BASS goes to Norway
The profile of BASS dramatically increased after the launch of the ‘Bass Management Plan’ in November 2004 and as a result, it was suggested that attendance at the 4th World Recreational Fishing Conference to be held in Trondheim, Norway in June 2005, would be beneficial. John Leballeur, Chairman of BASS and the BASS Restoration Project […]
Have your say on the sea
Industry, conservation groups and the public are being invited to give their views on a major piece of legislation that will improve the management of Britain’s seas. Government is committed to introducing a Marine Bill that will establish an integrated system for the streamlined planning, management and protection of coastal and marine natural resources. Now […]
Invest in fish south west
Since its launch more than a year ago, Invest in Fish South West has been attempting to find mutually agreeable solutions to sustaining fish stocks in the South West – solutions that are beneficial the regional economy, local communities and the environment. They have consulted with environmental and conservation groups, commercial fishermen, sea anglers, fish […]
Big bass on the brink
BASS recently took an advert in the September 2005 issue of ‘Sea Angler’ magazine in an effort to inform the sea angling public, that, if they wish to see a healthy bass fishery for future generations, now is the time to get involved. After several years of lobbying, the Government is at last waking up […]
Angler backs bass MLS rise
[The following interview between Malcolm Gilbert, BASS European liason officer, and Phil Lockley, SW correspondent of ‘Fishing News’ ( a weekly newspaper serving the commercial fishing industry) appeared in the Fishing News (26 August) and is in response to some comments made by David Pessel, chairman of Plymouth Trawler Agents. We would like to thank […]