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Best wishes both of you - enjoy your day..

View in browser | News update from the Angling Trust & Fish Legal SPECIAL UPDATE Bluefin tuna: Government give go ahead for “citizen science” fishery A science-based recreational bluefin tuna fishery has been given the green light by Defra. This news, welcomed by anglers, was secured by Bluefin Tuna UK, with the support of the Angling Trust. On 23rd April 2021, Cefas and Defra confirmed that an English CatcH And Release Tagging (CHART) program for Atlantic Bluefin Tuna will operate in the waters of the South and West in Autumn 2021. Read more Campaign update: Fighting to save angling on Admiralty Pier The Angling Trust is working with the Dover Sea Anglers Association (DSAA) to stop the closure of Admiralty Pier to sea angling and will be meeting with the Dover Harbour Authority on Thursday, 6th May 2021. Admiralty Pier has been a mecca for sea anglers for over 100 years with the Dover Sea Angling Association having held events on the pier since 1903. It is at the heart of both the local sea angling community in Kent, and the national community, with anglers travelling from across the country and locally to fish off the pier. Admiralty Pier is a location with huge cultural and historical significance and is a vital sea angling hotspot that supports the local economy and delivers many social benefits to society such as its contribution to health and wellbeing. Sign the Petition Next Sea Angling Forum: Shark Handling for Anglers - A Practical Guide This forum is the fourth in a series of 'shark-themed' events planned by the Angling Trust in 2021 aimed at Recreational Sea Anglers (RSA’s). This is your chance to again listen to and engage with Dr Simon Thomas, the Honorary Biologist with the Shark Angling Club of Great Briton (SACGB) and the Sportfishing Club of the British Isles (SCBI), who have provided co-funding for scientific papers with the SACGB. Ahead of this event Simon says: “Following on from Dr Georgia Jones’s talk on why the ecology and unique physiology of sharks makes them especially vulnerable to over exploitation, I want to explore the practicalities of angling for sharks and how we can ensure that as many of the fish we return can both survive and thrive. The good news is that when the correct fishing and handling techniques are used, scientific evidence suggests that the survival of the sharks we release is extremely high. Unfortunately, when either of these factors are sub-optimal, their survival can be severely impacted and although the fish may swim away strongly, they can die within a few days. Based on the shark handling guides of the Shark Angling Club of Great Britain, the Sportfishing Club of the British Isles and my personal experience from releasing over 4,200 sharks, I hope to explain, without being over prescriptive, how we can ensure that both the methods we use to catch sharks and how we handle them when releasing them can maximise the survival of the fish we catch, thus doing our part to ensure the future of the sport.” Click to register for Shark Handling forum Survey for sea anglers targeting all UK shark species There is still time to take part in a a new survey for recreational sea anglers targeting all UK shark species, from smaller species such as dogfish to larger species like blue sharks. The survey was launched through a new collaborative partnership with the Angling Trust, the Shark Angling Club of Great Britain and researchers at the Bournemouth University and the University of York. Click to take part in survey Join Anglers Against Pollution Sewage and plastic pollution are suffocating our waterways and oceans, and smothering our beaches. Pledge your support in the fight for cleaner waters today. Anglers Against Pollution: find out more 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

Too much re-potting to do to allow that Alun..😂😂😂

Too much re-potting to do to allow that Alun..😂😂😂

Have a good one - out today?

Well done Chris..

Enjoy your special day - too windy to get out sadly...

View in browser | Latest news from the Angling Trust & Fish Legal APRIL 2021 Sea anglers lead fight to restore Sussex kelp forests A new bylaw has been approved to prohibit trawling year-round in more than 100 square miles of seabed off Sussex. The bylaw aims to facilitate the recovery of kelp forests and improve fisheries. The sea angling community in Sussex played a key role in the public consultation process and support the ban on trawling in this area. Read more Survey for sea anglers targeting all UK shark species There is still time to take part in a a new survey for recreational sea anglers targeting all UK shark species, from smaller species such as dogfish to larger species like blue sharks. The survey was launched through a new collaborative partnership with the Angling Trust, the Shark Angling Club of Great Britain and researchers at the Bournemouth University and the University of York. Click to take part in survey Next Sea Angling Forum: an evening with Southern IFCA Join us online on Thursday 22nd April, 7-8.30pm, for the third in a series of free virtual Sea Angling Forums with IFCA's from around the English coastline - but hurry, spaces are limited! Taking part is the Southern IFCA and we will be joined by its Chief Officer, Ian Jones, who will be outlining his role and that of his team, discussing how they would like to build closer relationships with sea anglers and taking questions from our audience. Click to register for Southern IFCA forum Positive feedback for our sea angling events Feedback from earlier sea angling forums has been overwhelmingly positive with an 80-90% approval from attendees of both the IFCA-based and the Shark-themed events. The move to a webinar-based approach has similarly been positively received with only occasional technical issues now being reported by attendees after some initial challenges. Postings of the forums for later viewing via the Angling Trust website has helped anyone with technical issues to catch up. These versions of the forums have been hugely popular and viewed on nearly 800 occasions already. Rewind: catch up with previous forums Join Anglers Against Pollution Sewage and plastic pollution are suffocating our waterways and oceans, and smothering our beaches. Pledge your support in the fight for cleaner waters today. Anglers Against Pollution: find out more Fish of the month: Plaice Plaice are most commonly caught by shore anglers between now and September after spending winter months in deeper water out at sea to spawn. When the sea temperature begins to warm up in the spring, plaice move into shallower inshore water. The first plaice to arrive are often skinny and undernourished, but will be keen to take a bait and will feed on a variety of food sources. As the summer goes on plaice will fatten up and become more selective about the food they take. During the spring and summer months plaice are often found in estuaries and, being a flatfish, plaice prefer sandy or muddy seabeds. Plaice are highly valued as a food fish. Along with cod and haddock they are the fish most commonly used in the classic British dish of fish and chips and are a regular feature on the menus at restaurants and pubs. 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

Birthday greetings Kam 🍺🎂

Oops Jim....

No prizes for guessing what you'll be indulging in!!!!

Anglers Against Pollution Success... But the Fight Goes On Dear Supporter, March saw the first success on the campaign trail for Anglers Against Pollution as the Government announced plans to stop dumping raw sewage in to our rivers. This is long overdue and is a positive step forward in securing a cleaner future for our waterways. We're not out of the woods yet though, and we will continue working hard to ensure these plans are put into action and that they're robust. We also welcomed the news that trawling will be banned in more than 100 square miles of seabed off Sussex to allow kelp forests to recover and fisheries to thrive once again. The local sea angling community was instrumental to getting this ban in place after years of lobbying, showcasing how passionate anglers are as environmental stewards. We are delighted to be collaborating with researchers from Bournemouth University and the University of York on a survey designed to better understand shark angling in the UK, so please get involved if you target any shark species here in Britain. Thank you once again for your fantastic support this month. Your support has never been more vital and we are determined to stand up for our fish through Anglers Against Pollution. Please pledge your support by signing our petition and sharing your photos of pollution on social media using the hashtag #anglersagainstpollution. If you are not yet a member of the Angling Trust, please consider joining and help us continue to fight for our fish and fishing into 2021 and the years that follow. You can join online here - and you may be entitled to a free gift! Sincerely, Stuart Singleton-White, Head of Campaigns Angling Trust welcomes plan to stop dumping raw sewage in our rivers The government move comes as a result of pressure from the Angling Trust, the Rivers Trust and Surfers Against Sewage as part of the broader #EndSewagePollution coalition, which includes the Angling Trust’s Anglers Against Pollution campaign, and our support for the Private Member’s Bill by Philip Dunne MP calling for further action on storm overflows. Learn More Raw sewage poured into our rivers over 400,000 times in 2020: data reveals. Data from the Environment Agency shows that water companies discharged raw sewage into rivers and coastal waters in England more than 400,000 times last year. Read More Survey for recreational sea anglers targeting all UK shark species launched Through a new collaborative partnership with the Angling Trust and researchers at the Bournemouth University and the University of York a new survey for recreational sea anglers targeting all UK shark species, from smaller species such as dogfish to larger species like blue sharks, has been launched. Read More Sussex Trawling Ban Supported by Sea Anglers A new bylaw has been approved to prohibit trawling year-round in more than 100 square miles of seabed off Sussex. The sea angling community in Sussex played a key role in the public consultation process led by the Sussex Inshore and Fisheries Conservation Authority (SxIFCA) and are highly supportive of the decision to ban trawling in this area to help the recovery of kelp forests and improve fisheries. Read More Anglers Against Pollution Thank you for your support of our Anglers Against Pollution campaign to date and please sign the petition if you haven't done so already. We must keep the pressure on the Government to provide the resources urgenty required for our waters. Sign Our Petition Monthly Pollution Watch A massive thank you to Angling Trust Voluntary Baliff Officers David Wilkins, Gary Clayton , Janusz Kansik and Nino Brancato who got outside and cleaned up Sandford Lock on the Thames this month! Let us know if you've organised or taken part in a litter clean on your local waterway, we'd love to hear from you! Contact Us Wear Anglers Against Pollution Show the world that you care about the fight for cleaner waterways and support the Anglers Against Pollution campaign by purchasing an eco-friendly t-shirt or hoodie from our store. Browse the Store 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 Follow Us Online for the Latest As it Happens 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

With Ken - anyone else venturing out?

Have a great day - sunny too.... 🎂🎂

I hope you have a pleasant, peaceful day.

I hope you enjoy a special day.

Clickety click Tony - sun shines on the righteous....

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Update for supporters March 19th, 2021 All systems go from March 29th We were delighted to announce this week that we had received confirmation that all forms of angling including night fishing, charter boat angling and match fishing will be able to resume from March 29th under new Covid guidance for the return of outdoor sports and recreation in England. This followed the Angling Trust's 'Fishing out of Lockdown' submission to the Cabinet Office in February and a series of "intense discussions" with Government officials on the contents of the new guidance. Angling Trust CEO Jamie Cook welcomed the news saying: "We made it clear to the Government that recreational fishing has provided a valuable lifeline for many thousands of people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds throughout this pandemic. It has been conducted safely and responsibly with strong Covid secure guidelines in place covering every aspect of our sport. "I’m pleased that the multiple benefits that angling delivers have again been acknowledged and that we can all look forward to a return to the angling opportunities we were able to enjoy last summer and autumn.” For information on Fishing in Wales please click HERE. The news has been welcomed by leading figures from carp, match and sea fishing who are encouraging all anglers to become members of the Angling Trust and give us the strong voice we need to keep fighting for fish and fishing. If you are already a member, thank you for your support. If you or your fishing friends have yet to join, please sign up today. Remember - we are stronger together! 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

Birthday greetings Ben - enjoy.

Looking for plaice off the piers....

Planning a trip out with Ken - staying local - anyone else venturing out. Monitoring ch 6...

Birthday greetings Matt - enjoy your day.

Ditto Jim...😂😂

Birghday greetings Dean - enjoy your day. 🍺🍺