New Rivers Group forms

River Anglers Conservation Group (RACG)


RACG PRESS RELEASE
TOP RIVER ANGLERS UNITE TO FORM NEW CONSERVATION GROUP
27 March, 2018
A new river anglers’ group is launching to fight for the future of UK rivers.
Some of the UK’s best-known anglers, including Drennan Cup Winner Dai Gribble angling author Dominic Garnett Iain Nairn of the Chub Study Group, barbel specialist Jerry Gleeson, lure expert Darren Starkey, eel angler and author Barry Mcconnell, international game angler Scott Graham, specialist pike angler Steve Burgess and Lincolnshire perch expert Phil Taylor have united to form the River Anglers’ Conservation Group (RACG) at a time when river angling faces unprecedented threats.

The group is also supported by geomorphologist and aquatic ecologist DrAndy Pledger, river conservationist Trevor Harrop of the acclaimed Avon Roach Project, and Andrew Kingsweir Tredgett of the River Lea Project, which recently featured on BBC TV’s Countryfile. All three have agreed to act as expert advisors to the new group.

As well as campaigning, the River Anglers’ Conservation Group will organise fun fishing and social events at leading venues, where members can receive tips and guidance from some of the UK’s top anglers.
RACG founder and chairman Matt Marlow Angling said: “As anglers know only too well, there is hardly a river in the UK that is not under threat due to water quality, over-abstraction or predation issues – often all three.
“To date, there has been no specialist group for river anglers irrespective of what species they fish for.
“We want to engage in sensible, level-headed debate in a way that will gain the respect and attention of non-angling bodies, such as water authorities or wildlife organisations. Anglers by themselves can rarely achieve the progress needed.
“It is vital we work co-operatively to achieve improvement in our river fisheries. Listening to our members will be a top priority.
“We know there is no one-size-fits-all solution to the problems we and our rivers face. We will bring experience, specialist knowledge, enthusiasm, open-mindedness and a fresh outlook to the table.

“Ultimately, we are all keen river anglers who love our sport and want to preserve, promote and improve it for everyone, now and for the future.
“Importantly, we also want to have fun, by organising fish-ins and social events our members will love and learn from.“
Top specimen hunter Dai Gribble, a former senior Environmental Agency officer specialising in water quality issues, will be the RACG’s honorary president.
Dai said: “There are a lot of water qualities, habitat and predation issues impacting our rivers, and you cannot take any one issue in isolation. There needs to be a nationally coordinated effort and I’m delighted the RACG has been formed to take on the challenge.
“The right engagement with the right bodies is so important. We need to drive improvements and all anglers can play their part.”

The RACG will also undertake and advise on habitat improvement projects and develop a network of regional officers to collate knowledge for tackling conservation issues of local and national importance. In addition, the group will advise angling clubs and fishery owners on best practices in river restoration and share with the angling community how they can play their part in re-invigorating our rivers.

Anglers can join for just £4.99 via the group’s Facebook pagewww.facebook.com/RiverAnglersCG
Member benefits will include social fish-ins, teach-ins and advisory clinics on river habitat improvements, and a regular magazine exclusive to members. It will also forge links with other like-minded groups across Europe.
The formation of the RACG was warmly welcomed by the Angling Trust and Fish Legal’s chief executive Mark Lloyd, who said: “We look forward to working collaboratively with this new group of highly experienced and thoughtful anglers to tackle the many threats to river coarse fishing throughout the country. Their specialist knowledge will be invaluable in the fight to protect and improve all fish and fishing. We will be delighted to welcome the RACG onto our Specialist Anglers Group.”

*The RACG website will launch soon. Anglers can join the RACG now, visit their Facebook page www.facebook.com/RiverAnglersCG.

The bad one said:

River Anglers Conservation Group (RACG)


RACG PRESS RELEASE
TOP RIVER ANGLERS UNITE TO FORM NEW CONSERVATION GROUP
27 March, 2018
A new river anglers’ group is launching to fight for the future of UK rivers.
Some of the UK’s best-known anglers, including Drennan Cup Winner Dai Gribble angling author Dominic Garnett Iain Nairn of the Chub Study Group, barbel specialist Jerry Gleeson, lure expert Darren Starkey, eel angler and author Barry Mcconnell, international game angler Scott Graham, specialist pike angler Steve Burgess and Lincolnshire perch expert Phil Taylor have united to form the River Anglers’ Conservation Group (RACG) at a time when river angling faces unprecedented threats.

The group is also supported by geomorphologist and aquatic ecologist DrAndy Pledger, river conservationist Trevor Harrop of the acclaimed Avon Roach Project, and Andrew Kingsweir Tredgett of the River Lea Project, which recently featured on BBC TV’s Countryfile. All three have agreed to act as expert advisors to the new group.

As well as campaigning, the River Anglers’ Conservation Group will organise fun fishing and social events at leading venues, where members can receive tips and guidance from some of the UK’s top anglers.
RACG founder and chairman Matt Marlow Angling said: “As anglers know only too well, there is hardly a river in the UK that is not under threat due to water quality, over-abstraction or predation issues – often all three.
“To date, there has been no specialist group for river anglers irrespective of what species they fish for.
“We want to engage in sensible, level-headed debate in a way that will gain the respect and attention of non-angling bodies, such as water authorities or wildlife organisations. Anglers by themselves can rarely achieve the progress needed.
“It is vital we work co-operatively to achieve improvement in our river fisheries. Listening to our members will be a top priority.
“We know there is no one-size-fits-all solution to the problems we and our rivers face. We will bring experience, specialist knowledge, enthusiasm, open-mindedness and a fresh outlook to the table.

“Ultimately, we are all keen river anglers who love our sport and want to preserve, promote and improve it for everyone, now and for the future.
“Importantly, we also want to have fun, by organising fish-ins and social events our members will love and learn from.“
Top specimen hunter Dai Gribble, a former senior Environmental Agency officer specialising in water quality issues, will be the RACG’s honorary president.
Dai said: “There are a lot of water qualities, habitat and predation issues impacting our rivers, and you cannot take any one issue in isolation. There needs to be a nationally coordinated effort and I’m delighted the RACG has been formed to take on the challenge.
“The right engagement with the right bodies is so important. We need to drive improvements and all anglers can play their part.”

The RACG will also undertake and advise on habitat improvement projects and develop a network of regional officers to collate knowledge for tackling conservation issues of local and national importance. In addition, the group will advise angling clubs and fishery owners on best practices in river restoration and share with the angling community how they can play their part in re-invigorating our rivers.

Anglers can join for just £4.99 via the group’s Facebook pagewww.facebook.com/RiverAnglersCG
Member benefits will include social fish-ins, teach-ins and advisory clinics on river habitat improvements, and a regular magazine exclusive to members. It will also forge links with other like-minded groups across Europe.
The formation of the RACG was warmly welcomed by the Angling Trust and Fish Legal’s chief executive Mark Lloyd, who said: “We look forward to working collaboratively with this new group of highly experienced and thoughtful anglers to tackle the many threats to river coarse fishing throughout the country. Their specialist knowledge will be invaluable in the fight to protect and improve all fish and fishing. We will be delighted to welcome the RACG onto our Specialist Anglers Group.”

*The RACG website will launch soon. Anglers can join the RACG now, visit their Facebook page www.facebook.com/RiverAnglersCG.

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Have you joined Phil?


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Shame we haven't got a single body to represent all anglers :wh

yes, this is the problem in angling too many groups trying to do the same thing...not knocking them and I hope they do well, but where does there financial support and membership come from?

Can hardly be a bad idea. Good luck to them. Had a look at the Facebook page. First post is about an organisation concerned with Invasive Species. First comment on the post is some bloke bitterly complaining that they didn't reply to his email two years ago and calling them names.
Plus ca change.

Joined yesterday. I have fished and socialised with a few of the guys responsible for distilling the idea, formulating the shape and purpose and launching it in such a very short period. I strongly believe they (we) stand a better chance of constructive collaboration with all the necessary groups than any other similar group. Time will tell but initial responses from many of those other groups involved with the rivers in England and Wales at all levels have been very positive.

I think this is a rare very positive move forward from a group of sensible committed river anglers who will have every chance of gaining a lot of support.

nottskev said:

Can hardly be a bad idea. Good luck to them. Had a look at the Facebook page. First post is about an organisation concerned with Invasive Species. First comment on the post is some bloke bitterly complaining that they didn't reply to his email two years ago and calling them names.
Plus ca change.

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The point the bloke was making is they are not very good at the job they are charged with, even when they are presented with evidence on a plate including photos. And like that bloke I think they are a crock of sh*te, as I would with anybody, organisation we Tax payers pay for.

mikench said:

Have you joined Phil?


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Not yet Mike considering the options and more info. Put it on here as a point of information only, given the so-called concerns expressed on the state of the rivers nationally recently on here.

Racg

RACG PRESS RELEASE

TOP RIVER ANGLERS UNITE TO FORM NEW CONSERVATION GROUP

27 March, 2018

A new river anglers’ group is launching to fight for the future of UK rivers.

Some of the UK’s best-known anglers, including Drennan Cup Winner Dai Gribble angling author Dominic Garnett Iain Nairn of the Chub Study Group, barbel specialist Jerry Gleeson, lure expert Darren Starkey, eel angler and author Barry Mcconnell, international game angler Scott Graham, specialist pike angler Steve Burgess and Lincolnshire perch expert Phil Taylor have united to form the River Anglers’ Conservation Group (RACG) at a time when river angling faces unprecedented threats.

The group is also supported by geomorphologist and aquatic ecologist Dr Andy Pledger, river conservationist Trevor Harrop of the acclaimed Avon Roach Project, and Andrew Kingsweir Tredgett of the River Lea Project, which recently featured on BBC TV’s Countryfile. All three have agreed to act as expert advisors to the new group.

As well as campaigning, the River Anglers’ Conservation Group will organise fun fishing and social events at leading venues, where members can receive tips and guidance from some of the UK’s top anglers.

RACG founder and chairman Matt Marlow Angling said: “As anglers know only too well, there is hardly a river in the UK that is not under threat due to water quality, over-abstraction or predation issues – often all three.

“To date, there has been no specialist group for river anglers irrespective of what species they fish for.

“We want to engage in sensible, level-headed debate in a way that will gain the respect and attention of non-angling bodies, such as water authorities or wildlife organisations. Anglers by themselves can rarely achieve the progress needed.

“It is vital we work co-operatively to achieve improvement in our river fisheries. Listening to our members will be a top priority.

“We know there is no one-size-fits-all solution to the problems we and our rivers face. We will bring experience, specialist knowledge, enthusiasm, open-mindedness and a fresh outlook to the table.

“Ultimately, we are all keen river anglers who love our sport and want to preserve, promote and improve it for everyone, now and for the future.

“Importantly, we also want to have fun, by organising fish-ins and social events our members will love and learn from.“

Top specimen hunter Dai Gribble, a former senior Environmental Agency officer specialising in water quality issues, will be the RACG’s honorary president.

Dai said: “There are a lot of water qualities, habitat and predation issues impacting our rivers, and you cannot take any one issue in isolation. There needs to be a nationally coordinated effort and I’m delighted the RACG has been formed to take on the challenge.

“The right engagement with the right bodies is so important. We need to drive improvements and all anglers can play their part.”

The RACG will also undertake and advise on habitat improvement projects and develop a network of regional officers to collate knowledge for tackling conservation issues of local and national importance. In addition, the group will advise angling clubs and fishery owners on best practices in river restoration and share with the angling community how they can play their part in re-invigorating our rivers.

Anglers can join for just £4.99 via the group’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/RiverAnglersCG

Member benefits will include social fish-ins, teach-ins and advisory clinics on river habitat improvements, and a regular magazine exclusive to members. It will also forge links with other like-minded groups across Europe.

The formation of the RACG was warmly welcomed by the Angling Trust and Fish Legal’s chief executive Mark Lloyd, who said: “We look forward to working collaboratively with this new group of highly experienced and thoughtful anglers to tackle the many threats to river coarse fishing throughout the country. Their specialist knowledge will be invaluable in the fight to protect and improve all fish and fishing. We will be delighted to welcome the RACG onto our Specialist Anglers Group.”

*The RACG website will launch soon. Anglers can join the RACG now, visit their Facebook page www.facebook.com/RiverAnglersCG.

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Gerry we already have a thread running for RACG under the title New Rivers group.

Re: Racg

We have indeed.
I will merge the two threads tomorrow when on a pc.

Until then then please use the New River group thread for comments.

nottskev said:

Can hardly be a bad idea. Good luck to them. Had a look at the Facebook page. First post is about an organisation concerned with Invasive Species. First comment on the post is some bloke bitterly complaining that they didn't reply to his email two years ago and calling them names.
Plus ca change.

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we hadn't formed 2 years ago

jerry gleeson1 said:

we hadn't formed 2 years ago

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Indeed. The complaint was about someone not replying to their email two years ago. Look and see.