Bibby's / SDAC Angling Club

09/10/2026

***MEMBERSHIP INFO***

Membership Renewal due Oct 31st Full and Canal details below:

Full membership £60.00 concession £50.00 16-18 £20, under 16’s free must be accompanied by an adult full member.
Canal/Associate membership £15 under 16’s free.

Information regarding the Club can be found on Facebook or our website www.bibbysac.co.uk. If you have any children wishing to join please give their details.

Preferred methods of payment are:
1. bank transfer direct into our account Santander name Bibby’s Stone & District Angling Club, business account sort code 09-01-29, a/c no 44327743 reference your name. If you pay by this method you do not have to return this form unless your details have changed, just send a text 07982162816 or email letting me know that you have paid. [email protected]

2. Through our website payment can be made securely on line via Stripe on our website www.bibbysac.co.uk

3.Canal & a limited number of full memberships available from Preloved Tackle, Unit 16, Enterprise Centre, Stone ST15 0SR, cash only please.

4. At the pools by arrangement with Gary Wooliscroft 07898995856

5. Further queries contact Kim Jones either by text or email after October 12th.

4. There will be a membership/open evening on Tuesday October 13th 7.30-8.30pm @ The George & Dragon, Meaford, Stone for all membership renewals both full and canal and new members wishing to join. This is in response to requests from members.

Reminder Membership runs from November 1st 2026 until October 31st 2027

Many thanks

Kim Jones

Welcome to bibby’s / SDAC Become a member pools Canal River Amazing Things for You Bibby’s is a small angling club based in Stone, Staffordshire with over 4 miles of excellent river fishing on the Blythe and Trent, 2 miles of canal and 2 pools that produce great mixed bags including carp to 20lb...

22/09/2026

Early Update re membership renewals.

No changes in fees same as last year £60.00 adult, £50.00 concession £20 inters (16-18) under 16's must be accompanied by a paid adult member. Canal card £15.00, under 16's canal ticket no charge.

Memberships are due on October 31st .
There will be the opportunity for members to renew and new members to obtain both Full and canal tickets on Tuesday October 13th @ The George @ Dragon, Meaford, Stone 7.30pm to 8.30pm. Cash, cheque or bank transfer.
Online payments will be available from October 10th. Details re bank transfers will be released early next month.

Canal tickets can be purchased from Preloved Tackle, Stone, there are also a limited number of full memberships available.

Gary Wooliscroft pools bailiff has a number of full cards which can be purchased at the pools by arrangement with Gary(07898995856)
Note Preloved Tackle and Payments to Gary cash only.

Match update.
Only a handful of anglers turned up for a Wednesday knock up @ Bridgnorth. However everyone enjoyed a good days fishing with plenty of bites and silvers caught along with a smattering of good sized perch. Kim Jones had over 200 fish for 13-12 from peg 8 caught on maggot and the stick. Paul Walkden also had a nice double figure bag from 8 weighing in 10-8. Jim Dennison on 2 found a better stamp of roach on tares but not the quality for 7-9. Terry proctor was best of the rest with 6-12.
Next match on the Severn @ Bridgnorth Sunday Oct 18th draw 8.30 @ the venue book with Kim/Terry.

Sunday Sept 20th match on the Bottom Pool saw a full house enjoy another good day out with a plentiful mix of fish being caught although carp were the dominant weight builders.
Geoff Cantrell on peg 12 set out for carp feeding pellets and changing hook baits he caught steadily for 41-6. Kim Jones on peg 2 managed 10lb of silvers before targeting carp in the margins ending up with 33-10. Chris Last on 10 also had a mixed bag before catching carp shallow weighing in 29-8 for 3rd place, Best of the rest was Phil James with a lovely net of small fish for 20-7.
Best Weights:
Geoff Cantrell 41-6
Kim Jones 33-10
Chris Last 29-8
Phil James 20-7
Dave Mason 14-7
Gary Wooliscroft 14-5

Next Match Bottom Pool Oct 4th 9.00am book with Terry

Wednesday Matches as highlighted last week.

14/09/2026

Match Results

Last week saw a busy time for the Bibby's/SDAC match fishing clan with decent turnouts and good fishing.

Leading the way on Sunday Sept 6th on the Trent @ Swarkestone was Paul Walkden fishing below the weir he presented maggots on a 6 gram bolo to land roach to 12oz which together with a few dace and small chub gave him a winning weight of 12-9.

Another good double weight came from Mark Wilton fishing peg 4 above the bridge he had a nice mixed bag on stick float and caster for 10-9. Mal boden drew peg1 again and presented caster on the stick for another mixed bag for 7-11-0. Best of the rest below the bridge was terry Proctor with 6-6 of roach.

Best weights:
Paul Walkden 12-9
Mark Wilton 10-9
Mal Boden 7-11
Terry Proctor 6-6
Dave Mason 5-2
Kim Jones 4-13

Wednesday saw another full house at Bishton which once again produced a good match with mixed bags being caught across the pool.

Turning back the years was veteran Ted Ecclestone fishing banded pellet he caught steadily throughout weighing in 36-1.

Rich Pedlar again caught well late on pellet to weigh 29-2 for runners up spot.
Dave Mason with a lovely mixed bag managed 3rd place with 28-7, best of the rest was Kim Jones with 23-10. There were good consistent weights caught all round the pool.

Best Weights:
Ted Ecclestone 36-01
Rich Pedlar 29-02
Dave Mason 28-07
Kim Jones 23-10
Terry Proctor 23-02
Geoff Cantrell 17-10

Blake Hall was the venue for the match Sunday Sept 13th which was held on Hall lake. Although not on its best form it provided for a pleasant day's fishing. Apart from the carp there was a good showing of roach, bream and perch.
Rich Pedlar again showed his pedigree and versatility on a commercial venue. Catching on various methods from pole to straight lead and pellet waggler he was runaway winner with 86-13 from peg 18.
Round the corner on peg 26 Mal Boden caught mainly on long pole presenting 8mm banded pellet to record 59-6 for runners up spot. Ian Stangroom on 4 managed 3rd place with 45-15 edging out Terry Proctor on 1 with 43-05.

Best Weights:
Rich Pedlar 86-13
Mal Boden 59-06
Ian Stangroom 45-15
Terry Proctor 43-05
Mark Wilton 31-04
Dave Mason 25-03

Forthcoming matches:

Sunday Sept 20th Bottom Pool draw 9.00am book with Kim only 2 pegs available

Wed Sept 23rd Tin Bridge draw 12.00pm

Wed Sept 30th Boats draw 9.00am NOTE change in draw time for Wednesday matches book with Terry

Sun Oct 4th Bottom pool draw 9.00am book with Terry

Wed Oct 7th Trees draw 9.00am Note dates swapped with Bishton as previously advertised

Wed Oct 14th Bishton pool draw 9.00am FULL

Sun Oct 18th R.Severn @ Bridgnorth draw 8.30@ venue book with Terry/Paul

Bookings for Wednesday Sweepstakes contact Terry/Phil

31/08/2026

Waters & Matches Update

The rain brought some relief to our waters and the flush out on the rivers improved the river catches which had been in the doldrums given the low water levels and hot clear conditions. Reports of barbel to 8lb, chub to 5lb plus mixed catches have been recorded from the Trent.

The Blythe which had been reduced to a trickle produced a couple of very good nets over the weekend with good roach, perch dace and trout showing well.

The willow pools have been very productive with excellent mixed fishing, topped with 3 big carp last week the biggest just over 20, with an 18 and 17-10 also being weighed and witnessed.

Many thanks to everyone who turned up Sunday to clear the middle pool of the plethora of self seeders that have sprung up around the pool.

Members please note that when ready memberships will be available from Gary @ the Pools. Further information re renewals will appear in the next 3 weeks.

Wednesdays canal sweepstake on the Trees section @ Shebdon saw another excellent turnout enabling 5 pay outs. Most of the action took place on the end 3 pegs towards the factory.

Bob Yeomans led the way fishing h**p and caster across he managed to snare a couple of decent bream and stamp roach for 8-13-4.

Phil James had a mainly mixed small fish net on maggot and caster for 7-01. Chris Goode took 3rd place with another far bank mixed bag for 5-12-0. Best of the rest with 4-4 was Terry Proctor from the peg nearest the moorings.

Best Weights:
Bob Yeomans 8-13-4
Phil James 7-01-8
Chris Goode 5-12-0
Terry Proctor 4-4-8
Nigel Lees 3-15-4
Kim Jones 3-10-0

Sundays post work party knock up saw some nice 20lb mixed bags of crucians, F1's, chub, tench roach and bream. The only person to find decent carp was Dave Mason from peg 10 who put together just over 40lb for first place. There then followed a string of 20lb + weights led by Phil James with 28-8, Chris Last was 3rd with 23-11.

Best Weights
Dave Mason 40-10
Phil James 28-8
Chris Last 23-11
Kim Jones 20-12
Terry Proctor 20-0
Dave Chetwyn 13-9

Sunday Club Matches:

Sept 6th R.Trent Swarkestone draw 8.30 book with Paul Walkden

Sept 13th Hall Lake @ Blake Hall draw 8.30 at the cafe book with Rich Pedlar

Sept 20th Bottom Pool draw 9.00am book with Kim

Wednesday Matches:

Sept 2nd Happy Days Section draw 12.30 book with Phil/Terry

Sept 9th Bishton pool fully booked draw 9.00am

Sept 16th Provisional booking of the Severn @ Bridgnorth dependent upon numbers, please inform Kim if interested in fishing

Sept 23rd Anchor/tin Bridge Section draw 12.30pm book with Phil/Terry

20/08/2026

**Match Results & Work Party**

The Wednesday canal match August 12th held at Westbridge Park, Stone produced some good consistent fishing.

Bob Yeomans led the way with 6-13-8 which included a lovely perch close to 3lb.

Phil James had a nice mixed bag 5-14-8 for runners up spot with Dave Mason 3rd 5-8-4.

Best Weights :
Bob Yeomans 6-13-8
Phil James 5-14-8
Dave Mason 5-8-4
Nigel Lees 5-4-8
Chris Goode 4-14-8
Glenn Proctor 4-12-4

Wednesdays Sweepstake on the canal at Baden Hall Aug 19th saw a full house enjoy a good days fishing.

Dave Chetwyn on peg 15 put in a very good performance fishing corn at 16 metres he caught steadily throughout for 82-3.

There was another good effort from Dave Mason again fishing his worms down the track he had a mix of bream and carp for 70-05 from peg 18.

Jim Dennison on 11 fished to the far side to land a mainly small carp net for 67-8.

Best of the rest fishing the waggler was Terry Proctor with 52-5.

Best Weights:
Dave Chetwyn 82-03
Dave Mason 70-05
Jim Dennison 67-08
Terry Proctor 52-05
Glenn Proctor 47-05
Chris Goode 46-10

Wednesday Matches
Aug 26th Trees @ Shebdon draw 12.30pm book with Terry/phil

Sept 2nd Happy Days section draw 12.30pm book with Terry/Phil

Club Events Work Party/Matches:

Sunday Aug 30th Work party Middle Pool followed by Sweepstake on bottom pool book with Kim

Sunday Sept 6th R.Trent Swarkestone 8.30 draw @ venue book with Paul Walkden

Sunday Sept 13th Hall Pool @ Blake Hall 8.30 draw @ cafe book with Rich Pedlar (07926745740)

14/08/2026

**Appreciation Post**

Another terrific effort by Terry and son Damon.

With a drop in the oxygen level at the middle pool Damon attended straight after work to assist in moving the splash aerator to the middle pool.👏👏

Also, please note that the upcoming match at Baden Hall is now full.

12/08/2026

**AGM & Match Update**

The following resolutions were agreed at AGM Monday August 10th.

1. To keep all waters. Please note we no longer have access to the first field at Meaford (first field as you approach from Stone/Meaford.

2. No increase in membership fees.

3. No changes in club rules. There was a proposal to allow 2 rods on the Bottom Pool this was defeated.

4. To widen participation of young people in the club it was agreed to reinstate the family day plus to run at least one match on the pools for under 16's. Gary Wooliscroft agreed to act as lead.

5. To keep current reciprocal agreements with other clubs if they are also in agreement.

Other items of note.

> Re water levels at pools there was some discussion as to whether the Middle Pool should close. However oxygen levels were still good 7.5 and fish were not distressed. If members see fish gasping for breath and in distress to contact Gary Wooliscroft or Terry Proctor asap. If necessary the splash aerator will need to be moved to the middle pool this would require at least 4 helpers at short notice. The bottom pool still good with a reading of 8.5 and temperature of 20.3 C, Top Pool low oxygen level @ 5.

> In response to a request from another club Simon Unitt to arrange meeting.

> There is the possibility that the Club may be approached to host a couple of sections at the
Division 1 national 2027 on the Shropshire Union Canal. This has implications for members and the club.

>There will be an enrolment evening for new members and renewals in October.

>Memberships for 26/27 will be available from October 12th. Pre Loved tackle to be approached again for their support in selling memberships.

MATCH RESULT
There was another very good double figure turn out to fish the R.Trent @ Swarkestone on Sunday. Expectations were low considering the hot dry, bright sunny weather. Surprising given that the river level was down there was good flow and depth as the match was split into 2 sections one above the road bridge and one below. Whilst conditions did not appear encouraging the river fished very well with 8 weights above 8lb being recorded. Leading the way from below the Bridge was hot shot Colin Barnes recording a hat trick of river victories. After starting on the pole he switched to stick float and maggot finding perch to 2lb, roach, skimmers and dace for a very good 15-12. The next 2 weights came from above the bridge Mark Wilton fishing waggler and caster put together a decent small fish net for 13-13. Fishing similar tactics kim Jones also managed a small fish net of 12-8 despite being plagued by pike. Mal B on peg 1 was also bothered by pike and even managed to land one of 10lb +, even so he put together a mixed bag of 9-6 for the last payout. A catch of note was Paul Walkden who weighed 8-12 comprising of small barbel to 8oz a good sign for the future. A very good days fishing on the Trent well done to Colin 👏and everyone who took part.
Best weights:
Colin Barnes 15-12-0
Mark Wilton 13-13-0
Kim Jones 12-8-0
Mal Boden 9-6-0
Neil Dale 8-14-0
Paul Walkden 8-12-0
Jim Dennison 8-7-0
Terry Proctor 8-0-0

Next Matches/events
Wed Aug 19th Baden hall Canal 8.30 draw @ the cafe book with Kim

Sun Aug 30th Work party Middle Pool followed by shortened match on the Bottom Pool . This replaces the match on the Bottom . Necessity dictates the need for work on the Middle Pool. Also conditions are not conducive for a 5/6 hour match on the Bottom pool.

Sun Sept 6th R.Trent Swarkestone draw 8.30 @ venue book with Paul

06/08/2026

Match Results and Fixtures

There was a good double figure turnout for the Sunday Club match on the canal @ Baden Hall. Again it was a hot bright sunny day and as expected most of the fish had moved to the far side which generally required a 14.5 or 16 metre pole. As per the last match the pay out format was agreed as first 2 and 3 sections.

There was no doubting the result when Rich Pedlar drew the favoured peg 10. Fishing double worm on the hook (honest only had 12 worms!) over pellet feed he caught steadily throughout to once again weigh in a very good 78-15. This was despite losing 5 big carp on his margin line to the left.

However the performance of the day belonged to Dave Mason on 15, unable to fish the pole at any length due to age and his sporting injuries (lifting a pint too often) he concentrated down the track. Fishing groundbait, red maggot and worm he found 15 bream to 4lb which with a handful of carp gave him 66-02 and runners up spot.

Ian Stangroom on peg 13 managed 3rd place and a section win with 61-09 fishing long at 16 metres he caught carp and a few F1's steadily for 61-09.

Kim Jones was best of the rest with 42-14 a mix of bream and small carp caught on corn @ 13 metres, just edging out Martin Dobson with 42-05. Another enjoyable day out in good company.

Best Weights:
Rich Pedlar 78-15
Dave Mason 66-02
Ian Stangroom 61-09 (section)
Kim Jones 42-14(section)
Martin Dobson 42-05
Joe Nicholls 36-13(section)
Chris Moss 27-04
Gordon Moss 24-14

Wednesday Sweepstake Bishton Pools

There was another full house for the match on this popular venue, a cooler day with a breeze blowing made for a comfortable match.
Rich Pedlar aiming for another back to back double was thwarted in the last minute as Kim Jones managed to land a 5lb carp in extra time to clinch the match.

Fishing on peg 1 kim had a slow start before switching to his left hand margin landing 12 carp to 5lb in the last 2 hours. Feeding pellets and swapping around hook baits he weighed in 50-09.

Rich Pedlar fishing opposite on 9 had a poor start losing his first 5 carp. Presenting 8mm pellets short he then caught steadily landing 13 carp which together with 8lb of silvers gave him 49-06 and runners up spot.

Phil James on 3 caught steadily throughout fishing worm over pellet he had an excellent small fish net of just over 30lb with the majority lovely crucians to 1lb, plus roach, skimmers and F1's.

Best of the rest in 4th place was Dave Mason with 22-03, he suffered from a fishless last couple of hours.

Another good days fishing well done to everyone.

Best Weights

Kim Jones 50-09
Rich Pedlar 49-06
Phil James 30-09
Dave Mason 22-03
Garyy Wooliscroft 20-10
Terry Proctor 18-11
Glenn Proctor 18-00

Next Matches
Sun Aug 9th R.Trent @ Swarkestone contact Paul Walkden re availability

Wed Aug 12th Sweepstake canal at Stone venue Westbridge Park, parking on the car park £1.50 draw 2.00pm £11 all in. This match is being run by Bob Yeomans, club members to book via Kim Jones

Sun Aug 16th match on the Severn @ Bridgnorth postponed due to very low water level.

Wed Aug 19th Baden Hall Canal draw 8.30 at the cafe book with Kim

Sun Aug 30th Bottom Pool dependent upon oxygen & water levels

DONT FORGET AGM MONDAY AUG 10TH @ GEORGE & DRAGON 7.00PM.

27/07/2026

Work Party and Fixtures

There was a very good turn out of 14 members who attended the Sunday morning work party. Many thanks to Phil James, Paul Wheeler, Chris Last, Andy Stokes, Conrad, Peter Ward plus Paul, Harold May, Kim Jones, Geoff Cantrell, Dave Mason, Gary Wooliscroft, Maurice Cooke & not forgetting Terry Proctor. Great effort guys much appreciated.

Following the work party there was a helpers sweepstake on the Bottom Pool which once again produced some excellent consistent fishing with a good variety of species landed. Everyone fishing had at least good double figure weights.

Kim Jones drew peg 12 and made no mistake on this favoured peg. Fishing 11 metres towards the island and the margins he started slowly on banded pellet. Switching baits over pellet feed he then caught steadily rounding it off with a lovely 11-09 common in the last 15 minutes for a creditable 55-12.

Chris Last followed up last weeks performance with another good effort on peg 8, although it was a close call as he edged out Gary Wooliscroft. Chris had a very good mixed bag caught mainly on soft pellet and caster for 32-06. Gary on 16 had mainly F1's and carp to 6lb on pellet for 32-03 but kept his "hook em and lose them title" with 6 fish lost.

Last of the pay outs went to Terry Proctor with 28-06 . Another enjoyable day out in good company 👍.

Best Weights:
Kim Jones 55-12
Chris Last 33-06
Gary Wooliscroft 33-03
Terry Proctor 28-06
Dave Mason 23-12
Phil James 22-15

Next Matches:
Sun Aug 2nd Baden Hall Canal draw 8.30 @ The Cafe book with Rich Pedlar 07926745740

Wed Aug 5th Bishton fully booked

Sun Aug 9th R.Trent Swarkestone draw at venue 8.30 book with Paul Walkden 07703127902

Sun Aug 16th R.Severn @ Bridgnorth This match is subject to river condition and heat but please book with Kim Jones 07982162816

Forthcoming Wednesday match date to be decided will be held on the prolific Brookside Fishery at Betley details to follow.

All members don't forget AGM Monday August 10th at The George & Dragon, Meaford, Stone everyone welcome have your say on how the club is run.

21/07/2026

**Appreciation Post**

On behalf of the Club, many thanks to Paul Walkden, Ian Goodman, Phil James, Stephen Cooke, Paul Wheeler, Kim Jones, Terry Proctor for all their hard work on the Blythe today.

Not forgetting Dave Mason for providing the Hydration break.