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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. 🍺🍺

View in browser | Latest news from the Angling Trust & Fish Legal MARCH 2021 Threat of fuel hike for boat anglers is dropped Boat anglers will no longer face a hike in the cost of running their vessels after Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced in last week's budget that the government had dropped plans to remove the entitlement to 'red diesel' for the use of recreational boats in both coastal and inland waters. The Angling Trust, along with other boating interests, had objected to the proposed change. We pointed out that the cost of fuel is one of the biggest determining factors in boat angling participation and, if anglers were required to use 'white diesel', the higher cost of running vessels could impact on the government’s National Angling Strategy and Sport England objectives to increase angling participation. Full story Angling Trust moves to ensure angling will not be banned in proposals to protect MPA from damaging fishing activity The Angling Trust has responded to a consultation by the Marine Management Organisation to ensure angling is not inadvertently banned from a Marine Protected Area off the Lincolnshire coast where a draft bylaw designed to protect sensitive and important seabed habitats and species from damaging activities will ban ‘static’ fishing gear and could have included angling had the Angling Trust not intervened. For more on the story click here. New online forums prove popular with anglers Last month we launched our new series of online forums with a hugely popular themed event on the return of the blue shark to UK waters followed by an evening with the Cornwall IFCA. Recordings of both events can be viewed here. Register now to attend the next themed event on March 11th this time putting a spotlight on one of the UK’s top apex predators – the magnificent porbeagle shark. To find out more and register to attend click here. Keep your eyes out for details of the next event ‘An evening with the Devon & Severn IFCA’ and how to register, taking place on March 25th. Specimen Award Scheme The Specimen Award Scheme for December received 60 entries from 15 clubs. The top Senior was Mark Bryce from Rodbenders SAC who caught a spur dog of 12lb 11oz from the shore at north Devon, which is in Area B, giving him a percentage of 158.59%. The top Junior was Logan Parry who caught a lesser spotted dogfish of 2lb 10oz from a boat out of Salcombe, in Area C, giving him a percentage of 132.25%. Reminder – the Specimen Award Scheme is currently closed due to lockdown restrictions. Check out our marine blogs Head of Sea Angling, David Mitchell, has shared his thoughts this month on the ongoing fishing negotiations between the UK and EU over bass fishing and how the government is missing an opportunity to sell a good news story about sea angling. Consultation on marine vessel flare disposal The Department for Transport is currently consulting to seek the views of the pleasure vessel community in the UK on the disposal of pyrotechnic flares. The consultation specifically focuses on the disposal of flares carried on-board pleasure craft for distress alerting. This is a particular problem for boat anglers needing to dispose of out-of-date flares. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency currently offer a ‘last-resort’ service of receiving out-of-date flares at 18 designated and licensed sites. This service was initially offered by the MCA as a temporary solution and DfT are keen to find a practical alternative. The Angling Trust will be responding to the consultation which closes at 11:45pm on 15th March. You can respond by downloading the response form and emailing it to TEPconsultation@dft.gov.uk. 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 pesky 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: Conger eel The UK has a long history of conger eel angling. The current rod-caught world record is a fish of 133lb 4oz caught out of Brixham in 1995. Many fish over 100lb have been caught from the wrecks along the English Channel. While only a relatively small number of anglers regularly target congers they are often caught over wrecks and rocky ground while fishing for other species – both from boats and from the shore. The British Conger Club was formed in 1962 and is one of the oldest specialist angling clubs in the country. Congers of over 200lb have been landed into UK ports commercially but little is known about their true maximum size. Most congers are returned to the sea and, if handled respectfully, survive well on being released. Stay Safe - check our Covid advice While fishing is permitted during this current national lockdown in England under the exercise provisions, it must take place locally, in a socially distanced manner and only once a day. As we move out of lockdown over coming months, we'll be updating our advice for anglers on our Covid-19 Support Hub: Covid-19 Support Hub Information about fishing in Wales can be found on the Fishing In Wales website Pick up a bargain - and help protect fish and fishing! There are some great lots in this year's Online Auction including the chance to bid for fantastic sea angling tackle. All funds raised will support the work of the Angling Trust and Fish Legal. Take a look at what's on offer... Click for Online Auction 2021 Biggest and best Great Fishing Prize Draw - enter today! There's still time to enter our Great Fishing Prize Draw - and it's even bigger and better than last year! We've lined up eight legends from the world of angling who have kindly donated their time to offer eight lucky winners what is sure to be a memorable day's fishing! Whether you are a coarse, sea, carp, match or game angler, we promise you won't be disappointed. For your chance to win a day's fishing with Dave Barham, Paul Whitehouse, Bob Nudd, Steve Ringer, Ali Hamidi, James Stokoe, Alan Blair or Hywel Morgan look out for details on the Angling Trust website and Facebook page! 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

Enjoy your day..