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British Waterways Launches New National Angling Advisory Group

Posted on 08/02/2011 by Admin

British Waterways Launches New National Angling Advisory Group British Waterways has launched a National Angling Advisory Group in order to gain valuable feedback on its work. The members have been chosen for their individual expertise in angling, their knowledge of … Continue reading →

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London’s super sewer causes a stink

Posted on 06/02/2011 by Admin

Most agree the 24-mile, £3.6bn 'super sewer' is necessary. But Londoners are furious that Thames Water is planning to drill in public parks and gardens

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Angling Trust Response to Calls for Feeding Britain on Freshwater Fish

Posted on 19/01/2011 by Admin

Click HERE to read the article. For Publication Sir, Nick Weston in the Observer Food Monthly advocates eating wild freshwater coarse fish as a potential solution to the tragic decline of our marine fish stocks in his article “Freshwater Fish Fight”, … Continue reading →

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The Angling Trust – sends out a call for Volunteers

Posted on 18/01/2011 by Admin

Fight for the future of fishing The Angling Trust is looking for volunteers who care about fishing and can dedicate their time and expertise in the following areas. Social Networking Can you use your personal or professional experience using social … Continue reading →

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The Thames Anglers Conservancy response to the Tideway Tunnel Consultation

Posted on 14/01/2011 by Admin

Thames Water Utilities Limited Clearwater Court Vastern Road Reading Berkshire RG1 8DB Dear Sirs As the Angling Trust Consultative for the River Thames between Staines and the Dartford Crossing (including all of the London boroughs), the Thames Anglers’ Conservancy (TAC) … Continue reading →

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Fisheries team shares their knowledge of Thames fish

Posted on 14/01/2011 by Admin

The Thames Anglers’ Conservancy (TAC) has developed a strong working relationship with the Environment Agency’s fisheries team. As anglers, it is fascinating to listen to them, with their knowledge gained from electro-fishing, netting surveys and working daily on the river. … Continue reading →

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Behind the scenes with the Thames fisheries team

Posted on 14/01/2011 by Admin

Earlier this year, the Thames Anglers’ Conservancy (TAC) attended an EA fish survey on the Thames. In conversation with a fisheries officer, a fellow angler, we learned how he’d developed one of the tributaries he looks after.  He had worked … Continue reading →

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Angling Trust Joins Fish Fight Campaign But Warns There Is So Much More Wrong With The Common Fisheries

Posted on 14/01/2011 by Admin

Over £600 million is spent annually by recreational sea anglers in England and Wales supporting an industry of over 19,000 jobs. The limited number of fish species upon which this expenditure depends accounts for only £30.3 million to commercial fishing. … Continue reading →

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Angling Trust issues ice advice for clubs and Fisheries

Posted on 09/01/2011 by Admin

With temperatures set to plummet once again this winter, the Angling Trust, angling’s representative body, has issued advice to managers of still water fisheries about how to protect their fish from the weather conditions. Frozen lakes can prevent fish feeding … Continue reading →

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Noughties were nice years for rivers

Posted on 03/01/2011 by Admin

Noughties were nice years for rivers The last decade has been the best for rivers since the industrial revolution, the Environment Agency said today. The Environment Agency highlighted dramatic environmental and water quality improvements and the resulting recovery in species … Continue reading →

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