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This is going to be an extremely difficult period for everybody and as anglers we must recognise that we are fortunate that our chosen form of recreation can continue even though there are restrictions on what we can do. The Angling Trust has promoted the huge benefits of fishing on individual health and wellbeing coupled with the importance of reducing pressure on other open spaces by allowing us to continue to safely enjoy the social isolation and peace that fishing brings. It is incumbent on us all to continue to act responsibly and to fish safely, fish locally and respect the fact that we are still in a national lockdown.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n How to Fish:<\/b> Where to Fish: Travelling to fish: How long to fish: Social distancing:<\/b> Sharing of tackle: Peg Sharing: NHS App: If you have symptoms:<\/b> Pratice good hygine: HANDS<\/b> \u2013 Wash your hands regularly and for 20 seconds. FACE<\/b> \u2013 Wear a face covering in an indoor settings where social distancing may be difficult, and where you will come into contact with people you do not normally meet. SPACE<\/b> \u2013 Stay 2 meters apart from people you do not live with where possible Junior members:<\/b> Booking your peg:<\/b>
\nThe regulations are clear and you can only leave home to fish with members of your own household, your support bubble or with one other individual, the tightening of the rules on \u2018gatherings\u2019 means that match fishing or any other organised fishing event is prohibited by law during national lockdowns.
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\n<\/b>The government has recognized that fishing can be seen as exercise, which is expressly permitted under the lockdown rules, although outdoor recreation is not, which means exercise is a lawful reason to leave home, however the exercise is limited to once a day so no overnight fishing is allowed.
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\n<\/b>To remain within the law you should follow the government\u2019s guidance, and only fish locally within the district (Such as Staffordhire) where you live.\u00a0If you have no local fishing available then you will have to take your daily exercise in other ways<\/b>.
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\n<\/b>At this time we are only allowing fishing from dawn till 8pm.
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\nAll members are required to keep themselves and equipment to their pegs when fishing a maximum of 1 person per peg unless they are from the same household or your support bubble, people MUST KEEP a minimum of 2 Metres from any other angler or members of the public walking around the pool, all gatherings are banned by law.
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\n<\/b>No sharing of fishing tackle or other items under current guidance.
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\n<\/b>No sharing of fishing positions \/ pegs except by members of the same household\/support bubble
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\n<\/b>Please use the NHS where possible – Signs are located on the entrances to all pools.
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\nDo not leave home<\/b>\u00a0if you have symptoms of Covid-19 and follow Government advice on testing and self-isolation and\u00a0DO NOT<\/b> leave your home.
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\n<\/b>Use hand sanitiser before & after touching locks, gates etc. Disposable gloves are recommended.
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\nAll junior members\u00a0must<\/b> be accompanied by a full paying adult and be supervised at all times and are required to stay on their peg and not to run around the pools please have respect for other anglers as everyone\u2019s safety is paramount.
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\nAll members are required to book your peg the day before prior to attending the pools and fishing, This is the only way we as a club can monitor all people fishing the pools at any given time, we have designated officials for different as follows:
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