HOW old is your FISHING club

[TF_proper tidal boy]

Having a discussion in the local fishing tackle shop about how long clubs been have been running. Set me thinking, when one guy piped up with paperwork about peg downs in 1894~think ~think set me thinking about have a read up of my clubs. whats your rule book like now compared to when it was formed ??????~ ~clap

[TF_Waveney One]

The oldest club that I am a member of is reputedly the Gipping Angling Preservation Society which according to the handbook was “Established 1868”.

No, I cannot personally vouch for it or what the rules were at the time but in the earlier days of my membership (the late 1970’s) when I moved to Suffolk I have met 80 year olds who were members in their 20’s which takes it back to the early 1910’s who say that it had been going long before they joined.

Ipsich Borough Council gave a dinner every year for the Old Contemptibles which was later extended to all those who fought in the Great War. We had a tradition whereby the committee members acted as a taxi service to run the old soldiers to and from the dinner. A number of the old chaps that I ferried had been members of the GAPS club at one time or another.

[TF_proper tidal boy]

now thats what i call history cheers keep em coming chaps

[TF_simon pavey]

Did you think of Uxbridge Rovers Brian?
founded circa 1884. I think Ron has been in the club ever since then……

I am also a a member of North Harrow Waltonians which I believe originated at around the same time…….

I also think Mr Francis Francis was around and writing fishing articles a few years before that, not sure when that unique club was formed?

[TF_proper tidal boy]

Simon it wasRons shop where the chat took place ????? as for Francis Francis will connect with Dave Stevens and Gubber Clarke for a update ,strange though looking at francis francis tombstone at the cemetary very unusal design

[TF_tony csas]

city social angling society…middleton,manchester..over 80 years…almost as long as MAN CITY winning a trophy…

[TF_feeder]

dont know how old my club is but i have been a member for 40yrs plus.we only had one water at the time of joining and that was rochford resevoir.it was owned by the railway and they used it to top up there steam trains as they came from london to southend.rochford council purchased it in the end so that they could put a bypass in.we have given it up now too much trouble with the council and ar#oles messing about.sad

[TF_The Runner]

Formed 1934- none of the founder members left but we do still have one old boy who joined as a junior in 1936. He only fishes very occasionally now, but up until 18 months ago was still carrying out bailiffing duties for us !

[TF_proper tidal boy]

slavery was banished years ago runner, i hope the club gave him a life time membership for services rendered

[TF_The Runner]

Don’t worry PTB, made him an Honorary Vice President for life at least fifteen years ago.

They made me one last year which was when I finally realised I must be getting old….

[TF_Johnny Mac]

http://www.rochdalewalton.co.uk/index.php

[TF_proper tidal boy]

mr mac that club of yours has deffo got some years in service lol seriously i think issac walton will be needed to match that service of tradition ?????keep em coming

[TF_proper tidal boy]

thinking about it im sure theres a few old farts round that LEATHERHEAD REGION LOL

[TF_Katarino]

Twyford and District have records dating back to 1920’s, match results and fish caught.

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