Club News

Next Working Party	Sunday 25th May 2025 - 9:30 am
Quarterly Committee Meeting	Monday 7th July 2025 - 7:30 pm

More improvements were carried out by the Work Party on Sunday 13th April 2025. This time 4 Club members were involved and carried out maintenance work on the section of our waters from Llay Road Bridge to above the island. This included repairs to steps into the river which had been damaged by the winter floods. This now now means that access into the river is much easier.

The large fallen tree blocking the path at Flame Corner has been cut through so a detour away from the river is no longer required. In addition the major blockage just above the old island has been hauled out of the river. The remains of the flood damaged barbed wire fence will hopefully be removed as soon as possible but in the meantime please be careful on the footpath.

The river has been badly impacted by the storms and floods of 2024 into 2025.  It will be interesting to find out how the changes have impacted the fish stocks and where the fish holding spots are. Please be careful if you take a walk upstream of Llay Road Bridge. 

The Work Parties continue fortnightly. The Club is dependent upon volunteers giving up their time to assist otherwise the river will soon become overgrown and unfishable. More help is always welcome on a Sunday morning - specialist skills are not required! The next Work Party is on Sunday 25th May at 9:30.

 

Generally dry, warm and very pleasant weather has continued since the opening week of the season with a good number of members being out on the river. Catch Reports on the Forum show that a good number of Grayling were caught up until 15th March and Brown Trout are now the quarry. Conditions have not been easy due to low river levels and clear water. There was a slight rise in level following rain on 22nd into 23rd March and then on 23rd April a lift to 0.388 on the Pont y Capel gauge but the river settled back quite quickly. On Tuesday 29th April the level was at 0.255 on the Pont y Capel gauge which is summer level. Take care on the banks and in the river as the storms and floods have changed the river considerably since last season. Please handle all fish you catch with care. 

Parking and river access at September Cottage. The access track from the B5373 down to September Cottage has a new smooth compacted surface as does the parking area. This is a big improvement and much appreciated. Please note that there is no access to the river through the garden of September Cottage. There is a clear sign below the house name stating - " Private Garden. No access to the River Alyn". Fishing access to the river is by foot through the metal field gate to the left of the parking area.

Please keep a close eye on the river for any signs of possible pollution or changes that do not seem to be normal. If you see any suspected incidents of pollution then report the event to NRW via their online Report an incident system which is very simple to use. You can also call NRW to report an incident on 0300 065 3000 which is a 24 hours a day number. This information is contained in the Club Rules and yet even when the river has been polluted and witnessed some members have seemed reluctant to report incidents. We all have a duty to report.
Please report any suspected poaching to NRW who do take these matters seriously.

Sunday 25th May 2025 is the next scheduled Work Party and we will meet just downstream of Llay Road Bridge at 9:30 am.

David Meadows (Chairman)

Although we are only just emerging from months of high winds and high water, the river, its banks and bed, have suffered damage not seen for over twenty years. The numbers of large trees torn out of the bank including the root ball affects us and the two angling clubs higher in the catchment, much to the same degree.  All are having to appeal to their landlords for help, the remedial works being quite beyond normal club resources. How it pans out will be posted as soon as possible but our members will need to be tolerant that access is not quite as we would like but the efficient bank gang are progressing as much as their resources allow - a gentle hint for more members to turn up on their working Sundays as there will be plenty to do for everyone no matter whatever their skill levels.
As a little aside, a beaver has been detected higher up the catchment and photos will be published soon before it is caught and sent packing!  

Recycle Hub

A Recycle Hub has been set up on the Club forum.

The purpose of the hub is for members to recycle any old fishing or fly-tying equipment that that might be useful to other members who are either just starting out or wanting to try something without having to commit to buying it new at full price; or just to generously pass on something that is no longer of use to someone who might benefit from it for a small donation.

Funds raised will be utilised at a later date to introduce some local young people to fly fishing, fly tying and the river itself.

The hub is for Club members only and registration is required in order to access the forum. Please contact us via the E-Mail us page for any forum registration queries.

Please read the “Welcome to the recycle hub.” thread on the forum.

The forum can be accessed here

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