As conditions continue to improve Ian Spalding had a fish off letton Court on fly yesterday of around 19lbs.
Several other anglers have see their first fish of the season in this Red Lion/Letton area recently so this weekend may see some badly needed increase in catch rates.
No significant rain so far and if today's predicted  heavy showers miss us condition look good for the weekend in many areas.

Latest/ two fish reported this morning from Monks Run, Letton, to Jerry Oddie on one of my 1 1/2" Wye Thunder tubes. Fish approx 21lbs 38" and 14lbs  33".   Two fish in 4 casts. Well done to Jerry.

Wednesday 30th April 2014 All the Latest News Stories This Month from the Angling Trust and Fish Legal Welcome to the latest news from the Angling Trust and Fish Legal. Social Media - You can also find and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube and read our latest Blogs. Angling’s Got Talent England Talent Pathway Launched The Angling Trust is now inviting applications from talented young coarse anglers for the 2014/15 England Talent Pathway programme. Events will begin in May and will be delivered throughout the country providing opportunities in the North, Midlands and Southern regions for young anglers aged 13-17 to showcase their skills, be selected to take part in a series of high performance training programmes and aim for an invitation to the Sensas Team England under 18 trials for the 2015 World Championships. > Read more > Apply now at www.anglingtrust.net/talentpathway Still Time to Book Your Place... Fisheries Enforcement Workshop this Saturday Learn about angling law, the role of bailiffs and see examples of illegal fishing methods. The Angling Trust, in partnership with the Environment Agency, National Wildlife Crime Unit and Institute of Fisheries Management, is running another of our incredibly popular Fisheries Enforcement Workshops this Saturday - book your place now. > Read more and book your place - ONLY £25! CLA Game Fair - Discounted Tickets The Game Fair box office is now open for advanced bookings with tickets at a reduced rate to on the gate prices! Remember, those aged 16-years old and under will be able to visit the show free of charge this year. Book advance tickets online at www.gamefair.co.uk or call the ticket hotline on 0844 776 7777. The Angling Trust and Angling Times National Fishing League 2014-15 The National Fishing League is the Angling Trust and Angling Times' national fishing competition that rewards regular participation and performance from match and club anglers. It's another great way to compete against other anglers and gives you the chance to be crowned the National Fishing League Champion! ...and it’s totally FREE to take part. > Read more and find out how to enter NEW: Code for Theft of Fishing Rights 116/11 Quote this Code to the Police If You See "Fishing Without Permission" Every offence which the police are duty bound to deal with has a unique Home Office Code. We now have the Code for "Theft of Fishing Rights": 116/11. If therefore, anglers quote this when reporting incidents, the police will understand that they must deal with the matter, rather than misinterpreting the situation as a civil matter and/or passing the job over to the EA. Provision of the Code will mean that from the initial stage the call taker will understand that this is a police matter, and police officers responding can check the relevant instructions. > Read more on this important breakthrough Avon Roach Project Blog Now Live Read about the first hand experiences of those involved in the fascinating, inspirational and succesful Avon Roach Project and their work to establish breeding colonies of roach in rivers where roach populations have crashed in recent years. The project's new Blog is now online at www.avonroachproject.blogspot.co.uk Sign-up with our new Trade Member Pondip and get £20+ worth of fishing items every month for only £15 per month with free delivery and the option to cancel anytime. It's like getting a Christmas present every month delivered straight to your door! Pondip is a fun and exciting way to get the latest tackle and bait that keeps you ahead of the game and means you can enjoy more of your time on the bank doing what you love most. Use the coupon code PONDIP5 at the checkout to get £5 off your first box! > Read more at www.pondiptacklebox.com Fish Legal News Read all the latest Fish Legal news HERE Make sure your club, fishery or syndicate is a Fish Legal Member, so if the worst happens you can obtain free legal representation to restore and restock - call us on 01568 620 447 to sign up... Major Fire in Leeds Kills Fish in Nearby Canal Fish Legal club members, whose fishing rights on the Leeds/Liverpool Canal may have been damaged by the knock-on effects of a major fire at Armley-based Tradpak Ltd, are being encouraged to contact Fish Legal on 01568 620447 to discuss their options. Contaminated water used to fight the fire at the chemical packaging and recycling firm over the Easter weekend is thought to have had a serious impact on the fishery. > Read more about the Environment Agency’s response to the incident here Introduction to Sea Fishing Day A free day's Introduction to Sea Fishing was put together by Neil Wilson, a Level 2 Angling Trust Coach and Angling Trust Wessex Marine Region Committee member with the help of Mike Judge, a Level 1 Angling Trust Coach and Juniors Representative for the Region. 70 young people and parents had the chance to try their hand at Sea Fishing from Boscombe Pier. > Read more Chris Yates Book Signing to Support Angling Trust Without doubt, Chris Yates is an angler and writer of renown. His latest book, ‘THE LOST DIARY’ was indeed, just that; lost, then found. Written in 1981, it was accidentally packed away with his Christmas decorations. He promised an old friend that should he ever find that diary, they could publish it; Chris was true to his word. For further information on a special book-signing event with money from each signing going to the Angling Trust click HERE. Heroes On The Water’s Fishathon 2014 Our Regional Officer Danny Williams has been working with Heroes On The Water and will be involved with its Fishathon 2014. Heroes On The Water use the proven therapy of Kayak Angling to help in the rehabilitation of wounded personnel including military, emergency services and civilians who have suffered while carrying out a public duty. Fishathon is an easy to enter, fun, week long fundraising event for Heroes On The Water - read more about how to take part HERE. Membership Benefits... Read all about our range of members benefits HERE 20% Off Merlin Unwin Books for Members New out this month: Canal Fishing - A Practical Guide by Dominic Garnett Britain's canals have never been in better shape, with a huge range of species to target. From classic roach fishing to specimen carp, pike and increasingly common surprises like big chub and zander, this book covers everything from traditional to ultra-modern techniques. Dominic Garnett's book is packed with inspiring ideas, beautiful photography and invaluable information. Merlin Unwin Books offer Angling Trust members 20% discount on all their books. Call Merlin Unwin Books on 01584 877456 and quote "Angling Trust" to get the discount.     Forward this email to a friend: here Read this email in your web browser: here This email was sent to uskside1@tiscali.co.uk, to unsubscribe that email address click here The Angling Trust, Eastwood House, Rainbow Street, HR6 8DQ. Registered Business Number: 05320350.