Angling Trust Sea Angling News April 2023

[Steve S]

Sea News Update   April 2023

 

Funding opportunity: UK Seafood Fund opens for recreational infrastructure projects Funding is available to improve recreational fishing infrastructure, facilities and access via the UK government's UK Seafood Fund Infrastructure Scheme. Projects will be funded on a match funding basis. Examples of projects that are fundable include: piers, harbours and other onshore sea fishing areas ponds, canals and other bodies of water connected to onshore sea fishing slipways, berths and moorings for boat angling docking for pontoons and floating walkways paths to access sea fishing areas facilities such as toilets and disabled access in onshore sea fishing areas and in angling clubs accessibility modifications on vessels, such as disabled access on charter boats infrastructure required for angling tournaments training and upskilling for catch-and-release and other methods of sustainable fishing, including diversification of species the use of renewable energy and reduction of carbon emissions Application deadline is by 12pm on June 19, 2023.   CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION

 

Have your say on Devon & Severn netting byelaw Anglers in the South West should take note that the Devon & Severn IFCA's netting byelaw will soon undergo its five-year review. The byelaw was established to safeguard the inshore areas that serve as migration routes, nurseries, and refuges for salmonids, bass, grey mullet, and other species. The Angling Trust believes that the byelaw has had significant positive impacts on the quantity, size and range of inshore fish species, whilst having little impact on commercial fishing. Because of the protection it provides to inshore fish and the social and economic benefits to recreational angling and coastal communities in Devon and Somerset, we believe this byelaw should not be weakened. If you fish in the Devon & Severn IFCA region, please take a few minutes to contact D&S IFCA to emphasise the positive impact and future potential.   CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION

 

Catchwise: Biggest sea angling survey in over a decade Catchwise is a new survey of sea angling taking place across England and Wales in 2023 and 2024. The project has been co-developed with sea anglers and aims to significantly improve the recognition of the sport’s value to coastal communities and inform relevant fisheries management decisions accurately. It will be the biggest single study of sea angling undertaken for over a decade and will involve a major shore and private boat survey of sea anglers as well as an online survey of charter boats. Catchwise will involve face-to-face surveys with thousands of sea anglers around the English and Welsh coasts. Recruitment for volunteer surveyors is now open.   CLICK TO FIND OUR MORE

 

New initiative to prevent anglers from drowning The Royal Life Saving Society UK and the Angling Trust have joined forces in a bid to reduce drownings in our seas and waterways and to help everyone enjoy the water safely. The strategic partnership will see the two organisations work together to help provide the angling community with lifesaving skills and knowledge. Based on the Water Accident Incident Database statistics over a five-year period (2017-2021), 45 people lost their lives to drowning while fishing and a further 471 people drowned while walking or running.   READ MORE

 

Apply now for free place at Talent Pathway weekend The Angling Trust’s hugely successful Sea Talent Pathway is set to return this summer. This is a fantastic opportunity for all young sea anglers to improve their skills by learning from some of the country’s top coaches, including gold medal winning England Internationals. Led by sea fishing legend Chris Clark, the two-day Talent Pathway event will take place on Saturday July 29 and Sunday July 30 at Lymington, Hampshire. Instruction over the two days will include a day’s classroom tuition covering tackle, techniques, and rigs and will be followed by a session on the Milford Shingle beach which will include casting, watercraft, bait presentation, and beach craft. This event is open to all anglers aged between 10 and 16, and is a free weekend given by the volunteers, with a buffet lunch included on the first day and bait provided on the second day. To secure a place on the Talent Pathway fill out the application form below:   CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION FORM

 

Angling Trust Facebook Group for sea anglers The Angling Trust has set up a Facebook Group just for sea anglers - and we want you to get involved! It is the ideal place to catch up with news, views, events, pictures and videos from the world of sea angling.   CLICK HERE FOR FACEBOOK GROUP

 

Free family friendly fishing with Spring into Fishing Our Spring into Fishing campaign is perfect if you’ve always wanted to give coarse fishing a go, but haven’t had a rod licence, the time, or the right tackle, or are just looking for a family-friendly fishing event to show them why you love fishing! Book a place at one of our free Spring into Fishing Flagship Events where tackle, bait and instruction are all included to use on the day. The lesson is even covered by a free one-day fishing licence, kindly donated by the Environment Agency!   FIND AN EVENT & BOOK A PLACE

 

Great prizes as TronixPro Species Hunt reopens The Angling Trust TronixPro Species Hunt - Britain’s most popular sea fishing challenge - has now reopened with many exciting new elements for competitors. The aim of Species Hunt is simple: to go out and catches as many different species of sea fish as you can from the UK shores in the next 12 months. Launched in 2014 and backed once again by tackle giant TronixPro, this season’s free-to-enter competition will see the addition of a new Elite League where the top 30 anglers from 2022-23 will go head-to-head to become the champion angler. The main Species Hunt competition and the Junior League will continue to be open to all anglers as before. That means there will be three prize funds up for grabs this time – the Elite League, General Species Hunt, and Junior League - giving anglers of all abilities the chance to win amazing tackle prizes. To make the competition even more exciting for youngsters, we’ll be setting some fun challenges during the Summer and Christmas school holidays where they’ll have the chance to compete for exclusive tacklebox stickers.   CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION

 

Survey: Tell us about fishing and your wellbeing The Angling Trust is supporting a campaign this Mental Health Awareness Week to encourage anglers to get out fishing again even if they haven’t been for a while, and to highlight the benefits to non-anglers too. Please take part in this short survey – your answers will help understand how going fishing can have an effect on mental health and wellbeing. The survey takes about a minute to do and if you fish in freshwater there’s a chance to win your next 12-month 3-rod licence for coarse and trout or salmon and migratory trout too! But hurry, the survey closes at midday on Thursday, April 27.   CLICK HERE FOR SURVEY

 

Anglers Against Pollution Our seas are suffocating in sewage. Sea angling voices need to be heard more than ever. Pledge your support to our Anglers Against Pollution campaign today. Pledge Your Support

 

Anglers Against Litter Plastics plague our marine environment and we're committed to creating a healthier future for our seas and the fish we love.  Pledge Your Support

 

Fishing Buzz The Angling Trust curate the best sea angling content all in one place. Videos, articles and blogs, just head over to Fishing Buzz and take a look. Click for Fishing Buzz

 

No.1 site for fishing in Wales 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

 

[Jim]

Not sure what this bloke did but they strung him up! ! !

 

 

 

[Mal Thomas]

Thanks for putting up the News from the Angling Trust. Some interesting subjects and ongoing campaigns.