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I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your vital support during this difficult year. As a lifelong angler, the silver lining of the terrible circumstances of 2020 has been to see anglers come together behind a single cause. We still have work to do but we are on the right path and regardless of whether you are a sea, match, game, coarse or predator angler, as a member of the Angling Trust you are making a genuine difference. Our teams are working harder than ever on your behalf and over the last 12 months we have: Led the way with 'When We Fish Again' to ensure that the sport we all love continues during the Covid pandemic. We achieved what many other sporting bodies could not and have kept anglers safe with our guidelines and support hub Launched the crucial Anglers Against Pollution campaign with the support of many high profile anglers including 'Gone Fishing's' Paul Whitehouse Continued to patrol and protect our rivers and waterways including during lockdowns, with 24,637 hours and 10,494 logged patrols Encouraged over 4,000 people to Take A Friend Fishing with our new initiative in partnership with the Angling Trades Association and Environment Agency. This scheme continues over the Christmas period, to find out more visit our website Our work continues and 2021 looks to be even busier. As a supporter of the Angling Trust and Fish Legal can we ask you to consider helping us make next year even more productive? Refer a friend - As the Take A Friend Fishing initiative shows, sharing the joy of fishing with a friend or family member can be very rewarding. Introduce a friend to the Trust and when they join us you will literally be rewarded as you receive a gift upon renewal too! There's also the chance to win £200 of Daiwa tackle as you will be entered into the draw every time you successfully make a referral. Donate or leave a legacy - As a not for profit organisation, we rely on the generosity of our supporters to help us protect fish, fishing and the environment for future generations. If you can, please take the time to visit our site and find out more about how donations and legacies in wills can assist us. Thank you once again for being a member of the Angling Trust and for your continuing support, it is very much appreciated. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas. Best wishes Jamie Cook CEO Angling Trust and Fish Legal Angling Trust, Eastwood House, 6 Rainbow Street, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 8DQ. Angling Trust Limited is a company limited by guarantee, company number 05320350.

View in browser | Latest news from the Angling Trust & Fish Legal DECEMBER 2020 Sea anglers encouraged to apply for Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority vacancies around the country Do you want to play a role in the management of your local inshore fisheries? The Marine Management Organisation is recruiting new members to sit on the 10 Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities around the country. Sea anglers with experience, knowledge and expertise of inshore fisheries are being encouraged to apply for the vacancies. Applications close on January 4th. Click here for more information Sad passing of Phil Hyde, dedicated to sea angling It is with deep sadness we share the news that passionate angler Phil Hyde passed away peacefully on 26th November. Phil was an incredibly committed angler who was responsible for bringing distance casting and custom-built rods to the West Country in the 1980s . He dedicated a large part of his life to volunteering in angling, first with the National Federation of Sea Anglers, the Bass Anglers’ Sportfishing Society and later the Angling Trust. Read tribute 2020 bass measures rolled over to 2021 - for now The government has rolled over the 2020 bass fishing measures into 2021 as we wait an outcome from the EU-UK partnership agreement. This means recreational anglers will be required to release any bass caught in January and February and will be limited to two bass per day from March until November. However, this may be amended in spring 2021 to take into account any changes and adjustments after negotiations are carried out with the EU. The Angling Trust will keep you updated over the course of 2021. Take A Friend Fishing - give the gift of fishing this festive season If you are a freshwater angler too, now’s your chance to use your fishing licence to get a FREE one-day licence worth £6 - £12 and introduce a friend or family member to coarse, trout or salmon fishing. Apply here – you’ll need your fishing licence handy plus a few details about your friend, including their email address. Offer ends 10th January. Take A Friend Fishing - find out more Stay safe! Four-tier coronavirus advice for anglers and clubs Following the introduction of Tier 4 in parts of England, the Angling Trust has updated its dedicated Covid-19 Support Hub to reflect the impact on angling. We've also produced a useful at-a-glance guide to fishing in the four tiers for you to download. Covid-19 Support Hub Information about fishing in Wales can be found on the Fishing In Wales website Specimen Award Scheme - best of the month's catches We received 150 entries from 16 clubs for October which included eight entries from juniors. The best fish for the seniors was Dan Baugh of Teignmouth SAS with a small eyed ray from the shore at Barry, South Wales, which weighed in at 11lb 3oz and gave him a percentage of 223.75% for Area P. For the Juniors, Ciaran Farley from Brixham SAC caught a bull huss of 11lb 10drm from the shore at Berry Head, which gives him a percentage of 157.70% for Area C. The final results for the end of the year will be out at the beginning of January. It will be interesting to see who has won this year’s awards. Eric Gerrey, Manager of Specimen Awards Scheme 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

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