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                                                 NEWS 2011

13th November I was awarded the Nigel Jeyes Trophy for meritorious effort by the NAC membership for my work on the scheme, a huge thanks to the EFFS members and the NAC.

4th October EFFS mentioned in Angling Times, (see below.)

21st August David & Joanne Lidstone recieve certificate as owners of Emperor Lakes.

August Southwest EAs program of Eel passes are underway details to follow.

9th August Emperor Lakes in South Devon look set to join the scheme.

6th August Newton Abbott Fishing Association certificate presentation takes place.

2nd August Angling Times mention Northwich A.A and the scheme (see below)

22nd June Newton Abbott Fishing Association sign up to the scheme

10th June EFFS article published in Julys issue of Pike & Predators ( see below )

1st June  EFFS Article published in Get Hooked Guide 2011/2012 (see below)

19th May The EFFS gets a write up by Wayne Thomas in the North Devon Journal

10th May Northwich A.A become the first Association to sign up to the scheme

6th May Ben Smeeth recieves scheme certificate on behalf of Southwest Lakes Trust

4th May Staffordmoor fishery sign up to the scheme.

30th April an Angling Association is interested in joining the scheme to be confirmed.

29th April Southwest Lakes Trust are soon to become members.

28th April Newbarn farm receives certificate and becomes first member of the scheme.

1st April website and scheme officially launched.

27th March presentation on the scheme given to NAC membership during Club AGM.

26th Feb Scheme presented to fishery owners at IFM / EA Conference in Somerset.

Angling Times Tuesday 4th October mention the schemes 2012 national launch

Angling Times Tuesday 2nd August give us a small mention.

Julys Edition of Pike & Predators carrying scheme article

     Get Hooked Guide 2011/2012 Article (see links section for purchase info)

Wayne Thomas North Devon Journal

                                                    5lb 5oz Eel from a commercial fishery

5lb 2oz Eel from a commercial fishery