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Welcome to the news section of the club web site for 2008.

As ever we wonder how the weather will be this year but especially after the two climatic extremes which we experienced in 2006 and 2007. Summer droughts in '06 and the summer floods of '07 adversely affected the sewin fishing, perhaps the quarry which is most avidly pursued on the Teifi. Our summer night fishing has been sorely missed, let's hope we have a return to better conditions this season so that we can all enjoy the sport we love to the full.

Some new byelaws have been introduced following the AGM in 2007 and will be published on the web site shortly, however please be aware there is now -

A ban on the sale of fish caught on TTA waters

A limit of ten salmon to be taken per season

These conservation measures will help to improve the stocks of fish in the Teifi and I'm pleased to hear that following the lead of the Teifi Trout Association our neighboring club, Llandysul AA, have introduced similar measures so we will not be bearing the brunt of exercising restraint in isolation.

Our byelaws are evolving each year in the face of global changes, please familiarize yourself with the restrictions imposed by the TTA before fishing.

The Teifi Trout association is supporting the above voluntary catch and release scheme.

Salmon donated to the clubs stocking programme count as being released in the TFF

project so, instead of killing the salmon that you catch perhaps take a step back and

consider the benefit that it will give to the river if it's released or donated to the hatchery.

Prizes for largest fish, numbers of fish released etc. will be awarded at the end of the season.

Details of the project and a form to enter the project are available here in a PDF format-

If you are interested in participating in the Teifi fly life monitoring project please contact the coordinator, Colin Chapman via Email

Important - Loss of fishing

Unfortunately the club was unable to retain the fishing at Fynnon Licli below Newbridge, Abercych this year. Access through the three fields in question is no longer open to club members so please respect the wishes of the land owner by accessing Tanybanc via the road.

Click the map below to study the new arrangements for Beat "A "

Thank you gentlemen....

Just a brief note to thank the three committee members who have moved on since 2007.

Ken Checkley, Dylan Roberts and Clive Shaw have all worked hard for the club, many thanks chaps and good luck for the coming season.

Also a warm welcome to our new committee members -

REMEMBER

All signed membership applications must be submitted before April 1st - no exceptions.

Failure to submit the form prior to this date will mean you'll have to buy an annual permit.

You must have held an annual permit for one year before you can apply for membership.

DANGER!! - A major threat to our river

GYRODACTYLUS SALARIS

Gyrodactylus salaris is a parasite that can kill the entire salmon population of a river.

Gyrodac. has destroyed the salmon stocks in twenty Norwegian rivers to date and has been identified in the rivers of most of our European and Scandinavian neighbours, including those of Portugal, Spain, France, Germany, Norway, Sweden and Denmark.

Up to now the British Isles has been lucky enough not have been affected.

The parasite is small, about half a millimeter in length and very difficult to detect with the naked eye - see the magnified photo above. The bad news is it can survive for several days in damp environments such as those provided by the fishing tackle of traveling anglers, e.g. waders, nets, reels of line, bags, etc. etc. so the opportunities for it to be introduced into our rivers is apparent. An even larger threat is posed to our water from canoes that have been used abroad.

It doesn't’t take much thought to see what damage this parasite could do to the Teifi, so, in view of this the TTA committee strongly urges all anglers who have taken their fishing tackle out of the country to be extremely diligent in undertaking the precautions outlined by the Environment Agency in this leaflet - be patient, it takes a while to download, requires Adobe Acrobat

All fishing equipment should be thoroughly cleaned
and then treated to kill any parasites by either:

• Drying at a minimum temperature
of 20°C for at least two days, or

• Heating for at least one hour at
a temperature above 60°C, or

• Deep freezing for at least one day, or

• Immersion in a solution suitable for killing

Gyrodactylus salaris for a minimum of ten minutes.

Chemical solutions which have been used
successfully include Virkon* (1%),
Wescodyne* (1%), sodium chloride (3%),
sodium hydroxide (0.2%).

IF THIS PARASITE GETS INTO THE TEIFI IT WILL BE THE END OF OUR SALMON FISHING

Further reading - NOBANIS. org

Stocking - A talk by Peter Gray

Thursday April 10th 7.30pm Coracles, Cenarth

Our stocking programme is continuing into its third season this year.

A word from Wayne Bishop, Hon. Sec.

"In November of last year, the TTA introduced approx 12,500 parr  ( between 2.5 and 4 inches in size ) into the Ceri and Bargoed. These were the offspring of native Teifi fish donated by anglers to the hatchery scheme in 2006. This year, again in late Autumn, we hope to introduce slightly more. Late Autumn is considered by the experts to be the best time to stock as the parr will have enough body fat to survive the winter when food supply is low. Also, it is considered that predators such as brown trout will also have a reduced appetite during this period. This year it is hoped to obtain enough "donated" fish to obtain of the order of 30,000 eggs. Any member who wishes to participate in donating fish could contact either myself, or David Griffiths who can provide "tethers" and information. We hope to operate the scheme from early August on, and any salmon / grilse would be welcome including coloured fish.

 At 7.30 pm on Thursday April 10th, a talk by Peter Gray has been arranged at "Coracles" Cenarth Falls Holiday Park. Peter was the manager of the Kielder hatchery which contributed greatly to the revival of the river Tyne, which is now one of the major salmon rivers in the UK.  Please check nearer the date to ensure no change in the time or venue."

Llys Y Fran Reservoir

Open for business again and fishing well despite the cold weather. I like this venue as it's rarely easy and provides a challenging opportunity to polish up on casting after the close season. I've copied this year's prices and the start/finish times which can be found here

Wild Trout Trust Auction

Some interesting items up for grabs here . Includes amongst other items ploughing tuition, a tour of the Natural History Museum, books, flies, fishing tackle and of course fishing.

As interesting an array of lots as have ever been gathered together in one place.

Wild Trout Trust

Simon Johnson, Director of the Wild Trout Trust will be giving a talk about how simple techniques of habitat restoration on rivers can improve the fishing.

Prior to the talk the Wild Trout Trust will be completing a detailed survey of the Afon Ceri to determine what can be done to improve the fishing there as part of a partnership between the WTT, Environment Agency, the Countryside Council for Wales and The Teifi Rivers Trust. Partly funded by a new initiative, Wild Trout Wales this project on one of the club's major tributaries should be of great interest to all club members as well as the general public.

Entrance is free to the talk which will be held at Coracles, Cenarth on the evening of Friday, February 29th at 7 for 7.30pm. A free buffet will be provided and there is a well stocked bar at the venue to help it down. Click here for a link which will give you the directions to the venue.

The following morning, Saturday, March 1st, Simon will be leading a river walk along the Ceri to give practical advice and discuss methods of habitat management, places are limited, please phone 07970 676407 if you'd like to attend.

Cormorant swallows pike

From BBC News - they don't just hoover up the fry. Click to see all four images.

From David Griffiths -

CORMORANTS

 "Many members have commented on the increased numbers of fish eating birds on the Teifi over the last few years, in particular Cormorants.

The committee is preparing to apply for a licence to control the numbers of these predators.  National statistics show that numbers of these birds coming inland have increased over the last years to over 23000 birds.

In order to have the best chance to be granted a licence we need to present a good case that they are having a serious effect on the fishery. We need members to report any sightings of theses birds, the numbers seen and in particular their nesting / roosting sites. Please send or give any information you have or get to any committee member or mail it to the Hon. Sec. Wayne Bishop.  Phone numbers - click here
Your observations and help with this project will be much appreciated. "

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