Will we ever see a Wels on rod licence!

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Just got my new rod licence , with great roach painting on it. I think we have had a couple of perch and a barbel on previous licences , just wondered if a day will ever come when a Wels catfish or Zander will appear on the licence !! Hopefully a pike ,tench or chub next year ?
 
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simon dunbar said:
just wondered if a day will ever come when a Wels catfish or Zander will appear on the licence !! Hopefully a pike ,tench or chub next year ?
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I hope that only our native species grace the licence. Wels catfish and zander do not belong here, and what the hell - rainbow trout too.
 
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simon dunbar said:
Just got my new rod licence , with great roach painting on it. I think we have had a couple of perch and a barbel on previous licences , just wondered if a day will ever come when a Wels catfish or Zander will appear on the licence !! Hopefully a pike ,tench or chub next year ?
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Err, no as they are not considered indigenous by the EA's 150 year rule - but they are getting somewhat close (new rules soon?)
Jerry
 
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Although it would not worry me one jot, I think the traditionalists will ensure that this will be the domain of native fish only.
 
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The images used on the 'credit card' sized licences have all been created by talented nature artist, David Miller.

What species would you like to see on next year's licence? I can always put a word in... ;)
 
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