M.A.C – July/August Roundup – Club news, Notices, Points of interest, Information for Members from the Club Committee Meeting held on Monday 28/7/2025.
- MEMBERSHIPS 2025 – There are a limited number of places available before the club reaches full membership capacity for the year – 2025 MAC Membership application form can be downloaded/printed from the club website here – http://bit.ly/44xKvph
- MARSKE RESERVOIR NIGHT SYNDICATE – WAITING LIST REFORM – As previously advised the reformed waiting list was opened at 9AM on Monday 21st July 2025 – As per the night syndicate rules Members who wish to be added to the waiting list must have been a member of the club for a minimum of 3 years and must be over the age of 18.
- Members (who fulfil the above criteria) who wish to put their Names on the list should send an Email to club Membership Secretary, Dale Conway – [email protected]. This approach gives the club a robust, time-stamped method of recording applications allowing full transparency around the waiting list which may have been lacking in the past.
- HOT WEATHER – Over the next few months whilst the water levels are low & the temperatures are up please be vigilant when fishing any of our venues. If you spot fish struggling or dead fish appearing please let our Fisheries Officers know ASAP – Contact details can be found in the club book.
- The water levels are down approx 19 inches, for perspective that is approx 40% of water volume.
- A second water pump has been purchased and is in use at Hutton Rudby Ponds – helping to boost dissolved oxygen levels and minimise loss of stock – Appologies for any inconvenience the noise of the pumps may cause but I’m sure members understand the need for them at certain times – The Committee and we are sure all members recognise the great work, time and effort of our Fisheries Officers during these extreme weather conditions.
- HUTTON RUDBY MONDAY MATCHES – Matches continue every Monday afternoon alternating between the ponds at Hutton Rugby – New faces are welcome – Full details – https://bit.ly/41WmQ1V – Thanks to Budgie for looking after the matches and posting the results on the Facebook group.
- MARSKE RESERVOIR SEASONAL CHAMPS – DATE CHANGE – The Autumn Champs will now take place on SUNDAY 14th SEPTEMBER – Places are limited – book on with Dale at Anglers Choice (01642) 899 288 from 9am Monday 01st September – Full details – https://bit.ly/3G3OZv9
- MARSKE RESERVOIR WORK PARTY – A work party at Marske Reservoir has been planned for Sunday 24th August 9am start. All are welcome to come along and help for an hour or two. The Reservoir won’t be closed off but please be aware there will be Machines in use with plenty of work to do.
- MARSKE RESERVOIR MAJOR WORKS CONTINUE – The pegs in the 30’s are still to be refurbished, we will be looking at these in the coming weeks – the venue will remain open while work is completed – members are asked to stay clear of areas where work is taking place and to keep paths clear when the workmen are on site.
- Other planned work including strengthening of the “Bivvy” pegs on the Dam wall and installation of the CCTV and general maintenance work will be communicated by the Fisheries Officer on the club Facebook page – no closures are planned at this time.
- RIVERS – Our River stretches are now open for Fishing, with good Catches being reported – We continue to urge caution around any Giant Hogweed plants that have survived the spraying carried out by the club and the Tees Rivers Trust – Work to clear the clubs river stretches of this invasive species will continue throughout the summer.
- Members are reminded that the two stretches of the River Swale at Ainderby & Gatenby are NOT currently available for MAC Members to Fish. Check out the maps page on the clubs website for help locating our stretches of river – https://middlesbroughanglingclub.co.uk/maps/
- MIDDLE TEES RIVER MATCHES – Dates for a series of matches on the Middle Tees have been arranged & will take place on the following dates:
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- Thursday 14th August
- Thursday 11th September
- Thursday 25th September (tbc)
- Thursday 16th October
- Thursday 30th October
- Book on with Dale at Anglers Choice (01642) 899288 – Meet 8.30AM at Dinsdale Toll Bridge – Fishing 10.30AM – 3.30PM – Various stretches of the clubs water on the middle Tees may be used based on numbers taking part and any closures will be advertised in advance on the club Facebook page.
- ENVIRONMENT AGENCY OPEN – MIDDLE TEES CHAMPS – The clubs water on The Middle Tees at Low Dinsdale will be used on the annual EA match on Sunday 24th August – This section of river is closed to members on that date.
- NORTHERN RIVER MASTERS QUALIFIER – The clubs water on The Middle Tees at Low Dinsdale will host a (sold out) Northern River Masters qualifier on Saturday 04th October – This section of river is closed to members on that date.
- REMINDERS TO MEMBERS:
- Only members of the club should be present on our venues. Any non-members are not covered by our insurance policy.
- Membership checks will continue on all our venues, not only by our Fisheries Officers, Committee Members and Bailiffs.
- Environment Agency & Rural Police have been given permission to attend our venues at anytime and have already visited Marske Reservoir on several occasions.
- If you are asked to show your Membership card or Rod Licence or maybe just asked to reel in to do a rig check please don’t be offended it is merely to ensure fish welfare and continued enjoyment of our venues for members.
- Please ensure all landing nets (& keep nets for matches), weigh slings and unhooking mats etc are dry and left out in the open air before fishing to avoid the spread of disease.
- Please ensure the gates are locked at all times – when opening the first gate at Marske res please don’t use the lock to keep the gate open – this causes damage to the lock.
- Please take all of your Rubbish/Litter/Cans home with you and dispose of them responsibly. Leaving Rubbish for somebody else to pick up will not be tolerated, if caught memberships will be revoked. LEAVE LITTER – LEAVE THE CLUB.
- If you have any concerns or issues with anything listed above or any other Club related matter please contact us on [email protected] or [email protected]
Lastly…………
Tight Lines to all our Members, Stay Safe & Thanks for reading this update.
MAC COMMITTEE
