Chairman's Message Dear Members, As is customary, I would like to wish all members a happy New Year. I am sure that, as those of you who were able to be present at our recent A.G.M. will confirm, the Associations' objective of providing good fishing at competitive prices in a pleasant environment continues to be achieved. Catch returns in excess of 6000 fish overall, reflect the ongoing progress of the Association, in terms of stocking policy, plus advice and information, via the website to new members and visitors. Thanks therefore are due once again to the 2010 committee, plus a small group of members who attend to the maintenance of Ynys-Y-Fro as a quality fishery. Finally, on behalf of all involved with N.R.F.F.A. I would express sincere thanks to our retiring Vice-President, Roy Morris, for his many years of service, particularly as General Treasurer. I look forward to meeting many of you at our annual social evening and around the banks of Ynys-Y-Fro. Tight Lines, Adrian Connor
Fish Stocking
As members have been so happy with the quality of the fish stocked, Steve will be continuing to order fish from the same two suppliers as last season.
Important Notice- End of Season Work Party Unfortunately, the 2010 work party was very poorly attended. This made some of the tasks very difficult, particularly the removal of the boats from the water. The date of the 2011 work party has yet to be set, but is usually on the first Saturday after the season closes. The date will be posted in the hut. Please make every effort to attend.
Fly Tying
Unfortunately, the fly tying classes have not been held this year. However, good patterns to tie and use on Ynysfro early season are, damsels, cats whisker's, apps bloodworm, montana, buzzers, PTN and diawl bachs.
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ocial Evening
We look forward to seeing many of our members at the social evening at Risca Rugby Club on Friday 18th February from 7.30 onwards. A buffet will be available.
There is no charge and you are invited to bring one guest along. Please return the form at the end of the 'hard copy' newsletter to Phil Harper, if you intend coming so that we can cater for the correct number.
Work Party
This year the pre-season work party will take place on Saturday 26th February at approximately 10:00am
If any member has an hour or two to spare, their presence will be most welcome.
Boats have to be put on the water, notices to be put up, fences checked, rubbish cleared and various other tasks undertaken.
Your help will be appreciated and we look forward to seeing you on 26th February
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Bailiffing
Our head bailiff will be coordinating all bailiffing duties.
We would like to remind members that a barbless hook policy is in operation on both ponds. Regular hook checks will again be made this season.
Please be aware of the dangers that discarded nylon and fluorocarbon present to wildlife. All members are asked to ensure that these are disposed of carefully in the litter bins provided at the hut or taken home.
Important Dates
Social evening: Friday 18th February at 7:30 pm.
Pre-season work party: Saturday 26th February at 10.00 am.
The 2011 season will start on Saturday 5th March
Members only are allowed to fish on the first 2 days
Season opens (visitors); Monday 7th March
Members competition: 5th and 6th March
Boats will be available from Monday 9th March. (See booking procedures, and finishing times displayed in hut)
Valid E.A. licenses are required
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