2015 Annual REDFA Report

upstream at Waters Meet 05.02.16 Mark Strong

rising waters engulf YFF`s Wetheral fishing bothy 06.12.15 Mike Grimes

the aftermath as waters subside 02.02.16 Mike Grimes

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE

Paul Davidson Chairman CAA Chairman Mike Ashwin Secretary PAA D.Chair Adrian Brown D.Chair Eden Owners & Church Commssioners Mike Harrison Treasurer

Nigel Austin CAA Secretary Marion Baldwin KSDAA Treasurer Jamie Birley PAA Chairman Bob Bradney YFFC Bill Candeland BAA Secretary Steve Dawson AAA (new Chair) Irene Downing KSDAA Chair John Harper BAA Chairman Alistair Horn AAA John Pape Riparian Owners Colin Pilmer CAA Paul Richardson AAA Chairman (now retired) Adrian Sharpe YFF

CONTENTS

1 Chairman’s Report 2 Secretary`s Report 3 Treasurer`s Report 4 Angling Reports Appleby Angling Association Brampton Angling Association Carlisle Angling Association Carlisle and District Coarse Angling Club Kirkby Stephen & District Angling Association Penrith Angling Association Yorkshire Fly Fishers Club Borderlines 5 * Salmon fisheries data - Conservation measures & Tagging - C&R rates * Net Limitation Order & Byelaw developments * Avian Predation and Eden Area licence 6 EFP progress update 7 Eden Rivers Trust report 8 2016 Events and Meeting dates & Volunteer activities and contacts 9 List of REDFA Members 10 REDFA Membership Form

1. REDFA – Chairman’s report I want to start off by offering our condolences to any of our members that have been affected by the recent floods. The damage to property and personal belongings is by no doubt devastating to all concerned. Hopefully many have or will get back to normality as soon as possible. In regards to the river, it will be a long time before we know the true extent of the damage to the Redds and what impact it will have on all fish stocks.

2015 has been a very challenging year in regards to what has been going on behind the scenes with several projects mainly to do with 2017 Net Limitation Order and Eden Fisheries Plan.

As you are already aware the EA have formed a steering group which includes REDFA (who is represented by myself and Mike Ashwin) Solway Haaf Netters, ERT, EA, Natural England, Esk & Liddle, Dumfries and Galloway Council (Annan Stake Nets).

The purpose of the group was initially to set out an agreement on reducing salmon exploitation within the Eden and Esk catchments and the Solway estuary due to the decline in returning adults over the last few years which has placed the River Eden in an "At risk” category.

There have been two meetings to date (The Haaf Netts representatives failed to attend the 2nd meeting) and a third meeting which should have taken place in the middle of January. Due to EA`s flood workload and other considerations, this did not go ahead as planned. In the light of this REDFA tabled their conservation measures proposals to the EA last week, to allow sufficient time to introduce these measures prior to the 16th June.

Our initial thoughts are that the EA will be asking for a 100% Catch and Release for 2016 on a voluntary basis. If this is the case it will be opposed by REDFA.

The Conservation proposals drafted and tabled by REDFA are for an angler limit of two salmon (carcass tagged) and two sea trout per season, and for this to be linked with net restrictions to reduce the 10 salmon limit for licence holders and the unlimited sea trout they have at the moment. Whatever is agreed can only be introduced under a voluntary rod arrangement for 2016.

However it is highly likely that the EA will be pushing for a major reduction in salmon exploitation at a national level for the NLO review in 2017 and there is a high likelihood that they will want to see an introduction of a 100% C&R on all rivers that are " at risk “ This will be challenged rigorously by REDFA and we have been given an assurance the Angling Trust will also defend this position which is re-assuring.

I would like to thank all clubs and riparian owners that have agreed to and paid their enhanced membership contributions over the last year. The support is overwhelming and is greatly appreciated. Without this support REDFA would not be in a position to fulfil its objectives.

Most beats up and down the river reported good catches of brown trout throughout the season. The seatrout catches were very promising compared to the previous decade or more, we hope that continues into the future. Salmon fishing in the spring was very good on some beats and continued right up into July. The back end didn’t materialise again but that could have been due to the dry conditions. Grayling fishing started brilliantly in the end of October into November but then the rain started and has forgotten to stop.

Hopefully 2016 will bring good catches throughout. I will close on that note and wish everyone tight lines for the coming season. Paul Davidson

2. Secretary`s Report

2015 will be recorded by fisheries as another year of severe flood events, but in future years may also be marked as a year when REDFA adopted its business plan to build and strengthen its representation of Eden`s fisheries interests.

This was a transition year when significant contributions were made by Clubs, Riparian Owners and individuals both financially and in real time, working on particular strategies and projects, very much a team effort to turn around the fortunes of our river.

Adrian Brown took the chairing role for steering the Eden Fisheries Plan, Nigel Austin coordinated the introduction of our Salmon carcass tagging scheme and Paul Davidson difficult discussions around Solway migratory measures.

Our membership is growing and we have a stronger platform to represent fisheries which we must use wisely and effectively.

The Annual report records much of this work and we hope gives an insight into developing strands of work. Important of these being :-

▪ Migratory conservation measures and Tagging ▪ Net Limitation Order & Byelaw reviews ▪ Rod fisheries data ▪ Avian Predation and management of the Eden Area Licence ▪ Consultation and responses on Catchment planning and Water Resources ▪ Planning applications and Abstraction Licensing ▪ Water quality regulation ▪ Activities to support Clubs and fisheries ▪ Representation at regional and national level on the above REDFA has regular dialogue with its EFP partners Eden Rivers Trust, Environment Agency & Natural England on wide ranging matters in delivery of the fisheries plan. Many of these hinge on future resources and actions that organisations can commit to and this will undoubtedly set the agenda for improved monitoring and restoration of Eden`s waterbodies. Daniel Brazier has joined ERT as the new Catchment Fisheries Specialist and we look forward to working more closely with the ERT team in the months ahead. Likewise our EA colleagues who have the difficult task balancing major flood restoration programmes against a diminishing fisheries and biodiversity budget.

In September there was the unwelcome Skitwath Beck pollution incident which highlighted concerns that are ever present over farm pollution but also our preparedness to deal with these incidents. The pollution was picked up and tracked by an observant river watcher and illustrates how each of us has a part to play in looking after our nearby waters. Legal matters are progressing to what we expect to lead to prosecution in this case.

Through the year REDFA was directly involved in the Ullswater Drought Permit Order consultation which concerns transfer of water from Ullswater to Haweswater and south to Lancashire conurbations. The importance being that the proposed relaxing of daily and yearly transfer limits would directly impact on Ullswater, River Eamont and downstream Eden levels. REDFA called together affected fisheries and our response and recommendations are being considered by United Utilities and the EA as part of their Environmental Assessment reporting process.

A final word of thanks to Mike Harrison, who stands down from his role as Treasurer, having kept the books in good shape during his time in office and through this transition period. Mike Ashwin REDFA Secretary REDFA Year End Accounts as at 31st October 2015 with earlier year comparisons

Income 2014 - 2015 2013 - 2014 2012 - 2013 2011 - 2012 2010 - 2011

Riparian Owners £899.00 £389.00 £439.00 £424.00 £286.00

Clubs £4,750.00 £388.00 £388.00 £392.00 £392.00

Members £422.50 £412.50 £402.00 £464.00 £422.00

Environment Agency (in error) £300.00

Donations £5,040.00 £592.00 £5,170.00 £384.92 £325.00

Raffle (at A.G.M.) £50.00 £20.00 £75.00 £68.00

Lowther Show £141.00

Contributions to Junior Day £670.00

Total Income £11,972.50 £1,801.50 £6,474.00 £2,032.92 £1,425.00 £350 received under Riparian Owners is paid in advance for 2015 - 2016 N.B.

Expenditure

Honorarium (Secretary) £100.00 £300.00 £350.00 £350.00 £350.00

Honorarium (Treasurer) £300.00 £300.00 £300.00 £300.00 £325.00

Stationary/Postage £81.84 £166.59 £95.13 £22.07

Angling Trust £55.00 £55.00 £55.00 £50.00

A.G.M £101.27 £58.95 £112.00 £146.00 £190.00

Raffle £40.00

Eden Rivers Trust (Room hire) £100.00 £150.00 £150.00 £100.00 £200.00 Webpage Management £200.00 £200.00 £200.00 £200.00 £200.00

NWFCC £100.00 £100.00 £40.00

Cup engraving £14.95 £21.95

Workshops &Summits £258.00 £90.54 £213.27 £348.00

Retirement gifts £100.00 £50.00

Environment Agency (repayment) £300.00

Lowther Show Costs £81.09 £72.69 £38.09

REDFA leaflets £40.00

Junior Day Tuition Fees £629.20 £300.00

Other (Direct debit) £120.00

Charged Administration Costs £9,000.00

Mileage £497.75

Stationary £232.59

Total Expenditure £11,694.90 £1,409.02 £2,035.90 £1,951.08 £1,377.07

Surplus £277.60 £392.48 4,438.10 £81.84 £47.93

Angling Trust Grant received - £1893.00 (not included as income and £ 824.24 spent on Avian predation equip) ( £1068.76 grant balance held in HSBC account)

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Account Balances as at 31.10.15 31.10.14 Increase in 31.10.15 Balances made up

H.S.B.C. £2,992.59 £1,646.23 as follows £ 277.60 Surplus

Cumberland B.S. £19,674.67 £19,417.62 257.05 Interest

Total balances £22,667.26 £21,063.85 1,068.76 AT grant

TOTAL £1,603.41 ContributionsTreasurers to Junior Report Day received from:

Donations gratefully received from :- Sponsorship and Contributions to Junior Angling Day made by :-

Ian Gregg James Norris for John Norris of Penrith

James Maclaren Appleby AA

Kirkby Stephen & DAA Eamont Owners Penrith AA

River Caldew litter pick ERT & CAA volunteers 31.01.15

Julian Shaw of J. Norris presenting a fly Lowther Fishing Island prize winners rod to a lucky Lowther Young angler

Tim Knight and Marion Baldwin surveying KSDAA waters

ERT Apprentices on the Lyvennet with woody debris

Lowther preps – all hands shifting the island pontoon

4. Angling Reports

A A A Secretary’s Report

There have been four committee meeting this year, February, March, June and October. Eden Grove at Bolton was sold and the new owners have given permission for us to continue renting the water at Bolton Willows

Our website has been updated with all relevant information and a reminder that any items of interest /notable catch info.can be sent to [email protected] for inclusion.

Restocking of Howgill took place in May, it has been noted that the weed problem has not been as bad as previous years, possibly due to weather conditions. and once again the river has not been restocked.

The Junior Angling Event took place in June with 26 young anglers taking part.

We did not take a stand at Lowther this year as it was felt that previously interest shown was for day tickets and this information is readily available on various websites and Tourist Information points.

Members took part in 2 bird counts in March and November. The bad weather/high water was particularly bad in the November count and so may not have given an accurate account. 2 Committee members are the nominated guns for predator control. The licence is now active until the15th March when control for the smolt season will be also be considered. The areas identified are at Kirkby Thore and Sandford. Rocket Scarers (donated by REDFA) may also be used as a deterrent, with the cooperation of the landowners.

A new President – Martyn Bell and Chairman Steven Dawson were appointed at the December AGM.

Our waters have had mixed results again this year owing in part to the weather but also predator numbers and pollution incidents. However there have been sightings of otters in Appleby town water so perhaps a sign that the water overall is in a healthy state.

Update since December AGM

The localised flooding has affected many of our waters, scouring banks and river beds, sweeping away styles and fencing and damaging roads. Our chairman has visited some areas most affected, Bolton Willows (shared with PAA) has also suffered from the huge amount of debris when the nearby riverside static caravan site was devastated over that period. Consequently there is a lot of clearing up to do, mattresses stuck in trees etc in areas that are quite difficult to access.

Our chairman and PAA secretary have been in contact with various bodies and are now planning a work party to remove the rubbish, the date to be confirmed. We have also had enquiries from country members as to the condition and fishing on the waters and have reassured them that local members are catching fish. There will be a report on our website. I have also had enquiries from country members as to the condition and fishing on the waters and have reassured them that local members are catching fish.

Irene Dawson AAA Secretary

Appleby Young Anglers day Sponsors J. Norris of Penrith

Appleby Angling Association

Kirkby Stephen & District AA

Penrith Angling Association

Brampton AA Annual Report 2015 Season The season on the River Irthing and the Gelt got off to a slow start due to the cold spring weather. River levels held up well with the best fishing coming towards the end of the season with reports of good catches throughout. The F Latimer trophy for the best grayling was won once again by Mick Gray with the fish photographed and returned to the water. Many other good fish were recorded on the catch returns but not entered for the competitions. The catch returns showed that more than 95% of the fish recorded were returned to the water. Access to the river bank continues to become increasingly difficult with the growth of willows and the Himalayan Balsam. This is particularly noticeable in the areas fenced off by ERT.

Income from subscriptions was down again on the previous year, junior membership has fallen by 50% over the last five years. However, subscriptions have been kept at the same level with no increase now for the eighth successive year, but in the light of increasing rents this policy may have to be reviewed.

Regarding REDFA, the club levy was discussed at length at the AGM with ongoing concerns about the benefits and justification for the levy. Following a vote, it was decided not to pay the £150 levy for the 2016 season, but, to offer a £50 subscription. The Brampton AA website can now be found at www.bramptonangling.co.uk

W D Candeland, Secretary Brampton AA

Carlisle Angling Association The 2015 salmon season got off to a slow start in January and February. However as March and April arrived a significant run of Spring Fish entered the system giving sport for members who ventured out. It was good to see a good number of these fish were in to the high teens and some over the twenty pound mark. Fish have been taken from most areas of CAA waters. Despite unsettled weather and water conditions fish were still entering the system well in to May and the trend continued throughout the summer as un-settled periods of weather meant summer sport was had by members on the river, with not only Grilse being taken but a good number of multi-sea winter fish also. Unfortunately towards the end of August it was apparent the autumn run was once again going to be a big disappointment. It was good to see a larger number of both Seatrout and Herling in the river. Some members have reported good returns of fish whilst night fishing and also when trout fishing. Unfortunately the arrival of water in July curtailed the night fishing but members were still catching sea trout when spinning or fly fishing for salmon. Seatrout were being seen and caught on CAA waters right up to the close of the salmon season.

We have had another good trout season on CAA waters in 2015. The season kicked off in March and fish were on the feed from the off. Although early season dry fly sport was at a premium; good hatches of Large Dark Olives and March Browns – which were a couple of weeks early this year – certainly had the fish feeding and decent numbers of fish responded well to North country spiders and nymphs. Fly life appears to be thriving on our waters and daytime sport continued to be good throughout April and May. June saw the start of our evening fishing with some good rises and fish coming to Caddis and small dun and emerger patterns. The trend for this period seemed to be nymph through the day and dries in the evening, and it continued this way through July and August. September saw the return to better daytime fishing; Blue winged olives continued to hatch into the final month and some good fish came to suitable imitations. As usual, decent numbers of Grayling started to show up during the final six weeks of the season, so, hopefully, this should bode well for those who brave the elements in pursuit of the ‘lady of the stream’ during the winter months.

Nigel Austin, CAA Secretary

Kirkby Stephen District Angling Association 2015 Report

There was a mixture of weather in 2015 with April very bright with low water followed by May and June which was wet but with high winds stopping members venturing out. Those that did, said they had some good catches with a number of large fish being seen, if not caught. The rest of the season saw low water and windy conditions.

We commissioned an Advisory Report from the Wild trout Trust and will be considering options to improve the river in 2016.

We supported the Young Anglers event at Appleby. A display was prepared for Lowther Show and manned by members. An article in Fly fishing and Fly tying magazine based on information given by one of our members brought in some new day ticket anglers. However none of these initiatives have really increased our membership.

Members of the club have continued to survey for fly life, crayfish and walked the river to contribute to the information on predatory birds.

We would like to thank members of E.R.T.for their support and interest at the W. T. T. survey and for tuition on dealing with invasive species. We look forward to their apprentices helping with our work party this spring.

Colin Edney, KSDAA Secretary, c/o Four Winds, Church Brough, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4EW Tel. 017683 42073 or email [email protected]

PAA Secretary`s fishing report of the 2015 season

The 2015 season is not easy to describe on a month by month account, as conditions were very changeable. However, low river levels dominated from the start, and as reserves in water tables diminished, any freshets that we did get failed to raise the rivers for long and rivers were soon dropping back to summer levels.

At the start of the season clear sunny skies resulted in fly hatches trickling off in sparse numbers over longer periods throughout the day rather than concentrated numbers anglers hope for, therefore the emergence of these insects went unnoticed by the fish and angler. Cold nights followed these cloudless days of March and April which kept water temperatures low causing fish to be less active at the surface compared to previous seasons. Nonetheless, accounts from some members using subsurface techniques indicated better sport than the dry-fly purists over a full day. May again did not produce the regular daytime hatches we have seen in past seasons, and many days were hampered by windy conditions.

The early evening rises also anticipated in this month were few and far between and it wasn’t until June before we started seeing some reasonable sport in the evenings; and indeed before the waters warmed enough to encourage the trout to feed more regularly. April & May nevertheless did produce many good trout over the 2lb mark, with a few between 3 and 4lb. Some members also reported good numbers of trout in the 10 to16 inch range.

It was later than usual before fish moved and stayed in the shallow faster runs to feed, due partly to the cold water temperatures. Flight periods of many of the early invertebrate species also appeared a week or two later than normal.

Throughout the season hatches were not predictable from one day to the next, even with similar conditions. However, some species were seen in good numbers at times. It was all about being at the water at the right time, and sometimes this was after dark. Those anglers having a good range of fishing techniques to cope with the difficult conditions did find success and catches well into double figures could be had on some days, but, it was also noted that some members did struggle at times.

Certain species of fly are definitely getting more abundant each year. However, not all of these species are recognised by anglers as worthy of imitating, or even noticed by many due to their lifecycles and therefore do not get documented within the fly-life populations. Such species as the Large Green Dun which, was seen on most days in large numbers from late June onwards, swarming sometimes in many hundreds low over the water, when once only the occasional few were seen. In fact all the species from of the heptageniidae family (stoneclingers) are doing better since the decrease of blanket weed which burdened the riverbed in past decades, but few from the above family of invertebrates are renowned for their mass emergence, however, they are abundant and widespread in their microhabitat and you will generally find at least one of these species on any stone in their microhabitat.

A species of caddisfly, the small grey sedge (A. ochripes) which is many more times abundant than the Grannom (B. Subnubilus ) and has a much longer flight period is also an important food supply for the fish in its pupal stage, yet few anglers are aware of this species, probably due to its size, but in a season more of these will be eaten by fish than would the Grannom. One other species that is important to the angler, E. Danica the true mayfly, has also been increasing in numbers on some of our waters and it is certainly worth having a pattern in your box these days. Small Dark Olives and Pale Wateries were also seen in fair numbers at times. The Small Dark Olive was observed more frequently just as darkness fell, so was difficult to see unless you looked for it. The better hatches of the Pale Watery Dun were observed at the backend of the season, and the best emergence of these was seen in the first half of October.

Overall anglers had to work a little harder at times to catch and had to be a little more subtle in their approach for consistent sport, but although there were times when all seemed impossible there were also times, for some, when it all paid off. Several of our members frequently catch 20 plus fish in a single outing. On some of our waters upwards of 40 were caught in a day. We also heard of some extremely large fish captured this season, one being possibly the largest caught by a club member on our waters. This fish was measured between 25” to 26” and estimated to weigh between 6 to 7lb; another fish of 23½” was also caught and returned.

Few of our members fish for Salmon and most of those that do, do so only in the last few weeks of the season. Because river levels were low throughout this period It was no surprise that few wet a line for them. It was good to hear though that lower beats in the earlier part of the season saw an increase in numbers of spring fish seen for many years.

The Blue Winged Olive is still not seen as regularly in large numbers as we once saw, but this season on a few occasions large swarms of these sherry spinners were noted. The best swarm of these spinners I have seen for several years was at the Anthony Holme beat of the R. Eden, the whole surrounding sky was almost blackened by them; but I observed the biggest fall of these female spinners on the R. Lowther. Also on the Anthony Holme beat I videoed one of the largest congregations of adult caddisfly Rhyacophila dorsalis (Sandfly). One small protruding stone alone was covered by almost 400 of these pre-egg laying females.

Some anglers give the impression that the Eden and its tributaries are under par regarding invertebrate abundance; but this is not the case from my personal experience having sampled many rivers throughout the country. A good example to compare this claim would be those famous chalk streams that advertise lush fly life in pristine waters. Following eight days on an invertebrate survey I did on the famous R. Itchen, and parts of the R. Test this year, I can categorically state that our rivers are far more abundant in populations and diversity of species, and believe my data shows many of our species are on the increase to a varying degree; unlike the above waters which are finding the invertebrate population to be decreasing.

However, not all is rosy, and populations in some species are still lower than they once were, but it is not always due to negative issues. There are others species however, like the Grannom, March Brown, Large Green Dun, Olive Upright and several others less known species that are more abundant than they have been in the last 30 years at least. I do believe that if we could wish for all the other species recorded on our waters to be replaced by only 3 particular species in equal numbers; (Large Dark, Medium and Blue Winged Olive), everyone would say that the fly-life populations were fantastic, yet the total in this instance, is the same. However, I don’t believe any angler is blind to the fact of the problems faced by all fisheries, whether river or stillwater due to the increasing demands from the rising human population.

Andrew Dixon, Secretary PAA

YFF 2015 Annual fishing Report - Wetheral, Eden Brows, Low House beats After last year’s nightmare this season even without a late run was a significant upturn, with good numbers of salmon landed almost every month right from the start of the fishing until we ran out of fish at the end of August. Until then I would say Wetheral would have been holding its own, if not out fishing, most beats in the country with a lots less rod days than all of them. All the members of the club are to be congratulated again in respect of the numbers of fish returned, and I can tell you all, that the rest of the river is rapidly following our lead and curbing the numbers of fish killed. However, as things stand the river is still NOT going to reach its spawning target, so more of the same please. Another good sign that bodes well for the river was the dramatic improvement in the weed growth this year, packed full of food and cover from our avian brethren. That’s got to be good for the job eh!? Some of the trouting fraternity have implied there might be a lack of fish, in my opinion I think the jobs actually getting better. After the spring this year the fisher who went small, and I’m talking 18s and even smaller, could enjoy some fantastic sport. You have got to give um what they want and not what you can see.

With a handful of fish of 20lbs and over, a good percentage of fish over double figures and even a grilse run of sorts most of the fishers at Wetheral had a fish or two this year. If by chance you happen to be one of the few who blanked this season. Next year….. Get ya finger out…..OK!! All the very best to you all and see you next year. Mike Grimes, Lower Eden YFF Keeper

YFF Upper Eden river Report 2015 - Salkeld viaduct, Langwathby, Waters Meet, Crackenthorpe waters

Well what can I say, it’s been another difficult season with the absence of a back end run of fish and very few decent lifts of water.

The year started very positively with a very early fish and the first off the river from Luham water on the 21st of February landed by Mathew Calvert, we would have to wait another month before we landed any more. We had a better season at Armathwaite with 10 for the year 5 of which were landed in the last week in March by David Haigh. A steady April with just a couple of slight rises of water, May saw some good waters and with it some good catches John Douglas had 3 on 22nd and at the end of the month we had 27 fish in the book

So the season rolled on with dry weather with an odd little lift after the lifts there was sport to be had but it was not easy most of the fish this year have been taking little flies down to size 15 and if we have learnt anything this year it was that we could catch in very low water. August was a decent month with 25 fish landed and the last week saw the first proper water of the year reaching 4 foot setting us up for a good September so I thought how wrong could I be, there was no more real rain fall in September and the river dropped off the bottom of the gauge yet again there would be only 11 fish for the month. A little rain fall at the beginning of October saw the river lift to a foot and 22 fish were landed before the end of Big Trout ? the season there was plenty of fish showing but were not easy to tempt all 22lb salmon in all not bad and we ended the season going back on with the middle Eden ▪ 99 fish- average size 9.8lbs ▪ 41 cock & 58 hen fish ▪ 17 spinning & 82 to the fly Mark Strong ▪ biggest 22lb ALL FISH RETURNED 02.08.15

Trout fishing has again been challenging with the cool winds present at the start of the season and followed by cold evenings in the summer months, there was some good hatches of fly at times but not always a guaranteed rise. My kick samples have been very good with all invertebrates present. There has been some good trout caught with a couple over 3lb and plenty around 2½lb. My quota for goosander and cormorants met and seven mink despatched. Tight lines, Mark Strong, Upper Eden YFF Keeper

2015 springer from Crosby Paul Davidson

Borderlines Activities 2015

Borderlines continued working at Wigton Youth Station. The project has over the last 5 years provided weekly sessions throughout the year, building both knowledge and anticipation towards regular monthly and school holiday fishing trips providing the 'hook' that will take young people away from negative behaviour. During the last 12 months 49 young people have participated in the project. We hold summer and Christmas presentations to celebrate the youngster’s achievements and thanks to the generosity of local tackle dealers and individual anglers who donate items of unwanted fishing tackle we are able to give the youngsters prizes.

Greystoke School pupils took part in sessions and field trips taking them from water cycle to game and coarse angling. Working with Nith Catchment Fishery Trust’s staff we provided fishing skills sessions for families during three sessions in Dock Park, Dumfries. As part of a Seafood in Schools event at Kirkcudbright Academy we worked with the Solway Firth Partnership, Seafood Scotland and Marine Scotland introducing pupils to the history of angling, fishing tackle, casting and good angling practise.

The Nith Catchment Fishery Trust’s, Fishing for the Future Project saw us delivering Angling History sessions in 15 school’s as well as introducing young people to casting and fishing. Borderlines also attended the Dumfries and Galloway Council Ranger Service and National Trust for Scotland's World Oceans Day beach event at Rockcliffe, Dumfries and Galloway.

In June working with the River Eden and District Fisheries Association, Appleby Angling, Kirkby Stephen Angling Association and Penrith Angling we ran the REDFA Junior Anglers day on the banks of the river Eden at Holme Farm, Appleby. 27 young anglers from the Eden Valley had a great day out, many where accompanied by their parents who also shared an interest in fishing. Youngsters rotated around four activities during the day learning about water craft and entomology, roll and overhead casting and river fly fishing. John Norris of Penrith backed the event with pre event publicity and additional funding.

We worked with Impact Housing running a family fishing day at Mossbay Reservoir Workington with around 30 young people and their families taking part. Borderlines also attended 3 local shows. At Lowther Show and the Galloway Country Fair we ran casting clinics, demonstrations and informed the general public about their work. We also had a stand in the foyer at Rheged during this year’s Fly Fest.

Borderlines would like to thank all the clubs and fishery owners within the Eden catchment and beyond who have allowed us free use of their waters to introduce the young and those who may be disadvantage in some way to angling and the environment in 2015. We would also like to thank the tackle dealers and individual anglers who have donated items of tackle, angling books and magazines for youngsters, without their assistance we could not achieve half as much as we do.

Chris Bowman MIFM CEnv Company Secretary Borderlines, Crosshill Cottage, Blackford, Carlisle CA6 4DU Tel: 01228 674519 Mob: 07714168939 Web: www.borderlines.org.uk

5. Salmon Fisheries data - Migratory Conservation Measures & Tagging - C & R rates

Through the last three seasons REDFA and its Riparian Owners and Clubs has focused on collating and producing good data and evidence to establish salmon runs and the need to conserve stocks at a time when migratory stocks are under pressure. These figures are summarised overleaf.

18 principal fisheries on the middle and lower Eden now provide a breakdown of monthly rod and release data which is summarised within a couple of months of the close of season. In the 2014 & 2015 seasons these figures correlated well with the individual angler returns that the EA publish some 4 - 5 months later in the following summer and has enabled REDFA to properly represent Eden fisheries interests and speak with confidence on the real impact of exploitation by rods.

The need for angler Conservation measures coupled with Tagging to reinforce these has become very evident with two consecutive years (2014 & 2015) when stocks were assessed as being below Conservation Limits. Rising sea mortality has heightened anglers concerns and we have seen a significant trend towards Eden anglers adopting a more responsible approach to protecting stocks. This is graphically illustrated by the C & R graph

3000 River Eden declared salmon rod C & R rates

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1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2002 2003 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2013 2014 2015 1994 1996 1998 2000 2005 2007 2009 2011

C & R trends 1993 - 8% → 2000 - 34% → 2008 - 55% → 2014 - 79% → 2015 - 89%

The Compliance Assessments of salmon stocks that the Environment Agency undertake as part of the Eden`s protected salmon designation has resulted in the 2017 Net Limitation Order (licensing of Solway Haaf nets) and Eden migratory Byelaws being brought forward for review at the end of last year. REDFA has been representing Eden fisheries in this review and formed an Eden Rod Fisheries group comprising eight fisheries and clubs to prepare and present proposals. Within the last week the EA have informed REDFA that the review will now be delayed as a result of the national Salmon Summit outcomes and EA 5 point plans proposals which are being considered and we await further clarification of the intended timescales.

The Eden Salmon Carcass Tagging Scheme introduced as part of Voluntary Salmon Conservation measures for the 2015 season has on the whole been great success despite a few teething problems.

This was the first year of a 3 year scheme and was met by the majority of anglers in a most positive way, with over 300 anglers collecting tags. The general feedback from these anglers was good and that 6 tags was indeed too many and that most would be happy with 2 if parity with the net fishery is achieved.

The central database of names and addresses has not only highlighted issues around one or two rods trying to use more than their allocated 6 tags but has also given an insight into how far afield anglers are traveling to fish the Eden for salmon.

The scheme will continue on a voluntary basis for next season. Hopefully there will be an extra outlet issuing tags and an amendment meaning anglers can show the paper version of their EA Rod Licence to obtain tags, as some people could not get tags due to the late arrival of the card section of the licence from the Post Office.

The scheme has certainly been a talking point on the river and has got people talking about the plight of the current Eden salmon stocks. There is still work to be done to make sure the number of rods taking part in the scheme increases.

This scheme is a major part demonstration to the EA that we, as a rod fishery, can manage our own fishery without the need for further compulsory Legislation.

Nigel Austin River Eden Tagging coordinator

Eden fisheries Salmon rod returns 2013 - 2014 - 2015

2013 JANUA FEBRU MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT TOTAL C & R C & R % Rockcliffe → Warwick bridge 1 (1) 4 (4) 16 (16) 15 (15) 28 (28) 22 (9) 9 (3) 130 (51) 177 (99) 66 (39) 468 265 57% Warwick → Armathwaite bridge 3 (3) 17 (17) 25 (25) 7 (7) 2 (2) 10 (6) 24 (22) 3 (2) 91 74 81% upstream of Armathwaite bridge 2 (2) 9 (9) 6 (6) 1 (1) 14 (13) 33 (33) 37 (37) 102 102 100% Total rod returns 1 (1) 4 (4) 19 (19) 34 (34) 62 (62) 35 (22) 12 (6) 154 (71) 234 (144) 106 (78) 661 441 67% EA angler rod returns 4 (3) 19 (19) 33 (33) 58 (57) 30 (18) 31 (16) 120 (48) 230 (156) 107 (92) 634 443 70% Eden & Esk Haaf net returns 46 192 299 42 57

2014 Rockcliffe → Warwick bridge 1 (1) 5 (5) 7 (7) 9 (9) 20 (16) 12 (7) 142 (94) 58 (44) 68 (51) 322 234 73% Warwick → Armathwaite bridge 7 (7) 5 (5) 6 (4) 2 (1) 7 (5) 10 (9) 22 (22) 59 53 90% upstream of Armathwaite bridge 1 (1) 5 (5) 5 (5) 4 (4) 16 (15) 26 (26) 22 (21) 46 (46) 125 123 98% Total rod returns 1 (1) 6 (6) 19 (19) 19 (19) 30 (24) 30 (23) 175(125) 90 (74) 136(119) 506 410 81% EA angler rod returns 5 (5) 22 (22) 19 (19) 28 (17) 22 (16) 143 (91) 75 (55) 135(128) 451 355 79% Eden & Esk Haaf net returns 58 60 65 20 203

2015 Rockcliffe → Warwick bridge 19 (19) 24 (24) 58 (58) 47 (39) 92 (72) 139 (97) 88 (79) 55 (50) 522 438 84% Warwick → Armathwaite bridge 16 (16) 30 (30) 71 (71) 20 (17) 9 (7) 47 (44) 10 (9) 6 (6) 209 200 96% upstream of Armathwaite bridge 1 (1) 5 (5) 14 (14) 36 (36) 27 (26) 4 (4) 37 (35) 19 (18) 28 (28) 171 167 98% Total rod returns 1 (1) 40 (40) 68 (68) 165(165) 94 (82) 105 (83) 223(176) 117(106) 89 (84) 902 805 89% EA angler rod returns Eden & Esk Haaf net returns

Avian Predation Report and Eden Area Licence 08.11.15 Eden catchment Bird Count - conditons - 1-2 ft overnight water, dirty & rising - leavesREDFA still on is somenow into trees its -second some yearbirds of off reporting water altogether and or not visible Map ref Map boundaries Goosander Cormorant Merganser Heron KingfishermanagingComments the Eden catchment licence and building on Eden 1 - 5 Old Sandsfield to Grinsdale 95 69 5 9 theT. Baconknowledge & colleague/G.Freeman gained in our first season. Our efforts to " 6 - 10 Grinsadale to M6 Bridge 91 15 1 minimiseNigel Austin/Clive bird impact Mitchelhill/Alan on stocks are Glaister/M. built around McHugh/B. the Dowle/S.Beckett " 11 - 15 M6 Bridge to Warwick Bridge 9 16 2 twicePaul yearlyDavidson/Charlie bird count dataAlderson which provides a snapshot " 16 - 19 Warwick Bridge to Brocklewath 20 7 2 ofMike all spec Grimesies over a two hour window on 50+ walked " 20 - 25 Brocklewath to Armathwaite 4 11 2 Mike Grimes - no PAAS count waters 20/21 beats on the mainstem Eden and major tributaries. " 26 - 30 Armathwaite to Lazonby 9 8 6 John Atkinson/Andy Dyer Cormorants and Goosander are present in sufficient " 31 - 35 Lazonby to Langwathby 13 37 1 David Haigh/John Dumont/Ian Caunce " 36 - 41 Langwathby to Lyvennet confluence 27 77 9 3 numbersIan Caunce/Mark to impact Strong/Mikeon fry, parr, Ashwinsmolts and adult stocks " 42 - 46 Lyvennet confluence to Appleby bridge 16 7 11 andS. Fisher/Mark are a more Strong/Derick recent “migrant” Richardson which many anglers " 47 - 51 Appleby to Warcop 2 willJohn recall Pape/Paul only started Richardson to visit -our high waters water/weather/disturance in the 1970`s & reduced count " 52 - 56 Warcop to Kirkby Stephen 3 5 80`s.Mark Sanderson/Stuart Dent/Stephen Huck/Anthony Kilington/L.Catlow EDEN mainstem totals 289 247 5 43 4 Both birds have designations that only permit shooting Caldew 1 - 5 Caldewfoot to Dalston toNo kill count with this licensed year Natural England approval and " 6 - 10 Dalston to Caldew Beck observanceNo Count of strict conditions, quota and season " 11 - 20 Caldew to Mosedale restrictions. " " Irthing 1 BAA Middle Irthing waters TheNo licence count period runs from 1st Sept to 15th March and " 2 " Upper " " given " evidence" of sufficient numbers being present an Gelt 1 BAA Middle Gelt waters extension " " to protect smolts until the 15th May. The quota " 2 " Upper " " we " receive " is subject to the national limit and based on Eamont 1 PAA Lower waters - Whinfell to Eamont Bridge 1 2 3 ourAndrew count Dixondata and & Elaine only issuedLomas in addition to non lethal " 2 " Upper " - Eamont Bridge to Pooley Bridge 1 birdPeter scare Clarke/Donald methods being Crutchfield used. - only mallard, /Tony Ronan - walkers & dogs present Lowther 1 PAA Lower waters - Brougham to Helton 1 REDFATony Ronanmanages - 0.75 and mile coordinates at Brougham the Area licence for 10 " 2 " Upper " - Helton to Shap No count fisheries in the catchment extending from the estuary at Main Tributary totals 1 2 5 Rockcliffe up to Warcop. Whins Pond 55 Mark Strong - 1 group all feeding on water Blencarn Lake TheMike Angling Ashwin Trust - swans has lobbied only hard to introduce this Pilot 08.11.15 mapped Catchment totals 290 304 5 48 4 scheme and provided valuable technical support through 15.03.15 " " " 364 107 37 2 their Fisheries catchment adviser Richard Bamforth. 30.11.14 " " " 435 218 12 67 11 They have backed this with grant aid to REDFA 16.03.14 " " " 331 195 15 20 3 amounting to £1893 this year for predation equipment Comparative 07.03.04 totals 285 86 4 59 10 and catchment mapping support. At times during the 2014/15 winter we experienced high numbers of cormorants roosting and feeding in the middle Eden, with groups of 50 – 80 present October to Feb. Similar numbers of Goosander were noticeable in lower reaches of the Eden Feb – May as they reared their broods and tracked smolts in their vulnerable migration period. Communication channels between fisheries have improved significantly and our work is better coordinated and targeted to the extent that we have been able to disperse groups of birds much earlier into the season. Within the last 3 weeks we have seen a large influx of cormorants as flood waters have receded. A number of additional measures are being undertaken to limit the damage to fish stocks. It is our intention to carry out a study and quantify the full impact on stocks from the bird count data and their diet over a full season. Mike Ashwin Eden Area Licence Coordinator 6. River Eden Fisheries Plan Steering Group Report at February 2016.

Adrian Brown agreed to take the Chairman’s role of the Eden Fisheries Plan steering group effective May 2015, but subject to review after 12 months.

Meetings of the group were accelerated from 3 monthly intervals to monthly intervals forward from September 2015, in order to push forward the revision of the Plan. Meetings took place in October, November, and December 2015, with a further meeting scheduled for February 2016.

Efforts have concentrated on finalising the details of an acceptable vision and Plan for the future of fishing in the River, and combining this vision with both wider National and Statutory needs.

Very detailed discussions have ranged over subjects such as Salmon and Sea Trout, Wild Brown Trout, Grayling and Coarse fish populations, Habitat restoration and improvement, Club and Angler participation, Concerns of Fishery owners, Predation, Monitoring of fish stocks, Water quality, Pollution, Conservation issues, Barriers in the River, and relationships with other Fisheries within the Solway basin, just to illustrate some of the items considered.

The details of the revised Plan are now hopefully nearing completion and acceptance by those involved in the Steering Group, and we hope to be able to promote the final version during the early part of 2016.

The Plan is, of necessity, a moving target, although it includes all the aspirations of today, but we recognise that it will evolve as time passes, and as time and funds allow specific actions and outcomes to be realised. We hope however that the Plan will be a challenging point from which to start.

Adrian Brown February 2016.

7. Eden Rivers Trust Report - 2015

Electrofishing for Salmon and Trout Fry numbers was undertaken across the Petteril and Trout Beck catchments in 2015.

In essence there was no significant change in Trout or Salmon fry numbers in either the Petteril or Trout Beck catchment though recent low numbers of adult salmon to the River Eden is reflected at some of our sites which are primarily dominated by trout and effectively peripheral salmon habitat. Recent years has seen an increase in the number of such sites where salmon fry are absent.

A smaller number of sites were also covered on the Lyvennet and Leith with Aberystwyth University to look at fish numbers at our River Restoration Demonstration sites (Barnskew and Thrimby). Results so far from these restoration sites has been very encouraging with very good numbers of both trout and salmon fry numbers present at Barnskew on the Lyvennet and good numbers of trout fry present at Thrimby on the Leith. The surveys also covered Parr habitat which showed good numbers of Parr present at these sites too. We are hoping to investigate whether the weir and fish pass at Sheriffs Park on the Leith is still significantly obstructing the upstream migration of adult fish or whether habitat suitability is the more fundamental reason as to why few salmon are ever found upstream of Sheriffs Park.

Finally, a small number of detailed surveys were undertaken on the Newby Beck, Dacre Beck and Pow Beck at the Demonstration Test Catchment (DTC) monitoring sites. These surveys were carried out with Lancaster University and will help provide some ecological background to the DTC monitoring sites. They will also provide a baseline from which to detect change to fish communities at the sites in question. Working with REDFA we hope to arrange a site visit IN 2016 to one of the DTC sites for anglers to come and see what is happening at these sites.

Habitat Surveys

A walk-up survey of the Trout Beck was carried out in 2015 to identify the general habitat condition and identify pressures such as livestock poaching and barriers to fish migration. This work will hopefully allow us to identify areas where we should focus our attention in that catchment to gain the greatest benefits for our work which benefits biodiversity.

As part of our River Restoration Strategy we employed experienced consultants to survey the main stem of the River Leith. These surveys were designed to identify reaches of the Leith that would benefit most from river restoration (of varying degrees) and also give us a picture of the habitat condition along the Leith.

Barriers and Water Quality

We have been able to look at a number of possible barriers to fish migration on the R.Lowther, R.Eamont and R.Caldew in 2015. These are being studied under our River Restoration Strategy and removal feasibility studies are currently in the latter stages of completion. Some smaller barriers to fish migration have also been identified on the Skitwath Beck (A66), Augill Beck (A66) and Force Beck (M6) working along with Keir Group Highways who are responsible for the road culverts in those locations. They intend to put these forward for funding, with Skitwath Beck currently prioritised due to envisaged benefits of increased fish passage in that location.

Alongside Keir Group Highways we have also been looking at the M6 outfalls along the River Petteril to identify what impact they may be having on the water and habitat quality, and also to identify possible mitigation measures. Keir Group is currently writing this up in a report which they will use this to apply for funding to address some of the issues and opportunities identified by the study.

The work carried out by ERT in the Petteril catchment to improve water and habitat quality is now taking shape in the appointment of a Countryside Stewardship Scheme fund facilitator. This part time role is aimed at bringing farmers, foresters, and other land managers together to improve the local natural environment at a landscape scale. This landscape scale approach can cover land under existing agri-environment and forestry/woodland agreements, common land and land not currently covered by a scheme. It builds on the principles of partnership working to deliver environmental benefits.

ERT now has also recruited a Land and Water specialist to work on diffuse pollution and local surface water flooding issues. Catherine McIlwraith joined us in November from the Wildfoul and Wetland Trust and brings a wealth of experience in wetlands, flooding and water quality. Catherine’s role will primarily be about developing a land management strategy for Eden that helps address diffuse agricultural pollution as well as addressing flood risk in remote communities such as Stockdalewath.

Cherish Eden Apprentice Scheme

Eden Rivers Trust now has 6 apprentices. They have been involved in many aspects of the work ERT carries out in the catchment ranging from hands on practical conservation work such as planting trees and erecting stiles to engaging and raising awareness amongst families and school children across the catchment. They have also more recently been heavily involved, along with other ERT staff, in assisting with the immediate clear up work following Decembers flooding.

A number of offers have been made to the angling community by ERT via REDFA. These include tackling of invasive plants to site specific visits to identify opportunities for habitat improvement along club reaches. There is also an offer for our apprentices to assist in some of the post flooding work with angling clubs such as debris clearing and fence erecting.

Cherish Eden Tackling Invasive non-native plants

Himalayan balsam management was carried out at several sites in 2015. The most significant being around Ullswater in partnership with the LDNPA volunteers, where the challenge remains eradicating the small remnant population which is spread over a huge area. In 2016 Ullswater and Kirkby Stephen will be the upstream areas of focus.

Almost all of the Japanese knotweed sites previously managed by ERT were revisited and sprayed by the apprentices in 2015. These sites will need consistent management year on year until eradication is achieved. The Trust is at capacity for ongoing management though, so now new sites cannot be taken on without volunteer assistance.

Giant hogweed management has continued, particularly in the upper reaches of the Eden, Crowdundle, Petteril and Ullswater system. We still do not know where the source is on Eden although it is upstream of Kirkby Stephen.

Invasive species capitalize on disturbance, so the recent flood damage to river banks provides an opportunity for colonisation. Please be observant when you are down at the river and report any new sightings. We particularly need help identifying where Japanese knotweed and Giant hogweed occur, so any reports will be gratefully received. Please continue to implement biosecurity steps of checking, cleaning and if possible drying equipment used on the river. Minimising transportation of invasive species will hopefully minimise future impacts.

Daniel Brazier Catchment Fisheries Specialist

8. 2016 events March 20th - Eden Bird Count Spring/Summer - Visit to ERT Demonstration Test Catchment sites - date to be confirmed June/July - Junior Angling events – dates to be confirmed August 13th & 14th - Lowther Show & Fishing Island November 13th - Eden Bird Count

REDFA Meeting dates January 19th - GPC February 16th - AGM April 12th - GPC & Election of Officers July 12th - GPC October 25th - GPC Agenda, Minutes and notes of the above are viewable at www.edenfishing.co.uk

ERT volunteer Groups and activities ERT runs and continues to build its programmes of community volunteer activities as part of the wider improvements being targeted through the Save Eden Coalition aims & Cherish Eden projects. REDFA is a member of the Coalition partners supporting this work.

Anglers are more closely associated with the Riverfly Partnership monitoring of invertebrates and Electro- fishing Surveys carried out in the catchment but can play an important part in the other group activities. More volunteers are welcome and needed, Paul Greaves who coordinate this work can be reached on tel 01768 866788 or via the website register http://trust.edenriverstrust.org.uk/get-your-feet-wet.html

* Electro-fishing surveys – Upper catchment surveys to monitor fry & parr populations * Riverfly Invertebrate Monitoring - training and equipment given to monitor selected sites * Invasives studies and treatments – Himalayan Balsam, Japanese Knotweed, Hogweed etc * Crayfish Surveys * Tree planting * Riverside clearing of debris etc

REDFA Membership 2014 – 2015 18 Riparian Members 6 Club Memberships Harrison & Arter (Grinsdale & Beaumont) ( 12 individual affiliated Members ) James Carr (Holmegate & Crosby) Appleby Angling Association Charles Ecroyd ( Low House) ( Paul Richardson & Irene Dawson ) Eden Owners Brampton Angling Association Tim Fetherstonhaugh (The College) ( John Harper & Bill Candeland ) Ian Gregg (Life M) Carlisle Angling Association Victor Gubbins (Eden Lacy) ( Nigel Austin & Colin Pilmer ) Charles Baker & Alec MacLachan Kirkby Stephen & District Angling Association (Church Commissioners – Savills & Smiths Gore) ( Irene Downing & Colin Edney) John Harris (Brackenburgh ) Penrith Angling Association Low House Sporting ( Jamie Birley & Andrew Dixon ) Ken PallIster (Haggwood) Yorkshire Fly Fishers Jane Pollock ( Winderwath Estate) ( Bob Bradney & Adrian Sharpe ) Mike Sandison Giles Mounsey - Heysham (Rockcliffe) 4 REDFA Officers MylesThompson (Nunwick Hall) Paul Davidson Nick Marriner (Warwick Hall) Mike Ashwin David & Serena Williams-Ellis Adrian Brown ( Garden of Eden & Lazonby Estate) Mike Harrison Individual Members - 52 W. Addison Tom Dias R. Mather Raymond Clark Tim Bacon Charles Ecroyd M. Metcalfe Tony Britton(Life M) Marion Baldwin Gordon Evans Bob Milne Irene Downing Ron Baldwin G.P. Ewings Clive Mitchelhill Ian Gregg (Life M) Jamie Birley Glyn Freeman G. Naylor Nigel Madden Ian Bedson (Trust) Mike Grimes J. Naylor Ian Whitfield (Life M) A. Bell James Gubbins Nicholson Dr P.F.M Wrigley W. Blake &Son Nico Gubbins Neil Parkinson Chris Bowman Victor Gubbins Mr & Mrs S.U. Perry Bob Bradney (Life M) Warwick Ivill Ross Sandy Bradney Simon Kaye P. Stevens Adrian Brown Alec Kelly Mark Strong M & H Calvert Nicholas Lloyd Allan Swan Dr J.E. Carty J.A Liddiard D. Thompson-Schwab G.D. Cawley James MacClaren Harold Tonge (Life M)

RIVER EDEN & DISTRICT FISHERIES ASSOCIATION - Membership Application & Payment

New members are welcome to join – please complete the subscription form and return by post to :- Mr Mike Ashwin, Secretary REDFA, The Barn, Skirwith, Penrith, Cumbria CA101RH

The subscription rates are set out below are for the 2015 -16 season and the annual renewal date for membership is the 1st November

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Instructions to your bank to pay by Direct Debit :- Please pay the Subscription and/or donation for the sum of ………………………………………………. £…………………. to RIVER EDEN & DISTRICT FISHERIES ASSOCIATION, HSBC Bank PLC, PO Box 5, 29 English Street, Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 8JW Sort Code 40-16-22 Account No 71414658

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To:- The Manager, …………………………………………………………………………Bank/Building Society Address …………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………Postcode…………………………… Name (s) of Account Holders ………………………………………………………………………………………. Sort Code ……………………………………. Account No ………………………………………………………… Signature …………………………………………………………. Date ………………………………… The first payment being made immediately, and on first day of November in every Year until further notice from me in writing, and debit the amount/s paid to my account.

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REDFA 2015-16 subscription rates :-  Riparian Owners - Scale A £250.00 - “ B £150.00 - “ C £100.00 • Individual £10.00  Clubs with salmon, sea trout & trout waters £5.00 per full time member  Clubs with trout & occasional migratory species £3.00 “ “ “ “  Associated commercial activity £ by donation