Stuie Posted June 4, 2020 Report Share Posted June 4, 2020 Welcome to your Sea Newsletter Guidelines for Charter Boat fishing during COVID-19 In partnership with the Professional Boatman's Association, the Angling Trust has published guidance for skippers and passengers for the safe resumption of Charter Boat fishing in England under COVID-19 restrictions. Boat skippers should adapt the guidance to suit the special circumstances of their boat, and passengers should follow the skipper's instructions at all times. DOWNLOAD CHARTER BOAT GUIDELINES The Angling Trust has also published best practice guidelines for the safe resumption of shore and boat sea angling competitions now that further lockdown restrictions have been lifted. DOWNLOAD SEA COMPETITION GUIDELINES Our Angling Support Hub contains a wealth of information and advice to support anglers, clubs and other organisations during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is regularly being updated with the latest Government guidance and the impact that has on angling. VISIT THE ANGLING SUPPORT HUB Shoreham Port east and west breakwaters closed to public Shoreham Port breakwaters will remain closed to the general public during the Covid-19 pandemic. Both the east and west breakwaters are very important sea angling venues in Sussex and visited by anglers from as far away as London, Kent and Hampshire, as well as hundreds of Sussex anglers. The port cannot guarantee everyone's safety during the pandemic and have had to make the difficult decision to prohibit all access until such times as the government deem it safe to completely relax the social distancing regulations. Credit: OLU / CC BY-SA Fishing for plaice After weeks of lockdown, it's great to be back fishing again. This time of year is plaice time - to whet your appetitie, Tim Macpherson gives an insight into methods and habits of the plaice. Read more Expert's view of the grey mullet Andy Burt, Chairman of the National Mullet Club, provides his expertise and understanding of grey mullet through this new blog series. In the first two instalments he gives an introduction and talks about the threat from targeted netting. Read Part One Read Part Two Non-Executive Directors wanted The Angling Trust and Fish Legal are seeking applications for the role of Non-Executive Director. The roles are voluntary (10 days a year) although travel expenses will be payable. You can find details of the Angling Trust role HERE and the Fish Legal position HERE. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle: how to help the environment during pandemic Covid-19 presents unprecedented times for us all, having to get used to social distancing and other restrictions. But whilst we are all doing our bit to keep us, our families and others safe, there are also things you can do at home or out for your daily exercise to help the environment. Find out how Atlantic Bluefin Tuna: CHART research plan for the UK In our Campaigns blog, Steve Murphy, head of the Bluefin Tuna UK campaign and member of the Angling Trust’s marine advisory group, talks about the introduction of a Catch and Release Tagging (CHART) research programme for Atlantic Bluefin Tuna here in the UK, following the lead of similar successful programmes across Europe. Read more Fish of the month: Turbot Credit: Luc Viato r It's prime time for turbot along the south coast at present. The best destinations are around Weymouth, drifting on the Shambles Bank or for a shore based venue try Chesil Beach. Alternatively, try boat fishing other sand or shell grit banks along the south coast like the Skerries Bank out of Dartmouth. End tackle can vary on location and personal preference, but basic flowing traces are best, between 5 and 10 foot long using 30lb mono and a single size 6/o 'J' hook. Bait should be a long sliver of fresh or frozen mackerel, lance or a whole sandeel fished hard on the bottom. When drifting over banks, make sure your weight maintains contact with the bottom and keep your spool in the free spool holding it with your thumb for a quick release of line when you get a bite. Let the line out for at least 10 sections then click the reel into gear, lift the rod tip and start winding in. News, views, tips, videos and more! We've created a new website called Fishing Buzz. packed with news, views, tips, videos, advice and more! It will help keep you entertained when you're not fishing and help relieve some of the stress and worries we’re all experiencing right now. Visit Fishing Buzz now! Species Hunt now open for entries! The new round of Species Hunt is now open for entries. To enter please email specieshunt@anglingtrust.net with the following: Full Name Date of birth or Age Postal address Please state if you are a new member and require a Tronixpro tape measure. Join the Facebook group Follow us on Instagram NOT YET A MEMBER? JOIN THE ANGLING TRUST AND CLAIM A FREE GIFT! The Angling Trust is the united national representative body for all angling in England and Wales. It is united in a collaborative relationship with Fish Legal, a separate membership association that uses the law to protect fish stocks and the rights of its members throughout the UK. Joint membership packages with Fish Legal are available for individuals, clubs, fisheries, riparian owners and other categories. Please find out more. WWW.ANGLINGTRUST.NET Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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