As well as identifying and recording any invasive plants (such as Giant Hogweed, Himalayan Balsam and Japanese Knotweed) we’ll also be looking at anything that is causing obstructions to the river or access.

If there are any particular areas that need attention, please let us know so we can make a point of seeking them out.

All members who attend the AGM must bring their club membership to prove their eligibility to attend.  To be admitted you will require your photo ID as well as your 2012 membership card.

Anyone who has not as yet renewed their membership is advised to do so as soon as possible to ensure they are eligible to attend the AGM.

There are a number of important issues to be discussed at this AGM in addition to the regular club reports.  AGM agendas and the 2012 newsletter will be posted out shortly.

If there are any questions regarding the AGM, please contract  the club via email at paisleyabercorn@ntlworld.com quoting your full name and membership number.

Hope to see as many of you as possible on the night…

Applications are also being taken for new memberships. New memberships are £40 per year (+ £10 admin fee in the first year only). Please bring along a passport sized ID photograph.

Junior memberships are also available to under 16′s for £10 per year.

On the subject of memberships, members old and new are reminded that they must have both their annual fishing permit and photo ID at all times when fishing. This is to protect the club’s waters so your co-operation is essential.

This week however, the club hut was trashed.  The tools cabinet was broken into and equipment taken, the pipe at the back of the stove was broken and part-burnt wood and ashes were scattered all over the floor.

There were no signs of forced entry so either the door had been left open, a non-member has the door entry code or, much more worryingly, the damage was caused by a member…

A lot of hard work (and club funds) have been used over the past couple of years to improve and maintain the club hut.  Various work parties have taken place with members working hard to improve the club hut for the benefit of all members.

It’s essential that we make sure that this club asset is protected so please make sure…

When leaving the club hut, make sure the door is closed and locked.  Turn the handle to make sure it’s secure.

If you see the door open but there’s nobody about, please just close the door rather than assuming someone will return to close it.

Don’t give the door entry code to anyone – even if you believe they are a club member.

If anyone doesn’t have the code, they can contact the club via the website or by popping into Hooked on Fishing in Renfrew.

If you notice any suspicious activity or any damage to the club hut it can be reported via the website, the bailiff’s contact numbers or to Hooked on Fishing.

If it’s urgent, please contact the police in the first instance.

Few fishing clubs in this area have a club hut and ours is a great haven for our members when the weather turns or when they want to have a seat and a warm-up by the fire.  Lets make sure we protect this resource as it’s for all our benefit.

Entry to the competition is free, open to all members and prizes will be awarded.

The competition starts at the club hut at 8am.  All participating members are asked to sign in at the club hut and must not commence fishing before 8am.  A weigh in will take place at 3pm and members must be present at the weigh in with evidence of their catch at 3pm.

Good luck and tight lines to all to take part.

Quote from the article:

“Salmon can sense mammal predators because they can tell whether they have eaten salmon before, according to new research.

Swansea University scientists found the fish can “sniff out” otters and other common predators.”

I wonder if they can ‘sniff out’ salmon anglers as well…

You can read the full article here …Salmon can ‘sniff out predators

Members are asked to be at the club hut in time for starting at 11am.  As usual the work party will run until around 3pm.

For any members who haven’t yet attended any work parties or arranged to do some work for the club, this is your last opportunity this year.  All members are required to attend at least one work party each year as a condition of their membership.

If you have any queries regarding work parties or have any ideas for work for the forthcoming work party (or for next season) please contact the club at paisleyabercorn@ntlworld.com

A few keen members turned up and the decision was taken to attempt to remove some of the fallen tree which was blocking the river just up from the club hut.

Fallen Tree

A large amount of plant materials and rubbish had built up behind the obstruction and was impeding the flow of the river.

Can't see the wood for the trees

It was chainsaw time…

Chainsaw Time

It looked like a massive job (well it was..) but a power of work was done

Pass me my snorkel I'm going deep

We even had a few junior members helping out with moving the wood.

Pass me the chainsaw & I'll make short work of this

In all, it was a good day with a lot of work being done by a few dedicated members (although there were some spectators too…)

I love to help guys but these are my 'dress waders'

One particularly enthusiastic member even decided to go for a bit of a swim…but it wouldn’t be right to say who!

I think I'm starting to dry out now

Our special thanks go to everyone who turned up and worked so hard for the benefit of all our club members.  A link to the full photo album is available here along with a couple of videos shot by one of our juniors.

Our next work party will be the last scheduled work party of the season and will take place on Sunday 18 September 2011.  Members are asked to meet at the club hut in time for an 11am start.  Anyone attending the work party must sign in before starting.

For anyone who hasn’t yet attended any work parties this year, this is your last chance…

All members attending the work party must sign in at the club hut first as we keep a record of which members have attended the work parties.

We would remind members that attending at least one work party is required  each year as a condition of membership.  This is the 2nd last work party of this year so anyone who hasn’t yet taken part is encouraged to attend.

If there are any jobs which you think would could be undertaken at the work party, please email the club at paisleyabercorn@ntlworld.com.

Please keep your eye on the website, facebook page or twitter feed for future information or check the club events page.