Blyth SAC Match 02/11/11

[Howitzer]

Blyth Sac Match 02/11/11

13 fished.

1st, Peter Smith, 6lb 5 oz, 1 cod 2 flatties, Blyth
2nd, Keith Smith, 3lb 5 oz, 1 cod 1 coalie, Blyth
3rd, Rob Eltringham, 2lb 4 oz, coalie whiting, tyne
4th, Andy Stewart, 1lb 5 7/8 oz, coalie, Blyth
5th, Ian Greenacre, 1lb 5 3/4 oz, cod, tyne
6th, Chris Kell, 8 1/4 oz, Eel, Blyth

Heaviest Fish

Peter Smith 5lb 6 oz cod

 

[tonybax]

thought it was against the law to weigh eels ?

 

[Howitzer]

thought it was against the law to weigh eels ?

I have heard that mentioned a couple of times. As a club we have researched Defra/MAFF websites with nothing found to clarify the eel situation. We also spoke to a respected local figure in the sea angling community but still have not been provided with any reason not to weigh them in.

I'd be grateful if anyone could point me to a website that would clarify the situation as obviously as a club we want to comply with legislation.

The eel was looked after like a family pet and safely returned to the river after weighing

 

[g-force]

Copied from the Environment Agency website (bylaws):

Environment Agency - Fish removal by rod and line

It's an extension of the same law that protects shad etc. Taking of eels is now illegal on rod and line up to 6 nautical miles from shore (not including congers).

Gary

 

[Howitzer]

Copied from the Environment Agency website (bylaws):

Environment Agency - Fish removal by rod and line

It's an extension of the same law that protects shad etc. Taking of eels is now illegal on rod and line up to 6 nautical miles from shore (not including congers).

Gary

Thanks for the info. We will stop weighing them immediately.