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New fishing tackle shop in Kelvedon

A new fishing tackle shop has opened up in Inworth Road, Kelvedon called The Fishing Outlet.The owner Scott McCulloch emailed John Joyce to introduce the shop.Happy to offer your members 10% off on the provision their card is shown, they can also use the code FLY10 if...

Magic Twig self hooking device is banned on KDAA waters

Following concerns raised by some members and after examining the Magic Twig and debating at length the Committee decided that the Magic Twig is banned on KDAA waters. This ban is in line with other local fishing clubs. The reasons for the ban are based on concerns...

Wass Tackle ceased trading and has closed

It is with great regret that we have to advise members that Wass’ Tackle in Copford has ceased trading and closed their shop last Friday. They have traded in various shops in Colchester over 80 years and have sold our memberships for many years.  They were hoping to...

Work undertaken at Layer Marney complex

Work has been undertaken at the Layer Marney complex to improve access and build new swims on Marney 1. At the end of June, the farmer levelled the track all the way to the bottom car park making access much easier. The long grass around Marney 2 and 3 has also been...

Swim platform work Layer Marney Reservoirs starting 10 July

Please note that Layer Marney Reservoir 1 will be closed next Monday and Tuesday 10/11 July for the building of swim platforms. Repairs to platforms will be undertaken on Layer Marney 2 and 3 on the Wednesday and Thursday, however, the waters will remain open.