regret that the club has to announce the sudden death of trustee and life member Harry Foster. Harry served on the committee for 52 years making him one of the longest serving committee members in the history of the association. Over the years he has served in many roles including president, vice chairman and match secretary and has been influential in the attaining of many waters which the club has today. He will be greatly missed by all on the committee.

16th December

2012 yearbooks are now available online and books will be available in tackle shops early next week

Night permits will be available from Monday 19th Dec either in person direct from the Tackle and Licence Secretary Simon at 5 Cedar Bank Close OL16 3BZ in Rochdale or by sending him a self addressed envelope with a cheque for £106 (existing members) or £126 new members. Cheque's made payable to Bradford No1 AA.

Please note !!

Don't forget to mention which water you want the permit for and your 2011 membership number.

Stamps need to large, 1st or 2nd class the choice is yours

Simon has children so permits will ONLY be available between 19:00 - 21:00 if collecting in person.

In an attempt to open up night fishing to more of our members we are now offering a weekend night fishing permit for Knotford Lagoon for £25.00. The permit will allow the holder to fish Friday Night, Saturday and Sunday night over a chosen weekend. Permits are limited to four per weekend and are available online or direct from the Ticket and Licence Secretary ...... click here to get one !

20th October

The club have gained fishing rights to two new waters as follows:

The Cooper Bridge Cut Canal near Mirfield.

We have the fishing rights for the whole of this short canal above and below Cooper Bridge. This is from Cooper Bridge Lock, under the bridge and up to the next lock. Although we have fishing rights, this canal is for boat mooring so boats have right of way and no anglers have the right to ask a boat to move on in order for them to fish or tell them that they can't moor in their peg.
Parking for this stretch is available on Lower Quarry Road (next to the Total garage) and then access is over the bridge and walking along the tow path along the canal.
This water is on a 6 month trial starting immediately.

Milby Cut Canal, Boroughbridge and River Ure, Boroughbridge.

We have fishing rights to the whole of the canal known as Milby Cut in Boroughbridge on the right hand bank. Along with this water we also have fishing rights to three pegs of the River Ure left hand bank above the weir (directly behind the top of the section of canal).
Parking for this is between the canal and river in the public car park next to the roundabout.
Fishing here also starts immediately.

If anyone has any more questions about these waters please email ask_us@bradfordno1.com.

Maunby, Gatenby and Catton are closed Saturday for a River Swale Preservation Society match.

3rd October

Congratulations to James Vickerman on winning the mens aggregate weight trophy for the second year running with a total weight of 80lbs 14.5oz from the seven match series. The ladies aggregate weight was won by Jackie Sugden with 6lbs 4oz. The final members' match of the year was held yesterday at Cowthorpe on the River Nidd. The winner was Chris Pitman with 18lbs 12oz. Second was James Vickerman with 17lbs 14.5oz followed by Pete Vickerman with 10lbs 3oz.

Some stretches of the River Calder are closed this Sunday for the 5th round of the Calder League. Teams should meet at the Black Bull at 9am.

The Annual General Meeting is to be held on Wednesday 12 October at Spenborough United Ex-Servicemans Club, Cleckheaton. All members are welcome to attend on production of a current yearbook. Seats must be taken at 7.30 prompt.

The club have acquired fishing rights for a section of the canal at Milby Cut at Boroughbridge which includes three pegs on the river. More details about this water will be available soon.

2011 yearbooks are now available at half price until the end of the year. These are available via the subscriptions page or by contacting the Ticket and Licence Secretary.

Members are reminded to ensure that gates are shut at all times.

5th September

The third round of the Calder League was won by Dave Topham with 13lbs 3oz of grayling fishing for Punky's 8. Bradford's Andy James finished second with 11lbs 14oz including a 4lbs bream, third was Arthur Benstead with 11lbs 11oz and forth was Dennis White with 10lbs 10oz including a 5lbs ide. The next round is on September 25th.

Raskelf is closed on Sunday for a members match. Tickets are still available for the £500 first prize Calder Championship on September 18th. Contact Simon on 01274 571175 or visit Tackle 2U in Bradford or Calder Anglers for tickets. Some pegs at Beal will be closed on Sunday for a small outside booking.

Congratulations to Joe Watts on catching an 8lbs bream from Widdington Hall (picture 5 in the gallery).

Please could members ensure that the gates at Raskelf and Ripon are closed at all times. Any proposals for this years AGM must be in the secretary's hand by Monday. A member has been banned for life from the club for his constant rule breaking at Knotford Lagoon.

Members are reminded that for health and safety reasons juniors should be accompanied on all club waters.

28th July

The first of this years Calder League's was won by Steve Raper, who was fishing for Mirfield, with 20lbs 6oz. Ultimate Barnsley were the winning team on the day. The next round of the Calder League is on August 7th. Nun Munkton on the River Nidd and Beal on the River Aire will also be closed on August 7th for outside bookings.

23rd July

Last Saturday's junior match at Willow Hall was won by Josh Freer with 1lbs 8oz. The under 12's was won by Zac Freer with 4lbs 4oz to follow on from his win at Raskelf in June. The junior aggregate weight winner was Joe Kent with 17lbs 9oz. This years junior matches have seen an increase in attendance on previous years with 21 fishing the first match and 15 fishing the second match (almost a sell out). The officials match at Willow Hall was won by Harry Foster with F1's, perch and ide for a weight on 6lbs 4oz. The match results page is up to date with all the match results.

Members are reminded that some sections of the River Calder at Brighouse are closed tomorow for the first match of this years Calder League.

14th July

This a notice to our members who have booked tickets for Ripon Ponds this month. We have to inform you that sometime between the 16th and the 29th of July the Army will be holding a day of manoeuvres on one of the lakes. We don't know which lake or which day and we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. It might be a good idea to make plans to visit another venue if the Army are on the site when you visit.

19th April

The first of this years members matches was fished on Sunday at Raskelf Lake. It was won by Graham Jackson with 39lbs 13oz of F1 carp. He was also on the golden peg so picked up almost £300 in total. Second was Fred Prudham with 20lbs and joint third was Stuart Hemingway and James Vickerman with 18lbs 8oz. The next members match is at Rawcliffe Bridge on the Aire and Calder Canal. Tickets are available from the match secretary Simon Foster on 01274 571175 or from Tackle 2U in Bradford.

Members are reminded that they must have their year book with them when they are visiting club waters, whether they are fishing or not.

22nd March

Could members please take note that the club has let the lease go at the Thorpe Underwood Lake and River section next to it. Fishing closes there on the 31st of May 2011.

16th March

Members are reminded that all rivers are now closed. The match results page is now upto date with the seasons last two open matches at Cowthorpe. Sunday's match produced the seasons biggest specimen chub weighing 7lbs 7oz by Adrian Lewis. The clubs next match is a members match at Raskelf on April 17th. This is already sold out.

Kirklees Lagoon is closed this Sunday for a working party. Raskelf Lake continues to fish well for various species so is worth a visit while the rivers are closed. Club membership is still available from the Ticket & Licence Secretary, tackle shops and on the subscriptions page.

8th January

The new extended hours permits are now available either direct from the Ticket and Licence Secretary Simon or at the following agents, Tackle 2 U.com, Angling and Country Sports in Otley or of course online.

Please note that due to the backlog in the Christmas post books bought on line or direct from Simon are seeming to take a little longer that usual please be patient they will get to you :)

16th December

2011 Membership is now available online and books will be available in tackle shops early next week.

Night permits will be available from Monday 20th Dec either in person direct from the tackle and licence secretary Simon at 5 Cedar Bank Close OL16 3BZ in Rochdale or by sending him a self addressed envelope with a cheque for £106 (existing members) or £126 new members. Cheques made payable to Bradford No1 AA.

Please note !!

Don't forget to mention which water you want the permit for and your 2010 membership number.

Stamps need to large, 1st or 2nd class the choice is yours

Simon has children so permits will ONLY be available between 19:00 - 21:00 if collecting in person.

17th November

Despite the river carrying a bit of extra water, the final round of the Calder League was won by Barnsley Black's Dennis White with 27lbs 12oz, almost three times second place who had 10lbs. He fished bread punch and pole and caught all roach. Wibsey and Punky's 8 jointly won the team event on the day with 43.5 points.

Stan Haigh's massive 49lbs 10oz on the first match assisted him in winning the aggregate weight for the tournament with 77lbs 13oz. Second place was Geoff Scollick with 69lbs 10oz. The overall team event was won by Punky's 8 with 41.5 points and they were followed by Tackle 2U with 37 points.

Last weekends open match at Beal went ahead as planned despite the river having 7 foot of extra water and many other matches in the area being cancelled. Colin Mortimer won with 2 bream weighing 6lbs 8oz. Ian Newby came second with 1lbs consisting of over 40 roach.

The next open match is at Cowthorpe on December 12th. Tickets for this match are available from Simon Foster on 01274 571175 or from Tackle 2U on Manchester Road, Bradford. Next years match fixtures can now be found on the match results page.

6th November

Online membeship is now closed for 2010. 2011 year books and permits will be available in local shops and online in time for Christmas. See the website and local press for details nearer the time.

8th October

All members please note the venue for the AGM on Wednesday October 13th is now being held at the Spenborough Ex-Servicemans Club, Moorland House, Bradford Rd, Cleckheaton, BD19 3SU

Please remember to bring your membership book for admittance. Meeting starts 7.30pm prompt.

4th October

Half price membership is now available. Contact John Sparks on 01274 421786 or follow the link from the subscriptions page.

21st September

Steve Edson of Leeds won Sundays Calder Championship, which was fished for by 90 anglers, with 20lbs 4oz of chub from the Gravel Pits section. He picked up £600 for winning this match. Keith Hobson (maver barnsley) finished second with 18lbs and Dave Armitage came third with 16lbs 15oz. All the match results from the last month have now been added to the results page.

James Vickerman is winning the mens aggregate weight with 75lbs 15.5oz with just one match left. The final members' match of the year is at Widdington Hall on 3rd October. Tickets are still available for this match from Tackle 2U on Manchester Road, Bradford or from Simon on 01274 571175.Some of the clubs stretches of the River Calder in Brighouse will be closed again on Sunday for the fourth round of the Calder League.

Gratrix Dam is fishing well for large chub as is the Gravel Pits section of the River Calder. Knotsford is worth a visit for bream. There will be some disruption at Royds Hall this week and care must be taken as heavy machinary is putting a new pipe on the dam wall.

16th August

Yesterdays second round of the Calder League was won by Maver Barnsley's Keith Hobson with 21lbs 4oz. His team was also the winning team on the day. Geoff Scollick came a close second with 21lbs 2oz fishing for Wibsey and Bradford No1's Andy James came third with 17lbs 12oz. The third round of the Calder League is on the 5th September.

This weekends result, the result of last weekends members match at Maunby and the members aggregate weight result after 5 matches can be found on the Match Results page.

The clubs stretches of the River Aire at Beal and Birkin will be closed this Sunday for the Lower Aire Championship which is a joint open match with Leeds DASA. Tickets are still available from Simon Foster on 01274 571175 or from Tackle 2U in Bradford. Tickets are also now for sale for the Calder Championship on the 19th September.

Royds Hall is fishing well for roach and skimmer bream and Raskelf Lake is worth a visit for tench and F1 carp upto 2lbs.

2010 membership is still available online or from the Ticket and Licence Secretary.

26th July

The 45 year old match record for the River Calder was smashed yesterday on the first of this years Calder League by Stan Haigh with 49lbs 10oz made up of 22 chub. His team, Punky's 8, was also the best team on the day. The full result can be seen on the match section. The next Calder League is on the 15th August. Beal is closed on Sunday for an outside booking. The next members match is at Maunby on the 8th August. Tickets are still available from Tackle 2U on Manchester Road.

Royds Hall and any of our stretches of the River Calder are worth a visit this coming week.

20th July

Last weekends junior match at Willow Hall was won by Connor Mahoney with 8lbs. He also won the aggregate weight trophy over the two matches with 17lbs 8oz. The tiddlers section of the match was won by 8 year old Liam Jones with 2lbs 7oz. The full result can be found on the match section along with the result of the committee match at Nun Monkton.

The clubs sections of the River Calder will be closed this weekend for the first of this years Calder League. Teams should meet at the Black Bull, Brighouse at 9am for the draw.

The members aggregate weight after four matches can be found by clicking here. The next members match is at Maunby on the 8th August. Contact Simon Foster on 01274 571175 or go to Tackle 2U on Manchester Road, Bradford for a ticket.

Waters worth a visit are Knotford Lagoon for carp and bream and Thornton Bridge for barbel. For more upto date information on which waters are fishing well check our forum.

28th June

This weekend saw two matches at Raskelf Lake. The junior match was on Saturday with the 11 years and over group being won by Matt Foster with 14lbs 7oz. The under 11 group was won by Harry Reilly with 14lbs 14oz which is a good result for a three hour match. The second annual junior match is to be held at Willow Hall on 17th July. Contact Simon Foster on 01274 571175 for more details.

The Committee match on Sunday was won by Simon Freer with 49lbs 4oz. This is a new match record on the lake for a six hour match. The biggest fish trophy was won by Simon Foster with a tench weighing 2lbs 2oz. As always the peg numbers have been left off the match section to avoid the pegs being heavily fished in the coming weeks.

Next week Raskelf lake will also be closed on Sunday for the veterans match. Tickets are still available from Simon Foster on the number above.

Club membership is still available online and at local tackle shops.

21st June

Yesterdays members match at Cowthorpe was won by Alan Grandidge with 32lbs. The next members match is on July 11th at Cowthorpe.

Raskelf Lake will be shut this weekend for a Junior match on Saturday and a Committee match on Sunday. Juniors are to meet at 12.30 for the draw at the lakeside and the committee's draw is at 10.30.

6th June

Todays officials match at Ripon was won by Harry Foster with 17lbs of tench. The full result can be seen the Match Results page. Queen Mary's at Ripon has been fishing well for tench in the recent hot weather.

The first of this years two junior matches is on the 26th June at Raskelf Lake. This is free entry and all junior members are welcome. Everyone who takes part will win a prize and it is a good day out for all. Junior membership is still just £5 until the end of December. This can be purchased on the 'Subscriptions' page.

River Colne/Calder Pollution Update

From the Environment Agency - Leeds

The major explosions and fire at Grovenor Chemicals at Linthwaite has resulted in a major pollution of the River Colne. Already many invertebrates have been killed. The major pollutant is a cocktail of chemicals used in weed killing and glue manufacturing together with a base chemical for making a creosote type liquid, all which is slowly on its way towards the River Calder.
British Waterways has implemented the immediate closure of all lock gates off the Calder as far as Battyford island to try and save the canal system. The chemicals are so strong that officials think that this could end up in the North Sea.
We are continuing to monitor and analyse the samples, from our tests yesterday along a 3km stretch of the River Colne at the point where the incident happened. We found 12 dead fish, some dead inverts - worst affected of the inverts seem to be the snails.
Be aware if anybody has an interest with an angling club or any other water sports this is a lethal chemical cocktail.
If anyone see's any fish in distress please call out incident hotline on 0800 80 70 60.
Peter Michenco, Environment Agency - Leeds (for help & advice and assistance).

24th May

Sundays members match result from Raskelf has been added to the results page. Pictures of some of our still waters have been added to the Still Waters page.

13th May

Members Micheal Hunt and his mate David have sent us a few pictures of some tench and a bream caught at Queen Mary's Pond recently. They can be seen on the gallery - images 1 to 4.

30th April

New website launched!

Please drop us a line if you find any broken links, spelling errors or incorrect information.

We will iron out these problems in the near future.

19th April

Bradford no1 AA - still accepting new members - visit online sales for

Renewals - new membership - map books - 2nd rod permits

All existing and new members welcome!

follow link to subscriptions page.

16th April

Wibsey Angling Centre Closing down!Everything must go - half price sale!

Including loads of carp gear. Open 8.30am - 5.30pm

14th March

All members are reminded that today was the final day of the river fishing season. There was also an open match today at Cowthorpe which was won by Simon Foster with 25lbs. The full result can be found here.

There have been reports off good catches from Raskelf so will be well worth a visit this closed season. Next week there is a working party at Willow Hall and all members are invited to join and help improve this water.

7th March

Finalisation of fish ordering for 2010 was discussed at the March Committee meeting. We are currently sourcing and placing orders for C4 Carp, F1's, Bream, Chub and Trout. Further details will be released shortly in the members only forum around dates and locations for stocking.

Membership figures are very strong, and the web sales have hit their highest figures this month. All new members are welcome (see subscriptions) and all existing members are reminded you must have a 2010 year book before fishing any waters this year - no exceptions. All members must read rules and sign before fishing, last years AGM saw some new rules around landing net size and unhooking mats for anyone fishing for specimen fish - do read these rules. Rivers will close shortly, and anyone venturing to our lakes to target specimens - MUST carry equipment that conforms to these new rules. Can all members ensure that nets are dried out fully at home before bringing them to a club water, it's the best way to reduce the risk of disease.

Rod permits for the EA need renewing at the end of this month too - it is an offence to fish any waters without an EA licence. We have reports on the forum that the EA are carrying out spot checks much more frequently, often visiting the same water 2 or 3 times in a week.

Working party #1 - will be at Willow Hall on Saturday the 20th March, meet at lakeside at 9:30am - a thread will open for this on the forum for anyone wanting more info. Please do attend - we will be carrying out all types of work from litter and branch collection to more standard bank and fishing maintenance type work - it's good fun and we are slowly gathering members on the work parties but the more than turn up, the more we get done, less we spend on 3rd party maintenance and more we can spend on fish.

14th February

Todays open match at Cowthorpe was won by Pete Vickerman with 16lbs 14oz. For the full result click here. The next match is at Beal on the 28th February. Tickets are available from Simon Foster on 01274 571175 or Wibsey Angling Centre. The Raskelf match in May has now sold out and a waiting list has been started.

4th February

The result from last Sundays match at Cowthorpe has now been added to the match section. The match fished poor for most anglers although there had been catches of chub in the week prior to the match. The next match is at Cowthorpe on the 14th February. For tickets contact Simon Foster on 01274 571175 or Wibsey Angling Centre.

6th January

Please note that night fishing permits for Knotford Lagoon are now SOLD OUT!

There are however a few left for Kirklees Lagoon please contact John Sparks if you would like one

Sundays match at Beal is CANCELLED due to adverse weather conditions. The next match is at Cowthorpe on Sunday 31st January.

5th January

Happy New Year

A huge thanks to everybody who has used our online service to renew their membership. Although we make every effort to visit the post office everyday to post out the books the Christmas holidays and the recent bad weather has made this difficult at times. Please be patient we will do our best to get your books to you as soon as possible however if you are concerned about your book please feel free to give us a call or mail us at subscriptions@bradfordno1.com

Just to clarify. If you were a member in 2009 you have until 31 December 2010 to renew your membership WITHOUT having to pay the joining fee again. However if you want to go fishing this year you must have a 2010 year book.

23rd December

The match fixtures for 2010 have now been added to the match section. Click here to view them. Junior membership for 2010 is again just £5 so why not treat someone you know to a year full of enjoyment. They can also participate in two FREE junior matches where everybody wins a prize no matter how much they catch. All membership is available now and throughout 2010 but please remember to purchase your yearbook before fishing.

News	29th January We have taken delivery of some more Map books so they are now available once again online. Night permits for Knotford Lagoon are now all but sold out with only three remaining. So if you want one please act quickly to avoid disappointment. 27th December We are currently experiencing problems with the forum. This is currently being investigated and will be up and running ASAP 20th December It is with regret that the club has to announce the sudden death of trustee and life member Harry Foster. Harry served on the committee for 52 years making him one of the longest serving committee members in the history of the association. Over the years he has served in many roles including president, vice chairman and match secretary and has been influential in the attaining of many waters which the club has today. He will be greatly missed by all on the committee. 16th December 2012 yearbooks are now available online and books will be available in tackle shops early next week Night permits will be available from Monday 19th Dec either in person direct from the Tackle and Licence Secretary Simon at 5 Cedar Bank Close OL16 3BZ in Rochdale or by sending him a self addressed envelope with a cheque for £106 (existing members) or £126 new members. Cheque's made payable to Bradford No1 AA. Please note !! Don't forget to mention which water you want the permit for and your 2011 membership number. Stamps need to large, 1st or 2nd class the choice is yours Simon has children so permits will ONLY be available between 19:00 - 21:00 if collecting in person. In an attempt to open up night fishing to more of our members we are now offering a weekend night fishing permit for Knotford Lagoon for £25.00. The permit will allow the holder to fish Friday Night, Saturday and Sunday night over a chosen weekend. Permits are limited to four per weekend and are available online or direct from the Ticket and Licence Secretary ...... click here to get one ! 20th October The club have gained fishing rights to two new waters as follows: The Cooper Bridge Cut Canal near Mirfield. We have the fishing rights for the whole of this short canal above and below Cooper Bridge. This is from Cooper Bridge Lock, under the bridge and up to the next lock. Although we have fishing rights, this canal is for boat mooring so boats have right of way and no anglers have the right to ask a boat to move on in order for them to fish or tell them that they can't moor in their peg. Parking for this stretch is available on Lower Quarry Road (next to the Total garage) and then access is over the bridge and walking along the tow path along the canal. This water is on a 6 month trial starting immediately. Milby Cut Canal, Boroughbridge and River Ure, Boroughbridge. We have fishing rights to the whole of the canal known as Milby Cut in Boroughbridge on the right hand bank. Along with this water we also have fishing rights to three pegs of the River Ure left hand bank above the weir (directly behind the top of the section of canal). Parking for this is between the canal and river in the public car park next to the roundabout. Fishing here also starts immediately. If anyone has any more questions about these waters please email ask_us@bradfordno1.com. Maunby, Gatenby and Catton are closed Saturday for a River Swale Preservation Society match. 3rd October Congratulations to James Vickerman on winning the mens aggregate weight trophy for the second year running with a total weight of 80lbs 14.5oz from the seven match series. The ladies aggregate weight was won by Jackie Sugden with 6lbs 4oz. The final members' match of the year was held yesterday at Cowthorpe on the River Nidd. The winner was Chris Pitman with 18lbs 12oz. Second was James Vickerman with 17lbs 14.5oz followed by Pete Vickerman with 10lbs 3oz. Some stretches of the River Calder are closed this Sunday for the 5th round of the Calder League. Teams should meet at the Black Bull at 9am. The Annual General Meeting is to be held on Wednesday 12 October at Spenborough United Ex-Servicemans Club, Cleckheaton. All members are welcome to attend on production of a current yearbook. Seats must be taken at 7.30 prompt. The club have acquired fishing rights for a section of the canal at Milby Cut at Boroughbridge which includes three pegs on the river. More details about this water will be available soon. 2011 yearbooks are now available at half price until the end of the year. These are available via the subscriptions page or by contacting the Ticket and Licence Secretary. Members are reminded to ensure that gates are shut at all times. 5th September The third round of the Calder League was won by Dave Topham with 13lbs 3oz of grayling fishing for Punky's 8. Bradford's Andy James finished second with 11lbs 14oz including a 4lbs bream, third was Arthur Benstead with 11lbs 11oz and forth was Dennis White with 10lbs 10oz including a 5lbs ide. The next round is on September 25th. Raskelf is closed on Sunday for a members match. Tickets are still available for the £500 first prize Calder Championship on September 18th. Contact Simon on 01274 571175 or visit Tackle 2U in Bradford or Calder Anglers for tickets. Some pegs at Beal will be closed on Sunday for a small outside booking. Congratulations to Joe Watts on catching an 8lbs bream from Widdington Hall (picture 5 in the gallery). Please could members ensure that the gates at Raskelf and Ripon are closed at all times. Any proposals for this years AGM must be in the secretary's hand by Monday. A member has been banned for life from the club for his constant rule breaking at Knotford Lagoon. Members are reminded that for health and safety reasons juniors should be accompanied on all club waters. 28th July The first of this years Calder League's was won by Steve Raper, who was fishing for Mirfield, with 20lbs 6oz. Ultimate Barnsley were the winning team on the day. The next round of the Calder League is on August 7th. Nun Munkton on the River Nidd and Beal on the River Aire will also be closed on August 7th for outside bookings. 23rd July Last Saturday's junior match at Willow Hall was won by Josh Freer with 1lbs 8oz. The under 12's was won by Zac Freer with 4lbs 4oz to follow on from his win at Raskelf in June. The junior aggregate weight winner was Joe Kent with 17lbs 9oz. This years junior matches have seen an increase in attendance on previous years with 21 fishing the first match and 15 fishing the second match (almost a sell out). The officials match at Willow Hall was won by Harry Foster with F1's, perch and ide for a weight on 6lbs 4oz. The match results page is up to date with all the match results. Members are reminded that some sections of the River Calder at Brighouse are closed tomorow for the first match of this years Calder League. 14th July This a notice to our members who have booked tickets for Ripon Ponds this month. We have to inform you that sometime between the 16th and the 29th of July the Army will be holding a day of manoeuvres on one of the lakes. We don't know which lake or which day and we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. It might be a good idea to make plans to visit another venue if the Army are on the site when you visit. 19th April The first of this years members matches was fished on Sunday at Raskelf Lake. It was won by Graham Jackson with 39lbs 13oz of F1 carp. He was also on the golden peg so picked up almost £300 in total. Second was Fred Prudham with 20lbs and joint third was Stuart Hemingway and James Vickerman with 18lbs 8oz. The next members match is at Rawcliffe Bridge on the Aire and Calder Canal. Tickets are available from the match secretary Simon Foster on 01274 571175 or from Tackle 2U in Bradford. Members are reminded that they must have their year book with them when they are visiting club waters, whether they are fishing or not. 22nd March Could members please take note that the club has let the lease go at the Thorpe Underwood Lake and River section next to it. Fishing closes there on the 31st of May 2011. 16th March Members are reminded that all rivers are now closed. The match results page is now upto date with the seasons last two open matches at Cowthorpe. Sunday's match produced the seasons biggest specimen chub weighing 7lbs 7oz by Adrian Lewis. The clubs next match is a members match at Raskelf on April 17th. This is already sold out. Kirklees Lagoon is closed this Sunday for a working party. Raskelf Lake continues to fish well for various species so is worth a visit while the rivers are closed. Club membership is still available from the Ticket & Licence Secretary, tackle shops and on the subscriptions page. 8th January The new extended hours permits are now available either direct from the Ticket and Licence Secretary Simon or at the following agents, Tackle 2 U.com, Angling and Country Sports in Otley or of course online. Please note that due to the backlog in the Christmas post books bought on line or direct from Simon are seeming to take a little longer that usual please be patient they will get to you :) 16th December 2011 Membership is now available online and books will be available in tackle shops early next week. Night permits will be available from Monday 20th Dec either in person direct from the tackle and licence secretary Simon at 5 Cedar Bank Close OL16 3BZ in Rochdale or by sending him a self addressed envelope with a cheque for £106 (existing members) or £126 new members. Cheques made payable to Bradford No1 AA. Please note !! Don't forget to mention which water you want the permit for and your 2010 membership number. Stamps need to large, 1st or 2nd class the choice is yours Simon has children so permits will ONLY be available between 19:00 - 21:00 if collecting in person. 17th November Despite the river carrying a bit of extra water, the final round of the Calder League was won by Barnsley Black's Dennis White with 27lbs 12oz, almost three times second place who had 10lbs. He fished bread punch and pole and caught all roach. Wibsey and Punky's 8 jointly won the team event on the day with 43.5 points. Stan Haigh's massive 49lbs 10oz on the first match assisted him in winning the aggregate weight for the tournament with 77lbs 13oz. Second place was Geoff Scollick with 69lbs 10oz. The overall team event was won by Punky's 8 with 41.5 points and they were followed by Tackle 2U with 37 points. Last weekends open match at Beal went ahead as planned despite the river having 7 foot of extra water and many other matches in the area being cancelled. Colin Mortimer won with 2 bream weighing 6lbs 8oz. Ian Newby came second with 1lbs consisting of over 40 roach. The next open match is at Cowthorpe on December 12th. Tickets for this match are available from Simon Foster on 01274 571175 or from Tackle 2U on Manchester Road, Bradford. Next years match fixtures can now be found on the match results page. 6th November Online membeship is now closed for 2010. 2011 year books and permits will be available in local shops and online in time for Christmas. See the website and local press for details nearer the time. 8th October All members please note the venue for the AGM on Wednesday October 13th is now being held at the Spenborough Ex-Servicemans Club, Moorland House, Bradford Rd, Cleckheaton, BD19 3SU Please remember to bring your membership book for admittance. Meeting starts 7.30pm prompt. 4th October Half price membership is now available. Contact John Sparks on 01274 421786 or follow the link from the subscriptions page. 21st September Steve Edson of Leeds won Sundays Calder Championship, which was fished for by 90 anglers, with 20lbs 4oz of chub from the Gravel Pits section. He picked up £600 for winning this match. Keith Hobson (maver barnsley) finished second with 18lbs and Dave Armitage came third with 16lbs 15oz. All the match results from the last month have now been added to the results page. James Vickerman is winning the mens aggregate weight with 75lbs 15.5oz with just one match left. The final members' match of the year is at Widdington Hall on 3rd October. Tickets are still available for this match from Tackle 2U on Manchester Road, Bradford or from Simon on 01274 571175.Some of the clubs stretches of the River Calder in Brighouse will be closed again on Sunday for the fourth round of the Calder League. Gratrix Dam is fishing well for large chub as is the Gravel Pits section of the River Calder. Knotsford is worth a visit for bream. There will be some disruption at Royds Hall this week and care must be taken as heavy machinary is putting a new pipe on the dam wall. 16th August Yesterdays second round of the Calder League was won by Maver Barnsley's Keith Hobson with 21lbs 4oz. His team was also the winning team on the day. Geoff Scollick came a close second with 21lbs 2oz fishing for Wibsey and Bradford No1's Andy James came third with 17lbs 12oz. The third round of the Calder League is on the 5th September. This weekends result, the result of last weekends members match at Maunby and the members aggregate weight result after 5 matches can be found on the Match Results page. The clubs stretches of the River Aire at Beal and Birkin will be closed this Sunday for the Lower Aire Championship which is a joint open match with Leeds DASA. Tickets are still available from Simon Foster on 01274 571175 or from Tackle 2U in Bradford. Tickets are also now for sale for the Calder Championship on the 19th September. Royds Hall is fishing well for roach and skimmer bream and Raskelf Lake is worth a visit for tench and F1 carp upto 2lbs. 2010 membership is still available online or from the Ticket and Licence Secretary. 26th July The 45 year old match record for the River Calder was smashed yesterday on the first of this years Calder League by Stan Haigh with 49lbs 10oz made up of 22 chub. His team, Punky's 8, was also the best team on the day. The full result can be seen on the match section. The next Calder League is on the 15th August. Beal is closed on Sunday for an outside booking. The next members match is at Maunby on the 8th August. Tickets are still available from Tackle 2U on Manchester Road. Royds Hall and any of our stretches of the River Calder are worth a visit this coming week. 20th July Last weekends junior match at Willow Hall was won by Connor Mahoney with 8lbs. He also won the aggregate weight trophy over the two matches with 17lbs 8oz. The tiddlers section of the match was won by 8 year old Liam Jones with 2lbs 7oz. The full result can be found on the match section along with the result of the committee match at Nun Monkton. The clubs sections of the River Calder will be closed this weekend for the first of this years Calder League. Teams should meet at the Black Bull, Brighouse at 9am for the draw. The members aggregate weight after four matches can be found by clicking here. The next members match is at Maunby on the 8th August. Contact Simon Foster on 01274 571175 or go to Tackle 2U on Manchester Road, Bradford for a ticket. Waters worth a visit are Knotford Lagoon for carp and bream and Thornton Bridge for barbel. For more upto date information on which waters are fishing well check our forum. 28th June This weekend saw two matches at Raskelf Lake. The junior match was on Saturday with the 11 years and over group being won by Matt Foster with 14lbs 7oz. The under 11 group was won by Harry Reilly with 14lbs 14oz which is a good result for a three hour match. The second annual junior match is to be held at Willow Hall on 17th July. Contact Simon Foster on 01274 571175 for more details. The Committee match on Sunday was won by Simon Freer with 49lbs 4oz. This is a new match record on the lake for a six hour match. The biggest fish trophy was won by Simon Foster with a tench weighing 2lbs 2oz. As always the peg numbers have been left off the match section to avoid the pegs being heavily fished in the coming weeks. Next week Raskelf lake will also be closed on Sunday for the veterans match. Tickets are still available from Simon Foster on the number above. Club membership is still available online and at local tackle shops. 21st June Yesterdays members match at Cowthorpe was won by Alan Grandidge with 32lbs. The next members match is on July 11th at Cowthorpe. Raskelf Lake will be shut this weekend for a Junior match on Saturday and a Committee match on Sunday. Juniors are to meet at 12.30 for the draw at the lakeside and the committee's draw is at 10.30. 6th June Todays officials match at Ripon was won by Harry Foster with 17lbs of tench. The full result can be seen the Match Results page. Queen Mary's at Ripon has been fishing well for tench in the recent hot weather. The first of this years two junior matches is on the 26th June at Raskelf Lake. This is free entry and all junior members are welcome. Everyone who takes part will win a prize and it is a good day out for all. Junior membership is still just £5 until the end of December. This can be purchased on the 'Subscriptions' page. River Colne/Calder Pollution Update From the Environment Agency - Leeds The major explosions and fire at Grovenor Chemicals at Linthwaite has resulted in a major pollution of the River Colne. Already many invertebrates have been killed. The major pollutant is a cocktail of chemicals used in weed killing and glue manufacturing together with a base chemical for making a creosote type liquid, all which is slowly on its way towards the River Calder. British Waterways has implemented the immediate closure of all lock gates off the Calder as far as Battyford island to try and save the canal system. The chemicals are so strong that officials think that this could end up in the North Sea. We are continuing to monitor and analyse the samples, from our tests yesterday along a 3km stretch of the River Colne at the point where the incident happened. We found 12 dead fish, some dead inverts - worst affected of the inverts seem to be the snails. Be aware if anybody has an interest with an angling club or any other water sports this is a lethal chemical cocktail. If anyone see's any fish in distress please call out incident hotline on 0800 80 70 60. Peter Michenco, Environment Agency - Leeds (for help & advice and assistance). 24th May Sundays members match result from Raskelf has been added to the results page. Pictures of some of our still waters have been added to the Still Waters page. 13th May Members Micheal Hunt and his mate David have sent us a few pictures of some tench and a bream caught at Queen Mary's Pond recently. They can be seen on the gallery - images 1 to 4. 30th April New website launched! Please drop us a line if you find any broken links, spelling errors or incorrect information. We will iron out these problems in the near future. 19th April Bradford no1 AA - still accepting new members - visit online sales for Renewals - new membership - map books - 2nd rod permits All existing and new members welcome! follow link to subscriptions page. 16th April Wibsey Angling Centre Closing down!Everything must go - half price sale! Including loads of carp gear. Open 8.30am - 5.30pm 14th March All members are reminded that today was the final day of the river fishing season. There was also an open match today at Cowthorpe which was won by Simon Foster with 25lbs. The full result can be found here. There have been reports off good catches from Raskelf so will be well worth a visit this closed season. Next week there is a working party at Willow Hall and all members are invited to join and help improve this water. 7th March Finalisation of fish ordering for 2010 was discussed at the March Committee meeting. We are currently sourcing and placing orders for C4 Carp, F1's, Bream, Chub and Trout. Further details will be released shortly in the members only forum around dates and locations for stocking. Membership figures are very strong, and the web sales have hit their highest figures this month. All new members are welcome (see subscriptions) and all existing members are reminded you must have a 2010 year book before fishing any waters this year - no exceptions. All members must read rules and sign before fishing, last years AGM saw some new rules around landing net size and unhooking mats for anyone fishing for specimen fish - do read these rules. Rivers will close shortly, and anyone venturing to our lakes to target specimens - MUST carry equipment that conforms to these new rules. Can all members ensure that nets are dried out fully at home before bringing them to a club water, it's the best way to reduce the risk of disease. Rod permits for the EA need renewing at the end of this month too - it is an offence to fish any waters without an EA licence. We have reports on the forum that the EA are carrying out spot checks much more frequently, often visiting the same water 2 or 3 times in a week. Working party #1 - will be at Willow Hall on Saturday the 20th March, meet at lakeside at 9:30am - a thread will open for this on the forum for anyone wanting more info. Please do attend - we will be carrying out all types of work from litter and branch collection to more standard bank and fishing maintenance type work - it's good fun and we are slowly gathering members on the work parties but the more than turn up, the more we get done, less we spend on 3rd party maintenance and more we can spend on fish. 14th February Todays open match at Cowthorpe was won by Pete Vickerman with 16lbs 14oz. For the full result click here. The next match is at Beal on the 28th February. Tickets are available from Simon Foster on 01274 571175 or Wibsey Angling Centre. The Raskelf match in May has now sold out and a waiting list has been started. 4th February The result from last Sundays match at Cowthorpe has now been added to the match section. The match fished poor for most anglers although there had been catches of chub in the week prior to the match. The next match is at Cowthorpe on the 14th February. For tickets contact Simon Foster on 01274 571175 or Wibsey Angling Centre. 6th January Please note that night fishing permits for Knotford Lagoon are now SOLD OUT! There are however a few left for Kirklees Lagoon please contact John Sparks if you would like one Sundays match at Beal is CANCELLED due to adverse weather conditions. The next match is at Cowthorpe on Sunday 31st January. 5th January Happy New Year A huge thanks to everybody who has used our online service to renew their membership. Although we make every effort to visit the post office everyday to post out the books the Christmas holidays and the recent bad weather has made this difficult at times. Please be patient we will do our best to get your books to you as soon as possible however if you are concerned about your book please feel free to give us a call or mail us at subscriptions@bradfordno1.com Just to clarify. If you were a member in 2009 you have until 31 December 2010 to renew your membership WITHOUT having to pay the joining fee again. However if you want to go fishing this year you must have a 2010 year book. 23rd December The match fixtures for 2010 have now been added to the match section. Click here to view them. Junior membership for 2010 is again just £5 so why not treat someone you know to a year full of enjoyment. They can also participate in two FREE junior matches where everybody wins a prize no matter how much they catch. All membership is available now and throughout 2010 but please remember to purchase your yearbook before fishing.
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