One of our Bailiffs has reported skein nets and long hook filled lines being found on our water. This has been confined to the Buildwas section, but could happen anywhere. There have been incidents of canoeists setting these traps at night along our river and many others in the country. It is both cruel and illegal.

Would all members please keep a sharp eye out for lines tied to overhanging branches, or fixed to wooden stakes and banged right in to deep grassy banks. I appreciate these are not easy to spot, but please do have a look at any area that could be a good place to set them.

All you need do is remove anything you find and release any fish caught by them. Please let me know too.

Bernie