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Poachers targeting valuable carp in Lincolnshire |
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Written by Claire Pearce
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Monday, 31 May 2010 17:50 |
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Illegal fishing in some of Lincolnshire's waterways is depleting stocks of carp as poachers try to cash in on the fish's value abroad.
The Environment Agency's environmental crime team has asked anglers in the county to keep an eye out for suspicious behaviour.
Mark Rumble, one of the agency's crime investigators, said nets or multi-hook lines were used to catch fish.
He said: "These people don't use a rod and line, but nets or spears."
Mr Rumble added: "We need to stop the perpetrators of these crimes.
"Some of these fish are worth quite a lot of money. A big specimen carp can be worth up to £5,000 and a lot of carp are illegally imported from Europe where they grow bigger.
"One diseased or parasite-carrying fish introduced into another fishery can have a massive impact on that fishery."
As well as targeting people who illegally remove fish from lakes and rivers the agency's purge on illegal fishing hopes to protect eels, whose numbers it says have dropped dramatically
From BBC http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/lincolnshire/10194218.stm |
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Last Updated on Saturday, 12 June 2010 06:08 |
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Operation against illegal fishing |
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Written by Claire Pearce
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Monday, 31 May 2010 17:42 |
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Northamptonshire and Cambridgeshire has been launched by the Environment Agency.
Operation Tapestry aims to tackle illegal fishing, such as netting and the use of long-lines - a fixed unattended line with one or more hooks.
The move also aims to protect eels, whose numbers have fallen by 95% since the 1980s.
Intelligence will be gathered to deploy resources to catch those responsible.
Environmental crime officer Mark Rumble said: "We need to reel in the perpetrators of these crimes.
"Some of these fish are worth quite a lot of money. A big specimen carp can be worth up to £5,000 and a lot of carp are illegally imported from Europe where they grow bigger.
"One diseased or parasite-carrying fish introduced into another fishery can have a massive impact on that fishery."
He added: "This type of crime threatens the livelihoods of law-abiding fisheries owners, the future of angling and the environment."
From BBC http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/10189777.stm |
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Last Updated on Saturday, 12 June 2010 06:08 |
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Anglers Paradise April Newsletter |
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Written by Claire Pearce
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Monday, 19 April 2010 17:59 |
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Callum Reid had a 28lb Mirror from the Main Lake as did Mike Brewer with a 28lb 02oz Mirror. Jack Harbour had a good session on Octopussy catching a 30lb Mirror.
On the Coarse lakes fishing has continued to be excellent with some large Orfe most notably 10lb Koi from the Koi Lake to Adam Hendel, 6lb 8oz Golden Tench from Easy Access to Dave Proctor and a 5lb 8oz Orfe from the Main Lake to Richard Holden. Phil Tacy caught a nice 4lb Blue Tench from the Speci Orfe and Tench Lake.
On the day ticket lakes Julian Chidgey an angling consultant and writer had a 31lb 02oz Cat from the Catfish Lake.
Our Easter Treasure Hunt winners were Rae and Carol Campbell who won a holiday for 2011, plenty of people won Easter Eggs and Wine and a great time was had by all, even the weather stayed fine
Some of you might have seen us on Sky Sports “Tight Lines” It was a great TV feature and it was nice to see some of our customers get in on the act.
Special offer
For the first time ever 4 day breaks available first Bank Holiday in May. Call me on 01409 221559 to discuss your requirements.
Also
Paradise Grandeur on the 1st May £740 for the week, ultimate luxury at less than £95 per person.
Look forward to greeting you with a glass of wine.
Best Fishes
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Last Updated on Saturday, 12 June 2010 06:07 |
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Anglers Paradise May News Letter |
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Written by Claire Pearce
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Tuesday, 11 May 2010 13:16 |
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Fishtastic
The fishing has been outstanding here recently, Frogs Fowler putting the blokes to shame with 27lb 04oz Common from the Main Lake, 27lb 04oz Common from the Speci, Mirrors of 28lb 10oz and 24lb 10oz from the Speci, as if that wasn’t enough, Catfish of 37lb, 33lb. Ian Fowler wasn’t far away with Mirrors of 30lb 9oz, 24lb 10oz and 19lbs with Catfish of 25lb and 18lb.
Julie Rowland had good results with Mirrors of 24lbs 14oz, 21lb.2oz and 19lb14oz.
Catfish are still moving and on the feed with fish of 50lb 08oz and 43lbs to Gary Roberts and a 45lb specimen to Simon Hannaford.
Loads of, upper doubles and twenties from Octopussy, Main and Speci Lakes.
We are starting our residents Fishing Matches at Anglers Shangri La, every Thursday from the 13th May, so if you fancy a go bring your keep net.
More indoor sports are possible with the installation of a new dartboard in the bar and we have started our Curry Nights again on a Friday.
There are very few two person villas left for May and June if there isn’t one available the week that you want, contact me, I may be able to do something on a larger villa.
Look forward to welcoming some of you with a glass of wine.
Best Fishes
Zyg |
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Last Updated on Saturday, 12 June 2010 06:07 |
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Shock Horror Illegal Anglers Run Away |
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Written by Claire Pearce
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Wednesday, 07 April 2010 08:52 |
Agency says Illegal river
fishermen flee patrols
Published on Wed Apr 07 08:32:07 BST 2010
A CRACKDOWN on people fishing illegally on the River Nene in Peterborough has so far proved fruitless.
The Environment Agency vowed to get tough on anglers who flout fishing laws on the river but, despite regular patrols, no offenders have yet been found and no fines dished out.
It said potential law-breakers had been spotted, but escaped before officers could take action.
A spokesperson said: “We have been patrolling the river but have not found anybody who was fishing illegally. We did have a couple of people who caught sight of us and ran off.”
As the fishing season is over, people found fishing the river can be fined up to £2,500.
Former Mayor of Peterborough Marion Todd admitted the area near her home in Potters Way has been quiet in the past few weeks, but that she has seen people with fishing tackle. She added: “I haven’t found where they’re fishing yet.”
To report illegal fishing, call the Environment Agency on 0800 807060
http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/environment/agency_says_illegal_river_fishermen_flee_patrols_1_383349 |
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