Angling Trust £1,000 Prize Draw for New Members

[Graham Marsden]

This is a dedicated thread for discussing article: Angling Trust £1,000 Prize Draw for New Members

 

[Jeff Woodhouse]

In recent forum threads, a lot of you members out there wanted to know just what Fishingmagic and the angling trade are doing to support the Angling Trust.

I hope that this new prize draw scheme, initiated by Fishingmagic and Fish & Fly and backed by the very generous Diawa tackle company, will answer some of your questions.


(PS. and that makes five press releases from AT in less than two months.)

 

[klik2change]

I joined last week on 7th August. Am I a new member qualifying for the draw?? I bet I don't, not that I care...

 

[Old Nick]

Hats off to Daiwa for their support!

But why was this initiated by FM and Fly and Fishing instead of AT?

 

[preston96]

In recent forum threads, a lot of you members out there wanted to know just what Fishingmagic and the angling trade are doing to support the Angling Trust.

I hope that this new prize draw scheme, initiated by Fishingmagic and Fish & Fly and backed by the very generous Diawa tackle company, will answer some of your questions.


(PS. and that makes five press releases from AT in less than two months.)

It is a superb offer Graham/Woody......but could you please put a link to this thread on the other related threads.....they are attracting lots of interest....heavy debate does, but this may not.

I have to join now......the closing date is my birthday! :w

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Hats off to Daiwa for their support!

But why was this initiated by FM and Fly and Fishing instead of AT?

Because they care...simple.

 

[fozzy1]

Great to see this iniative

 

[preston96]

Sorry Woody.....you already have...nice one

 

[Stealph Viper]

Hats off to everyone involved, at least it is a step forward and not backwards.

 

[preston96]

Hats off to everyone involved, at least it is a step forward and not backwards.

Well Stealth....i just joined, now i feel i can comment on what i think they should do.

 

[Jeff Woodhouse]

But why was this initiated by FM and Fly and Fishing instead of AT?

Doesn't matter, it's done now, but let's wind the story back a little.

AT released a PR saying that it was in trouble and needed more members. You lot started voicing your opinions, good and bad, and AT must have got a message that they must do something, but what?

Enter FM (not me for sure and I'm pretty certain not Graham either - we are part of a business don't forget), who contacted AT and Daiwa and brokered an agreement. Now, a little bird tells me it was our site owner, Richard and others. So I believe it's him and the rest of the staff at FM and F&F and AT you have to thank. Not forgetting Daiwa's generosity of course.

Whatever, we (the editors certainly and Richard) will give this initiative all the support we can over the coming weeks and wish AT all the very best of luck in overcoming a lot of their current difficulties.

 

[Old Nick]

Doesn't matter, it's done now, but let's wind the story back a little.

AT released a PR saying that it was in trouble and needed more members. You lot started voicing your opinions, good and bad, and AT must have got a message that they must do something, but what?

Enter FM (not me for sure and I'm pretty certain not Graham either - we are part of a business don't forget), who contacted AT and Daiwa and brokered an agreement. Now, a little bird tells me it was our site owner, Richard and others. So I believe it's him and the rest of the staff at FM and F&F and AT you have to thank. Not forgetting Daiwa's generosity of course.

Whatever, we (the editors certainly and Richard) will give this initiative all the support we can over the coming weeks and wish AT all the very best of luck in overcoming a lot of their current difficulties.

Thanks for the honest reply Woody, I think this is an excellent initiative which I fully support (even though I missed out on the offer by a week!) I also think it good that FM / F&F are in a position to negotiate a win win for all parties like this, maybe some of your guys could offer some mentoring support to AT?

 

[klik2change]

Well done to those what did it whoever they be - and Daiwa of course... let's hope it all has a favourable outcome.

 

[Morespiders]

P--is me off this, shouldn't need to do it in the first place 90% of anglers take and give nothing back, leaving it to the 10%, If your not in it you should be ashamed, It's £20 for god sake.

 

[Ray Daywalker Clarke]

In recent forum threads, a lot of you members out there wanted to know just what Fishingmagic and the angling trade are doing to support the Angling Trust.

I hope that this new prize draw scheme, initiated by Fishingmagic and Fish & Fly and backed by the very generous Diawa tackle company, will answer some of your questions.


(PS. and that makes five press releases from AT in less than two months.)

Yes, shame the AT couldn't come up with it for themself.


And Stop Shouting

 

[Jeff Woodhouse]

And Stop Shouting

Difference is, Ray, this is something worth shouting about!

gerrinthereson!

 

[904_cannon]

Not wishing to appear negative but just what percentage of the angling (rod license holding) public read this web site? If they dont by a R/L they sure as hell wont be joining the AT anyway

I agree with Morespiders this really should not be happening at all.

And Ray, big lettering is not shouting, (that's for the poorly sighted) THIS IS SHOUTING

 

[preston96]

Not wishing to appear negative but just what percentage of the angling (rod license holding) public read this web site? If they dont by a R/L they sure as hell wont be joining the AT anyway

I agree with Morespiders this really should not be happening at all.

And Ray, big lettering is not shouting, (that's for the poorly sighted) THIS IS SHOUTING

John, i know what you are saying with regard to how many of the licence paying anglers read this, but hopefully by making comments on here enough will start to take note.

It's easy to see how many writers of the various angling publications lurk on here for ideas....i have seen the articles that appear elsewhere to often for it to be coincidence.....and the timing is always just right for publication!

There are enough anglers with the chance to spread this idea visit this site, so yes, debate on here could lead to substanstial new joiners.

My own gripe, as i mention elsewhere is the name....every time i see "AT" i think of Angling Times........i feel sticking to ACA would have been far better.