Pollution of our rivers.
The following information has been passed to us by Jim Bumby, Secretary of the Wear Anglers Association.
We all know that our rivers are not very clean and that the EA have recorded over 400,000 discharges of sewage in the last year. If anyone saw the recent BBC Panorama programme, that was quite scary!. Check out the discharge map produced by the Rivers Trust at www.theriverstrust.org

You can zoom in to see what is happening on any particular section of any river. 

 Worth checking out but be prepared to be shocked!

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There has been a confirmed case of Koi Herpes Virus (KHV) at a local fishery some 18 miles south west of Brasside.

KHV can destroy 80 to 100% of a sites fish stocks!

In view of the foregoing a Net Dipping Station has been set up at Brasside.

There is a DIP barrel and a RINSE barrel. The Dip barrel contains a disinfectant called ''Virkon Aqua''recommended by the Fisheries Health Inspectorate.

Anyone who has been fishing at still-water venues, in the recent past, is required to disinfect their nets and unhooking mats before fishing any Brasside water.

Items to be disinfected should be submerged or be wet with disinfectant for 15 minutes then rinsed.

Protect your fish stocks!

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Coronavirus update

Despite the easing of restrictions by the Government you are still advised to be vigilant and careful

The virus is still being passed in the community

• You are advised to maintain social distancing at all times.   

• Having reviewed the night fishing policy, the responsible club officers feel that there has been no significant change in both the clubs ability to provide a safe hygienic sanitised toilet that meets the Angling Trust guidelines, or the threat of coronavirus to the community.

     Therefore the 'No night fishing policy' will remain in effect until significant change is evident.

     In appreciation for members adhering to the policy, the hours of daylight fishing can now be               opened up and fishing allowed from dawn till dusk

The club insurance will not cover members outside of these hours.

• Please do not visit club waters if you are suffering from Coronavirus symptoms.

• For your own and the safety of others please use hand sanitiser before and after touching gates and locks. Disposable gloves are recommended.

• Fishing with lures and spinners, at Brasside is prohibited for the duration of the Coronavirus crisis.(Details on notice board on site)

• You may use keep nets

• we will review the situation on an ongoing basis and make changes as required.

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The Angling Trust has published New advice for anglers and clubs.Please take the time to read it.  Click on the link below to access this information

https://joinanglingtrust.net/angling-support-hub-phase-one/?dm_i=3XSU,14QE1,2RQUS8,3ZLMY,1

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 Membership

Please note that if you are a renewing member but have not used the online system before then you must create and accont as though you are joining anew. For this please use the green "Join the Club" button below.

 There are two ways of obtaining a membership for 2022:-

ON LINE (Preferred method if you have an email address and a bank account.)

Click on this "Join the Club" button to take you to the 'Clubmate' registration page and follow the instructions.

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 BY POST (for those who don't have an email address)

Send a completed application form together with your fee (Cheques only please no cash) and a stamped self - addressed envelope (SAE) to the following address:-

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         DCAC Membership

22 North View,

Meadowfield,

            Co. Durham DH7 8SQ

Allow 3 weeks for processing. No callers please. No SAE no ticket.

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Stocking at Brasside 2021