Our thanks to the Specialist Anglers Alliance for allowing us to publish this feature

Contents


Introduction

Letter from HRH The Prince of Wales

SAA Group Members and Supporters

The Way Forward for Angling- Dr David Clarke

Section 1
Care of the environment
Litter/nylon line
Wildlife and the bankside
Pollution and hygiene

Section 2
General behaviour
Conduct at the waterside
E nvironment Agency Licences and water permits
General safety
Match Fishing Code
“Implementing Child Protection in Angling”

Section 3
Tackle, rigs and bait
Tackle (a) General
Tackle (b) Pole fishing
Tackle (c) Rod numbers/night fishing
Rigs
(a) General Rigs
(b) For predators (and bait fish)
Baits

Section 4
Fish handling
Essential equipment; handling; photography;
Sacks and tubes; keep-nets and related items
Environment Agency Byelaws

Section 5
Fish movements and disease
Fish stocking, removal, stocking and viruses
Stock densities
Conservation of predators and eels

 


Appendix A
Suggested reference books/leaflets

Appendix B
Particle baits, preparation guide

Appendix C
Semi-fixed lead rigs

Appendix D
Non-tether feeder/leger rigs

Appendix E
Method feeders

Appendix F
Loop rigs

Appendix G
Float rigs

Appendix H
Pole rigs

Appendix I
Two hook feeder rig

Appendix J
Additional points on pike and zander

Appendix K
Unhooking pike

Appendix L
Recommended safe pike and zander rigs

Appendix M
The use of boats

Newcomers Guide-Angling & Wildlife
“Golden Rules”


Contacts; including Angling Governing Bodies
SAA-aims & information
SAA-joining

Environment Agency-full details