Projects update: Blackbottom and Roosthole
The club has recently started work in projects that will significantly enhance both the Blackbottom/Dry Pond SSSI and Roosthole. At Blackbottom, a fence has been put in between the public footpath and the bank on the North side of the pond to …
Autumn Series – Match 3 Foxhole – 10 December 2023 – and Autumn series results
Below is the report Mark Hayley, the series organiser, posted on the clubs Facebook page. Luckily the weather that storm Fergus had in store for the ten competitors held off long enough for them to enjoy the bacon rolls and adorn their …
Autumn Series – Match 2 Roost Hole – 20th November
Yesterday, Sunday 19th November saw fifteen club members meet for the second round of the HDAA Autumn league series of matches. A very blustery Roosthole greeted the anglers but going by the smiles, banter & chatter amongst the members they were not …
Specimen carp stocked at Foxhole
A specimen carp was introduced to its new home at Foxhole today. The carp, christened “Bubbles” was very generously donated by committee members Pete Collins, Lee Waller and Tony Staples. It is likely be the largest fish in Foxhole and will provide …
Autumn Series Report – Match 1 Foxhole – 15th October
A bright but cold morning welcomed the ten participants to Foxhole for the first match of the HDAA Autumn series. With the orange glow of the rising sun and mist rolling across the flat calm water it filled every angler with the …
Autumn Series – Match 1 – Fox Hole – 15th October
Thanks to Mark Hayley who ran the first of the Autumn Series at Fox Hole on 15th October and provided the following report on the match: Opening my front door at six thirty this morning and seeing my car frozen 🥶 did …
Roosthole: water quality survey and planned work
In August this year the committee instructed the AGA Group Consultancy Ltd to complete a water quality survey and report on Roosthole Pond to help the club form a strategy of waterbody improvements and management, particularly focusing on mitigation of water quality …
Aerator installed at Foxhole (and other work)
After much hard work over the last few days an aerator has been installed behind the island at Foxhole. The club anticipates the instillation will reduce problems experienced in recent years at Foxhole associated with low rainfall and high temperatures the summer …

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