Links to some useful & interesting websites

Here are a few links to websites we think visitors to this site might find interesting and enjoyable. We assume no responsibility for the content of any of these sites and if, at any time, we find that they contain material we consider inconsistent with BASS values and policies, we will discontinue the link.

It is not our policy to link to websites, which may advertise angling or associated products, or services. However, very occasionally we may do so if we feel that the site may be of particular interest to bass anglers. The fact that we have linked to that site does not mean that we endorse any of the products or services advertised. [Please note the BASS website liability statement concerning links to websites.]



Conservation, national and international organisations

Sea Anglers' Conservation Network - a site devoted to keeping all recreational sea anglers informed of conservation issues. SACN works closely with BASS and the NFSA conservation group.

Irish Bass Protection & Awareness Group - Formed in response to the decline of European Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus Labrax) in Irish coastal waters. If you fish in Ireland you MUST support this group.

National Federation of Sea Anglers (NFSA) - the national organisation for sea anglers in England. The NFSA conservation group works closely with BASS and SACN

Welsh Federation of Sea Anglers (WFSA) - the national organisation for sea anglers in Wales.

Irish Federation of Sea Anglers - the National organisation for sea anglers in Eire.

National Mullet Club - The National Mullet Club (NMC) was founded in 1975 to promote interest in and conservation of the three species of mullet found in British waters. They are also actively involved, together with BASS, in protecting recreational sea angling in the UK for future generations of anglers.

Salmon & Trout Association - an organisation devoted to fighting for the future of game fishing. The Salmon & Trout Association are very active in helping to protect the inshore areas around the UK coastline from gill netting. BASS liaises with the Salmon & Trout Association on such issues.

Stripers Forever - The official web site of Stripers Forever, a not for profit American organization dedicated to making the striped bass a gamefish in the USA. A site worth visiting, if only to see what anglers in the USA can achieve, with backing from the American tackle trade.

International Game Fish Association (IGFA) - a not-for-profit organization committed to the conservation of game fish and the promotion of responsible, ethical angling practices through science, education, rule making and record keeping.

Marine Biological Association (MBA) - the association is established to promote the investigation and to disseminate knowledge of the seas and marine life, including the use of marine and other organisms for basic biosciences (marine biology in its widest sense) for the benefit of the public.

Collectif Bar Europeén (CBE) - A French organisation with similar aims to BASS. CBE helped with the BASS/CEFAS/IFREMER tagging project by arranging for its members to tag bass in France.

Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA) - a powerful American anglers' political organsiation dedicated to preserving fishing. RFA supported and helped BASS by arranging for Andy Loftus & Gil Radonski ( consultants from RFA) to attend and give a lecture at the recreational sea angling workshop held in Plymouth 2003.



UK Government fisheries

Defra, Fisheries directorate - Defra are endeavouring to improve communication. This web site will keep you informed about the work of Defra and the Marine Fisheries Agency (MFA).



General interest

Mike Ladle's website - Mike needs no introduction to bass anglers. A BASS member, retired fishery scientist, an author, a fishing film maker and general authority on all things fishy. Visit his web site and learn.

PurePiscator.com - traditional modern angling online. A site containing a collection of articles and writings from across the angling world. There is something of interest for every angler.

Uksaltwaterflies.com - a website devoted to servicing the needs of the saltwater fly fisherman. The site has much of interest to offer the bass angler, promotes conservation and is very supportive of the BASS restoration project.

UKSWFF - a website and forum dedicated to saltwater fly fishing in the UK. Saltwater flyfishing is one of the fastest growing areas of the sport and you will learn everything you need to know from this website/forum.

The Chub Study Group - a small friendly group of specialist anglers dedicated to the pursuit and study of the chub (Leuciscus cephalus).



Sea angling clubs affiliated to BASS

Poole Bay Small Boat Angling Club - a small boat angling club based in Dorset on the south coast. The Club promote competition 'catch & release', conservation, safety at sea and do valuable charity work.