In reply to Post #374
But for a limited period... What ever that means?
But for a limited period... What ever that means?
"no overnight fishing whatsoever" so presumably a limited period ties in with that, few hours along the river for example....and locally within the district where you live.
In reply to Post #377
and what the dam difference between night and Day with regards to infection rates
and what the dam difference between night and Day with regards to infection rates
In reply to Post #378
exactly Joss......and it looks as though they have achieved their objective with Facebook full of people saying, "well done AT, I am signing up now".....
exactly Joss......and it looks as though they have achieved their objective with Facebook full of people saying, "well done AT, I am signing up now".....
In reply to Post #379
Their agenda has missed the whole point of the pandemic.
Their agenda has missed the whole point of the pandemic.
In reply to Post #335
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I'm now buggering off to the river . .
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I'm now buggering off to the river . .
The Head of Sports Participation at DCMS confirmed the following;
“fishing is allowed as exercise so long as participants adhere to the rules on staying local, gathering limits, social distancing and limiting the time spent outdoors”
This has also been confirmed by DEFRA;
“Cabinet Office have now officially confirmed that angling / fishing (incl. sea fishing off private boats, water sports) can be considered exercise and are hence permitted.”
We have worked extremely hard to reach this position and we as anglers have a duty to abide by the strict conditions under which fishing is once again permitted. With infection rates and death tolls rising we must stick to the Government's rules and ensure that angling remains part of the solution and does not cause problems.
Please bear in mind these key points which will be reflected in the new Angling Trust guidelines which we will publish shortly:
- This is a strictly limited resumption of LOCAL fishing and very different to how we have been allowed to operate since May
- We are in a National Lockdown and this must be respected. The law requires a ‘reasonable excuse' to leave your home or penalties will apply.
- The government has recognised that fishing can be seen as exercise, which is expressly permitted under the lockdown rules, although outdoor recreation is not.
- Organised sporting gatherings are prohibited so no match fishing.
- The exercise is limited to once a day so no overnight fishing whatsoever.
- To remain within the law you should follow the government's guidance, and only fish locally within the district where you live. If you have no local fishing available then you will have to take your daily exercise in other ways.
We are once again able to enjoy the sport we love at a time when many others can not and we must ensure that every angler adheres to the rules.
I would ask all anglers who are not members to join the Angling Trust and give us your support. We have worked tirelessly to achieve this outcome and that is only possible thanks to the support of our new and existing members. I would ask all anglers who value their ability to go fishing to make the same commitment as your fellow anglers have and join the Angling Trust. We are stronger together!
Membership - Angling Trust https://anglingtrust.net/membership/
Stay safe and very best fishes
Jamie Cook
CEO – Angling Trust
“fishing is allowed as exercise so long as participants adhere to the rules on staying local, gathering limits, social distancing and limiting the time spent outdoors”
This has also been confirmed by DEFRA;
“Cabinet Office have now officially confirmed that angling / fishing (incl. sea fishing off private boats, water sports) can be considered exercise and are hence permitted.”
We have worked extremely hard to reach this position and we as anglers have a duty to abide by the strict conditions under which fishing is once again permitted. With infection rates and death tolls rising we must stick to the Government's rules and ensure that angling remains part of the solution and does not cause problems.
Please bear in mind these key points which will be reflected in the new Angling Trust guidelines which we will publish shortly:
- This is a strictly limited resumption of LOCAL fishing and very different to how we have been allowed to operate since May
- We are in a National Lockdown and this must be respected. The law requires a ‘reasonable excuse' to leave your home or penalties will apply.
- The government has recognised that fishing can be seen as exercise, which is expressly permitted under the lockdown rules, although outdoor recreation is not.
- Organised sporting gatherings are prohibited so no match fishing.
- The exercise is limited to once a day so no overnight fishing whatsoever.
- To remain within the law you should follow the government's guidance, and only fish locally within the district where you live. If you have no local fishing available then you will have to take your daily exercise in other ways.
We are once again able to enjoy the sport we love at a time when many others can not and we must ensure that every angler adheres to the rules.
I would ask all anglers who are not members to join the Angling Trust and give us your support. We have worked tirelessly to achieve this outcome and that is only possible thanks to the support of our new and existing members. I would ask all anglers who value their ability to go fishing to make the same commitment as your fellow anglers have and join the Angling Trust. We are stronger together!
Membership - Angling Trust https://anglingtrust.net/membership/
Stay safe and very best fishes
Jamie Cook
CEO – Angling Trust
In reply to Post #382
Thanks for posting
Shall we run a sweep on the date for the first headline along the lines of 'Anglers told to go home after driving 100 miles to catch carp'....?
Thanks for posting
Shall we run a sweep on the date for the first headline along the lines of 'Anglers told to go home after driving 100 miles to catch carp'....?
In reply to Post #383
il start day 6 haha "Sun Paper" :P
il start day 6 haha "Sun Paper" :P
No doubt I'll get destroyed for this but it totally undermines the governments 'Stay At Home' message and its not something I'll support. The fish will still be there when people have been vaccinated.
In reply to Post #385
I tend to agree
I tend to agree
In reply to Post #375
I don't know why some of you are still moaning - fishing back on. OK, you have to stay local, but it's better than nowt. No night fishing? Good! Means I don't have to worry about swim choice as some time bandit is camping for the week (was happening a lot on my local water).
I don't know why some of you are still moaning - fishing back on. OK, you have to stay local, but it's better than nowt. No night fishing? Good! Means I don't have to worry about swim choice as some time bandit is camping for the week (was happening a lot on my local water).
In reply to Post #385
In reply to Post #385
I agree mate, not only that how many more thousands of people are going to take up the sport, the waters are rammed as it is. 🤔
I agree mate, not only that how many more thousands of people are going to take up the sport, the waters are rammed as it is. 🤔
In reply to Post #387
Yeah, the campers can become a tad annoying.
Just waiting for an update on my place. Not too bothered about fishing, it's my pre baiting for the spring that had put a spanner in the works. Whoop whoop.
Yeah, the campers can become a tad annoying.
Just waiting for an update on my place. Not too bothered about fishing, it's my pre baiting for the spring that had put a spanner in the works. Whoop whoop.