Dear Members,

Following recent instances of miscommunication, misunderstanding & misinterpretation, the committee wishes to clarify the current rules and regulations regarding Junior member participation in Senior angling competitions. 

Please note that a small number of amendments will take immediate effect and remain in place until the conclusion of the 2025–26 Society year:

1.    Participation: DDAS Junior members are permitted to enter Senior angling competitions at the same match entry fees as Senior members. *NO CHANGE*

2.    Prizes and Awards: Junior members are eligible to receive any prize monies and society trophies awarded for competition wins or runner-up placements. *NO CHANGE*

3.    League Points: Juniors will be awarded league points earned in any points-based competition. *Amended from the previous rule agreed in 2017*

4.    Booking Procedure: Juniors are no longer required to wait until the Thursday before a competition to book their place. Previously, priority was given to Senior members due to limited spaces at smaller venues. *Minor change*

5.    Competition Conduct: All Junior members must adhere to both society and Senior match rules, including the requirement to bait, hook, play, and land their own fish. Additionally, any Junior member under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian for the duration of the match. *NO CHANGE*

6.    General Compliance: All other rules and regulations outlined in the DDAS Members Handbook remain in effect at all times. *NO CHANGE*

Thank you for your attention and cooperation.
The DDAS Chairman and Committee

Important information for Predator Anglers with the Pike season upon us...
The DDAS rules have been amended/updated, please read carefully before venturing out. Thank You!

They can be read in the DDAS Handbook that is available for viewing or download by hitting the tab on the left 'Members Handbook'

The aerator at Luckfield has been fixed (fingers tightly crossed 🤞). Still some good fish coming out during this new mild spell, 21lb 6oz for one of our regulars; Kev Davies (the Welsh one)... lovely looking fish too.

The aerator problem was a break in the cable on the bank.. lots of thorny stuff around.  Thank you ALL for not casting close to it as requested.

I wanted to put this on the DDAS site
But did not know how to:

I have only just started fishing and joined DDAS.
Last Thursday I left my brand new rod and reel on the bank by mistake.
I was obviously upset, but being a new member did not know what to do.
I contacted Steve the only committee member I knew.
Although he was on holiday he chased the matter and soon found out it had been found and the rod returned to me.
So a big THANK YOU. to the person who found it (Andy Hawkins) and
a very big Thank you to Steve who calmly got on the case.
With all the not so good things happening around us at the moment,
This restored my faith in human nature
Also grateful to be a member of such a great club
Colin James