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Anglers Call for Action after Fish Kills on two Trent Tributaries

30.06.09  Anglers call for action after fish kills on Trent tributaries

The Angling Trust today called for long overdue plans to be put in place to deal with urban run-off after two separate pollution events at the weekend killed thousands of fish on tributaries of the River Trent.

Environment Agency “complacent” about toxic algae

30.06.09  Environment Agency “complacent” about toxic algae

Fish Legal has expressed surprise at what it sees to be the Environment Agency’s apparent lack of concern at the severe and potentially toxic algal blooms in Llyn Padarn, home to one of the rarest fish species in Wales.

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30.06.09  108lbs 8ozs gets Rob through the penultimate qualifier

The 130 anglers in this penultimate qualifying round faced blistering hot windless conditions for the whole of the match, consequently weights were generally lower than expected.

Sea anglers selling fish are cast adrift

25.06.09  Sea anglers selling fish are cast adrift

The Marine Committee of the Angling Trust meeting in June agreed that they would only represent recreational sea anglers...

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25.06.09  Robertson reaches final at first attempt

With only three round left to this years Fish’O’mania Grand Final at Cudmore the competitors arrived at the Woodlands Lakes at Carlton Miniott, North Yorkshire.