Author Archives: Martin Barlow

Blunham – Spinney

Category : Fishery Reports

A nice 7lb catch of Roach from Blunham, Spinney today on hemp and tares.

Not been there yet? It is well worth the journey up to Blunham.

Speak with local bailiff Stuart Butterfield for the information on this lovely venue.


Novelty Charity Match – Sunday 13 July

Category : Club News

BADAC, Isabel Hospice and myself would like to thank all the anglers, helpers and external donors for making the charity fishing match held on Sunday 13th July such a great success.

I can confirm that the total raised for this worthy charity amounted to £3,641 for which donation they were most grateful. A big thank you goes out to all the sponsors for the day:

Macaroni Restaurant

Angling Direct

Cock of the North

Dutch Nursery

Essendon Golf Club

Furzefield Inspire Leisure Centre

Oakwood Angling

Potters Bar Angling

Tesco’s – Potters Bar

The individual fishing results and the guesses for the total weight of fish caught on the day can be found on the BADAC website https://badac.co.uk/https-badac-co-uk-fixtures-2022-2023/match-results-2025-2026/match-results-july/

We hope that you all enjoyed the day.

Many thanks to all.

Ron Karasavvas

Event Organiser


Shepherds Way

Category : Fishery Reports

Dear Members,

Below is a picture of a rig recovered from one of the floating islands at Shepherds Way. This rig is not acceptable at this fishery as it is a fixed rig and was being fished with strong braid.

Please can all members familiarise themselves with the rules for this fishery? Anyone found to be breaking the rules may have their membership revoked.


Blunham, Hambarn

Category : Fishery Reports

Thanks to Stuart Butterfield for his work at Blunham, Hambarn.

Here’s a few pictures of the nicely cleared swims.


Shepherds Way – New Fence

Category : Fishery Reports

Following the recent break-in at Shepherds Way and the theft of our generator a new fence has been installed.


River Thames, Sonning

Category : Fishery Reports

Robby Bond with 2 Chub of 5lb 10oz and 6lb 15oz caught on New Years Eve – finishing off the year in style, well done Robby.


Club Match – Blunham, Hambarn 26 January

Category : Fishery Reports

Stuart Butterfield with his winning 14lb 12oz catch.

Fishers Green – Barbel Introduction Programme

Category : Fishery Reports

See details below of a barbel introduction programme at Fishers Green.


River Ouse, Blunham

Category : Fishery Reports

Recent catch from Blunham.

If you haven’t fished there recently it is well worth a try.


Shepherds Way – Aerial View

Category : Fishery Reports

Many thanks to Neil Wheatley for the picture (9-11-24).