H&D.A.A. COVID-19 UPDATE

H&D.A.A. COVID-19 UPDATE

COVID-19 is responsible for over 30,000 deaths in the UK alone. We must remember it has not gone away, neither do we have a cure or vaccine, therefore great care must still be taken going forward to protect ourselves and others.

We understand the need to get out and about, we also understand the need to express our freedom, go fishing and enjoy the sport we all love.

After careful consideration, understanding and following the government guidelines, H&D.A.A. will re-open our River Fishing on Wednesday 13^th May for members only. No day tickets will be issued until further notice, however membership is still open and can be applied for in the usual way.

With the coarse fishing closed season still in force until June 16^th this will only apply to certain members.

Salmon Members….

Trout Members…. Fly fishing only.

Government guidelines regarding social distancing must be adhered to.

If approached by a bailiff, please hold your membership card clearly out in front of you for them to check.

If for any reason, the bailiff asks you to leave the water, you must do so immediately, failure to comply may result in the police being called and/or your membership suspended.

Do not allow anyone to touch or share your equipment.

Take particular care when using gates or stiles, but always remember some gates may need to be kept closed due to livestock. 

It is very important that all members are vigilant and considerate, we need to show the government that angling is a sport that can continue during these difficult times. This way at least we can prove, that June 16^th will bring a lot more freedom and positivity to the country.

At this moment in time H&D.A.A. have no plans to organize or allow any competitions on our waters. This situation could change as the situation unfolds, therefore regular updates will be made as and when.

POOLS

Due to security and gates etc... Pencoyd Pool will remain closed until further notice.

Belmont Pool will be open with conditions,

Only five members on the water at any one time.

You must book in the day before fishing with Dave Symonds he can be contacted by phone. Tel;  07590035031.

Fishing will be from 8am until 8pm only….( No night fishing).  Government guidelines state that you must return to your residence on the same day.

One member per peg…. No Sharing….Social distancing must be adhered too.

All rubbish must be taken home with you.

No keepnets to be used.

Two rods may be used but MUST be no more that 6ft apart.

Anyone choosing to go fishing during these difficult times please adhere to all government guidelines (these are liable to change on a regular basis) be safe and considerate to others. We advise you all carry a small bottle of hand sanitizer with you, and use this if you touch anything that may have been touched by others before you, ie; gates, railings etc…

Over the last three years we have had everything thrown at us, severe drought, record floods and now Covid-19. But our spirits will not be broken, we move forward united, we will come through this like everything else. Angling will remain the country’s number one sport.

Also remember that all measures are under constant review, so keep looking out for changes.

Have fun but stay safe.

Chris James

Chairman

Hereford & District Angling Association.