Stuie Posted April 21, 2021 Report Share Posted April 21, 2021 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 Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death Trap II Posted April 22, 2021 Report Share Posted April 22, 2021 anyone targeting makos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted April 22, 2021 Report Share Posted April 22, 2021 Not around here I did not see to many on the list that are caught around here, except tope, spurs and huss although there is the odd porgie hooked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted April 22, 2021 Report Share Posted April 22, 2021 That'll be the secret " Poole bay monster" mark then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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