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Free ‘Best Practice Guide’ has been launched to improve fish welfare

by Freddie Sandford |

Updated on14th August 2025 at 1.04pm

A new and free resource promoting fish welfare, handling techniques and safety on the bank has just been launched. The Best Practice Guide for Freshwater Angling is a collaboration between the Angling Trust and leading specimen groups, including the Tenchfishers, The Perchfishers, and the Pike Anglers Club.

Aimed at anglers of all levels, it includes expert tips on fish handling, unhooking techniques, safe rig use and biosecurity, as well as highlighting the importance of encouraging newcomers into the sport.

Andy Horwood, from The Perchfishers, said: “Fish are fishing’s most valuable resource and are too valuable to be caught just once.”

You can find the guide and more information here: www.anglingtrust.net

PIKE ARE PARTICULARLY VULNERABLE ON THE BANK, HERE IS SOME GREAT ADVICE TO HANDLING THEM!

Fish deserve to be treated with respect when caught

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