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Many carp will die as Defra decides not to tackle KHV

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Angling Times, 23 July 2010 16:00

Senior figures from within the sport have rounded on the Government following an announcement that it has decided not to undertake an eradication programme for KHV disease. Despite years of campaigning by angling interests to eradicate the deadly virus, the contentious decision by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to declare England and Wales as ‘infected’ to ...

 

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Many carp will die as Defra decides not to tackle KHV

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Angling Times,
23 July 2010 16:00

Senior figures from within the sport have rounded on the Government following an announcement that it has decided not to undertake an eradication programme for KHV disease. Despite years of campaigning by angling interests to eradicate the deadly virus, the contentious decision by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to declare England and Wales as ‘infected’ to ...

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Crowds flock to the Go Fishing Show at Cudmore Fisheries

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Angling Times, 23 July 2010 16:00

This year’s Go Fishing show was hailed an unprecedented success as thousands poured though the gates at Cudmore Fisheries in Staffordshire to see some of the sport’s biggest names and snap up bargains from all the leading brands. Among the show’s highlights were Martin Bowler and John Wilson revealing the stories behind their TV successes, while Matt Hayes and Mick ...

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Anglers fear losing access rights on Natural England waters

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Angling Times, 04 June 2010 15:00

Secret documents and internal emails have this week revealed that Natural England - the quango which advises Government on conservation policy - could have angling in its sights. The organisation’s soon-to-be-announced position on freshwater fisheries reveals it wants to: Severely restrict stockings Ban livebaiting Prevent managers and work parties clearing swims Give canoeists and swimmers free access to fisheries Restore ...

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Genetically modified fish could help solve worldwide food crisis

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Angling Times, 14 May 2010 17:00

This heavily-muscled monstrosity is a rainbow trout that has been genetically modified by scientists in an effort to boost the output of fish farms worldwide. While it took radiation exposure to turn Bruce Banner into the Incredible Hulk, in this case scientists had to manipulate fish eggs with DNA to get the fish to develop ‘six packs’ and ‘shoulders’ as ...

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Crawley AS chairman campaigning to end the river fishing closed season

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Angling Times, 01 April 2010 17:00

The chairman of a popular angling club has launched a campaign to get the closed season on rivers abolished. Fishermen across the country have debated the pros and cons of the enforced shutdown ever since the old stillwater closed season was scrapped in 1995. Those in favour claim it allows waterways the time to recover, while critics argue virtually deserted ...

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Don't be fooled this April - get your new rod fishing licence now!

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Gofishing.co.uk, 29 March 2010 12:23

The Environment Agency is reminding anglers that all current annual rod licenses expire on March 31 and anyone caught fishing without one faces a fine of up to £2,500. The reminder comes after 505 people were caught fishing without a valid rod licence in 2009, while fishing in the North West. This led to 444 prosecutions with fines and court ...

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Recession hits top jobs at Cemex Angling

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Angling Times, 19 March 2010 17:00

The recession has claimed another high-profile victim in angling with the news that the boss of the country’s biggest fishery organisation was being made redundant. CEMEX Angling manager Mick Barnes and his second in charge, Roo Newby, have been told their jobs were being merged as part of a cost-cutting initiative by parent company CEMEX UK Operations Ltd. And Mick, ...

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Extremely rare Allcock Aerial centrepin to fetch big money

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Angling Times, 03 March 2010 22:30

This rare Allcock Aerial centrepin reel, estimated to be worth between £4,000 and £6,000, is the highlight of Angling Auction’s latest catalogue of antique and collectible fishing tackle published ahead of the next sale on March 27. Plenty of desirable cane rods, centrepins, cased fish, books and other rare items make up more than 650 lots. All bids made via ...

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Steve Partner: The dark heart of twitching

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Steve Partner, 13 January 2010 09:29

It's a story that I guarantee will ignite fury in every angler from Exeter to Elgin. And if it doesn't you've neither a sense of justice nor fair play. For the sake of those who missed it, let me relate the facts. No conjecture, no spin, no bias. Just the cold, clear and precise detail. Malcolm Rigby, under instruction from ...

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German approach to fishing is the way forward say experts

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Angling Times, 15 December 2009 11:55

Anglers are calling for a major overhaul of the rod-licence system in a battle to educate Eastern European poachers about the UK’s catch-and-release ethic. For the past few seasons, fish thieves have plagued venues up and down the country and it is now being suggested that the Environment Agency should employ another country’s approach to angling in order to beat ...

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