A new group I see have been formed......not much out there on the internet baring a FB page and a few new release.....
Anyone have the low down on the group and it committee etc.
River Anglers Conservation Group
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Jason Skilton
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Re: River Anglers Conservation Group
There was a piece in anglers mail last week about it Jas, don't know if it's on their website? Think Phil smith was on the board if I remember rightly
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Re: River Anglers Conservation Group
Another group?
To do what exactly?
Will they be able to rid the rivers of EE's, Cormorants and Otters.
Which as we all know are the biggest problems facing the rivers.
To do what exactly?
Will they be able to rid the rivers of EE's, Cormorants and Otters.
Which as we all know are the biggest problems facing the rivers.
My opinion may offend, but it's only an opinion that may differ to your's.
It doesn't make me wrong.
Phil Cheriton....
It doesn't make me wrong.
Phil Cheriton....
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Mike J
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Re: River Anglers Conservation Group
Please let us know when they are online with their website.
I will certainly join but not through links like FB.
I will certainly join but not through links like FB.
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Re: River Anglers Conservation Group
RACG PRESS RELEASE
TOP RIVER ANGLERS UNITE TO FORM NEW CONSERVATION GROUP
27 March, 2018
A new river anglers’ group is launching to fight for the future of UK rivers.
Some of the UK’s best-known anglers, including Drennan Cup Winner Dai Gribble, angling author Dominic Garnett, barbel specialist Jerry Gleeson, lure expert Darren Starkey, eel angler and author Barry McConnell, international game angler Scott Graham, specialist pike angler Steve Burgess and Lincolnshire perch expert Phil Taylor have united to form the River Anglers’ Conservation Group (RACG) at a time when river angling faces unprecedented threats.
The group is also supported by geomorphologist and aquatic ecologist Dr Andrew Pledger, river conservationist Trevor Harrop of the acclaimed Avon Roach Project, and Andrew Tredgett of the River Lea Project, which recently featured on BBC TV’s Countryfile. All three have agreed to act as expert advisors to the new group.
As well as campaigning, the River Anglers’ Conservation Group will organise fun fishing and social events at leading venues, where members can receive tips and guidance from some of the UK’s top anglers.
RACG founder and chairman Matt Marlow said: “As anglers know only too well, there is hardly a river in the UK that is not under threat due to water quality, over-abstraction or predation issues – often all three.
“To date, there has been no specialist group for river anglers irrespective of what species they fish for.
“We want to engage in sensible, level-headed debate in a way that will gain the respect and attention of non-angling bodies, such as water authorities or wildlife organisations. Anglers by themselves can rarely achieve the progress needed.
“It is vital we work co-operatively to achieve improvement in our river fisheries. Listening to our members will be a top priority.
“We know there is no one-size-fits-all solution to the problems we and our rivers face. We will bring experience, specialist knowledge, enthusiasm, open-mindedness and a fresh outlook to the table.
“Ultimately, we are all keen river anglers who love our sport and want to preserve, promote and improve it for everyone, now and for the future.
“Importantly, we also want to have fun, by organising fish-ins and social events our members will love and learn from.“
Top specimen hunter Dai Gribble, a former senior Environmental Agency officer specialising in water quality issues, will be the RACG’s honorary president.
Dai said: “There are a lot of water qualities, habitat and predation issues impacting our rivers, and you cannot take any one issue in isolation. There needs to be a nationally coordinated effort and I’m delighted the RACG has been formed to take on the challenge.
“The right engagement with the right bodies is so important. We need to drive improvements and all anglers can play their part.”
The RACG will also undertake and advise on habitat improvement projects and develop a network of regional officers to collate knowledge for tackling conservation issues of local and national importance. In addition, the group will advise angling clubs and fishery owners on best practices in river restoration and share with the angling community how they can play their part in re-invigorating our rivers.
Anglers can join for just £4.99 via the group’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/RiverAnglersCG
Member benefits will include social fish-ins, teach-ins and advisory clinics on river habitat improvements, and a regular magazine exclusive to members. It will also forge links with other like-minded groups across Europe.
The formation of the RACG was warmly welcomed by the Angling Trust and Fish Legal’s chief executive Mark Lloyd, who said: “We look forward to working collaboratively with this new group of highly experienced and thoughtful anglers to tackle the many threats to river coarse fishing throughout the country. Their specialist knowledge will be invaluable in the fight to protect and improve all fish and fishing. We will be delighted to welcome the RACG onto our Specialist Anglers Group.”
*The RACG website will launch soon. Anglers can join the RACG now, visit their Facebook page www.facebook.com/RiverAnglersCG.
TOP RIVER ANGLERS UNITE TO FORM NEW CONSERVATION GROUP
27 March, 2018
A new river anglers’ group is launching to fight for the future of UK rivers.
Some of the UK’s best-known anglers, including Drennan Cup Winner Dai Gribble, angling author Dominic Garnett, barbel specialist Jerry Gleeson, lure expert Darren Starkey, eel angler and author Barry McConnell, international game angler Scott Graham, specialist pike angler Steve Burgess and Lincolnshire perch expert Phil Taylor have united to form the River Anglers’ Conservation Group (RACG) at a time when river angling faces unprecedented threats.
The group is also supported by geomorphologist and aquatic ecologist Dr Andrew Pledger, river conservationist Trevor Harrop of the acclaimed Avon Roach Project, and Andrew Tredgett of the River Lea Project, which recently featured on BBC TV’s Countryfile. All three have agreed to act as expert advisors to the new group.
As well as campaigning, the River Anglers’ Conservation Group will organise fun fishing and social events at leading venues, where members can receive tips and guidance from some of the UK’s top anglers.
RACG founder and chairman Matt Marlow said: “As anglers know only too well, there is hardly a river in the UK that is not under threat due to water quality, over-abstraction or predation issues – often all three.
“To date, there has been no specialist group for river anglers irrespective of what species they fish for.
“We want to engage in sensible, level-headed debate in a way that will gain the respect and attention of non-angling bodies, such as water authorities or wildlife organisations. Anglers by themselves can rarely achieve the progress needed.
“It is vital we work co-operatively to achieve improvement in our river fisheries. Listening to our members will be a top priority.
“We know there is no one-size-fits-all solution to the problems we and our rivers face. We will bring experience, specialist knowledge, enthusiasm, open-mindedness and a fresh outlook to the table.
“Ultimately, we are all keen river anglers who love our sport and want to preserve, promote and improve it for everyone, now and for the future.
“Importantly, we also want to have fun, by organising fish-ins and social events our members will love and learn from.“
Top specimen hunter Dai Gribble, a former senior Environmental Agency officer specialising in water quality issues, will be the RACG’s honorary president.
Dai said: “There are a lot of water qualities, habitat and predation issues impacting our rivers, and you cannot take any one issue in isolation. There needs to be a nationally coordinated effort and I’m delighted the RACG has been formed to take on the challenge.
“The right engagement with the right bodies is so important. We need to drive improvements and all anglers can play their part.”
The RACG will also undertake and advise on habitat improvement projects and develop a network of regional officers to collate knowledge for tackling conservation issues of local and national importance. In addition, the group will advise angling clubs and fishery owners on best practices in river restoration and share with the angling community how they can play their part in re-invigorating our rivers.
Anglers can join for just £4.99 via the group’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/RiverAnglersCG
Member benefits will include social fish-ins, teach-ins and advisory clinics on river habitat improvements, and a regular magazine exclusive to members. It will also forge links with other like-minded groups across Europe.
The formation of the RACG was warmly welcomed by the Angling Trust and Fish Legal’s chief executive Mark Lloyd, who said: “We look forward to working collaboratively with this new group of highly experienced and thoughtful anglers to tackle the many threats to river coarse fishing throughout the country. Their specialist knowledge will be invaluable in the fight to protect and improve all fish and fishing. We will be delighted to welcome the RACG onto our Specialist Anglers Group.”
*The RACG website will launch soon. Anglers can join the RACG now, visit their Facebook page www.facebook.com/RiverAnglersCG.
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Jason Skilton
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Re: River Anglers Conservation Group
Well I have spoken with Dai Gribble but not about this matter....so I'll contact him and see where the group sit.
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Jason Skilton
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Well all I got back so far was a list of committee members Dai Gribble, Matt Marlow, Dave Mutton, Dominic Garnett, Shaun Nurse and Bobby Baker. Those holding committee positions will be electable on an annual basis at the agm.
One of which I won't trust with a barge pole....
I also asked what Constitution they had.........
One of which I won't trust with a barge pole....
I also asked what Constitution they had.........
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Re: River Anglers Conservation Group
phil.c wrote: ↑Thu Apr 05 2018 08:40 -Love youAnother group?
To do what exactly?
Will they be able to rid the rivers of EE's,
Which as we all know are the biggest problems facing the rivers.
Nothing wrong with me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 Its everyone else.
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Re: River Anglers Conservation Group
Nigel Bothoway mentioned it on Talksport at the weekend. He offered them a spot on the show but they declined, in his words seemingly because they simply haven't sorted anything out regarding the organisation's remit other than a name and the intended committee. He claimed to have asked them for their position on the closed season and they admitted that they haven't adopted a stance yet.
Sounds like just another group of anglers who want to feel important to me. As PAC members we were sold down the river by the politically ambitious Sarkar. And for what? Yet another indecisive, elitist and and toothless 'body' with the political punching power of Lily Savage!
Not remotely interested.
Sounds like just another group of anglers who want to feel important to me. As PAC members we were sold down the river by the politically ambitious Sarkar. And for what? Yet another indecisive, elitist and and toothless 'body' with the political punching power of Lily Savage!
Not remotely interested.
"No one speaks English, and everything's broken..."
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Jason Skilton
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Re: River Anglers Conservation Group
That's not a good starting positon for a new so called political group.
They need a comms guy pqd or they will be just a bunch of anglers having a whine and a groan.
They need a comms guy pqd or they will be just a bunch of anglers having a whine and a groan.
