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August 2026 POLICY ROUND-UP from HANNAH RUDD Anglers at the heart of new marine research projects Dear fellow sea anglers, This summer our seas have been running hot - and not only in temperature. From a record marine heatwave to fresh evidence of stocks under strain, the pressures on our waters are mounting. But so is our resolve. This month has been about understanding what's changing beneath the surface and fighting for the fish - and the anglers and skippers - who depend on it. We're thrilled to launch two newly funded research projects, running over the next three years, that put anglers at the heart of the science. Working alongside you, we'll be deepening what we know about some of our most fascinating and vulnerable species - tope, undulate ray, blue shark and porbeagle. Anglers encounter these fish up close, in numbers and places the science often misses, which makes you an irreplaceable part of this work. Our sincere thanks go to Natural England and our partners for backing them. If you'd like to get involved, we'd love to hear from you - email us at sea@anglingtrust.net . Fisheries Management Plans There's plenty of policy graft going on behind the scenes, too. A further six Fisheries Management Plans are now out for consultation, and our team is deep in the detail of each one - making sure they work for anglers and for the species we care about. We also launched our new Seafarers report , shining a light on the hidden workforce behind the UK's charter boat fleet -

I was very excited for me and Andy as we left tuckton on Monday morning. it was on Andy’s Orkney out of Banff that we had a great day on Haddock and ling a couple of months back. Tides might be brisk but it was a flat forecast. I wanted to give my all to a Bass project. Colin and Jerry1 gave me the. Lowdown on how and where. It would be some fifteen miles steaming. we stopped to feather several times on the way out. On the east drop off at the southern end of th shingles I tussled a handsome bream to the boat only to lose it. NOTE TO SELF: Throw away the rusty feathers! They are catching any amount of mackerel in the moray firth, Andy has a freezer full…..in Scotland. wed bought some tiny frozen joey fillets so that and Squid baits were used on our markswhere Colin has reported great success before. we fished and moved many times on the Ebb One fish only became apparent as I wound in at the end of a drift. A keeper, but only just Our luck changed with the turn of the tide but not for the better. The wind got up, the sea got up and I started to question whether I dare go on burning fuel for the drifts, with the sea getting ever more lumpy we soon lost our nerve. I can up the east side of the ledge with waves beam on. That spared us the cathedral hull slam and we made a useful 10 knots. IMG_0277.mov I was weary by the time we got near Hengistbury and steered for home

The Government has responded to the petition you signed – “ Add fish-eating birds to Schedule 2.1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 ”. Government responded: The government recently consulted on amending Schedule 2.1 and invited views from stakeholders. Responses are now being considered. Final decisions will be taken by Ministers and published shortly. The government consulted on proposed changes to Part 1, Schedule 2 (2.1) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 earlier this year. Although all wild birds are protected under the Act, Schedule 2.1 provides limited exemptions that allow those species listed on it to be shot outside their close season, mainly for recreational shooting and harvesting. Schedule 2.1 currently lists 19 species of wild birds in England and Wales and 23 species in Scotland, mainly ducks, geese and wading birds. The consultation closed in May. Defra and Natural England previously carried out a review of Schedule 2.1 in England to ensure that shooting certain species of wild birds is sustainable and does not undermine their recovery. Similar reviews were carried out by NatureScot on behalf of the Scottish Government and Natural Resources Wales (NRW) on behalf of the Welsh Government. Following the conclusions of the reviews, Ministers largely agreed with various evidence-based recommendations set out in them, for example to extend the close season for woodcock, and remove pochard from Schedule 2.1. The views of the public were sought on these pr

A couple of weeks back i had an issue starting the boat. I thought it was sorted after i found a loose connector. Next timeout same problem Lots of research and things tried. With no luck Time for a Volvo engineer and Vodia software. Diagnosed a dead Powertrain Control Unit. Eek. We took mine to another boat at work and get the same fault code. Had to order a replacement. ££££ When looking into the fault we found a loose pump on a cracked bracket. The part arrived yesterday. bugger wrong one, correct one came overnight from Belgium On a scorching hot day, that was all put back together and painted up today. Boats now back on her mooring, as the replacment PCU is on back order until August. Now catching up with a few jobs at home, and getting the BBQ out. Not a great time to have a dead engine. But thats life. Charlie

Took a couple of friends out for a days fishing today. Phil is a keen freshwater angler but has done a little bit of sea fishing before. Darren is not an angler but was keen to give it a try. Lazy start out through the 9:30 bridge lift from Holes Bay out into a fresh breezy bay. The tides were large today so decided to stay inshore. Our first stop was at Poole patch. Lots of small bream and mini conger up to 8lb. SIFCA fisheries boat came alongside for a chat helmed by an ex club member Dave Mayne. After a quick chat they went off to their next victim 😄 The guests were looking a little green but adamant they wanted to stay out. A move was called for so down to Southbourne Rough for more of the same ie bream and slimeys. by now Darren was looking not to good so I decided a return to the harbour was called for where we had more mini bream plus loads of weed. Gave up and came back in thought the 15:30 lift. Whilst the old Poole bridge was midway through lifting some idiot thought it would be a good idea to jump the barrier and make his way up the Poole side leaf with a view to jumping to the other leaf. The bridge operator was not a happy bunny giving the offender short shrift though the tanoy. The guy bottled out of jumping and made his way back to civilisation. Well that made the day more interesting lol. Back on the berth the boat was given a quick wash down then into the bar for a beer. Both guests said they enjoyed the day and were up for another go at a later date

I've just had a chat with a new/returning member from Fordingbridge. Nigel and his son Harry. Theyre off fishing on Silver Spray tomorrow but they do have their own boat as well. Join in Nigel, don't be shy and we look forward to plenty of pictures, reports, questions and input. Graham

This is a fun comp to spread a little interest around, any club member can add a photo. Please add your fish/boat/marine views photo's taken this month here, most likes (and only likes) wins. The winner is announced in this thread on the 5th of the month following. The winning photo will be added to the photo of the month gallery. Only photos placed in this thread for the month will be considered when totting up the likes.

Hi All I have a Tohatsu 6hp auxiliary, only been out 3 times and on each trip it manages to bounce itself either releasing the mount and dropping down or releasing itself from its up position and becoming in its vertical position. Every time this has happened it’s a battle to try to get it back to position overhanging the boat. Are these engines actually worth carrying onboard ? Are they even practical to use as I’m not sure how I’d even steer it in a practical sense . In the event of a breakdown is it better to just anchor and enrol to a breakdown service like Seastart ? Thoughts please ?

As my years increase, so does the effort needed to get my boat on its trailer at Ridge Wharfe marina. The slip is about 15ft long and about 30deg angle! Anyway, I walked around the trailers last week and noticed that without exception, every one else's was bigger than mine! My boat (590tt) is very nearly 600kg, engine is best part of 100kg, anchor, fuel etc probably 20kg+ and my winch was 630kg (with a freyed strap). I decided that an upgrade was required so I played about with a warrior elecric winch that ive had fir a few years but in the end I decided on a new 1450kg dual speed and strap. I fitted it this morning before work and am looking forward to trying it out.

WOW Well done everyone who entered and got out on the Bream Comp, 13 boats which I believe is the most entries we have had for a long time for any competition. Juniors, ladies, old codgers! They were all there, really great result and effort from lots of members. Seniors 1. Adam Franklyn 2lbs 12oz Gilthead Bream 2. Jenny James 2lbs 2oz Black Bream 3. Mal Thomas 2lbs Black Bream Juniors 1 Grahams grandson!!! 2lbs Black Bream ( a force to be reckoned with in the future!) 2 Blake Witheford 14oz Black Bream Congratulations all those who took part and especially those on the leader board. Let’s hope the enthusiasm continues and we can perhaps test the water with another comp or two in 2027

This is a fun comp to spread a little interest around, any club member can add a photo. Please add your fish/boat/marine views photo's taken this month here, most likes (and only likes) wins. The winner is announced in this thread on the 5th of the month following. The winning photo will be added to the photo of the month gallery. Only photos placed in this thread for the month will be considered when totting up the likes.