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Everything your club needs to go digital — from getting started to advanced features. Free, practical guides written by people who understand club management.

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Practical, step-by-step resources to help you get the most from ClubNest and run your club more efficiently.

Night Fishing Regulations: A Guide for Angling Clubs

Ensure your club is compliant with night fishing rules in England and Wales. Learn about permits, restricted waters and safety obligations.

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Building a Strong Junior Angling Programme: A Comprehensive Guide

Create a thriving junior programme with our expert advice on age-appropriate sessions, safeguarding, and partnerships. Attract the next generation of anglers and secure your club's future.

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Managing Club Finances: A Treasurer's Guide

Get on top of your club's finances with our expert guide. Learn budgeting, bookkeeping, VAT, insurance, and HMRC obligations.

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Streamlining Membership: A Guide to Digital Club Management

Ditch the paperwork and upgrade to a seamless digital membership system. Learn how to choose the right platform, migrate with ease, and get your members on board quickly.

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How to Build a Modern, Welcoming Membership Experience for Your Angling Club

Creating a smooth, friendly membership journey is one of the best things an angling club can do for its future. This guide looks at how to make joining easy, how to help new members settle in, and how to keep people involved year after year — without adding extra admin to your plate.

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Stotz Conversion & Shotting Patterns for Pole Floats — Complete Clubnest Guide

Master pole float presentation with this complete Clubnest guide. Learn how to convert Stotz and split shot sizes, choose the right float bodies and stems, and understand shotting patterns for every venue and season. Includes conversion charts, rig diagrams, and a printable cheat sheet.

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The Complete Guide to Running a Successful Junior Fishing Club in the UK (2025 Edition)

Learn how to start and run a successful junior fishing club in the UK. Safeguarding, coaching, risk assessments & funding explained step by step.

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Modernising Angling Associations in 2025: A Complete Guide for Clubs, Syndicates, and Coaches

Running an angling association or fishing syndicate has never been easy. From managing memberships and matches to engaging juniors and supporting coaches, the workload is heavy. This guide explores how modern digital tools like Clubnest can help angling associations, carp syndicates, sea fishing clubs, and coaching groups simplify administration, engage members, and grow the sport sustainably.

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What You'll Learn

Our guides cover every aspect of club management — from day one setup to advanced features.

Quick Start

Account setup, branding, membership types, and first member invitations.

Member Management

Types, renewals, families, juniors, waiting lists, and custom fields.

Finance & Payments

Payment gateway setup, invoicing, reporting, and treasurer tools.

Events & Bookings

Creating events, managing bookings, capacity control, and reminders.

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