I think a bit of background info is called for.
Basically the EA put together a 'consultation draft' of The Cherwell Catchment Management Plan, this 'consultation' is meant for "all interested parties" to put forward their thoughts.
ONLY it seems the number of angling bodies involved was, well not quite so many as I'd have expected. In fact the club Jason represents Kidlington AS weren't even notified, Jason was contacted by an official from one of the few angling bodies that were being 'involved.'
This may have been acceptable yesteryear, lost in the post.... blah blah
But in the current world of 'click and send' (for free), it is in my opinion a disgrace! As between the EA and the Upper Thames Fishery Consultative they have a plethora of contact email addresses of interested anglers and angling bodies.
Then on finally gaining a copy, I have to admit it mildly amused me in a sadistic way; typified by lines like this: "The diverse environment means that the catchment supports various tourist activities. Angling is a key activity within the catchment, with fisheries supporting populations of roach, dace, chub and native brown trout."
Is there more than one river Cherwell?
As that sure isn't a true representation of the Cherwell that joins the Thames in Oxford; I mean don't dress it down, the reason our "tourist" anglers can't seem to catch barbel, is they just can't get through the vast shoals of "native brown trout" and I was shocked further; no mention of the masses of grayling present......
Anyone interested in having a read PM me, as I can't get a link to work on here.
