KEIGHLEY AC

Keighley’s opening match of 2015 turned into a real icebreaker in more ways than one as anglers braved sub-zero temperatures on the canal at Silsden.

Nigel Bower was first to make the breakthrough as he quickly adapted to the conditions. Although the fish remained elusive beneath the ice, Bower bagged 2lb 4oz of roach and perch to take the first prize. Tim Bolland persevered to take the runner-up slot. Although the river is swollen and unpredictable, grayling remain ever-present and eager to take red and white maggot. The chilly conditions are also proving a real challenge for pike fishing. The club plans to run a match on the river on Sunday. Please contact match secretary Darren on 07795-243332.

BRADFORD & DISTRICT SEA AC

Our next general meeting will be on Tuesday at the New Inn, East Bierley (8pm). New members will be made most welcome, and would members who won trophies last year please return them at this meeting so that we can send them to be engraved ready for our presentation evening in March. Also subscriptions (310 per year) are now due, so this would be a great time to pay. We should have some news on the 2015 trip calendar at this meeting as well.

HEWENDEN AC

Result of the coarse match of Sunday, fished by seven very keen members: 1 J Duncan 4lb 6oz, 2 I Jackson 4lb, 3 N Bower 3lb. Well done to all members who turned out in terrible conditions to catch a mix of skimmers and bream. Would all members please note that the far bank has been closed to all anglers with immediate effect by Yorkshire Water until they have had a structural survey completed on the bankside. The club will inform members of any progress as and when we have it. Thank you for your co-operation.

BRADFORD No1 AA

Last weekend’s open match at Cowthorpe was cancelled due to the river being flooded. Tickets are available for the next open match at Thornton Bridge and Maunby on the River Swale on Sunday, February 8 from Simon on 01274-571175. Widdington Hall will be closed this weekend for outside bookings. Raskelf Lake is fishing very well for F1s and ide on maggot or worm. Any members willing to volunteer as a club bailiff should contact head bailiff Paul Hopkins, whose number is in the yearbook.

LISTERHILLS AA

To validate membership books, they must be signed in the place provided on page one. New rules on page 23 should be observed – a large landing net must be used when fishing for carp and pike. Also to stop the spread of KHV, all net-weigh slings and up-hooking mats must be thoroughly dried after each session. The next members' match is on Sunday, February 1.

GREAT HORTON AA

There will be a meeting at Great Horton Cricket Club on Thursday, January 22 (8pm). All members, new and old, please attend.