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This from Crt web site:- Useful information:Wildfowl and Angling (Environment Agency 2010) General fishing guidelines Discarded hooks and line, bottle, cans and tins can injure or even kill wildlife. Gather these up and remove them along with any other litter from your angling peg and the end of your fishing session. Don’t give angling and anglers a bad name, take your litter home.Beware of birds swimming into your line or eating floating baits and do your best to avoid accidentally hooking them or entangling them in line.Do not leave discarded bait on the bank at the end of the fishing session. Either take it home with you or throw it into canal where it will be eaten by the fish.Do not keep large amounts of fish in a keepnet for any longer than necessary. Make sure your keepnet is securely staked out so that the fish have enough room and receive the maximum oxygen supply.If you are targeting large fish please use an unhooking mat to protect the fish whilst it is out of the water.Don’t leave rods unattended, it is illegal. A large fish could pull your rod into the water and remain tethered.Fishing from a moving boat is not permitted on canals.Removal of fish from the canal is an offence under both Environment Agency byelaws and the 1968 Theft Act. All native fish species including pike and carp must be returned to the water. Please report any fish movement immediately on 0800 807060.If water levels appear unusually low please report this to the nearest Canal & River Trust office during working hours or out of hours call 0800 4799947.It is illegal to bring livebaits from other waters to the canal.Don’t cut down vegetation without the permission of the Canal & River Trust. However, it is OK to clear a minimal amount of vegetation around your peg in order to be able to fish in safety.Do not light fires.Do report any animal in distress contact the RSPCA on 0300 1234 999 (24 hour line).Considering other users Remove your equipment from the water in good time when a boat approaches. If you decide to hold your pole high in the air please ensure it is well clear of the passing craft.When fishing in a winding hole, boaters wishing to turn their craft have priority so move your equipment in good time and under no circumstances complain if your peg is disturbed by a turning boat.When fishing at visitor moorings be prepared to pack up and move if yours is the only space available for mooring. When visitor moorings are likely to be busy think whether it is sensible to fish there.When fishing opposite boats use a pole cup for feeding groundbait and loosefeed. Do not use a catapult or throw groundbait by hand.When fishing opposite or near boats which may be occupied please don’t make any unnecessary noise or cause excessive disturbance.If fishing in the vicinity of occupied moored boats do not break ice before 8am.Shipping back your pole to land a fish or change bait or depth is perfectly acceptable, but under no circumstances permanently block the towpath with angling equipment.Do not use a bivvy on the towpath unless there is sufficient space for other towpath users to be able to pass safely.Do not trespass onto other people’s private property.Tips for canal fishing success Canal fishing is considered by most experienced commentators to require a much greater level of thought and skill than other types of coarse fishing. With plenty of natural food available canal fish are not always easy to catch.Use small hooks, size 20 with hookbaits such as pinkies or squats.Plenty of fish can be caught close to the nearside bank, just 2 or 3 metres from the waters’ edge. Fish on or just off the bottom and introduce small quantities (5-10 maggots) every couple of minutes.Probably the most productive place on a canal is on the far shelf about 1 metre from the far bank. Overhanging bushes and trees are also very good areas.Your safety and peace of mind Be extremely careful if breaking ice. Under no circumstances venture out on to ice.Do not fish close to or under overhead powerlines. Modern fishing equipment conducts electricity and sadly there have been a number of fatalities and serious injuries caused by carbon fibre rods touching or coming close to overhead wires. Voltage can jump through air and therefore you do not have to touch the powerline in order to be electrocuted.Sadly accidents occasionally can happen when fishing. It is strongly advised that you hold personal liability insurance cover. In the event of an accident occurring whist fishing, you could be personally liable.Always make sure that you are fishing legally. If day membership is available take enough cash with you to purchase a permit.Many sections of canal are only available on a season permit or advance day permit basis such as those covered by the Waterway Wanderers permit. It is against the law to fish without the necessary advance permissions.In addition to permission from Canal & River Trust or controlling club, anglers aged 12 and over are required to possess an Environment Agency rod licence. These must be obtained in advance. If you go fishing without a rod license you can be fined up to £2,500 and get a criminal record.Catching Weils disease is a potential risk so please cover any cuts with plaster to reduce the risk of bacteria entering the bloodstream. Also make sure you wash your hands before eating or drinking.Choose a level area to place your fishing box in safety.Swimming in the canal is not allowed and is very dangerous. Do not swim out to retrieve lost tackle, it’s not worth the risk of drowning.Where not to fish Fishing is not allowed in lock chambers, within 25 metres (one boat length) of a lock approach, within 25 metres of a water point or in the vicinity of overhead powerlines.Do not fish on rivers during the close season (15th March-15th June inclusive) or on any canal sections that are classified as SSSi’s.Generally fishing is not permitted from the offside bank (except where so signed) so please fish from the towing path bank only. Last date edited: 9 September 2015

The trade boat exemption is that until the 1st Sept 2015, a trade boat can moor at Stoke Bruene , Foxton and Thrupp for 4 days at weekends without falling foul of overstaying. This ends on the 1st Sept 2015. Originally this was limited to 2 trade boats only at one time, but CRT done away with the 2 trade boat limit. At a recent meeting with Matthew Symonds it was stated that CRT could not re-issue the RWM permits because some boaters stayed in one place for up to 5 months and this contravened the council planning laws. We were also told that they would do away with all winter moorings but this was lies and I have it in writing that they will go back to the old scheme of a few designated spots.

For those that are interested, Dave on Anon is at Tixall Wide's at the moment. Moored just behind PJ Fenders. The Roving canal traders association also have a we.b site at rcta.org.uk. Which features a trader emporium page.

What CRT are doing is stating that because you have a home mooring it does not entitle you to over stay on VM's. Like some did previously and think it was their right to do so.

I asked because I have to meet with a CRT representative there. I have today found out that there is also a former lock keepers house by the old warehouse just past Andersen hire boats by the water point. This is the one that I think is the one that they mean.

Could any body tell me where the Old Lock Keepers cottage is in Middlewich, Please

As I Posted on Facebook :- Lock 4, Ashtead, Digbeth Branch (Birmingham & Fazeley Canal) » Waterway: Digbeth Branch (Birm'm & Fazeley Canal) From Date: 23rd February 2015 at 07:30 To Date: 13th March 2015 at 17:00 inclusive Lock 5, Ashtead, Digbeth Branch (Birmingham & Fazeley Canal) » Waterway: Digbeth Branch (Birm'm & Fazeley Canal) From Date: 5th January 2015 at 07:30 To Date: 1st March 2015 at 17:00 inclusive

Post office in Ellesmere accept poste Restrante as well as courier deliveries. They are very helpful.

The advertising that was done for this market included, Birmingham herald, Local television . A4 posters around gas street, Cambrian wharf. We was limited by Birmingham council to the amount and size of posters we was allowed to put up on the streets. It was also advertised in towpath telegraph. Unfortunately we did not use the Radio as one of them wanted us to pay for the advert. (The traders could not afford that sort of money). There was a number of things that was restricted the amount of people that attended the market, (Football, Wimbledon, Glastonbury were all on telly so that some people did not brave the weather). Yes we are still learning and hope to improve the markets in future. Not all traders had a poor turn over from this market. It was not a boaters market but a floating market for all (boaters and general public) PS I sell fenders and sold to both boaters and general public.

regarding trading from VM's and in general:- These boats may elect to have a Home Mooring, but if they do not have a Home Mooring they must cruise in accordance with the Guidance for boaters without a Home Mooring as set out in Schedule 2.g This is apart from the 3 pilot sites and then only 2 trade boats at these sites unless otherwise stated (Events) My quote was from CRT roving traders terms and conditions

George, I Know the person under discussion here, when they are actually towing their boat they have a sign that is approx. 3ft x 1.5ft written in bold letters TOWING. But they get fed up with people asking if this is the boat name. And would it not be great if every one was as well versed with all the bye laws of the waterways as some on here think that they are?

I have not used them but Filter mania Stafford are supposed to be good

Yes the length is about right. If you want black ones then the rope you need is polypropylene. It is not the soft one that you use for mooring ropes. Approx price per metre for this is between 20p to 30p depends what quantity you require. Plus there could be postage.

I think you will find that this notice is from East Cheshire council and no CRT. It is situated on the old railway cutting Stoke side of canal.

Ross web site address:-http://www.nexusinds.com/ross/uk

Worth checking with Steve at Kings Lock Chandlers as he is some time cheaper than Mick and was the one who devised the trick of the greased rag via weed hatch.

Try Stafford cruising club, they rent out their wet dock and also have poly tunnels for their hard standing Linky:- http://www.staffordboatclub.co.uk/Pages/wetdock.aspx. not associated with this club.

I think you have polypropylene rope fenders as nylon would not be suitable for button fenders!

Having passed the two boats the other day, a resident in the area told us the springer(Chinook I believe the springer is called) was the result of kids vandalising it!

We are on our to Milton Keynes, will be there about the 12thMay if you need any help please pm me The above post was not in any way meant to be an advert just trying to help fellow boater in need Regards Paul

Plastic ones can go pop. Where are you! I make rope fenders with solid rubber cores and are reasonable priced. Perhaps could offer a discount to a fellow boater in need.

Now at Hawkesbury heading to the Ashby tommorow

At the bottom of the application form you will see the discounts that could be applicable to your circumstances

You can Contact Susie Mercer on the following-Boating Trade Manager Susie Mercer on 01452 318012 or emailed at Susie.mercer@canalrivertrust.org.uk.