http://www.gb-fishing.co.uk/ My Dragonfly Site en-us Mon, 16 Jul 2007 22:12:30 GMT 1440 CPG-Nuke Dragonfly Great Britain Fishing News http://backend.userland.com/rss http://www.gb-fishing.co.uk/images/logo.gif http://www.gb-fishing.co.uk/ http://www.gb-fishing.co.uk/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7 In order to dramatically increase awareness and the number of ladies who go fishing in the UK, NFW have introduced a 'Ladies Day'. An event dedicated to ladies held at The Glebe fishery Mallory Park Leicestershire on the 24th July in association with 'Get Hooked on Fishing’ (GHOF), will see the inaugural launch. Mon, 16 Jul 2007 22:12:30 GMT http://www.gb-fishing.co.uk/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=6 If you fish abroad or within areas in England and Wales where there are fish disease outbreaks, you can help to prevent the spread of fish disease by disinfecting fishing tackle after use. The Defra leaflet "Keep Fish Diseases Out" highlights the importance of this and suggests suitable methods for disinfecting fishing tackle and clothing. Please see leaflet from Defra on the left of this page. Sat, 14 Jul 2007 12:41:18 GMT http://www.gb-fishing.co.uk/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5 Working closer together means we can share research and best practices. We'll also run projects together to improve rivers and the habitat around them, as well as the fisheries they support. In addition to economic benefits from increased tourism, this work has tremendous social benefits, helping people enjoy and take pride in their local environment. Sat, 14 Jul 2007 12:40:55 GMT http://www.gb-fishing.co.uk/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4 The Young Anglers Project (YAP) is based in and around Gloucestershire and offers young people the chance to get involved in Fishing. The aims of the Project are to deliver fun and interactive training and use angling to create and develop new and interesting activities for youngsters around the counties of Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Sat, 14 Jul 2007 07:31:33 GMT http://www.gb-fishing.co.uk/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3 Carmarthenshire's salmon are set to benefit from a new partnership project between Carmarthenshire Fishermen's Federation (CFF) and Environment Agency Wales. The project – Supporting Catch and Release has been set up to help save Carmarthenshire salmon by encouraging more anglers to release their catch back to the river. Anglers that register their released salmon will also have the chance to win angling-related prizes, and all anglers will receive limited edition CFF badges. Sat, 14 Jul 2007 07:29:35 GMT http://www.gb-fishing.co.uk/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2 The Environment Agency has prosecuted a Kent man for fishing without a licence and giving a false name and address to Water Bailiffs. Mr Michael Whipp of Burrfield Drive, Orpington appeared before Bexley Magistrates Court on 18 January 2007. He was fined a hefty £300 for fishing without a licence, a further £300 for giving a false name and address and was ordered to pay the maximum £70 costs to the Environment Agency. Sat, 14 Jul 2007 07:27:21 GMT http://www.gb-fishing.co.uk/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1 One of Swindon’s fishing success stories will be featured in a new BBC television programme to be aired this autumn. Rodbourne Lagoon, which is sandwiched between the Cheney Manor Industrial Estate and a railway line, will be featured in a new programme fronted by Alan Titchmarsh, Nature of Britain, on BBC One. Sun, 08 Jul 2007 19:57:21 GMT