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AE Fisheries are company that not only do we respect at TAA, but have had the pleasure to work with on a couple of occasions. Their expertise and experience is why they're the best in their field of work.

TAA do not force the use if so called "fish care" products as we know the stuff is either being used incorrectly or is simply causing more problems than it supposedly fixes. You won't see any mandatory use of these chemicals anywhere in our rules.

Propolis on it's own does nothing more than seal in bacteria. It is a plaster over a wound at best.

I would urge anyone who disagrees with any scientific paper on the subject in favour of the mass marketing of cheaply made, "consumable" liquids over fact, to read up on it.

Well done to EA for highlighting this to their audience.

Anyone who has used my services knows i have said this for years. It aligns with this report.
Our extensinve field work covering thousands of waters over three decades gives us real world information to share with our clients.
This is just one aspect of our work that we research and advise on.

*** PRIORSLEE FLASH ***

WORK IS BEING CARRIED OUT ON THE BRIDGE TO CHECK IT'S INTEGRITY AND SAFETY. PLEASE AVOID THIS AREA IF POSSIBLE.

THANK YOU.

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*** TEE LAKE - VIEWING PLATFORM ***

Telford and Wrekin Council have asked TAA if we can kindly remind our members and visiting anglers that the viewing platform (highlighted in red on the map of the pool), is not a "fishing peg."

This platform was added to Tee Lake by the council and at their expense, and was originally intended as a disabled access area however, this changed and now, it is there for non-angling visitors to use and enjoy the pool in the nature reserve.

As the Association shares the open spaces and pools with the public, due to them being situated in parkland, the agreement for the release of this platform was necessary.

When anglers take up this space, and the locals can not use it with their families, it causes friction and then complaints. Please chose a "proper peg" to fish from. TAA understands that there is no signage to let visitors know that there is no fishing off the platform, and obviously this will be addressed.

The pegs on both Tee Lake and Dothill is a project that is being looked into regularly however, due to maintenance on the waters, the removed silt has not been in a suitable condition to bear the load of pegs, people and fishing gear. When the project is ready to start, the question of accessibility for our disabled angers needs to be considered, a rightfully so. We do understand the extra requirements our disabled anglers need,and together with Telford and Wrekin Council, a suitable solution will be put in place.

TAA thanks you for your understanding and support over this, and we hope that our transparency is appreciated by all. There are always questions around anything to do with the pools and how it will affect your fishing, hopefully this will suffice.

Tight lines and wet nets!

APLEY POOL ANNOUNCEMENT!

"There will be a moth trapping event in Apley Woods on Tuesday 9th June, taking place on the meadow from 8.30pm until approximately midnight. The event has been arranged in partnership with Telford & Wrekin Council and the Shropshire Moth Group and anglers might notice some bright lights and increased activity on the meadow.
We just wanted to reassure you that this is no cause for concern."

The Friends Of Apley Woods.

THIS WILL ONLY AFFECT NIGHT PERMIT HOLDERS. THANK YOU. - TAA

The Friends of Apley Woods

Following a meeting of the committee and affiliated clubs, a vote was made regarding the new TAA Chairman following Jon Portman's departure last month.

Before anything, TAA would like to thank Jon Portman for everything he has done for Telford Angling Association during his time as Chairman. From venue improvents, environmental and aquaculture work to the huge task of running a large angling association with multiple venues, all with their specific needs and challenges, Jon has done a huge amount of work to improve the Association for not only it's members, but also that of the wildlife that live in and around the venues.

I hope that all of our members can appreciate the hard work and huge sacrifices made by Jon over his tenure all for the benefit of Telford's anglers. TAA wishes him all the best moving forward and are glad that he has agreed to continue as the lead coach for his Telford and District Juniors events and of course the Regeneration Project he runs with Bryn Lamb to help youngsters get a start in course fishing. A round of applause please!

To continue....

Kenny Partridge will be taking over as Chairman as agreed by all present. Current committee members and affiliated club representatives are given the chance to put themselves forward for the position. Needless to say there were no objections as it is a mostly thankless job and produces more stress than any voluntary position should ever have. Just ask Jon!

Kenny had been working closely with Jon over the past 6 years which has given him a very thorough understanding of how the association is ran, what rules and regulations TAA have to adhere to, and which other interested parties are involved in the waters (there are many, most would like to see fishing stopped, and have the backing from those who pull the strings in local goverment). As much as being Chairman was not a goal for him personally, he knows that the TAA can not run without a working committee and therfore would sooner fishing was still available in Telford waters over it being lost due to the park pools being used as nature reserves over fisheries.

Since Kenny has stepped up, TAA has secured licences for the pools for the next 10 years. These licences took Jon, with Kenny's help nearly 4 years to complete as they were originally not in any shape or form in the interest of TAA and anglers in general. It was a huge "battle" to get to this point where some middle ground was agreed by both TAA and T&W council. Again, this would never have happened if it was not for Jon Portman and his hard stance and determination, something which Kenny hopes to continue with going forward, and which Jon needs full recognition for.

Kenny will do what is needed to keep the pools for fishing knowing full well that his name will be dirt to some but it will be for the benefit of most. He makes sure that all decisions are agreed upon by the committee first unless it is taken out of TAA hands by local authorities.

For the licences to be granted, there had to be some changes. Many may not have liked these changes, but they were necessary. There is more pressure from local authority, including the Police regarding antisocial activities on and around the pools, mostly around the subject of illegal substances, noise pollution and environmental impacts. TAA waters are not closed off behind fences or gates, they are in parkland and may have homes aroumd them, and as such, have public eyes and opinion all over them. This prompted a revision of the rules as the original rules were not only now outdated and didn't reflect new requirements for the renewal of fishing licences on the pools, but made little sense when read.

The new rules are now on the TAA website and supersed any and all previous version including those sent out on the membership letters (which will be updated in due course).

Our Head Bailiff Alan and the Bailiff team are doing a fantastic job of keeping on top of the pools and ensuring that both TAA, council and statutory rules, regulations and the law are kept to by all those fishing on our waters. TAA waters are first an foremost there for the enjoyment of anglers who abide by the rules. It's no different to any other fishery in the country, only folks get a years fishing with a huge choice of where to go for or less than a 24hr ticket at most commercial venues (carp). Why risk losing it? Going fishing isn't an entitlement. A membership grants you access to the fishing rights for 12 months which are held by TAA and TAA only, and of cours, by how TAA wishes to run the association....

Thankfully, at least 90% of our members are upstanding and we are so very thankful for their continued support.

We will leave this post with a note that due to the unexpected changes, there will be teething issues, things may take a little longer than you'd expect or there may be a need for changes that you may not like, but we are volunteering our time to do this, we are subject to higher powers at times, and we are doing our best.

Thank you and tight lines.

*** NEW RULE ON FAKE HOOKBAITS ***

If you are a user of fake/imitation hookbaits, please leave them at home. They are no longer permitted on TAA waters.

Plastic Hookbaits. Are They Worth The Risk? We Don't Believe So. TAA have now stopped anglers using fake baits on their waters.

*** NIGHT PERMITS ***

NIGHT PERMIT CARDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR COLLECTION FROM OAKENGATES TACKLE. PLEASE COLLECT ASAP IF YOU HAVE BOUGHT ONE.

PLEASE DO NOT KEEP ASKING IF THERE ARE ANY MORE LEFT. *IF* WE DO DECIDE TO RELEASE MORE, IT WILL BE PUT ON A POST HERE.

Pegs 1 and 2 closed TRENCH POOL.

Apley Pool affected. Thanks to The Friends of Apley Woods for this information.

Road closure A442 Shawbirch - Apley

Many of you will be aware that there are currently temporary traffic lights along the A442 between the Shawbirch and Leegomery roundabouts which are causing delays.

Next week there will be a full road closure from Saturday 23rd May until Sunday 31st May which is likely to impact on access to the woods along its northern boundary. We've not been able to find any further details on access limitations but if you are intending to visit the woods during half term, please allow extra time for your journey.

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