In reply to Post #28
Clown !
As im sure you are aware, There are people who don't give a **** about the lake,It's stock or members ,they are only interested in catching the biggest in the lake and then pissing off to the next one to do the same.
These people are happy to sit in swims built and maintained by the other members though.
I run a syndicate{Exclusive membership} for which i pay a rent, I could charge more and then pay people to do the work but i prefer to have members that care, that's why you do the work parties or you dont get a ticket. Frimley is a business due to the sheer numbers of members on there ,I don't think alan has that many on roach! unless he has changed it.
The point i was trying to make is alan invested heavily financally so that others can enjoy the fishing there,I assume he charges a reasonable membership fee and not something stupid like a £1000 pa.Most people have no idea how much work goes into running a :glorified : syndicate.
Clown !
As im sure you are aware, There are people who don't give a **** about the lake,It's stock or members ,they are only interested in catching the biggest in the lake and then pissing off to the next one to do the same.
These people are happy to sit in swims built and maintained by the other members though.
I run a syndicate{Exclusive membership} for which i pay a rent, I could charge more and then pay people to do the work but i prefer to have members that care, that's why you do the work parties or you dont get a ticket. Frimley is a business due to the sheer numbers of members on there ,I don't think alan has that many on roach! unless he has changed it.
The point i was trying to make is alan invested heavily financally so that others can enjoy the fishing there,I assume he charges a reasonable membership fee and not something stupid like a £1000 pa.Most people have no idea how much work goes into running a :glorified : syndicate.
In reply to Post #31
I ran a syndicate late 80's early 90's, a proper one where everyone was equal and everyone pitched in.
Your last paragraph is laughable and ill informed , "alan invested heavily financially so that others can enjoy the fishing there" funniest thing ive read in a while.
It was bought to make money Christchurch AC or Ringwood AC on the other hand would of bought it so it was enjoyed by all, not that there's anything wrong with anyone buying a lake etc.
As for reasonable charge , a grand seems fair if its got a good standard of fish, safe secure surrounding's and decent members.
I only used Roach as an example by the way or should we call it CWA Fisheries LTD.
I ran a syndicate late 80's early 90's, a proper one where everyone was equal and everyone pitched in.
Your last paragraph is laughable and ill informed , "alan invested heavily financially so that others can enjoy the fishing there" funniest thing ive read in a while.
It was bought to make money Christchurch AC or Ringwood AC on the other hand would of bought it so it was enjoyed by all, not that there's anything wrong with anyone buying a lake etc.
As for reasonable charge , a grand seems fair if its got a good standard of fish, safe secure surrounding's and decent members.
I only used Roach as an example by the way or should we call it CWA Fisheries LTD.
In reply to Post #32
It was bought with passion Does it make money? Yes 'im sure it does,.
Unfortunatly not many can afford to buy lakes to run as syndicates nowadays as you well know. Most wouldnt want to run mine as its too difficult dealing with the owner. On top of that trying to find sensible members to join said syndicates nowadays! not easy,Although i am lucky as i dont allow dickheads on my water.
Clown! Laughable! i must have a hidden talent.
It was bought with passion Does it make money? Yes 'im sure it does,.
Unfortunatly not many can afford to buy lakes to run as syndicates nowadays as you well know. Most wouldnt want to run mine as its too difficult dealing with the owner. On top of that trying to find sensible members to join said syndicates nowadays! not easy,Although i am lucky as i dont allow dickheads on my water.
Clown! Laughable! i must have a hidden talent.
In reply to Post #33
A combination of invite only and a high price keeps the dickheads off the water I'm on. (and a bloody good owner)
A combination of invite only and a high price keeps the dickheads off the water I'm on. (and a bloody good owner)
In reply to Post #34
Yes, not cheap yours! Friend of mine joined a while back. Some lovely fish in there, though he said it is the easiest water he's ever fished!
As an aside ref Roach. Ringwood were very interested but only had the funds for one, and after getting info on the stock and history, opted for Rockford instead. Christchurch were virtually bust at the time after ploughing all of their cash into Hucklesbrook.
Yes, not cheap yours! Friend of mine joined a while back. Some lovely fish in there, though he said it is the easiest water he's ever fished!
As an aside ref Roach. Ringwood were very interested but only had the funds for one, and after getting info on the stock and history, opted for Rockford instead. Christchurch were virtually bust at the time after ploughing all of their cash into Hucklesbrook.
In reply to Post #28
You could also argue that by having work parties he's able to keep the membership fee a bit lower?
No one is forced to join a water that insists on members attending work parties, so I really can't see what your problem with the system is?
When someone buys a lake they are entitled to put in place whatever rules, terms of membership and fee they wish, it's then up to people to weigh up if they wish to join. Simples.
You could also argue that by having work parties he's able to keep the membership fee a bit lower?
No one is forced to join a water that insists on members attending work parties, so I really can't see what your problem with the system is?
When someone buys a lake they are entitled to put in place whatever rules, terms of membership and fee they wish, it's then up to people to weigh up if they wish to join. Simples.
Also I have found work parties help introduce members to each other and create a friendlier set of members which benefits the syndicate.
In reply to Post #37
Totally agree with this, never thought of a work party as free labour. More of a get together with everyone, you usually get fed and then you fish the night. What's the problem?
Totally agree with this, never thought of a work party as free labour. More of a get together with everyone, you usually get fed and then you fish the night. What's the problem?
In reply to Post #38
Work parties could also be thought of as a way to help keep the ticket price realistic and inclusive, plus still have the ability to spend on things like stock fish, materials, barley straw, lime etc...
Work parties could also be thought of as a way to help keep the ticket price realistic and inclusive, plus still have the ability to spend on things like stock fish, materials, barley straw, lime etc...
I'm still waiting for the punchline of this syndicate joke. 
Although we have gone off tangent a bit; my point of view is work parties are part and parcel of joining a syndicate. I just like to put something back in and hope it pays me back...it's still owes me bigtime !! lol
Some only have one a year. The syndicate I'm on, and bailiff will have one each month. We have plenty of work to do on there.
Ticket is beginning of May to end of March. If you do 3 work parties during that time you are allowed to fish April.
No one is forced to come but you can guarantee that the work parties in Jan-March we will have 10+ members.
One thing for sure though is the first to moan about something will be the last to turn up to a work party. (edit) that is in general not just my syndicate
Although we have gone off tangent a bit; my point of view is work parties are part and parcel of joining a syndicate. I just like to put something back in and hope it pays me back...it's still owes me bigtime !! lol
Some only have one a year. The syndicate I'm on, and bailiff will have one each month. We have plenty of work to do on there.
Ticket is beginning of May to end of March. If you do 3 work parties during that time you are allowed to fish April.
No one is forced to come but you can guarantee that the work parties in Jan-March we will have 10+ members.
One thing for sure though is the first to moan about something will be the last to turn up to a work party. (edit) that is in general not just my syndicate
In reply to Post #40
The first to moan, and the ones that always moan.....exactly the same with local clubs, when the members help is truly needed, they are.....invisible
The first to moan, and the ones that always moan.....exactly the same with local clubs, when the members help is truly needed, they are.....invisible
In reply to Post #3
My Membership will not be missed as someone else will take my place
i just dont know of any other business that can get away with a 25% uplift in price
just like that
My Membership will not be missed as someone else will take my place
i just dont know of any other business that can get away with a 25% uplift in price
just like that
In reply to Post #6
people are out of work
no income due to Covid ? or are you not on Planet Earth?
people are out of work
no income due to Covid ? or are you not on Planet Earth?
In reply to Post #43
Not everyone is and the owner has to make a living, the jump in price is high though, not the overall price.
Not everyone is and the owner has to make a living, the jump in price is high though, not the overall price.
In reply to Post #44
I don't get any of these syndicate jokes, and I don't think I will ever understand that.
This whole thing looks like a great scam intended for people who want to get passive income without doing anything. This is not really what you can do in our capitalist society unless you really have a lot of brains and some knowledge.
I just hope that I will be able to save enough money for my retirement with goodlifehomeloans.com unless I am completely tired of working and wasting my precious time doing things that I don't like at all.
I don't get any of these syndicate jokes, and I don't think I will ever understand that.
This whole thing looks like a great scam intended for people who want to get passive income without doing anything. This is not really what you can do in our capitalist society unless you really have a lot of brains and some knowledge.
I just hope that I will be able to save enough money for my retirement with goodlifehomeloans.com unless I am completely tired of working and wasting my precious time doing things that I don't like at all.