Salford Friendly Anglers Society

Fish Of The Year Winners 2020

It's been a funny old year - = there appears to be no end to our current Covid ridden state. Getting out on the bank was impossible for part of the year and difficult for the rest of it. That said some notable fish have been caught on the River Irwell, and on our clubs waters. An honourable mention to young anglers Tiger Stamp, Kaden McCarthy and Adam Mack for some great specimens from Drinkwater Park and the River Irwell. However in 2020 the overall winner is DEREK KENYON the captor of this amazing Irwell Grayling. Not the biggest fish - but please remember that the club were … read more.......

Run For Fish

The club is busy fundraising for The Friendly Anglers Fund A number of us (5 so far) have decided to run a half marathon on the 17th November that is being organised by Radcliffe Athletics Club - The 13 Arches Half Marathon - this is one of the "warm up events" that our Run For Fish team will be taking part in before the next Manchester Marathon in April 2020. Each runner intends to raise at least £100 at this event - if you would like to join us - get fit - take part in an event - and … ....read more

Fishing Tackle Only Car Boot Sale 25th July Boathouse M44 6DN

The club have decided to hold a fishing tackle only car boot sale on Sunday morning the 25th July in the car park of the Boathouse Pub in Irlam M44 6DN from 8am to 11.30am If you would like to sell on your unwanted tackle – we are only charging a tenner a pitch — and all […]

Thursday Evening Matches Old River Irlam Summer 2021

The club have decided to hold a series of Thursday evening matches on a fortnightly basis through summer 2021 at the Old River in Irlam M44 6DN. These matches are open to anglers of all ages and ability – we are quite relaxed and the matches are run so we can all have some fun. […]

Angling Trust Response To Governments Winter Covid Plan

NEWS Angling Trust’s response to the Government’s Winter Covid Plan 25 November 2020 What it means for angling The Angling Trust has now had an opportunity to consider the government’s comprehensive, 64-page Winter Covid Plan which will introduce a revised three-tier system from Wednesday, December 2nd. Full details can be found here We are pleased that ministers appreciate both […]

Latest Lock Down Fishing Guidance From The Angling Trust

NEWS fish safely, locally and respect the ‘rule of two’ during lockdown 04 November 2020 Fish safely, locally and respect the ‘rule of two’ during lockdown Having now examined the government’s new Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (No. 4) Regulations the Angling Trust is pleased to be able to offer some initial guidance and interpretation […]

Carry On Fishing

A message from the Angling Trust LOCKDOWN UPDATE – The Angling Trust is pleased that the government has recognised the value of allowing angling and other forms of outdoor recreation to continue – with members of your own household or with one other individual – through next month’s lockdown. It seems that tackle shops will […]

River Irwell Polluted Yet Again

It’s happening again, and again and again. The Irwell – must still be one of the most frequently polluted rivers in the UK – it’s a testament to the resilience of nature that anything can survive what we humans can throw at/in it. This week, we have seen the river turn white, green and now […]

Great News For The River Irwell

Great News For The River Irwell Earlier this year we were informed that United Utilities are going to be spending £450million plus between 2021 and 2025 on improvements to the waste water network and Cheshire…. This on its own was great news – as money was being spent in Bolton to reduce the frequency and […]

Salford Quays Night Fishing Now Banned

The club are very sad to report that we have been in recent dialogue with Salford Council regarding anglers anti social behaviour whilst night fishing at Salford Quays. Anglers making loud noise in the middle of the night, using the bushes as toilets in full view of residents etc has resulted in a number of […]

Ian Hayes Retires

We don’t know whether to be happy or sad to hear the news that our local Environment Agency Fisheries Officer has taken early retirement. Sad to hear that there will no longer be a calming, steady reliable, knowledgeable and helpful voice responding to our panicked calls when something is going wrong. Sad to hear that […]

Happy 100th Birthday (Mr Salford Quays) Ben Wallsworth

Happy 100th Birthday to Ben Wallsworth, Salford born and bred. Born on this day in Ordsall in 1920. As a 20-year old soldier at the start of the 2nd World War, he was with the British Army at the evacuation from Dunkirk. He helped knock out a German machine gun and then refused to […]