Covid 19 and fishing. Update Jan 2021

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Ireneos

Statement from the Angling Trust on the national lockdown rules

UPDATE – January 5, 2021

The regulations have now been published and confirm this evening’s message from the Cabinet Office that the Government have taken the decision that fishing will not be permitted during this national lockdown period. Whilst this is disappointing news I would ask anglers, fisheries and clubs to respect these rules and the reason they have been put in place; to help save lives and support the NHS. Read more Angling Trust

Fishing in the second lockdown

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Ireneos

For full info:

Visit the Angling Trust

In brief:

You can only leave home to fish with members of your own household, your support bubble or with one other individual.

You can travel to go fishing but long journeys should be avoided ‘wherever possible’.

You absolutely cannot leave home to fish if you have Coronavirus symptoms or are self-isolating.

It is incumbent on us all to continue to act responsibly and to fish safely, fish locally and respect the Rule of Two.

This text is taken from the Angling Trust website. Their work for us as fly fishers during this pandemic is what is keeping us fishing during this second lockdown. Could I ask you to thank all their work on this by becoming a member of the AT if you are not already?

Tight lines

Secretary

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Posted on August 26, 2020 by Ireneos

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Wednesday 2nd September

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Simon_Greenwood

As the nights start to close in this will likely be the last working Wednesday this season.

We, therefore, propose we focus our efforts this season into completing the full Hamps stretch.

Wednesday the 2nd we will meet at the parking at the farm layby and attempt to complete the last stretch before the cottage.

Once complete we can then look at arranging a Saturday working party (5th of September) for the last upper part of the beat.

This has been a concerted effort this season and all help has been appreciated a special shout out to Mike Jacques who turned up in torrential rain to help me at very short notice.

If you wish to attend please let me know

Simon
membership@ladffa.com

Parking and fishing Dovedale

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Ireneos

As the car parks at Dovedale and Milldale are now open, the additional parking we have on a text booking system, is not under so much pressure. We have general availability for those who prefer a quieter parking space away from the crowds. Please send a text to the Secretary. Number is on your email newsletter – Parking and Fishing Availability at Dovedale

Tight lines and enjoy the mayfly season

Return to fishing

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Ireneos

Its been a while but we can now confirm that taking advice from the Angling Trust we are glad to announce the reopening of our waters from Wednesday 13th May!

However, we should all note that we continue to be at risk in the wider community and as such we are therefore asking you to follow the advice as laid out by the Angling Trust and the committee as laid out below.

https://joinanglingtrust.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Phase-One-Individual-Freshwater.pdf

Guest Tickets

Additional to these guidelines the club will not be permitting Guest Ticket purchase and or use until further notice.

Access to beats

Also, we re-request that members abide by our recommendation to visiting our other waters rather than congregating on the more popular stretches which is copied below, abiding by these regulations will keep us safe! Following these recommendations will negate the need for a booking system to be implemented across all our waters. See parking note further on re Dovedale/Milldale

It is requested that in order to prevent undue fishing pressure on our flagship waters. Members are requested that they voluntarily restrict their fishing, to 2 visits, per Beat in any 7 day period. The hope is that this action will not only protect our fishing it will also encourage members to fish our other waters. The plan is to divide the fishing beats available as follows

Beat 1 River Hamps
Beat 2 Dovedale / Milldale
Beat 3 Bentley Brook
Beat 4 Upper Dove Ludlow Farm – Pilsbury Castle
Beat 5 Upper Dove Pilsbury Castle – Crowdecote
Beat 6 Lower Dove & Churnet at Rocester
Beat 7 River Churnet Lords Bridge

By adopting this approach. You will still be able to fish every day if you wish, and in two weeks you will be able to fish all of our waters twice. Be more socially distant and most likely fall in love with another stretch of water.

Parking

No parking at Dovedale and Milldale currently. Lord’s Bridge parking is unkown. We have implemened a text booking system for club members for Dovedale for a limited number of cars. Contact from website page to get info. This is a public page, so phone number will not be posted here.
We will attempt to keep you updated as we gain clarification.

Parking elsewhere we suggest you place a LADFFA badge in your windscreen

Pandemic update

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Ireneos

Based on the announcement yesterday, Sunday 10th May by the Prime Minister, we are awaiting further clarification from the Angling Trust and this should be forthcoming in the next 48 hours.
Before fishing await for confirmation from the club as we may need to provide guidance based on recommendations from the Angling Trust.
This information will be emailed to you. If you are not receiving emails from the club, please go to contact page

Stay Safe and watch out for further updates.

New Handbook available shortly

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Ireneos

Hi,
Secretary Irene posting.
The Handbook is fully updated. It is downloadable as a pdf, which you can either print or upload to your mobile phone, for easy riverside reference.
Lets hope we can get some fishing when the Coronavirus is under more control.

Tight lines, stay safe and keep well.

Pandemic Update

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Ireneos

Dear Members, We have decided to follow the guidance as published by the Angling Trust and in light that many other clubs are also following the same guidance we have to consider not only the health of our members but potentially the distraction we may cause to emergency services in protecting our communities.
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Angling Trust Statement
We must all do what is required of us by the Government and work together to fight this pandemic. Therefore until further notice we should all refrain from fishing. This is about saving lives and supporting the NHS.

In regards to the current restrictions announced by the Government on Monday 23 March 2020 it is clear that the only permitted activities that have been specified are walking, running and cycling for the purpose of local daily exercise. Today we (Angling Trust) have written to the Sports Minister highlighting the benefits to both physical health and mental wellbeing that angling provides and that we are ready and prepared to offer whatever support the government or Sport England require now or in the future to get people back fishing as soon as is safely possible.
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Please look after yourselves and look forward to seeing you all back on the river as soon as we are permitted to do so.

We will attempt to update you via email or WhatsApp whenever we receive further clarification.

Regards

The Committee

New secretary

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Ireneos

The updated 2020 handbook will be available on the site shortly. Any queries or comments please let me know
Hope to see many of you at BFFI Sat 8th and Sun 9th February 2020
Tight lines for the new season

Hon secretary
Irene Osborne secretary@ladffa.com 07969682400