Leicester Fisheagle

Shore Gathering Byelaw and Fishing for Cockles (Amendment) Byelaw – Formal Consultation Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to sections 155 and 156 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009, Southern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority intends to apply to the Minister for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for the confirmation of the following byelaws: Shore Gathering Byelaw The proposed Byelaw introduces feature-based spatial management for shore gathering activities in National Site Network Sites to ensure protection of designated features & supporting habitats. Key provisions are the creation of defined prohibited areas, summer closure areas (closed 1st March to 31st August) and winter closure areas (closed 1st November to 31st March), within which shore gathering activities, persons having hand operated equipment connected to shore gathering activities and the deployment of habitat to aid crab collection will be prohibited. There are exceptions to the prohibitions which include the use of a vessel provided no part of the vessel’s hull is in contact with the seabed and specified hand operated equipment. Fishing for Cockles (Amendment) Byelaw The proposed Byelaw amends the Southern IFCA ‘Fishing for Cockles’ Byelaw to remove provisions relating to prescribed methods of harvesting, equipment specifications for hand picking of cockles and construction/operation of a dredge in relation to fishing for cockles. The Amendment is required due to provisions contained in the proposed Shore Gathering Byelaw and existing dredging provisions contained in Southern IFCA permit byelaws. The Byelaw maintains existing provisions relating to Minimum Conservation Reference Size for cockles and a closed season, applicable to all harvesting methods except use of a dredge in Poole Harbour. Seaweed Harvesting Code of Conduct Through the byelaw development process, Southern IFCA identified the requirement for a Seaweed Harvesting Code of Conduct to ensure ongoing sustainable harvesting methods. The Code of Conduct is in line with other seaweed harvesting Codes of Conduct around the UK and has primarily used as a base a Code of Conduct developed by Natural England in conjunction with partners including other IFC Authorities, with the inclusion of specific provisions relevant to the needs of applicable National Site Network Sites. It is the intention that the Code of Conduct would be implemented alongside the implementation of the above Byelaws following ratification by the Secretary of State. Documents The above Shore Gathering Byelaw and the Fishing for Cockles (Amendment) Byelaw, the Seaweed Harvesting Code of Conduct and all relevant supporting documents can be viewed on the Southern IFCA website: https://www.southern-ifca.gov.uk/live-consultations. The website also provides an information flyer which provides a summary of the two Byelaws under consultation and information on how the documents can be viewed via alternative means if stakeholders are unable to access online documents. Any person wishing to object to the confirmation of the Shore Gathering Byelaw, or the Fishing for Cockles (Amendment) Byelaw must send a statement of objection in writing to:  Marine Conservation and Enforcement Team Marine Management Organisation Lancaster House Hampshire Court Newcastle Upon Tyne NE4 7YH  Worth a read if you get bait from the shore. Allan.

Done as an individual. Allan.

Please spend a few minutes answering the MMO survey. It is important as many as possible respond to this important part of their consultation. Allan.

I will bring a few print outs to tonight's Meeting. Allan.

This is the latest from AT.

We could do with a good turn out for this. Unfortunately, I cannot make this one as away. There are free refreshments available but they ask you to sign up. Allan.

Hi Charlie, Start at £2 and up to £5/6 for Sidewinders and Shads. Not a huge amount left. Would consider selling cheaper as job lot. Up at Broadstoe at 12pm. for a blood test or could bring to Parkstone. Allan. Tel.07758356474

Hi Colin, have spoken to Frank and we can both sort out something for you to try. Fixed spool would be easier to start with.

Lures various to be sold at Club Meeting. Kast King Sparticus 11. New boxed unused. £40. SOLD. Shimano TLD 15. Lever drag. Right Hand. Loaded with new 30 lbs braid. Boxed with paperwork and clamp. Very good condition. £70. SOLD.

All items listed available Pool Area or can deliver locally by arrangement. Any items not sold will be brought to this Tuesday's Club Meeting. Shimano Aero GTE bait Runner 1000C. With spare spool and bag and padded reel case. The body on this reel is the same as the 6000C and 8000C the spool is just deeper. £70. As new. Shimano Aero GTE Bait Runner 6000B. Good/very good with spare spool. £50. Shimano Aero GTE 6000B Bait Runner. Some cosmetic marks otherwise good. No spare spool. £30.

For anyone who was unable to participate in the Online Meeting on Dec. 19th. There is an update on Black Bream, Rays, Tope and Smoothound. The video lasts about an hour and talks about tagging, tracking etc. Allan.

This is the latest information from Southern IFCA and is on their Website along with maps to show the areas. Allan ⁠1. Recreational bass fishing Recreational fisheries, including from shore, in ICES divisions 4b, 4c, 6a, 7a to 7k are limited to catch-and-release using rod and handline only during 01 February to 31 March. The closed season for both commercial and recreational fishing is aligned to 1 February - 31 March for both sectors with two fish per day bag limits continuing to apply to recreational fishers outside February/March. In recreational fisheries in ICES divisions 8a and 8b, a maximum of two seabass may be retained per recreational fisher per day throughout the year. 09/01/2024, 12:03 - Holloway Chris: Bass nursery areas apply 30th April to 1st November

Can bring the 6000c and 8000c to the Committee Meeting if that helps.

Hi Jerry will bring to next Meeting as requested. I made a mistake when I put the post up as they are Baitrunner Aero GTE C's. A higher spec than the b. I have a couple of b's to advertise in the future and they will be a bit cheaper. Hope you are happy with this. Allan

I have a selection of four new/almost new Shimano C Aero GTE reels for sale. They all come with a padded zip bag and spare spool also with a padded velcro bag. Size 5000c £80. As new used once in fresh water. Size 6000c £75. As new/used. SOLD Size 8000c £75. As new/used. SOLD Size 10000c £75. As new/used. Collect Poole Area or bring to February Club Meeting.

I have a selection of four new/almost new Shimano C Aero GTE reels for sale. They all come with a padded zip bag and spare spool also with a padded velcro bag. Size 5000c £80. As new used once in fresh water. Size 6000c £75. As new/used. Size 8000c £75. As new/used. Size 10000 £75. As new/used. Collect Poole Area or bring to February Club Meeting.

I have a selection of four new/almost new Shimano B Aero GTE reels for sale. They all come with a padded zip bag and spare spool also with a padded velcro bag. Sizes 5000b

(Over the next few months, I will be advertising a lot of reel, lures/sandeels, perks, line braid etc. The items will itially be advertised on the Club Website. I am happy for them to collected from the Poole area or at Club Meetings. Quite rare Swedish Abu 7500ct c3 in used / almost new condition. This is a classic Abu, just regreased and oiled. It has quite a high retrieve, casts well and will handle most things in Poole Bay. The reel also benefits from a stainless steel power handle and fittings. These are much better than the original aluminium Abu handle. OFFERS around £110.

To assist in the development of the next MMO-led Fisheries Management Plans, we have created 2 online surveys to enable us to gather feedback from anyone unable to attend our recent in-person or online sessions. For the Southern North Sea and English Channel Skates and Rays FMP survey please click here. For the Southern North Sea Demersal Non-Quota Species FMP survey please click here. The surveys are estimated to take between 15 and 30 minutes to complete and will remain open until 9th January 2024. Allan.

The following documents are well worth quick read. They outline tha Marine Management's thinking short, medium and long term for the future of Ray Fishing. As there is no Club Meeting in January, I soon hope to put up a short questionnaire that goes hand in hand with the above that should add extra weight from recreational anglers who both attended and did not attend the last consultation. It is quite a short survey and should take about 15 minutes. It needs returning by Jan. 8th. Allan. Skate & Ray MMO.pdf

Don't think so, as no food this time. Can't make it myself as away. Hope we get a good turnout. Allan.

Have just received this from Chris Holloway. Hope as many as possible can participate. Similar to the Bream Tagging Program but for Rays and Skate. The Fisheries were really impressed by the participation and imput from their last meeting on Bream. Hopefully, we can rally round and do the same for Rays and Skate which are on the decline in our area. Allan.

Fisheagle could be out subject to the weather. First time for ages. Big tides. Allan.

Southern IFCA are one of several partners working on a project from the University of Plymouth called FinVision. This involves the use of smart cameras and analysing videos and fish numbers, especially juvenile ones. The Angling Trust are holding a virtual Forum on Thursday, 30th. November. Further details can be found at https://anglingtrust.net/sea-angling-science/finvision/