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STEVENS TACKLE SHOP IN CRADLEY HEATH CLOSES IT'S DOORS FOR THE FINAL TIME ON SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST30/7/2020
If your around over the next few days pop in and give them all the best for serving the fishing community for all those years.
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Shrewsbury Angling Club (SAC) was left to pick up the pieces and clear up the mess, which members did admirably. Not only did they clear up the problem, but they took it a step further and raised awareness of the issue in the local community. The result? Local papers and news agencies picked up on the story, took up the issue with the fine people of Shrewsbury and surrounding areas, and the club was applauded for its good work. The following weekend the banks were left much tidier, with the added benefit that angling was seen to be at the heart of the solution not the problem – for once. How often does Joe Public look at angling as being a cause of problems rather than a cure? It’s stories like this that make non-anglers look at us with more sympathetic eyes. We know that the majority of us are involved in angling due to our love for the outdoors, not a complete disregard for it. We are not to blame for most of the litter on our watercourses, especially rivers, but sadly we often have the finger pointed at us. One length of fishing line gets dropped unwittingly and we’re in the news. How lovely to see us up there for the right reasons. Well done Shrewsbury AC! Source: Angling Times
NATIONAL FISHING MONTH 2020 WILL BEGIN ON SUNDAY 26TH JULY AND CONCLUDE ON TUESDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER.26/7/2020
are, or what previous experience you have. Nor does it matter which cultural or social background you may be from. Fishing is for everyone!
Fishery owners, organisers and angling coaches give up their valuable time to support National Fishing Month, so please take this opportunity to have a go at this wonderful sport. Click here to find an event near you, to make sure you do not miss out!
The retired Police officer said: "When I took on the role, it was just a pilot project in the south of England, and we now cover the whole of the country. "Then there was little awareness of rural crime, poor knowledge of the laws relating to fishing in both the angling community and in the criminal justice system, there was no intelligence gathering and no partnership working. "We have managed to change all this and created a system that works, in partnership with the Police and the EA. "We could double the number of volunteers we employ, but we are restricted to 500 by the contract with the EA. "I feel that I have taken the scheme as far as I can go. It has been a challenging and stressful eight years, and I'm now looking forward to focussing full-time on my role as an author;" Dilip added. Source: Angler's Mail
The 39 year old, who runs an electrical installation business in Solihull, West Midlands, explained: "I have been concerned about the issue of poaching for some while, but it was particularly noticeable during the lockdown period, when fishing was banned, how many people were spotted fishing illegally, some even removing fish. "With my son in mind, and the fact that I love the sport, I said to myself that instead of just moaning I should try to do something about it. I have a lot of contacts, due to running my own business, so I thought I could build on this on social media. "The group has been going about six weeks, but we already have 450 members and interest continues to grow. "My idea is to try to help smaller fishery owners and angling clubs that can't afford to bailiff their waters on a 24-hour basis, especially at night, by linking them to volunteers who will walk round their waters regularly in return for a bit of free fishing. "For example. maybe a volunteer doing four patrols, lasting three hours each, would entitle them to a day's fishing, at a time when swims would be free. This way everyone gains. "If we get to a thousand members, I propose to set up an internet page where volunteers and fisheries could register their interest and availability, to make contact with each other. "We might then have to take up references, and so a small fee of say £10.00 might be charged, but it will definitely be a not-for-profit organisation. ''Volunteers should patrol in pairs, and I wouldn't suggest anyone confronts any poachers themselves, but they could contact the owner or club officials and maybe take photos. They could also consider contacting the Police or the Environment Agency, where appropriate. "I wouldn't want to demonise any specific group, but the taking of fish seems be more of an issue with some Eastern European fisherman, as it's often part of their cultural background, and I have been in touch with the Angling Trust's Building Bridges Project." This new group might fill a gap left by another voluntary organisation, Fishery Watch which, after a very positive start last year, has gone very quiet. Source: Angler's Mail
EVESHAM ANGLING FESTIVAL’S RETAIL VILLAGE GETS THE GO-AHEAD FROM WYCHAVON DISTRICT COUNCIL13/7/2020
Naturally, the emphasis of this years event will be the safety of everyone who attends, the organisers will be following stringent precautions to protect everyone involved, in accordance with government guidelines and an approved risk assessment with the council.
The majority of last year’s exhibitors are returning, along with some who have not attended in a while and some new exhibitors. Fred and his brilliant team are planning quality food at an affordable price and Rich returns with a fantastic choice of beers, ciders etc. all at low show special prices. The Craft Fair and Fun Fair will also be on site. There is a vacancy for a confectionery stall (food, candy floss, etc.) and a limited number of retail spaces available. Entry once again is free and onsite parking (with a designated disabled area) is just £7.00 for any vehicle.
Swansea, South Wales-based Alan’s 2.4 m-long creation had plenty of admirers along miles of roads while it was being delivered.
Alan said “The sculpture is made from galvanized mild steel, and was transported from my workshop to Bridgnorth on the roof of my car. “We received plenty of attention along the way, and lots of smart comments during the three-hour ‘gong’. “I chose a barbel for the subject for this piece, as the Severn is a prime barbel water, and the species is one of the kings of the river. “I have worked full-time as a sculptor for 16 years now, after a career in social work. It started out as a hobby, but rapidly grew into a full-time occupation. I use anatomical drawings so that I get an accurate representation of the key features. “All I did was fish for the first 20 years of my life, mainly on the Severn and Avon basins, but sadly I never caught a barbel, though I did lose a few. This project gave me a chance to show ‘the one that got away’. Alan continued: “I had a long break from fishing, but I have just started chasing bass around the Gower Peninsula, and I am loving it. “I have had a lifelong interest in fishes. When I was a kid I wanted to be a marine biologist, and now as an artist I have the chance to indulge this interest in a productive manner. “I have made dozens of fish sculptures, ranging from 3 m-long outdoor models to small indoor pieces. “The latest barbel is galvanised to give it lifelong protection from the elements. This piece, including the galvanising, was £2,500. Making one of these takes about eight days or so, depending on the complexity of the structure. “I am sure that these would make great pieces for commercial fisheries. I have always wanted to make a monster common carp.“Other species that I have made in this style include bass, perch, salmon, brown trout and lots of exotic species. “There are details of most of these and my other work on my website, www.artinsteel.co.uk" concluded Alan. Source: Angler's Mail
Richard Stanford - Fishery Manager
"It is with great regret that the fishery along with the hotel complex is now closed, following redundancies for all staff. Obviously all scheduled matches are now cancelled. From a personal point of view I would like to thank all the anglers and staff who have supported the fishery during my time in charge. Your help and assistance has been invaluable and made my time in charge of the fishery the most enjoyable period of my working life. I sincerely hope that a solution can be reached and we get the opportunity to continue to what we started". Many thanks, Rich.
From the 4th July to 19th July (inclusive) anglers will be able to register for a free one day Environment Agency Fishing Licence to take a friend, family member or colleague fishing. It doesn’t matter who they are – we just want them to go fishing with a licence holding angler and enjoy the wonders of fishing and all of its proven health and wellbeing benefits. The recent boom in angling has demonstrated the interest from the public to go fishing and we want to make it as easy as possible to do it- there’s never been a better time to take someone you know fishing! You can sign-up here for a free one-day Environment Agency fishing licence: https://joinanglingtrust.net/takeafriendfishing/#apply-for-a-free-licence
"They were catching carp, killing them, and sending a young lad into the trees to hide them in a bin bag" reveals club vice chairman Jon Portman. "Our secretary arrived with a team of bailiffs, confronted the anglers, and found two double-figure carp in a bag, as well as duck eggs they'd stolen from nests." Police and Environment Agency officers discovered that the offenders had driven all the way from Wolverhampton using just a provisional driving licence. "Their car was towed away and their tackle confiscated. Evidence is now being compiled in order to take them to court. Despite this incident, we are not tarring all Eastern Europeans with the same brush and we have a good relationship with the foreign members of our club," Jon adds. Source: Angling Times
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