ANOTHER SENPAC YEAR ENDS BUT WHAT LIES AHEAD IN 2026.

 The end of another truly successful year in the life of SENPAC and we are now looking forward to the year ahead. December started off a really quiet month for the members. Round three of our Winter Pike league was cancelled as the chosen venue had very high water levels and it was decided not to re route to another water at short notice. Turnout would have more than likely been low as it was only a matter of days before Christmas and that last minute shopping took priority. So only a couple of small Jacks up to Christmas but with the New Year rapidly approaching two of our members took the opportunity in soaking some baits up North which brought some extra Christmas presents for them. Pictured below some mid doubles caught by Andy and a lovely 18lb 2 oz for Dave.

                                      Steve And His Christmas Jack,

 

Another outstanding year also for our region;s fundraising for our chosen charity of Children's Cancer North. This year from the 1st January 2025 we have raised an amazing £11,347.00 which has taken the amount we have raised so far to £31,773.00. We have more fundraising events planned for 2026 and are firmly setting our sights on raising a mammoth £50,000.00.

We are also amazed at the success of our blog which is very popular around the world and wish to thank you all for your continued support. We hope that 2026 will supply us with more beautiful Pike and coarse fish that we can share with you all. From all of us at SENPAC we wish you and your families a safe and enjoyable 2026.

SENPAC - A RATHER "SPECIAL" MONTH TO CELEBRATE.

 It has been a fantastic last few weeks for SENPAC with some lovely Pike caught, also being honoured at the Children's Cancer North celebrates awards evening for our fundraising efforts over the last few years and for DOUBLING UP some of our donations that we had set aside for the BIG GIVE CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE which as you will see below has sent the amount we have raised to a much higher level now. The amount we have donated this Christmas to the BIG GIVE CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE will enable the charity to fund six different families to go to Center Parcs and with it being doubled by the Big Give that means that 12 families will get a much needed break away from the hospital wards. Once again Children's Cancer North and ourselves would like to thank everyone for the massive support you have given to us. Without your help none of this would have been possible.

                   SUPPORTING CHILDREN'S CANCER NORTH.

AMOUNT RAISED TO DATE NOW STANDS AT

                          £30,333.00

We would like to wish our followers and supporters wherever you are in the world a 

VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND ALL THE BEST FOR 2026.

SENPAC HONOURED AT CHILDREN'S CANCER NORTH ANNUAL AWARDS.

 We are pleased to announce that SENPAC received the runners up award for the 2025 Ian Birtwistle fundraiser of the year award.

The event Children's Cancer North celebrates for 2025 took place at the Boiler House at Newcastle University on Friday 14th November. On the night in question SENPAC was represented by Dennis Fearon and his family, and it came as a complete surprise when the award was announced. We are all proud of what we have achieved and the amount we have raised so far which at present stands at £26,193.00. A big thank you to everyone who has supported our appeal along the way. Without your help and support we would not have raised the amount we have for this very worthy charity.

OCTOBER - A FAIR START TO THE SEASON.

 

                      Steve. Off To A Flyer In The 2025/26 Winter League.

The region's Pike season got off to a good start when nine members of the club headed North for our four day Jolly Boys outing. Days one and two the weather was quite favourable but only a handful of Pike caught and mostly small Jacks. Day three was the first of our Winter Pike league matches and the weather took a turn for the worse. Torrential rain throughout the day that left all those participating very wet and uncomfortable. The water managed to get through everyone's waterproofs as well. Once again a blank day for most but the reliable Steve Sandiford who was trying to retain his crown from last season got off to a great start with three fish that have given him an early lead in this year's championship. Lying in second place is Bruce Turnbull who had one blank saver on the day. The last day turned out to be dry and sunny and provided some more fish for the lads. The trips are very popular  and again a good turnout with plenty laughs and banter along the way. Pictured below some more photos from last month's trip.

                             SUPPORTING CHILDREN'S CANCER NORTH.

                            AMOUNT RAISED TO DATE NOW 

                                       £26,046.00      

                                     Bruce - More Success On The River.

                 

                        Andy Had A Break Away And Caught This 15lb Pike. 
              

                             

            Steve's Also Been Catching Some Nice Barbel And Chub.

OCTOBER - THE START OF THE NEW PIKE SEASON.

                             October Once Again And It's Piking Time.

Before we look at the season ahead we will catch up with the news from last month. The SENPAC Summer league was completed with a new name gracing the trophy. Paul (Pogo) Patterson held everyone off to win the championship. Always one step ahead of the chasers Paul maintained a few pounds lead going into the final leg and in the end was  a comfortable winner. 

Steve Sandiford took time out and visited one of his favourite rivers. It proved to be very worthwhile catching two nice Salmon pictured below.

    

The PAC Convention took place for the last time at Newark Showground on the 13th of the month. A good turnout with excellent speakers on the day. The convention now moves on to Daventry in 2026.

      

   

    RAISING FUNDS FOR

CHILDREN'S CANCER NORTH.

AMOUNT RAISED £25,525.00.

Another highlight during September was the Northumbrian Water/Pike Anglers Club introduction to Pike fishing event that took place on Derwent Reservoir over two days. The weather over the weekend was not favourable but it did not put many off trying to catch their first Pike. A good turnout over the weekend with some very enthusiastic youngsters and adults turning out in the wind and rain. A great success with a few fish caught over the two days the highlight being a 20lb 2 oz fish caught by a youngster with his first cast on his first attempt at Pike fishing.

An Early Start Setting Up The PAC Stand at Derwent Reservoir.

A Happy Man - First Cast 20lb 2 ozs.

Back to the region news and the members are all set for the new season and looking forward to catching some big Pike in the next few months. On waters where we have been able to fish this last month some really nice Pike have been caught. Steve Sandiford fresh from his success with the Salmon fishing did not take long to bank this beauty weighing in at 19lb 10 ozs. (Pictured Below), and Ross Greaves has also had some some nice fish.