Five-year average given this years 310 catch has crashed to 562.

Worst since 2003 and a decline of 32% over last year.

Lowest rod catch in living memory.

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What that says about NRW and WUF I'm not sure.  Well I  do but don't wish to go WUF bashing again.!!

They have never in my opinion, as some of you might have gathered, ever lived up to the propaganda they often put out.  Perhaps some good things were done and perhaps the situation could have been worse?  Who knows but surely it's time they took stock and instead of working in semi secret, declining to co- operate with others, refusing to listen to the salmon anglers themselves, seeking assistance from probably those better qualified then perhaps they might just see the reality of the situation with some humility.

As for the trustees I suggest the same applies. They have overseen whats gone on over the years, some of them with long service.  As intelligent businessmen which some of them are surely they can see the result of the enterprise over the years, its massive budget and distinct lack of results they would not tolerate in their own enterprises.

Surely its time to take stock. Re vamp WUF so it works together with everyone else. Takes NRW to task and fights our corner rather than seeking funding anywhere to maintain their jobs.

Doesn't look like there will be a WUF AFGM this year - why would they?  No doubt covid will be the reason given.  We shall see.