Salford Friendly Anglers Society

Next Meeting

Christmas Quiz Night with Fish & Chip Supper will be held on Wednesday the 18th December 7.30pm at the Kings Arms, Bloom St, Salford, M3 6AN

Always a good do – great beer, fishing quiz, prizes, optional fish and chip supper ordered at the bar for a fiver, strong possibility of late night lock in at un-named Salford bar…………promises to be yet another night to remember!

Everyone welcome, great beer, even better fishing chat (mostly lies)

Kings Arms Salford showing Faded Sign “Ye Anglers Club House” on the gable end

Old River Irwell – Update

    Old River Update. The Old River is fishing really well for Pike so far this winter, to the fly and dead baits. Biggest reported to me over the last couple of weeks was a good upper double. If you’re going to fish across, don’t forget that there are fish refuge cages under or near each floating island – snag city! I've also had a report from one of the match lads telling me he was on the old river last weekend catching a fish a chuck all day long on punch bread … continue reading.....

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