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View in browser | Latest news from the Angling Trust & Fish Legal Promising Progress on Admiralty Pier On Monday 26th July a public scrutiny meeting was held by Dover District Council to discuss the future of sea angling on Admiralty Pier with representatives of Dover Harbour Board. We welcome the proposal of a trial day of angling to take place on Admiralty Pier; however, at present we do not believe these proposed measures are sustainable in the long-term and therefore will be seeking to meet with Dover Harbour Board to further negotiation a practical solution. The Angling Trust and Dover Sea Angling Association would like to extend their thanks to all who have supported the campaign to Save Angling on Admiralty Pier. Read More   Learn More About Admiralty Pier Shark Hub UK: Porbeagle Point of Capture Database  As part of the Shark Hub UK collaboration a porbeagle point of capture database for private boat owners has been launched. Porbeagle sharks (Lamna nasus) are an understudied species and as important stakeholders in UK fisheries management recreational anglers play an important role in developing our scientific understanding of these species and to safeguard porbeagle sharks against future commercial overexploitation. Read More   Submit Data Virtual Sea Angling Forums – The Story So Far In our latest forum we heard from Head of Operation, Jon Butler from Eastern IFCA. Jon was joined by Inshore Fisheries Conservation Officer Alan Garnham, a keen sea angler and Marine Science Officer Stephen Thompson. Jon gave an overview of the work of the Eastern IFCA and Stephen followed this with a presentation entitled ‘Fishing for data’ explaining how anglers can get involved and make a difference If you didn’t get the chance to attend the forum, don’t worry it was recorded! You can view a recording of this and all our sea forums on our website. Our next IFCA forum is on Thursday 23rd September at 7pm when our guest will be Chief Officer David McCandless from the North Eastern IFCA. You can register for the event using the button below. We are developing ideas on our shark theme and hoping to cover tope angling later in the year as well as getting updates on some of our other shark-related work. What would you like to see us cover in a future sea forum? Tell us by emailing our Marine Coordinator, Nevin Hunter at: marinecoordinator@anglingtrust.net More on Sea Angling Forums   Register for North Eastern IFCA Forum 23rd September 2021 Success at the Sea Angling Classic Last month saw the successful launch of the Sea Angling Classic, despite the poor weather over the weekend impacting some of the events everyone enjoyed the chance to get stuck into sea fishing. Thank you to all who attended this great event. The Sea Angling Classic is a massive catch and release species hunt where over 100 top anglers will target tope, rays, smoothound, bream and bass. The fish will be judged using a specially created app which is connected to a live leader board. The event is organised by Angling Spirit whose founder, Ross Honey also organises the World Predator Classic and the World Carp Classic. Visit Sea Angling Classic Website   Skippers Qualify for CHART Bluefin Tuna Programme On 29th July around 40 skippers and crew members from the South-West and Southern England successfully completed their training to catch, tag and release Atlantic bluefin tuna.  Steve Murphy of Bluefin Tuna UK said "Combining the scientific expertise of Cefas, with the great experience of seasoned UK Charter skippers and anglers with notable experience of large pelagic species, we have a program which will deliver important scientific data, real economic benefits to coastal communities, and an opportunity for anglers to engage with this iconic sportfish in a professional, managed environment." Read Cefas Blog   IFCA Recruitment: Join Your Local IFCA The local IFCAs are looking to recruit general members to six regional IFCAs across England: Northumberland IFCA, North Eastern IFCA, Kent & Essex IFCA, Cornwall IFCA, Southern IFCA and Sussex IFCA. These are voluntary roles, but if you’d like to get more involved in fisheries management, why not put your local knowledge and experience to good use? In particular they would encourage applications from the recreational angling sectors for five of the regions.   The window for applications to join Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (IFCAs) is Sunday 15 August.   You can find further information on how to apply, and contact details for the IFCAs, on our website. Apply Now   Exciting New Plans for Saltwater Angling There is an exciting future ahead for sea angling in England and Wales. The Fisheries Act 2020 and the renewed fisheries management plans, that will flow from that Act in the coming years, give us the opportunity to work to ensure the interests of us all, as sea anglers, are is recognised by the government in future decisions on managing our inshore waters. Our vision is that in the years to come there will be both more and bigger fish for us to catch, and a vibrant sport for us all to enjoy. To deliver this vision we will inject greater impetus and resource into developing sea angling participation and representation.   Read More   Shark Hub UK: Advocating Best Practice Shark Handling For the future of the sport to thrive it is imperative that there are  healthy shark populations, and we must play our role in ensuring this as environmental stewards by following best-practice guidelines. Both the Angling Trust and Shark Hub UK are proud advocates of adhering to best practice handling to ensure the chances of post-release mortality is reduced.   Learn More   Shark Handling Guides   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:  Black Bream Rising sea temperatures have seen black bream numbers rise over recent decades predominantly along the south coast of England and with small, isolated populations further north. Often referred to as Porgies or Seabream they have become an iconic species around the South of England. The breeding habit of males scraping nests on the sea floor have been well documented and studied in areas such as the Kingmere Marine Conservation Zone. This was highlighted in our recent sea forum with the Sussex IFCA. They can be caught from shore and boat feeding on small crustaceans, shellfish and other invertebrates and marine vegetation, so great baits include ragworm, lugworm and peeler crabs, but sandeels often prove most successful. Light tackle fishing can give great fun with this species and as they feed across the water column they can be caught using simple rigs with a couple of hooks and if float fishing starting around 6 feet below the water surface and varying this until feeding fish are found. If you are lucky enough to catch these fish do be careful as they have sharp spine and gill covers. 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