light at end of tunnel?

[Leo Martin]

Guys, hope you have a few hooks tied and rigs made up?

Smiler get ready to defrost 12 maggots its looking hopeful for us

[andy w8]

Yes can not wait hope you are all well .see you soon  :D

[steve]

Roadmap Out Of Lockdown: What it means for angling
Updated: February 22nd 2021

The Angling Trust has responded to today's government announcement on the easing of lockdown restrictions in England saying:

"Although it's positive that the government have accepted the case that outdoor activities such as angling should be first to fully open up it looks like no real change for us until March 29th when restrictions are lifted and outdoor sports can resume. The Stay Home message and travel restrictions remain in place until then with the exception of a provision for outdoor recreation as well as exercise. Since angling has been deemed 'permissible exercise' throughout lockdown this is unlikely to affect us.

"We will know more when the regulations and DCMS guidance are published in the coming days and will update everybody if anything changes. Having a clear date at least means that anglers, clubs and fisheries can plan for the forthcoming season with more certainty and we can all look forward to once again being able to fish our favourite waters in a manner of our choosing."

Currently anglers are restricted to fishing locally once a day, as a form of exercise, with one other person and no organised gatherings or competitions. Most other sports remain prohibited. The Angling Trust submitted a case to government for the early and full resumption of all forms of angling including night fishing and competitions. These will now be possible from March 29th.