Angling Society

REGIONAL ANGLING – CLAUDE EVANS ROSEBOWL 2025

This year’s Claude Evans Rosebowl and Shield competition will be fished on Friday 25th July on Match Lake 1 Monk Lakes, Staplehurst Kent. The venue has its own Web site for more info and directions. The entrance is on the A229 a couple of miles north of Staplehurst, well signed. The venue has a cafe on site for take away food and drinks. There is also a tackle shop on site.

Please note that their rules require a separate keep net for silver fish, so you will need to bring at least 3 nets. No more than 60lb in any one net.

The Match will be pegged with the draw taking place at the lake at 09:00 sharp.

Fishing will commence at 10:30 and the weigh-in will be at 16:30, which is the maximum allowed for matches. As usual I have arranged for a pub lunch at a local pub where the trophies will be presented after the competition.

The day ticket and meal costs for HASSRA South East members will be met from HASSRA funds. A National Licence will be required.

As always guests will be welcome but they will have to pay for their day ticket and food, approx. £25 in total. They will compete for the Guest Trophy.

I will be running an option pool of £3 per head to be divided between the top 3 anglers on the day, guests included.

The winner (HASSRA member) will receive the Claude Evans Rosebowl and the Shield is awarded for the best fish of the day, they cannot both be won by the same member.

Contact Dave for further details by clicking HERE

Dave H

To view previous winners of the Angling societies trophies click on the links below

The Margaret Weston Shield

Our  2025 dates can be found on the Events Calendar now

HASSRA South East has a long standing and active Freshwater Angling Society. Formed back in 1973 the Society prides itself on offering friendly and affordable coarse fishing days for all members and their non-HASSRA guests.

There are three main Regional days out during the year in June, August and September. Although primarily a Competition the emphasis has always been on a pleasant and enjoyable days fishing. We are a friendly bunch always willing to help out less experienced anglers with helpful advice and tips.

We visit well established lakes on commercial fisheries then after the “weigh-in” we finish with a trip to a local pub for a meal, presentations and of course banter. HASSRA covers the full cost of your days fishing, meal & helps with travel expenses. Guests who join in the fishing make a contribution usually around £18, non-fishing guests just pay for their meal.

We have an optional pool of £2 each, which is awarded to the anglers with the top 3 weights on the day. The winning angler receives a trophy to hold for a year as well as a trophy to keep. Further trophies can be awarded for the best fish of the day. Results from the three Regional days are used to form a team of three to represent the South East at the National Event and a team of 6 to compete against other Regions each year.

Whether you are an experienced angler or one just starting out you will always receive a warm welcome in our Society.

We are looking at the possibility of a “taster” day where a number of experienced anglers will be on hand to offer advice and help. Basic kit can be borrowed for the day to give you the chance to experience the fishing bug before laying out for your own kit.

If you have any questions regarding Angling please Click here to contact our Organiser: David Handley. David also has an email list that used to advise up-to-date information for any member who may be interested freshwater angling. If you wish to be on this list please click here

2024 Season Report and Results:

Hi Everyone,

I hope that you have all enjoyed a great 2024 season!

We have had a few absences during the season but it is good to see Chris Porter, Roy Brown & Pete Swain back on the bank at long last.

I trust that by next year David Handley will be back with a vengeance!

Please find attached the:-

2024 WINTER SHIELD RESULTS

HASSRA SOUTH EAST ANGLING DATA AMALGAMATED 1973 TO DATE

2024 MATCH POINTS FINAL PLACINGS [including aggregate weights]

2024 FULL SEASONS RESULTS

Weather hasn’t always been the greatest this summer, however we have all enjoyed good days on the bank with great company and banter.

As always our thanks to David Handley for organising all of our matches, food, hotels, trophies, etc.

Please look to see in what way YOU can share the load with David next season, and then volunteer your services.

Look forward to seeing you all next season, until then winter well!

Tight Lines!

Rob Coates

HASSRA South East Angling.