Fun.Friendship.Fishing.

Established in 1997, The club had its 25th Anniversary in 2022.

We are an Angling Trust Registered Club.

Starting out as a Lincolnshire Ambulance NHS Trust service sports and social club in the April of 1997 in the cathedral city of Lincoln, the club's membership consisted of ambulance staff, support service professionals, family and friends across the county.

Whilst no longer associated with the ambulance service today, over the years the club has grown and prospered; which is a tribute to our angling members and friends who have served as officers since formation- those still fishing with the club, those who have moved away from the county, and those members and friends who have sadly since departed.

An important part of the clubs history was in the early 2000's when the club joined forces with members from Sleaford Angling Club. One of the officers from Sleaford served this club with distinction for many years, and we were all greatly saddened at his sudden passing in late 2023. Without the significant contribution of Terry Moss, both on and off the bank, this club would not be in the position it is today,

This club has a long and distinguished history of match fishing. Whilst we have tried to unsuccessfully incorporate other fishing disciplines into the club in the past, we have since refocussed on match fishing on lakes and ponds. Thanks though to the river, fly, sea and carp fishermen that have supported us the past though, and hats off to you gents!!!

The club currently runs a number of competitions. The Lincolnshire Poachers Super League, which lasts from April to November is the club league. Members must fish a minimum of 14 club matches through the season to qualify. In addition to this, there is the Jack Watts (JW) Specimen Cup for the biggest fish caught in club matches during the season of a species which is chosen every year at AGM; The John Trollope (JT) Memorial Trophy, which is a three match competition; The Roy Trafford Memorial Trophy, fished in honour of club stalwart and former Royal Lincolnshire Regiment veteran; And last but not least, The Pairs Trophy, where members draw another member from the hat, and their combined match weights decide the winner on the day.

If you are new to or interested in match fishing on lakes and ponds, we would love to hear from you! Whilst we do have prize money and AGM with trophies, presented at out AGM at the end of November every year, the prize money is not what you would expect at bigger angling events and festivals. However, that is not the point- we are a community club and not for profit. We are of the members; and for the members. Whilst we do have members that have gone on to fish at a higher level, really anyone in the club is in with a chance of winning a match!!!

As well as our website we have an active private WhatsApp group for members to stay in touch and to keep everyone up to date and current with what’s going on. You can also use this group to sell or donate tackle. Tackle donations very welcome from members for any new members, young and old who are starting up in match fishing.

For the 2026 season, and we hope longer, the club has established a partnership with Castle Hill Club anglers and we see the inaugural Wally Holt Inter Club Trophy being held in June and August, a two legged competition, followed by a Trophy Presentation, BBQ and get together on 12th September at Castle Hill Club, where we hope to raise some money for Lincoln Sea Cadets of TSS Wrangler, based on the Brayford Marina. For this event we are very grateful for the pledged support of Andy Rigg, owner of Rigged and Ready, a mobile fishing rod company based in Kendal, in the Lake District.

Looking forward to the future, we anticipate a 30th Anniversary Celebration in 2027 which will hopefully be without any restrictions, COVID or otherwise. 

Tight lines for the forthcoming season!

FRANK ON THE BANK

ENTER YOUR CLUB SHOP

CLUB SHOP IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS!!

Members will be pleased to know that the dark old days of ordering from a committee member, “Open All Hours", with bulk ordering with said poor old club member storing boxes and boxes of kit in his garage, getting hassle off his long-suffering other half, and then trying to chase and beg for money from members, is thankfully a thing of the past.

We are pleased to continue in partnership with local Lincoln firm Sports and Leisure Brands Ltd to make exclusively designed bespoke club garments and apparel available to members at a very reasonable price.

HOW TO ORDER
1. Click on the link at the top of the page or here: ENTER YOUR CLUB SHOP
2. On your clubshop home page enter Club code into ’Club Login” tab. This code is exclusive to members and is published on our WhatsApp Group page.
2. Browse and choose the kit that you want, fill your details in and pay.
3. Your kit will be delivered to your door.

if you want to save money on postage you can opt for collection when ordering. The Lincoln collection address is on Your Club Shop site.