In December 2008 the European Commission announced that they intended to regulate sea angling. This represents the biggest threat to our sport we have ever had and we must resist it. The plan is to put sea angling on the same (discredited) quota system as used by commercial fishermen. It will mean that every private boat or kayak that wants to drop a line over the side will need a licence. All fish landed will need to be reported whether caught from boat or shore. Once the quota for angling is used up, any fish taken could result in a fine of £50,000!
If you want our protests to be heard, please sign the petition (and confirm the subsequent email) at http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/rsa-eu-proposal/
Alternatively, or as well, email the UK Fisheries Minister Huw Irranca-Davies which you can do through www.theyworkforyou.com/mp/huw_irranca-davies/ogmore
Keep an eye on http://www.boat-angling.co.uk/ for future news on this.
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