MTAA June 9th, 2010
Two new images detailing the work being carried out at Penywern’s top pond have been added to ‘The Penywern Project – Top Pond’ image gallery, specifically, showing the new concrete bank which will be designated for disabled anglers.
The gallery is order chronologically with the newer images appearing in the bottom-right of the gallery.
More updates and photos to follow in due course.
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MTAA May 14th, 2010
As most of you are now aware (and as per the updates via previous Weekly News items) the work commissioned for the remodeling, creation of fish sanctuaries, bank improvements, etc at Penywern’s top pond is now well underway.
Updates regarding the progress of this work will be published within the News and Forum areas of the website when available and a full range of images will be added to the the brand new photo gallery, The Penywern Project – Top Pond.
More updates and photos to follow in due course.
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MTAA November 8th, 2009
Today the Association discovered that thieves had stolen the new barrier at Penywern’s top pond which was protecting the inner car park. The old barriers are still in place but ALL members are asked to be as vigilant as possible in protecting our waters from such misuse.
Further investigations are under way and we are aware of certain details which are being followed up.
If anyone has any information regarding the theft and destruction of the barrier, please contact any member of the Committee via the details on the Committee Contacts page, or alternatively, email the Association via the Contact Us page.
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MTAA June 4th, 2009
Fly Box Found
On Thursday 21st May a fly box was found at the Upper Neuadd Reservoir by a member. To reclaim, please ring Secretary Nigel Morgan on 01685 377 848.
First Salmon Catches of 2009
On Sunday 24th May Richard Hillman caught and landed the first salmon to be caught on our Usk fisheries of 2009. Weighing 17lb, Richard caught the the fresh run fish on fly on our Ysbytty fishery.
On Monday 1st June Rob Harvey caught a 12lb fresh run fish at our Mardy fishery on a Flying ‘C’ spinner.
Both of the above fish were returned, but all members are reminded that all salmon caught before June 16th MUST be returned to the river.
Mardy Fishery Parking
All members are reminded that when parking at our Mardy fishery, all cars are to pull in as close to the bushes as possible and to leave a suitable walkway for pedestrians.
Competition Results
Results of the junior competition held at Cyfarthfa Lake for the Rhumney Breweries Cup and the senior competition for the MTAA Chairman’s Trophy are listed below. Well done all!
Rhumney Breweries Cup – Junior – Cyfarthfa Lake (29/05/2009)
- 1st Place: Liam Williams (5lb 3oz)
- 2nd Place: Daniel Jones (3lb 11oz)
- 3rd Place: Jamie Brown (2lb 0oz)
MTAA Chairman’s Trophy – Senior – Middle Pond (24/05/2009)
- 1st Place: Bernard Farr (3lb 2oz)
- 2nd Place: Ian Cathrew (2lb 2oz)
- 3rd Place: Phillip Jones (14oz)
MTAA May 17th, 2009
Since the problem at middle pond a watching brief has been maintained, to date there has been no further fish deaths. We are still awaiting a report from the Environment Agency on possible cause of the initial fish deaths; until the report is made available caution would be the best avenue to take. Please, if you fish at middle pond refrain from using keep nets and look to cleaning your tackle.
Top Pond is giving serious concerns with the wildlife and fish i.e. carp, we have experienced numerous carp deaths, the agency have been on site and they are putting some of the deaths to natural causes.
Many of the carp have been found to have airgun pellet wounds also the family of mallard ducks have been shot, the adult birds are dead but a couple of the ducklings are still on the pond. Any information on the identity of the perpetrators please relay either to the police or to a committee man and we will pass on the information. We suspect that one of the villains is approximately 16 – 17 years old the other is late 20s to early 30s both would appear to come from possibly Caerracca – Tair Twynau area.
Last year two middle aged men were seen on the pond wearing chest waders carrying powerful air rifles and we experienced the same events as this year.
If any person is seen carrying a weapon in this area alerts the authorities immediately but do not approach.
MTAA April 16th, 2009
The fish kill at mid pond Penywern has been a body blow to us insomuch as we have lost in excess of 1,200 small roach. Last night our Chairman, Gary Davies, visited Penywern to find a further 100 plus fish dead, the Agency collected them this morning. The question of possibly stopping fishing was raised as well as the temporary banning of keepnets, no one could give a definitive answer.
This morning and this afternoon Gary again visited the pond and found 4 dead fish 2 of which were fresh. Gary is set to visit the pond again this evening and tomorrow morning. If any quantity of dead fish is found then Association will more than likely close the pond to all fishing.
Gary was also approached by a member of the public earlier today who informed him that last Friday they witnessed an individual catch and retain a carp of approximately 6lbs, the incident happened by the overflow on top pond.
Other News
In the last committee meeting it was brought to the notice of the committee that drug users were frequenting the river bank near the Willows Garden Centre and that quantities of discarded needles were strewn along the bank. John Coombs was delegated to attend the PACT meeting in Merthyr; unfortunately they were unable to deal with this problem. Not to be beaten John went to the Environmental Health Department and today he could report that the department had people clearing the river bank of needles. NICE work John!
MTAA April 15th, 2009
There was a serious fish kill on Penywern’s middle pond on Saturday 11th April resulting in approximately one thousand dead roach.
The Environment Agency have been in attendance and water quality checks are currently underway. If any more should die then a sample of live fish will be required to send to the lab.
Further updates will follow in due course.
MTAA March 18th, 2009
An incident including a fish kill and possible poaching on Penywern’s Top Pond was reported to the Association yesterday evening after a number of dead fish were spotted near the water edges as well as a large number of night lines. An investigation into this matter by the Association has already commenced.
To reiterate; poaching on any of the Association waters will not be tolerated. Anyone found to be taking part in any such activities will be dealt with severely. The Committee would like to thank the speedy response in which the issue was reported.
On a separate note, however, although we ask all members to be vigilant against cases of poaching, pollution, etc, we would like to make it clear that no member should ever put themselves in any form of personal danger, and to instead contact a member of the Committee (for contact details, click here). In cases where your personal safety is in question, please do not hesitate to contact the Police.
If any member has any information regarding the above event which could help our investigations, please contact a member of the Committee (for contact details, click here), or to email any information anonymously, please email us via the Contact Us page.
Once again, our thanks for the vigilance and fast response shown by our members in reporting this incident.
