Joint press release
Issued jointly by BASS and the NFSA on 17 November 2005 Changes to create UK sea sportfishing Government action this spring (2006) to prohibit fishermen and sea anglers from landing immature sea bass could be the first step in developing a profitable world class British sport fishery. It would substantially expand the present 19,000-job sea […]
Publicity, publicity!
It is expected that Defra will shortly announce the consultation period for, the raising of the bass minimum landing size (MLS) from 36 cms to 45 cms, together with an appropriate rise in the commercial net mesh sizes. It is important that ALL recreational sea anglers are made aware of this in order that they […]
BASS subscription offer
The BASS society year starts on 1 January and ends on 31 December, however members joining from 1 November 2005 will be given membership until 31 December 2006. Current subscription rates are: Individual (Adult) – £18 Family, Club or Organisation – £27 Junior or Senior Citizen – £9 Full details can be found on the […]
Why 45cms mls for bass
BASS has taken an advert in the November issue of ‘Sea Angler’ magazine as part of our campaign to inform the sea angling public why an increase in the minimum landing size (MLS) for bass is so important and necessary. We have posted a copy of that advert on this web site and hope you […]
French bass concerns grow
Rough Translation: Source: Ouest France- Friday 14 October 2005 42 discontented liners. Fisheries: A petition against pelagic trawling on the spawning grounds The fishing sector is disturbed at the present time. A petition signed by 42 liners and rope makers from the ports of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue and Barfleur, in the Val-de Saire, will be sent to […]