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Angler prosecuted for trying to pervert the course of justice

Wednesday, March 07, 2012 from This is Bath.

Angler Shaun Brindle thought he’d found the perfect ruse after he was seen fishing on the River Avon during the closed season without a licence and using an illegal bait – he’d pretend to be someone else!

But Brindle, 28, had under-estimated the persistence and professionalism of . . . → Read More: Angler prosecuted for trying to pervert the course of justice

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Fish to be relocated from Kennet and Avon canal

More than half a tonne of fish is being removed from a section of the Kennet and Avon Canal as part of a "habitat enhancement project".

British Waterways want to improve the environment at the Caen Hill Flight of Locks near Devizes for scarce aquatic plants and invertebrates.

Large fish are being removed from the . . . → Read More: Fish to be relocated from Kennet and Avon canal

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Is British Waterways allowing removal of Carp From Canals?

The UK Match Angler (UKMA) have been made aware that British Waterways are allowing clubs to remove carp from sections of the canals.

This has created a stir amongst anglers all over the country, and an online petition has been created to try to get British Waterways to change their minds over this practise.

The . . . → Read More: Is British Waterways allowing removal of Carp From Canals?

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British Waterways launches new National Angling Advisory Group

8th Feb 2011

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 specific geographical regions and their experience of working in the charitable sector.

At the request of British Waterways, the Angling . . . → Read More: British Waterways launches new National Angling Advisory Group

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Community Mooring Strategies to be set up in Staffordshire

District and Parish Councillors in Lichfield were given an early insight into the way that British Waterways will become a charitable civic society in April 2012. The presentation highlighted the key elements of how the new charity will be governed and the way that local authorities will be able to have a direct influence on . . . → Read More: Community Mooring Strategies to be set up in Staffordshire

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Tees fish pass study extended

8th Nov 2010

A decision has been made to extend the Tees Fish Pass Study into a fourth year to allow the White Water Canoe Course project at Tees Barrage to be completed

The study extension from three to four years has been agreed with the Environment Agency and the Angling Trust and will resume . . . → Read More: Tees fish pass study extended

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Is British Waterways anti-angling?

By Steve Partner 01 October 2010

Two examples in a week paint BW in a poor light British Waterways – the body the Government wants to burn on its ‘bonfire of quangos’ – really doesn’t do itself any favours where angling is concerned. In fact, it’s bloody hard to believe the body isn’t completely anti-fishing.

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