Author Archives: Martin Barlow

Charity Match – 29 August 2026

Category : Club Match

BADAC are proud to announce another charity match for Isabel Hospice on Saturday 29th August to commence fishing at 8am with a maximum of 20 anglers that will participate. To book your place on this match please do so via the “Make a Booking” tab on the Clubmate App or contact the match organiser Ron Karasavvas on 07971 918635 direct. The draw will take place at 6.45am so you should arrive at the venue at 6.30am. Each entry will cost £25 per angler to cover prize money for the winners and runners up and keepnets. Start Fishing at 8am There will be a BBQ for an hour at 1pm to allow for the first weigh-in, all fishing to stop for an hour to enjoy the BBQ/Coffee/Tea at cost of £6 and purchase raffle tickets. Fishing to recommence at 2pmFishing will stop at 7pm. Please note that normal match rules apply. The raffle will be held for donated prizes at 7.45pm whilst the last weigh-in is taking place – Presentation of winners and runners up to take place at 8.30-9pm.

All participating anglers will have a sponsor sheet and we would like them to get as many sponsors to guess the total weight of the fish caught by end of fishing by all anglers on the day. The nearest weight sponsor will receive a prize, each sponsor to donate £5.00 per guess weight per line.

As a guide carp vary between 3lb – 15lb and anticipate during this time of year an average 5 – 15 carp per angler with other species averaging total weight per angler of 30lb – 60lb could be caught over the this period multiply by maximum of 20 anglers could be as much as 600lbs (i.e. 30lbs average total fish caught  x 20 anglers = 600lbs) , but not all anglers may catch the average. These averages were taken on BADAC Match competitions over the previous 3 years during the summer months, the most weight was 434lbs with 18 anglers on one day (these weights are only as a guide).

Please join us for this special worthy cause, we would like to raise as much money as we can, every penny counts.


Shepherds Way – Peg 10

Category : Fishery Reports

A big thank you to Richard Drury, Ron Karasavvas and Nigel Pitt for their cnotinue dhard work at Shepherds Way. I ma pleased to report that ongoing work on peg 10 have now been completed and is open again to anglers.

Than you guys!


Blunham Work Party – Sunday 17 May

Category : Fishery Reports

A massive thank you to both Melvyn Hall and to Stuart Butterfield for their sterling work at Blunham.

If anyone is able to assist the next work party is Sunday 7 June (9am until 1pm).


Shepherds Way – Swim Repairs

Category : Fishery Reports

As part of the ongoing swim repairs being undertaken at Shepherds Way, pegs number 3 + 5 have been completed and are available to fish from again.

Great work and a big thanks to Nigel, Roger, Ron and Richard.


Open Day – Saturday 9 May 2026

Category : Membership News

Open Day Saturday 8th May 2026
This years Open Day will be on Saturday 8 May at Shepherds Way where you can renew your membership for the coming season 2026/27, new members can also join and get a £20 discount on the joining fee, returning members fees, seniors £98 plus £10 working party if you have not attended one, OAP returning members £75 Disabled anglers £75 Junior anglers £35.There will be a BBQ on the day, fishing tuition for Juniors, tackle supplied. there will also be committee members available if you have any questions. open 10.00am till 16.00pm.
Shepherds Way fishery, Shepherds Way, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, Herts. AL9 6NJ


Lowbell Lane

Category : Fishery Reports

A great start to his BADAC membership as Robert Dalzell lands a 23lb Carp on his first visit to Lowbell Lane – well done.


Shepherds Way – Bank Repairs

Category : Fishery Reports

As you are all aware, work has been ongoing for repair to the bank at Shepherds Way.

Attached are photos of the work undertaken so far to pegs 3 & 4.

Many thanks to the members involved in completing this work.


Cranborne Primary School – Teach-in at Shepherds Way

Category : Club News

Many thanks to Ron Karasavvas and Richard Drury who were both on hand to lead a teach-in for students from Cranborne Primary school at Shepherds Way on Friday 12th and 19th September. Under the expert tutelage of Ron Karasavvas and Richard Drury along with special thanks to all of our other anglers who were on hand to assist with children. All of the children had a great time and I am pleased to say that they caught plenty of fish. Who knows, a future BADAC fishing champion maybe amongst the happy attendees?


Blunham – HamBarn work party

Category : Fishery Reports

Many thanks to bailiff Stuart Butterfield, Richard Drury and Ron Karasavvas who did some much needed work at Blunham HamBarn trimming back the trees – cheers guys.


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.