BROUGH – A Decade of Development

This summer will mark the 10th anniversary of H&DAA acquiring the Brough Complex. Over the years, many thousands of man-hours and considerable sums of money have been invested in its development. The once overgrown and neglected site, has been transformed until it finally begins to resemble the Association’s vision of a high quality multi-use facility.

The development of Brough has also motivated a new generation of volunteers, eager to be involved with the Association and ambitious for its success. These and future volunteers are vital if we are to secure H&DAA’s role as a major provider of local angling and continue to build an angling association which constantly strives to reflect the aspirations of its members.

Cygnet Pond before Development it was badly silted and unfishable.

The imminent completion of Cygnet Pond brings to an end development of the original complex. Hawk, Kingfisher, Osprey and Avocet where all designed to cater for different types of coarse angling; likewise Cygnet has been developed to offer something to both the pleasure angler and as a venue available for matches.

At an acre in size, a width of 14 metres and an average depth of 2.5 metres and it should favour a pole-fishing approach. We will be stocking large numbers of small carp and silver fish in the autumn, in the hope of making it a productive venue all year round.

Let the work begin heavy plant is moved in to reshape the pond.

Though the original complex may be complete, we can reveal that the Association has recently agreed the purchase of a further 6.5 acres of land adjacent to our northern boundary. We are in the process of preparing a planning application detailing our intention to excavate a new 4.5-acre lake along with a further fish-rearing facility.

We intend the new pond to be a heavily stocked carp fishery, a ‘runs-water’ if you will; holding carp of 5-15lb and open to all members. Plans are at an early stage but assuming we achieve the necessary permission excavation should begin this summer.

The finished article in addition to the pond ample parking areas have also been provided and there are also plans for a second toilet to be provided on the Brough Site close to Cygnet Pond.

In many ways, a venue of this type will complete the complex, with the final make-up of Brough representing the widest possible choice of venue-type and offering all members somewhere they can enjoy a productive and peaceful day’s fishing in secure and beautiful surroundings.

Derek Pye

Fisheries Officer.

Praise Where Praise Is Due!!!

I would just like to take this opportunity to thank Derek and all the volounteers for the work parties that carry out the improvement works that we all take for granted.

I have witnessed their efforts often in some of the worst weather winter can throw at us. No problem seems insurmountable.

The work they carry out each year provides the rest of the membership with a pleasant environment where we can all enjoy a days fishing.

I am sure the entire membership would like to extend their thanks for the hardwork that you all do.

Mark

Web Development Officer

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