I have a silly question, but would genuinely welcome serious answers if you are able to please.

What is the difference between an "Angling Association" and an "Angling Club" ?


Thanks

Fly man, welcome to the Forum.



There are also 'Angling Societies'. I too would like to know especially as some no longer seem 'owned' by the members and seem to have aquired directors and such.

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Save the softmouth trout

Association Definition

From memory an association has a limition of an excess of 25 members. Its an interesting Question. I look forward to seeing the answers.

and what of "amalgamation of anglers" ????

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WHEN YOU LEAVE THE RIVER, TAKE NOTHING, AND LEAVE ONLY FOOTPRINT'S!!!

THA CAN TELL A YORKSHIREMAN ,BUT THA CAN'T TELL HIM MUCH !!

Straw poll time:

Are you in an angling/fishing...
A - Association
B - Club
C - neither

I am a member of 1 club
and
1 Association

2-A's
3-B's

and loads of C's (day ticket waters )

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WHEN YOU LEAVE THE RIVER, TAKE NOTHING, AND LEAVE ONLY FOOTPRINT'S!!!

THA CAN TELL A YORKSHIREMAN ,BUT THA CAN'T TELL HIM MUCH !!

not to mention the good old syndicates lets make them a "D".

so for me that's

0 A's
3 B's
a few C's (day tickets)
1 D

I have inquired about one association but the membership is limited and I have a five year waiting list

should we also add societies as an "E"

Dont quote me, or knock me for this answer, but angling associations are generally linked to a river or part of a river, or loch, which they have access to/ownership of for angling, and manage on a cost recovery basis, to pay for rates/access/bailiffs etc for the benefit of their members.
Clubs have no direct access/ownership of water, but organise trips/access to various waters as outings for the benefit of their members, at a cost to the members.
Societies are an amalgamation of individuals and clubs or associations who get together occasionally to further the ends of the society, ie occasional outings arranged for attendance of members!
regards
bert.