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THE BIG ONE, FARNBOROUGH POSTPONED UNTIL LATER IN THE YEAR.

16/3/2020

It’s with regret that The Big One Show at Farnborough has been postponed.

To date, The Big One has been following Government guidelines regarding the continuation of our event surrounding the outbreak of Coronavirus. However, as the news has been progressing, they have listened to the concerns, from all parties, around the health and welfare of the visitors, exhibitors and staff.

The wellbeing of the visitors, exhibitors and staff is of the utmost importance, they have therefore taken the extremely difficult decision to postpone The Big One Show until later in the year, when they will be able to deliver the show you deserve. They are now working through the ramifications of this unprecedented situation.

Source: The Big One

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The Rowley and District Angling Society Roadshow Show 2020 POSTPONED

16/3/2020

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Unfortunately the Rowley and District Angling Society have had to postpone the Rowley Roadshow scheduled for March 26th because of concerns over the Coronavirus.

They do not want to put anybody at risk especially as the majority of the audience would be the age demographic most susceptible to the virus.

Another date will be arranged. Meanwhile anyone who has already purchased a ticket can either have a full refund or can keep the ticket which will be valid for when the show is rearranged.

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OPERATION CLAMPDOWN 8 TO TARGET ILLEGAL CLOSE SEASON FISHING

11/3/2020

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EA Officers on patrol in the close season.

The Angling Trust’s Voluntary Bailiff Service will be taking part in Operation CLAMPDOWN 8 during the annual coarse fishing close season on rivers (March 15 – June 15 inclusive), reporting suspicious activity and incidents to the Environment Agency and police.

Anyone convicted of illegally fishing during the close season faces a maximum fine of £50,000.

A spokesperson for the Environment Agency said: “The message is simple; don’t take the risk of a fine and a criminal conviction. The chances of being caught out are even greater this year, thanks to the support of Angling Trust VBS members.”

Angling Trust National Enforcement Manager, Dilip Sarkar MBE, a retired West Mercia Police officer, said: “This annual multi-agency operation is an important one, providing an ideal opportunity for all our partners to work together to protect fish and fisheries. Our volunteers, trained to report incidents and information to a high evidential standard, contributing to the intelligence-led system, are essential to this process and we are grateful to them all.”

The Voluntary Bailiff Service is part of the Angling Trust’s Fisheries Enforcement Support Service, which is funded from fishing licence income as part of the National Angling Strategic Services contract with the Environment Agency.

There are still plenty of opportunities to wet a line for coarse fish while rivers and streams are off limits. The vast majority of stillwaters and canals will be open, check your local byelaws for the list of sites included within the statutory close season.

All full licences now run for 365 days from purchase, make sure you know when yours expires. Buy one online HERE

Source: Angling Trust

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Boaters Fishing Clubs Fishing Tackle Auction Saturday 4th April 2020

11/3/2020

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The Boaters Fishing Clubs fishing tackle auction will take place at Willenhall Memorial Park Pavilion on Saturday April 4th 2020.

The viewing will be from 12.00pm to 1.00pm at Willenhall Memorial Park, 31 Pinson Road, Willenhall, WV13 2PW

The start of Auction is at 1.00pm.

Most of fishing tackle will be used

Rods
Reels
Rod Bags
Feeders
Box’s
Floats
Surplus Equipment Etc

A surcharge of 50 pence to be added on each sale.

This will go to our local park Brownie/Rainbow groups.

All other proceeds to go to club funds to help fund our free fishing days & raise money for fish stocking.

Please note that all items bought as seen no returns.

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JOHN WILSON MBE HONOURED WITH NEW ROD LICENCE IMAGES

10/3/2020

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A stunning image of a Wensum River roach is the choice for one of this year’s Environment Agency rod licences, commemorating the angling legend John Wilson MBE

John Wilson inspired countless anglers to take up the sport with his famous TV series Go Fishing and John Wilson's Fishing World. Recognised by the Angling Times in 2004 as the Greatest Angler of all Time, John dedicated his life to the love of his sport and to inspiring new generations to discover angling.
He was awarded an MBE in 2009 in recognition of his outstanding services to angling.

The unveiling of the image of the Wensum River roach, a beautiful blue-silvery fish with characteristic vivid red pectoral fins and red-orange eyes - Wilson’s all-time favourite fish - kick-starts the angling season for 2020.

The 2-rod licence features the minnow, a small fish commonly found across the country in flowing waters, while the 3-rod licence features the Wensum River Roach

As in previous years, the impressive artwork has been created by the famous fish and wildlife painter David Miller.

Lisa Wilson, the daughter of late John Wilson and an active promoter of angling’s health benefits, said:
“One of my favourite memories of fishing with Dad was going on a night fishing trip when I was around four years old. I had his undivided attention and we shut the rest of the world out. It was a magical and fantastic experience of the wonders of the outdoors.

“Angling gives you a marvellous range of physical and mental health benefits, bringing you closer to nature. I encourage everybody to give this sport a go this season. What a way to kick-off the new angling season while remembering our fishing legend.”

Kevin Austin, Deputy Director Agriculture, Fisheries and the Natural Environment at the Environment Agency said:
“We are incredibly excited to launch the new set of the rod licence images. Every year, they are hotly anticipated by all anglers and this year they are even more special. It is a privilege to commemorate the legendary figure of John Wilson and to promote his legacy to all anglers.

“We encourage you to join over half a million anglers in getting your hands on this year’s fabulous new licences. The funding from licence sales enables us to carry out vital projects supporting anglers and fisheries across England, such as stock surveys, improving fish stocks and waterways and promoting the sport to a wider range of people”.

Helping promote John Wilson’s legacy is his friend and fellow fisherman Nick Beardmore, now Environment Agency Enforcement Officer. Nick said:

“John always returned to fish on Norfolk’s River Wensum in the hope of catching his favourite fish.

“We organised many fantastic early spring trips on this beautiful river. We were always up and out at dawn, cooking our breakfast on the boat while enjoying the fresh outdoors. John’s favourite roach is usually the size of the palm of your hand, but on mine and John’s favourite stretch of river they were the size of dinner plates.”

The 12-month fishing rod licences start from only £30.00 to fish for trout and coarse fish. Concessions and short term licences are available.

Buying a fishing licence is quick and easy. Licences are available from only £30.00 for a whole year and are available from www.gov.uk/fishing-licences/buy-a-fishing-licence .

Fishing licence income is used to fund work to maintain, improve and develop fisheries, fish habitats and angling. This includes river habitat improvements and construction of methods to improve fish passage, amongst other crucial projects.

Source: EA

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INCREASE IN ANNUAL PERMITS FOR WATERWAY WANDERERS SCHEME FROM APRIL 2020

10/3/2020

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Canal And River Trust Waterway Wanderers Scheme.

There will be some changes to the price of adult and senior citizen Waterway Wanderers permits in 2020.

From 1st April 2020, the price of an Waterway Wanderers permit will increase for adults and concessions by £2.00 for an annual pass.

Thereafter the price will increase by £1.00 per year until 2023.

So the eventual annual adult permit rate will be £25.00 and concessions £15.00 in 2023.

The annual junior rate will remain the same at £5.00, while Angling Trust adult members, the over 65's, and concessionary rod licences holders will still benefit from a £10.00 discount on the full price.

From April 2020

Adults

Concessions (also member of Angling Trust)

Junior

£22.00

£12.00

£5.00

From April 2021

Adults

Concessions (also member of Angling Trust)

Junior

From April 2022

Adults

Concessions (also member of Angling Trust)

Junior

From April 2023

Adults

Concessions (also member of Angling Trust)

Junior

£23.00

£13.00

£5.00

£24.00

£14.00

£5.00

£25.00

£15.00

£5.00

Source: Canal and River Trust

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Angling Trust resumes Phase 1 Volunteer Bailiffs.

9/3/2020

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The Angling Trust has resumed recruitment of Phase 1 Volunteer Bailiffs to help in tackling illegal fishing and fish poaching. Successful applicants will be trained by policing and enforcement professionals
to keep watch on fisheries

and report incidents and suspicious activity to a high evidential standard to the Environment Agency and Police.

Fifteen volunteers will be recruited in each of the six enforcement regions – North East, North West, East, Midlands, South East and South West.

The Voluntary Bailiff Service is part of the Angling Trust’s Fisheries Enforcement Support Service which is funded by the Environment Agency through fishing licence income. Further information about the VBS can be found on the Angling Trust website (link to: www.anglingtrust.net/vbs) and potential applicants are urged to read this and understand the role before applying.

Dilip Sarkar MBE, Angling Trust’s National Enforcement Manager, said: “Phase 1 Volunteer Bailiffs are the eyes and ears at the water’s edge, keeping watch on our precious fisheries. Over the years, the VBS has reported on a diverse range of incidents and is clearly a benefit to the wider community – in addition to supporting the EA and Police specifically in compliance and protecting fish and fisheries.”

Anyone wishing to apply should contact [email protected] and those selected will be invited to attend a mandatory induction day in their region this spring. Previous enforcement experience is not essential but desirable, and all applicants must be of good character.

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TRUE STATE OF ANGLING REVEALED BY ANNUAL ENVIRONMENT AGENCY REPORT

8/3/2020

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The latest annual Environment Agency fisheries report has revealed angling is in good shape, with 955,310 rod licences sold for the 2018-19 year, raising £21million. There was a drop to 847,846

individual anglers buying an Environment Agency rod licence in 2018-19.

That was down from 929,176 for the 2017-18 year, and sits well down from the 1.47 million peak in 2009-10.

But the picture isn’t all doom and gloom…

Figures show that angler numbers actually aren’t that far down from the 2000/01 year of 1.09 million licences sold.

It’s well worth noting that 2018 was when the three-rod specimen licence option at £45 was introduced, mainly for carp anglers.
Another key change saw the junior age to have a free Environment Agency rod licence being raised from 12 to 13-years-old.

Fisheries chief’s views on importance of licence

Environment Agency fisheries chief Kevin Austin said: “It’s no secret that fishing is having to compete with high-tech entertainment and social change, including an ageing population, to attract people down to the riverbank.

“But being outdoors is good for our health, interacting with nature teaches us a lot about our environment and, through rod licence sales, anglers are really at the heart of protecting and improving the very things that they care about – a great return for £30, the cost of an annual fishing licence.

“Income from fishing licence sales is vital to fund our work to protect and improve fisheries and support the sport of angling.
“This includes improving habitats for fish, facilities for anglers and tackling illegal fishing,” he added.

The report also revealed that the EA checked 66,074 fishing licences, issued 2,543 offence reports and prosecuted 1,692 anglers for unlicensed fishing.

In total, £275,516 was issued in penalties by the courts, at an average of £168.20. The percentage of licence dodgers was 3.92 per cent.

Voluntary bailiffs from the Angling Trust, under EA training, also carried out 11,974 patrols for a total of 27,996 hours on the bank and submitted 423 reports to the EA.

Stockings paid by Environment Agency rod licence.

The EA stocked 520,819 adult fish in 2018-19, a massive increase from the 358,552 that they put out in 2017.

In addition, they released 6,905,000 advanced-stage fish larvae from their Calverton Fish Farm, in Nottinghamshire.

The largest number was a huge 123,398 barbel, with roach being second, 101,397, and chub third, 96,615.

Grayling got a boost of 56,750, then 56,416 bream, 39,116 dace, 22,475 crucian carp, 16,950 tench and 7,702 rudd.

They also produced 416,986 juvenile salmon, from their hatchery at Kielder, in Northumberland. This was funded externally and not from Environment Agency rod licence income.

Other key Environment Agency rod licence stats

£33.5million spent in fisheries, including partner contributions and additional Government funding.
1,992 fish stock surveys carried out.
1,058 km of river habitat opened up or improved for fish.
87 hectares of stillwater fisheries enhanced.
104 fish passes made.
950 fish rescues carried out.
37,000 newcomers introduced to fishing.

Source: Angling Times

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SPRING INTO FISHING IS BACK IN 2020!

5/3/2020

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A series of FREE, fun safe and friendly family activity days around England this March.
Run by the Angling Trust and funded by the Environment Agency, Spring into Fishing events are a great way to get the whole family outdoors away from screens, learning new skills and discovering a world of natural wonders.

Free for the whole family with equipment provided on the day, all that’s left for you to do is pack a picnic and get your family fishing adventure started.

Cost: FREE

Booking: Please let us know you’re coming by registering on Eventbrite (link to come). Then all you need to do is turn up and get fishing!

Times: Join us between 10am – 2pm. register to book your ‘have a go’ session with one of our fantastic angling coaches or volunteers. After your family’s short tuition session an area will be provided to put what you’ve learned into practice so you can spend time together fishing.

Venue: Bells Mill Fishery, Prestwood Drive, Stourbridge DY7 5QT

Type of Fishing: Coarse fishing

Perfect for: Families and kids of all ages and experience levels. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult

What happens on the day: The angling activities on offer are all fun, safe and friendly, and aimed at encouraging adults, children and young people to discover what angling is all about and take up fishing. You’ll find out how to use fishing tackle and bait to catch fish and return them safely. Spring into Fishing volunteers will also provide you with more info about your local fishing club or fishery so you know how to go fishing again next time

Tackle & bait: It’s all provided – just come along – there’s no need to bring anything!

Disability info: Get Fishing event coaches and volunteers are provided with essential better practice guidance on working with and planning events for disabled people. Please check with the venue contact for specific details of facilities available.

Angling Trust Contact:
Dean Asplin – Partnership Development Manager (South), Angling Trust
[email protected] or 07854 239 731

Source: Get Fishing

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THE BIG ONE SHOW AT STONELEIGH PROVES MASSIVE HIT

4/3/2020

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Year two of The Big One Show in Stoneleigh has been heralded a major success after thousands of anglers enjoyed the fishing spectacular.
Staged at Stoneleigh Park, near Coventry on February 29 and March 1, the event took over the

two main halls at the Warwickshire showground and saw the UK’s top retailers and manufacturers joined by a huge line-up of star anglers.

TV legend Jeremy Wade, along with top anglers Steve Ringer, Tommy Pickering, Des Taylor and many more, entertained the crowds on the Angling Times Stage and Demo Pool, where they delivered an mix of tips, tactics and Q&A sessions with host Rob Hughes.

Vince Davies, who created the original The Big One in Farnborough almost 30 years ago, was delighted to see how much the Stoneleigh show had grown since its launch in 2019:

“It was a fantastic weekend and the feedback I’ve had from both exhibitors and visitors has been really positive. When we initially decided to do the Stoneleigh show our aim was to give anglers in the Midlands a fishing show to be proud of, and I think we have delivered that. That said, this was only the second year of show and we’ve still got room to expand. We are always striving to make future shows even bigger and better.”

He added: “I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of the staff, visitors, star anglers and exhibitors for making this year’s show such a tremendous success – it really wouldn’t have been the same without you.”

The Angling Times Stage and Demo Lake proved to be a huge draw for visitors with packed crowds over both days of the show. Stage host Rob Hughes said: “Stoneleigh was absolutely brilliant and had a great vibe to it. This year was a fantastic show with something for everyone, especially the match and pleasure anglers.

“The stage guests wowed the audience, the trade stands offered some brilliant deals, and the tackle stands and manufacturers gave the chance to see the latest kit and meet the big names. I can only see this getting bigger and better,” he added.

Des Taylor, who spoke on the stage on Saturday, said: “I’d go as far as saying it’s been one of the best shows I’ve been to in years. It was great to meet and speak to so many anglers over the weekend.”

Anglers and exhibitors also took to social media to praise the event. Posting at the end of day one on Facebook, Tackle Guru said: “What a day! A massive thank you to everyone who came to see us. It’s been non-stop, and we’ve loved every minute!”

Carp Spirit and Dynamite Baits’ Ian Russell posted on Instagram: “Really enjoyed the Stoneleigh show at the weekend. Thank you to all that took the time to visit our stands.”

Source: Angling Times

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THE BIG ONE, FARNBOROUGH POSTPONED UNTIL LATER IN THE YEAR.

The Rowley and District Angling Society Roadshow Show 2020 POSTPONED

OPERATION CLAMPDOWN 8 TO TARGET ILLEGAL CLOSE SEASON FISHING

Boaters Fishing Clubs Fishing Tackle Auction Saturday 4th April 2020

JOHN WILSON MBE HONOURED WITH NEW ROD LICENCE IMAGES

INCREASE IN ANNUAL PERMITS FOR WATERWAY WANDERERS SCHEME FROM APRIL 2020

Angling Trust resumes Phase 1 Volunteer Bailiffs.

TRUE STATE OF ANGLING REVEALED BY ANNUAL ENVIRONMENT AGENCY REPORT

SPRING INTO FISHING IS BACK IN 2020!

THE BIG ONE SHOW AT STONELEIGH PROVES MASSIVE HIT

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