Member Notice:Change to Golden Peg rules
Chippenham AC Golden Peg Competition Rules
1. General
1. Separate Golden Peg competitions operate for:
o Chippenham AC Members' Matches ("Club Golden Peg")
o Chippenham AC Open Matches ("Open Golden Peg")
2. The Golden Peg competition will only run if a minimum of 7 anglers enter the
Golden Peg draw for that match.
3. If fewer than 7 anglers enter, all collected entry fees will be paid out on the day
with no rollover.
2. Golden Peg Draw
1. The Golden Peg is selected by random draw, conducted either before or after the
main peg draw, at the discretion of the Match Organiser.
2. Any competitor who requests or requires a peg re-draw for any reason is not
eligible to win the Golden Peg prize.
3. Winning the Golden Peg
1. To win the Golden Peg prize fund, the angler drawn on the Golden Peg must win the
match outright by recording the highest weight of the day.
2. Only one angler may win a Golden Peg prize per match.
3. In the event of a tie for the highest weight, no Golden Peg prize is awarded, and
the full prize fund rolls over to the next qualifying match.
4. Prize Funds and Rollovers – Club Matches
1. The Club Golden Peg fund rolls over from match to match until won.
2. The Club Golden Peg fund is capped at £250.
The Open Golden Peg fund is capped at £300.
3. Once the main Golden Peg fund reaches its cap, a Reserve Pot is activated.
4. All subsequent Golden Peg entry fees go into the Reserve Pot until it also reaches
its cap.
5. Once the Reserve Pot is full, the main Golden Peg pot becomes active again,
restarting the cycle.
5. Additional Golden Pegs
1. Each time the Golden Peg Pot or Reserve Pot reaches its cap, an additional
Golden Peg is drawn for that match.
2. Each additional Golden Peg offers another chance to win a prize on that day.
3. The number of Golden Pegs available increases as new capped pots are created.
6. Administration
1. All Golden Peg entry fees are paid directly into the relevant prize fund.
2. No administration fees or deductions of any kind will be taken by Chippenham AC
from any Golden Peg fund.
3. Prize payments may be made by cheque, where necessary.
4. Any cheque payment will be issued within 14 days of the match.
5. It is the winner’s responsibility to provide the Match Organiser with a correct
postal address for payment.
7. Disputes
1. Any competitor with a grievance regarding the Golden Peg competition may submit it
in writing to the Club Secretary.
2. All grievances will be handled in accordance with Chippenham AC club rules and
procedures.
8. Amendments
1. These rules may be amended by the Match Secretary at any time.
2. Notice of any changes will be provided to members and competitors before the
new rules take effect.
Member Notice:working parties last Saturday and today.
Committee members have strimmed and reed cut where possible all swims from Black Bridge right through to Town Bridge. In addition 3 swims have had pallets installed behind the platforms to make access easier where the river has eroded the bank plus 2 others have had had planks put behind the platforms. Thanks to those who did the work. Consequently there will be no need for a working party this coming Saturday
Important member notice:Pockeridge Lake bait restrictions.
In order to help maintain decent water quality and oxygen levels the following restrictions are now in place for both Pockeridge lakes. Additionally the club has purchased an oxygen crash kit for emergencies
Permitted Baits Only. Maggots, Casters, Worms, Sweetcorn, Luncheon meat, Hemp, Tares, Prawns,
(If a bait is not mentioned on the Permitted list, then it CAN’T be used including but not limited to wafters,pop ups,boilies nd petfood)
BREAD & GROUNDBAIT IS BANNED COMPLETELY
Pellets and Paste (paste as a hook bait only) can be used from the 1st of April till the 30th of September.
NO PELLETS OR PASTE BETWEEN 1STOF OCTOBER & MARCH
NO SURFACE FISHING, FLOATING BAITS OR FLOATING LOOSE FEED
Member Update: Section 5 between Black Bridge and The Piggeries on the river is not currently accessible while the Rawlings Farm housing developers work out their plan. We are in positive disscusions with them and hope to get the matter resolved before next season starts
About Us
Established in 1894, Chippenham Angling Club control the fishing rights on the Bristol Avon for approximately six miles upstream of Chippenham Weir to Kellaways Road Bridge, except for one short stretch on the eastern bank between Black Bridge and the mouth of the river Marden.
The stretch of river is split into 7 sections varying in depth, width and flow; and offers a wide choice for anglers to fish many different methods for various species. The fast flowing shallow gravel glides of Kellaways and Peckingell are excellant for Chub and Roach and provide some of the best Barbel fishing on the Upper Avon. Barbel in double figures are not uncommon.
The middle section, from "Black Bridge down stream to the Golf Course area is where the depth increases and the flow reduces providing good "waggler" fishing for Roach, Perch and the odd specimen Chub. Is is also not uncommon for decent sized Bream to show in this area. This area also benefits from CAC installed platforms to make fishing as comfortable and safe as possible with minimum disruption to the surrounding environment.
From the Golf Course down to the Town Weir, the river deepens to it's maximum depth of around thirteen feet and holds a terrific head of most species. During the summer, specimen Bream , Perch, Pike and Carp are regularly caught. When the flow increases later in the year, double figure catches of Roach are not uncommon. This is also a local haunt of Perch.
The club also controls the fishing rights on two small lakes (25 swims in total) at Pockeridge near Corsham. Both the upper and lower lakes contain a good head of Roach, Rudd, Tench, Perch and Carp.
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The Club now controls the fishing rights to a small lake (14 swims) at Bromham, Burbrook Lake that holds a good head of Carp, Roach, Perch, Bream, Chub, Rudd, Tench and some Crucian Carp can be caught.
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Membership is open to all, with day-tickets available for all Club waters. Anglers must be in possession of a current club membership permit, or day-ticket before fishing.
Exchange Tickets
The club is fortunate to have exchange tickets with several clubs both locally and further afield. This gives members the opportunity to fish many different waters at no extra cost.
The clubs are as follows: Devizes, Calne, Warminster, South Cerney, Marlborough and Frome. Visit the relevant angling clubs websites for more information on what they have on offer.
If you wish to obtain an exchange ticket please email the Club secretary at Laurence.morley@gmail.com with your name, CAC permit number, date and location of where you wish to fish. You will receive a reply email whether we still have tickets available (the number of tickets is limited) or not.
If the booking is confirmed please make sure you take your confirmation email and proof of CAC membership with you when fishing any of our exchange ticket waters.
Please note it is not possible to pick up exchange tickets in person.
To obtain gate lock combination numbers please email the Club Secretary at Laurence.morley@gmail.com
Contact Us
By email at chippenhamangling1894@gmail.com or phone 07592 930465