Latest Angling Trust News - Sea Angling

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View in browser | Latest news from the Angling Trust & Fish Legal May 2021 Momentum Building on the Admiralty On Tuesday 18th May, representatives from the Angling Trust and Dover Sea Angling Association met with Dover Harbour Board amid concerns that sea angling will no longer be allowed to continue under new security plans for the Western Docks.  In the coming weeks we look forward to working with Dover Harbour Board to address their concerns and reach a viable proportionate solution to enable sea angling to continue on the Admiralty. We extend our thanks to Dover Harbour Board for their cooperation and willingness to identify possible proportionate solutions for the sea angling community. Thank you to all those within the sea angling community and our friends who have supported the campaign so far. We encourage you to share the petition and write to your MP to urge them to write to Dover Harbour Board in support of the campaign for sea angling to continue on Admiralty Pier. Learn More & Support the Campaign   Virtual Sea Angling Forums – The Story So Far We have now run seven virtual Sea Forums and the response from RSA’s has been wonderful – thank you to all of you that have taken part. Each event has run for a maximum of 1½ hours and 9 out of 10 people attending have said they were  the right length and well organised. Of those attending, on average 8 out of 10 people would recommend others to attend and an even greater number of attendees rated the forums good, very good or excellent. Four of the forums have focused on our Shark theme and the other three involved IFCA’s as we travel ‘virtually’ around the English coastline. Positive comments with the Shark themed forums included: ‘Well-presented and pitched perfectly’, ‘Professional delivery by the speakers and the Angling Trust’ ‘Informative and engaging’ Positive comments about the IFCA based forums included: ‘Good to see that RSA is on their agenda’ ‘Good that questions could be asked’ ‘The presenter knew their subject’ We will be moving around the coastline with our next forum planned on Wednesday 2nd June involving the Sussex IFCA when CO Tim Dapling will be outlining the work of his team and Black Bream management. We then move on to the Kent and Essex IFCA on Thursday 24th June and the Eastern IFCA on Thursday 22nd July. You can book places for any of the forums below: Sussex IFCA - click here  Kent & Essex IFCA - click here Eastern IFCA - click here Lastly, later in the year we will be returning to our Shark theme, but there may be other aspects of sea angling  you are interested in hearing about – please tell us by emailing Marine Regions Coordinator, Neviin Hunter at: marinecoordinator@anglingtrust.net A Tribute: Ian Golds The Angling Trust would like to mark the sad passing of Ian Golds with a tribute to one of our country’s most respected and decorated international sea anglers. Ian was diagnosed with cancer in 2018 and fought courageously until his final day. With an international career spanning 30 years, Ian represented England at World Championships on 27 occasions, including 23 as an angler and three as a team manager. During that time, he won 14 medals including four gold, six silver – including individual silver in 2004 – and four bronze. The Angling Trust would like to convey our deepest sympathies to Ian’s family. A private funeral service was held on Tuesday 18 May.   Read More     Anglers Against Pollution All rivers lead to the sea and it’s no secret that our marine and coastal environments are suffocating in pollution. From plastics to raw sewage, pollution is having detrimental impacts on our fish, environment and health. You can take action today by signing our petition and sharing your photos of marine pollution online by using the hashtag #anglersagainstpollution and tagging us on social media. You can even go one step further and show your support by wearing an Anglers Against Pollution t-shirt with profits going to support the campaign. Anglers Against Pollution: find out more Fish of the Month:  Smooth-hound Smooth-hound are a shallow water shark species and regularly targeted by shore anglers. They were once a species found predominantly in the South-West, but in recent years have been seen in increasing numbers around the English and Welsh coastlines. They are often seen in increasing numbers in the Spring when the smaller fish target crabs as they begin to peel and as they scour the seabed for crustaceans in general, occasionally taking fish. So, if you are targeting them consider a peeler crab as your best bait. As with all the Shark species great care should be taken in handling them, ideally keeping them as level as possible supporting the fish by the tail whilst also supporting the belly. Handled correctly they have the best chance once released of coming back to fight another day. Stay Safe - And Enjoy Your Fishing As Covid restrictions continue to ease across the UK please ensure you are following the rules whilst enjoying your fishing. We all have a duty to abide by the rules in place to save lives and protect the NHS. For further guidance on fishing during the pandemic visit our website: Covid-19 Support Hub   Information about fishing in Wales can be found on the Fishing In Wales website Not yet a member? Please join today and support our work Supporting our work to protect and grow the sport you love has never been more important.  We have been campaigning for over 10 years to ensure that we have a stronger voice for angling in Parliament, investing in coaching and recruitment to grow our sport, making progress on predation and campaigning to halt pollution of our waters. Become a member for just £29 per year and we’ll give you access to an exclusive list of discounts - plus you can choose a fantastic free gift! Find out more   The Angling Trust We are a not for profit organisation, representing anglers, fighting for fish, fishing and the environment. We are recognised by the Government as the National Governing Body for angling in England and partner with Visit Wales and Natural Resources Wales to promote Fishing in Wales. We are a member-based organisation made up of anglers of all disciplines providing a united front to represent, grow and protect our sport. By becoming a member of the Angling Trust you are helping to protect the waterways you fish in and the fish which live within them, ensuring their health and protection for future generations. Click here for more information about membership Angling Trust Limited is a company limited by guarantee, company number 05320350. Angling Trust & Fish Legal, Eastwood House, Rainbow Street, Leominster, HR6 8DQ. Telephone: 01568 620447