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View in browser | Latest sea angling news from the Angling Trust   SEA NEWS   December 2021      Angling Trust throws its support behind the Sea Angling Diary project The Angling Trust is joining Defra, the Welsh Government, Cefas and Substance in calling for sea anglers in England and Wales to sign up to the Sea Angling Diary project. Now is the chance for anglers to sign up – whether you fish in the sea every week or just once or twice a year. Don't delay, make your catch count today! READ MORE CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE SEA  ANGLING DIARY FORUM   Waves of Change: Anglers Against Litter strengthens in sea angling The Angling Trust has received funding to install 50 Anglers National Line Recycling Scheme (ANLRS) bins at sea fishing marks across England as part of its flagship Anglers Against Litter campaign. The campaign to date has supported thousands of anglers across the country to reduce litter.  READ MORE Angling Trust challenges Natural England's views on bait gathering In June, concerns were raised with the Angling Trust that recreational sea anglers (RSA) on the Isle of Sheppey were being banned from bait digging on a SSSI following a reassessment by Natural England. This led to warning signs being erected and police warning anglers they could be prosecuted if the digging continued. Challenges were made to Natural England and following legal advice in early autumn they stated: ‘While we aim to regulate commercial bait digging through the SSSI consenting process, we are now clear that an individual collecting for personal use would not require consent because they are not a notified SSSI owner or occupier themselves, and as they have a public right to fish, they do not require the SSSI landowner permission’. This was great news, and it was obvious to us that their concerns centred on illegal commercial activity. We have had similar concerns raised that could impact on RSA elsewhere, such as on the River Adur in Sussex. We have now agreed regular meetings with Natural England to identify issues early and to work to minimise these, particularly where they could impact on RSA locally and nationally and we hope this process will impact positively over the coming years. VIRTUAL SEA ANGLING FORUMS PROJECT ANGEL SHARK: WALES Jake Davies from Project Angel Shark: Wales delivers an exciting presentation about research on the criticall endangered angel shark in Wales and how anglers can play their part in furthering our understanding of this species. WATCH NOW   AN EVENING WITH NW IFCA Completing our series of Virtual Sea Angling Forums with the IFCAs we are joined by North Western IFCA who provide an overview of their recreational sea angling work and answer your questions on their operations. WATCH NOW Angling Trust response to proposal to add Porbeagle Shark and Common Blue Skate to Schedule 5 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act A proposal has been made for the porbeagle shark and the common blue skate to be added to Schedule 5 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981) under the JNCC 7th Quinquennial Review (QQR7). On the IUCN Red List of Endangered Species, the porbeagle shark is listed as critically endangered in Europe and the common blue skate is listed as critically endangered globally. The origin of this proposal is currently unknown. The Angling Trust will be responding in collaboration with Shark Hub UK to this consultation. All available evidence will be considered when compiling the response to ensure that the best possible outcome is reached to ensure that angling for this species can continue with the right measures to protect the welfare of the fish. READ MORE Two record fish make British sea angling history Two sea fish, accepted by the British Record Fish Committee, have made British angling history. The two-banded sea bream - one caught from a boat out of Padstow, Cornwall and the other from the shore on the Channel Island of Sark - are the first of their species to be landed by anglers in British waters. READ MORE How to cast: beach fishing tips for newcomers Jimmy Willis and Graham Mabey from the Get Fishing Team look at how to do a basic beach fishing cast with a fixed spool reel. They also have a quick look at the reel and find out what the drag does.   No.1 site for Welsh anglers Fishing In Wales is the no.1 website for Welsh sea, coarse and game angling. Where, when, how and what to fish for in Wales – we have it covered!  Take a look for yourself 10% off at GO Outdoors and Fishing Republic Leisure and tackle retailers GO Outdoors and Fishing Republic have become our latest Retail Associate members. To celebrate the partnership, GO Outdoors and Fishing Republic are offering members a 10% discount on their huge range of items. Login to your Members Dashboard to obtain your code for online purchases and show your valid membership card for purchases in store. CLICK HERE FOR MEMBERS DISCOUNTS NOT A MEMBER? JOIN THE ANGLING TRUST TODAY!   Take a Friend Fishing this festive season If you are a freshwater angler too, now’s your chance to use your fishing licence to get a FREE one-day licence and introduce a friend or family member to a different kind of fishing. Apply here – you’ll need your fishing licence handy plus a few details about your friend, including their email address. This Take a Friend Fishing runs from 17th December to 2nd January so although you can’t fish for salmon or trout in rivers or brown trout in unenclosed stillwaters, this time of year offers a great chance to get out after pike, perch, chub, grayling and other species. Simply check your local freshwater fishing byelaws before you go – they explain what kind of fishing is allowed this time of year. 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