The Pembrokeshire Anglers Association is a long established fishing association that owns and leases approximately 15 miles of prime fishing on the Western Cleddau River and its tributaries and also has a beat on the Eastern Cleddau. The Western Cleddau waters stretch from the fast flowing upper reaches to the tidal areas above Haverfordwest.

PEMBROKESHIRE FISH WEEK 2010

Once again we have taken part in fish week. On the opening day at Milford Haven docks we had a stand with fly-tying demonstrations by Lloyd Evans and information provided by Eric Williams and myself. The stand was busy all day with some one hundred and fifty booklets given away. Resulting, we hope, in an ever growing membership.

On Wed 30th June we had a day for the disabled at the Association's fish platform at Treffgarne Gorge. The day was well attended and we were joined by Mr Roger Pratt of the Environment Agency with their fishing trailer. Coaching was provided by PFAC coaches.

The morning session was attended by children from Tyn-y-Coed, Rosemarket, and Sir Thomas Picton School, Haverfordwest. The afternoon session was attended by children from Sir Thomas Picton School and Portfield School. A total of fourteen in all. Although only one small trout was caught everyone enjoyed the experience.

On Saturday 3rd July our open day meeting at the fish platform at Treffgarne was only supported by one member: very disapointing. He was taken on a guided walk through the gorge by Eric Williams followed by a detailed description of the rest of our fishing and its access points.

This was our worst turn out since we have started running this event. A change of format for next year or even dropping the event may be considered. Suggestions from members would be appreciated.

I would like to thank all the coaches and helpers who gave their time and expertise and the Environment Agency for their help and the PFAC for the loan of the extra rods .

Clive Alabaster has written in through the website to tell about a recent catch:

Had to write to tell you of my success on the night of 17/18th June. I caught a 4lb 8oz sewin on fly from the flats below the Gorgan pool. It took a large size 6 teal, blue and silver (with extra herl in the wing) pattern just around mid-night. I reckon I hooked it on the Thursday but it was 10 minutes into Friday before I got it on the bank. It was a hen fish in excellent condition.

I live outside the area although I grew up on the river near Wolfscastle and have fished the Cleddau since I was knee-high. I was back for a few days fishing and was on the river three consecutive nights. Anyway, I got lucky on the second of these nights. I'm still on a high and can't wait for my next visit (mid-July).

All the best,

Clive

Well done, Clive, and many thanks for getting in touch. If anyone else would like to report their catches you can get in touch here...