About Us
WELCOME TO THE SALFORD FRIENDLY ANGLERS SOCIETY The Salford Friendly Anglers Society was instituted on the 2nd of April 1817, and is by some considerable margin the worlds oldest angling society. We would like to invite you to join us via our free membership option, to join what has become the River Irwell and its tributaries largest environmental lobbying group. Our four primary objectives are: 1. To raise the profile, and public awareness of the River Irwell as a leisure facility. 2. To ensure that our local authorities, United Utilities and the Environment Agency continue to … Continue Reading..........
Salford Quays – British Lure Angling Champs Qualifier
Hi everyone - the British Lure Angling Championships qualifier is to be held at Salford Quays on Sunday the 1st February. Here is a link to their … ,,,,,,,,,,,,
Irwell Water Quality
We've been asking for information about water quality on the River Irwell from the EA since 2010. Our initial request was met by a very swift
Next Meeting
Our next meeting is Weds 21st January at 7.30pm at the Boat House Pub, Ferry Lane, Irlam M44 6DN
We will be talking about opening up new positions on our committee and also at the maintenance of the Old River
Our History
As a result of the passing of the Friendly Societies Act in 1817 a group of like minded anglers in Salford, Lancashire decided to institute a Friendly Society for the benefit of local anglers. As well as offering fishing on the local River Irwell, society members as part of their subscriptions … .......continue reading
Update 2014
Hi everyone - here is our annual update for 2014 - covering some of the major events of our year The year started off with high … read more.........
Accuiel, Vitajte, Powitanie, Fogadtatas, Bine Ai Venit, Willkommen, Bienvenido
Welcome to Salford Friendly Anglers Society Please click on the links below for a welcome message in your … More................
News
Netting Kingfisher Lake Part 1
An EA fisheries team came down to Kingfisher Lake this morning to net a sample of fish, prior to the … [Read More...]
Rod License Value For Money ?
Do we anglers get value for money from the money we contribute to the Environment Agency via the rod … [Read More...]
Drinkwater Park – Winter Litter Pick
Many thanks to the 13 hardy souls who turned out this morning to take part in our Annual Winter … [Read More...]
An Irwell Fisheries Plan
We've been having some really good debate about the state of roach and dace fishing on the Irwell on … [Read More...]
Christmas Pike Fish-In
We held our second Pike fish-in on the Old River in Irlam on the 28th Dec. A heavy overnight … [Read More...]
A New Blog
I've added Peanuts Fishing Adventures blog to our blog page A very good read There are some … [Read More...]
Dereks First Grayling Trip
First proper Grayling session, Sundays forecast was not the best and lying in bed listening to the … [Read More...]
Disaster Averted – Well Done EA and UU
Last Thursday thousands of gallons of fuel were released from a petrol station in Haslingdon into … [Read More...]
Kick Sample & Fishing Ewood Bridge 2 May 14
My monthly sample was not much of an improvement on last month and the figures are well down on last … [Read More...]
River Douglas 11 April 2014
Didn't fancy going fishing this morning, but what to do if I didn't. No grass to cut, the hedge will … [Read More...]
