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Working For The Future Of Pike and Pike Fishing The Pike Anglers Club of Great Britain was formed in 1977 as a direct result of changing attitudes towards pike. Being a predatory fish at the top of the food chain pike have long been regarded as vermin to be killed and removed. PAC has done much to drastically change this mistaken attitude and pike are now widely regarded as a positive element in the natural balance of any fishery. Pike fishing has without doubt become one of the most specialised branches of coarse fishing, especially in the methods of handling, unhooking and safe return of the fish once caught. One of the most important aspects of PAC’s work is in helping young or novice pike anglers to overcome what for some are areas of difficulty. PAC works continually for the benefit of all pike and pike anglers, we seek only to further the opportunities for pike fishing, whilst preserving all that pike fishing is about. The PAC campaigns to protect pike from persecution by those who do not understand or choose to ignore the facts about the important role the pike plays in the balance of nature. We actively promote pike conservation through safe practice by anglers and by lobbying governing bodies. THE Club For ALL Pike Anglers PAC welcomes all anglers; young or old and from all around the world. PAC aims to encourage children and young people into pike angling to have fun, learn and develop their skills. Membership ensures that you can enjoy all of the benefits PAC offers helping you to enhance your level of experience to care for your pike. Most importantly, your membership ensures that pike angling has a powerful voice where it counts. Membership Application How To Join... To join PAC you can pay by post using the application form below or, if you prefer, you can join online at: pacgb.co.uk/join.html where you will be able to pay via PayPal. Please make your cheque payable to: ‘The Pike Anglers’ Club of Great Britain’ Send your completed form and cheque to: The Membership Secretary, 53 Silver Street, Bardney, Lincolnshire LN3 5XG. Thank you. Name: ........................................................................... Address: ........................................................................ ..................................................................................... ................................... Postcode: .................................. Telephone: ..................................................................... Email: ........................................................................... Existing PAC number: ...................................................... Please enter additional family member’s names here: ..................................................................................... ..................................................................................... ..................................................................................... Tick here if you do not want your details to be kept on our database: Has an existing PAC member introduced you to the club? Please give their Memb. No. and Name: .............................. ..................................................................................... .....................................................................................

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Working For The Future Of Pike and Pike FishingThe Pike Anglers Club of Great Britain was formed in1977 as a direct result of changing attitudes towardspike. Being a predatory fish at the top of the food chain pike have long been regarded as vermin to be killedand removed. PAC has done much to drasticallychange this mistaken attitude and pike are now widelyregarded as a positive element in the natural balance of any fishery.

Pike fishing has without doubt become one of the mostspecialised branches of coarse fishing, especially in themethods of handling, unhooking and safe return of thefish once caught. One of the most important aspects ofPAC’s work is in helping young or novice pike anglersto overcome what for some are areas of difficulty. PAC works continually for the benefit of all pike andpike anglers, we seek only to further the opportunitiesfor pike fishing, whilst preserving all that pike fishing is about. The PAC campaigns to protect pike from persecution by those who do not understand or chooseto ignore the facts about the important role the pikeplays in the balance of nature. We actively promotepike conservation through safe practice by anglers and by lobbying governing bodies.

THE Club For ALL Pike AnglersPAC welcomes all anglers; young or old and from allaround the world. PAC aims to encourage children andyoung people into pike angling to have fun, learn anddevelop their skills. Membership ensures that you canenjoy all of the benefits PAC offers helping you toenhance your level of experience to care for your pike.Most importantly, your membership ensures that pikeangling has a powerful voice where it counts.

Membership Application

How To Join...To join PAC you can pay by post using the applicationform below or, if you prefer, you can join online at:pacgb.co.uk/join.html where you will be able to pay via PayPal. Please make your cheque payable to: ‘The Pike Anglers’ Club of Great Britain’

Send your completed form and cheque to:The Membership Secretary, 53 Silver Street,Bardney, Lincolnshire LN3 5XG. Thank you.

Name: ...........................................................................

Address: ........................................................................

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................................... Postcode: ..................................

Telephone: .....................................................................

Email: ...........................................................................

Existing PAC number: ......................................................

Please enter additional family member’s names here:

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.....................................................................................Tick here if you do not want your details to be kept on our database:

Has an existing PAC member introduced you to the club?

Please give their Memb. No. and Name: ..............................

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Subscription Charges

Please tick the category you are applying for...

Adult (aged 18 or over) £22.50

Junior (MUST be under 18) £7.50

OAP £17.00

Disabled £17.00

Student (please provide copy of NUS card) £17.00

Unemployed (please provide a copy of UB40) £17.00

Family (max 2 adults and 2 children under 18) £27.50

Overseas £29.00

Three-Year Membership DealPAC have arranged an ‘up-front’ payment discountscheme. The scheme offers a substantial savingon the normal three year price of membership.See below for application details, please tick the category you are applying for...

Note: the scheme is not applicable to junior memberships.

Starting May 1st 2011 and continuing for the foreseeable future.

Membership InformationMemberships run for twelve months from the date ofconfirmation of your application, during which periodyou will receive four issues of Pikelines and be entitled to all the benefits of membership.

Please see overleaf to complete your details...On the cover: Jack Culpin shows us how it’s done, young PAC members are the future lifeblood of our sport

Our Mission Since 1977:“The Pike Anglers Club of Great Britain will work toestablish an environment in which pike are valued,both as a sporting fish and necessary part of the

management and ecology of fresh waters.”

What PAC offers YOU...

Pikelines MagazineThe club’s revered publication is posted out quarterly toall members and is an essential read. Within its pagesyou will find news, views, articles and comments that concentrate on all things pike related. Most membersconsider the magazine worth the joining fee alone.

Regional AssociationsPAC is organised into regional associations, usuallycentred around a town or area all over the UK andIreland. There are around 50 regions, all run by experi-enced members and all members are welcome toattend. Regions hold regular monthly evening meetingsthroughout the pike season and invite guest speakersto entertain and inspire their members. Some regionseven have their own website or blog too and hold regular events and fish-ins. The ‘RA’s’ are the lifebloodof the club and all members (experienced or novice)are encouraged to take part. Who knows, one day youmay well decide to run a region yourself!

Privileged Access EventsAs a PAC member you will be eligible to attend any of the number of privileged access events held bythe club every year across the length and breadth ofthe country. PAC strives to gain access to new events(often with exclusive pike fishing) each year. They arekey club social events.

Annual ConventionThe annual convention is the largest pike-related showin the country and attracts some of the biggest namesin predator sports. Whether you want to get a bargain,chat to the country’s leading pike anglers or just watchthe expert talks and catch up with old friends, the convention is the place to be. ALL pike anglers aremade welcome; both members and non-members.

Regular 3 Year cost

£67.50

£51.00

£51.00

£51.00

£51.00

£82.50

£87.00

3 Year deal saving

£7.50

£7.00

£7.00

£7.00

£7.00

£7.50

£7.00

3 Year deal cost

£60.00

£44.00

£44.00

£44.00

£44.00

£75.00

£80.00

Subs Class

Adult

OAP

Disabled

Student

Unemployed

Family*

Overseas

*Please provide the ages of any junior members here...

Clothing and ProductsPAC has its own exclusive range of branded products,so you can wear the club badge with pride. We areconstantly adding to/updating the range.

Third Party Liability CoverPike angling carries risks no matter how careful you areyou could find yourself the subject of legal action.Members are entitled to claim against the club’s thirdparty liability cover in the event of causing injury or lossto a third party whilst fishing in the UK; be it on a PACevent or individually. Members may claim up to £10m inany one year, even if there were multiple claims madeagainst members we are fully covered should theunthinkable happen. Full terms and conditions of coverare available on request.

Website, Blog and TwitterPAC operates one of the most highly regarded fishing websites on the internet. Members get freeaccess to all areas of the site, including the members-only forum, where you can swap tips andadvice with other members, and get the latest news onthe club, or your local region.

PAC also operates a NewsBlog service whereby members can sign up for free email news as it happens, keeping them up to date on all things PAC and pike fishing, we’re also on Twitter.

www.pacgb.comemai l : i n [email protected] .uk

www.p ike l ines .b logspot .comtwi t ter.com/P ike l ines

Associate Clubs PAC has always been very proud of it’s links to otherreputable pike fishing organisations and clubs.PAC is a member of Angling Trust, the one body thatfully represents anglers’ needs at government level. We also have very strong relationships with othernotable predator angling clubs and share events andfish-ins with them.