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IFI National policies for the management of Trout, Pike and Bass

Posted on August 22, 2014 by SAI| Comments Off on IFI National policies for the management of Trout, Pike and Bass

 

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Press Release from Inland Fisheries Ireland

National policies for the management of trout, pike and Bass, were today (22.08.14) launched by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI), the state agency responsible for the protection, conservation, management and promotion of Ireland’s inland fisheries and sea angling resources.
Speaking at the launch, IFI chairman, Mr Brendan O’Mahony, commented, “These policies are the first national species policies to be issued from IFI and in this regard represent a new era for fisheries management in Ireland. The policies will provide for the better conservation and management of Bass, pike and trout in Ireland and will help ensure sustainability of stocks into the future. In addition, they will allow for improved angling, economic impacts and help to sustain and improve the many jobs that are supported by recreational angling in Ireland.”
The three policy documents have been formulated, through a rigorous consultation process, by groups comprising: fisheries scientists; angling federations; and industry representatives.

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Bass Fishing Reality

Posted on July 25, 2014 by SAI| Comments Off on Bass Fishing Reality

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From a Wexford perspective the Bass fishing has been absolutely terrible. The stark decline of the past few years has culminated into a complete slump in 2014. It annoys me when I hear the Bass fishing here in South Ireland as being incredible. 

I’m lucky to be in a position where I can fish everyday. I take advantage of every opportunity which arises to fish. This year fishing for me and the group I fish with has been disastrous. I gave up recording blank after blank just after the ban. Of late I’ve had little interest in rising with the sun or staying late into the evening searching for any fish. Its that bad its depressing.

Here is the reality.
I have had 7 fish since the ban lifted on the 16th June. 7. That’s fishing an average of 4/5 sessions a week with the exception of the first week in July. Id be fairly confident that I’m fishing my marks correctly. I and my fishing buddies have a very good idea of where and when to go. …

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Angling Charges

Posted on April 9, 2014 by SAI| Comments Off on Angling Charges
Statement of 7 April 2014
 
Angling Charges

 
 
The Minister of State Fergus O Dowd TD has confirmed that a compulsory charge for anglers will not be introduced in the context of the proposed new inland fisheries legislation.  He has also stated there is no such proposal for consideration.
 
The context for new legislation is the need to bring the legislative code in the sector into a system that is fit for the 21st Century.  In that regard, under existing legislation breach of fisheries legislation can result in prosecution, potentially leading to imprisonment.  It has been raised in consultation as to whether there is a better way and if lesser breaches could be taken outside the court system perhaps via a fixed penalty system.   
 
There are no predetermined proposals for any issue for new legislation and the consultation process is on-going. The Minister of State has made repeatedly clear that he wishes to see the fullest possible level of consensus before any proposals are finalised. He also gave a commitment at recent meetings with the Angling Bodies that no proposal will be finalised until the current round of inter-federation discussions are complete, and that he will not facilitate any proposals which might  be a source of division within the  sector.
 

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