Club News

BIBBY’S ANGLING CLUB Notice to all members the club is pleased to announce the acquisition of 3
new waters.

The Shropshire Union Canal

The Shropshire Union Canal at Shebdon this is pristine canal water set in a tranquil
countryside location. There is over a mile of easily accessible fishing from Shebdon Bridge to
the food processing factory at Knighton. The stretch is full of fish having been used as a
venue for the national and pair’s championship in recent years. Bream to 5lb, roach to over
1lb, perch to 3lb, and loads of gudgeon, occasional carp, pike, rudd and chub. Bags of bream
to 40lb have been caught from the boatyard, beware of overhead cables.

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Bridget’s Pool

Bridget’s Pool at Trent Vale this is a 14 peg pool with fishing platforms ideal for family’s lots
of silver fish, tench to 4lb and carp to double figures.

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Jammies Pool

Jammies Pool at Abbey Hulton, This is a deceptive estate pool with a number of features
that produces some excellent specimens a 24lb plus mirror as featured in the anglers mail,
there are 6lb tench, 5lb bream , good roach and for the predator angler perch 3lb plus and
pike to 17lb.

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Important Notice

Good morning everyone
The Government have now formally responded to the representations made by the Angling Trust. We have promoted the huge benefits of fishing on individual health and wellbeing and have been able to present a case to which the Government have listened. On this basis I am pleased to announce that fishing will be permitted during the third national lockdown in England.
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