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Latest official news updatesDo not use ordinary WD40 on gate locks
Please do NOT use ordinary WD40 to free up the combination locks on our gates. This is more of a moisture dispersant than a lubricant and can cause locks to jam. Only use a dry PTFE spray lubricant. WD-40 Specialist Dry PTFE Lubricating Spray (wd40.co.uk) Any problems...
Layer Marney Reservoirs crayfish trapping
Members should be aware that crayfish trapping will be taking place over the next few weeks. A commercial fisherman will be setting long net traps in the Marney lakes. These traps will be clearly marked with a buoy at each end. Members are asked to be particularly...
Tree work at Silver End Pits Saturday/Sunday 15th and 16th October
Please note that tree surgery work is being undertaken the weekend of the 15th and 16th October. The Front Pit will be closed all day on the Saturday and Sunday for essential tree work. The Back Pit back channel will be closed on the Saturday morning for removal of...
Fish welfare – weighing large carp
Can anglers fishing our venues, such a Silver End Pits, including those fishing for say tench and bream, who catch a large carp please only attempt to weigh it if you have the proper equipment. Bailiffs have seen anglers trying to weigh a twenty pound plus fish in a...
KDAA Bailiffs to check for EA rod licenses
We recently had an incident in which an Environment Agency (EA) Bailiff found a member fishing one of our waters without an EA rod licence. The foolish member gave a false name, but a KDAA official was able to demand his club card and find his true identity. We are...