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WHAT IS THE CODE OF CONDUCT FOR COARSE ANGLERS? The National Angling Alliance “Code of Conduct for Coarse Anglers” has now been published, and we are extremely pleased that The Prince of Wales has given it his full support. A full page introduction from the Prince is given at the start of the Code. The document is based on the former SACG Code but is now widened to include all coarse angling, and has been prepared in conjunction with the whole of the NAA, which comprises all the Angling Governing bodies of NFA, S&TA, NFSA, plus NAFAC, ATA and ourselves SAA. We can do no better than to quote Professor David Bellamy, who said about this booklet; “A giant leap in the right direction, a Code of Conduct for the fishers that puts the Environment first. Great news for the fish and for the waters of Britain.” That nicely sums up how we feel about it, another great step forward that allows us to interact sympathetically with the other conservationists who share our waters, and to protect our quarry! The Code sets out to offer guidelines on angling best practice, safe rigs and fish care, and how to fish with proper consideration for other anglers. Bank-side management and care for the environment generally is looked at in some depth, including detailed consideration for all wildlife. We also cover fish movements and diseases, fish handling, EA byelaws, stock densities and conservation of predators, to cover all aspects of our sport. At the other end of the scale newcomers to the sport are catered for too, by reproducing the Environment Agencies "Angling and Wildlife Golden Rules", an excellent simplified guide for those starting fishing. |