by Rhys Evans, Treasurer, MTAA Merthyr in the fifties and sixties was served by two local angling clubs. Merthyr and District and St Tydfil’s Angling. When both applied separately to fish the local councils fishing rights it left the council in a difficult position as it felt both had equal merit. Then in their wisdom the council[…]
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Nothing stays the same for long in the digital age we live in. Just as our tackle and ideas evolve, so does technology at every level. Just think of the tackle your parents and grandparents used compared to today’s kit and the difference is stark. And there is so much still to come. Not[…]
The evolving role of digital technology in modern fishery management
News, Resources, Uncategorised Oct 28, 2025
What is fishery management? As relating to UK angling clubs and fisheries The term ‘fishery management’ is incredibly broad and, as a result, can be both inclusive and exclusive, with many stakeholders feeling unqualified, many not realising that, by power of action, they already are fishery managers. This includes, and isn’t limited to, fishery owners,[…]
We’re excited to announce our newest partnership with the Institute of Fisheries Management (IFM) a leading organisation dedicated to the sustainable management and conservation of inland waters and fisheries. A shared vision for better support and accessibility At Clubmate, we’re passionate about making life easier for fisheries and angling clubs, helping them save time on[…]
We’re excited to introduce our newest member of the team, Barbara! She joins us as our new Client Engagement Specialist and she’ll be working closely with Rob to onboard and support new clients as they get started with Clubmate; helping to make the transition as easy as possible. Barbara will also look after existing Clubmate[…]
**GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED** Clubmate is excited to announce we’ll be exhibiting at The Big One Fishing Show at Farnborough International on the 2nd & 3rd of March 2024 – and we’re even more excited to be giving away a pair of free tickets to one of you! To enter, all you have to do[…]
Angling Times recently reported that the Environmental Agency plans to move the sale of Rod Licences entirely online. You can buy Rod Licences online already through the government website or over the phone, but as of 16th January 2023, you’ll no longer have the option to purchase them at your local post office. Fish without[…]
There are many reasons why tracking attendance at your fishery is a good idea, from health and safety reasons to better understanding your anglers’ fishing habits. However, many fisheries struggle with having an efficient means of logging attendance and putting that information to use. Writing names down in a diary or entering them into a[…]
Many clubs wish to record vehicle registration details to prevent unauthorised parking in front areas of access, or parking at unauthorised times – particularly useful when your venue closes at a certain time. However, it’s usually a challenge for clubs to collect this information efficiently and store it in a way that makes it easy[…]
Personalise your Clubmate member app and provide speedy, secure access to venue maps, restrict visibility to gate codes, help promote local tackle shops and so much more. When your members log in to their Clubmate profile, they’re shown a series of tiles that offer different functionality when clicked, such as booking a day ticket, renewing[…]
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