- Skippers fined £3m for lying about catch sizes
- December 16, 2011
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Angling insurance customers may be interested to hear how fishing skippers who lied about the size of their catches have been fined almost £3 million. The High Court in Edinburgh saw 17 orders made by Judge Lord Turnbull, who called for those involved to pay the money as part of a confiscation order. Fish processing company Shetland Catch admitted to … More
- Public offered £1k for poaching information
- December 14, 2011
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Individuals looking to invest in fishing insurance may be interested to hear about a monetary reward that is being offered for those who help track down poachers. Environment Agency Wales has joined forces with Crimestoppers to encourage people to provide information about criminals angling in the River Conwy. A £1,000 reward will be given to anyone who helps secure a … More
- Sewer collapse leads to death of 1,000′s of fish
- December 5, 2011
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Angling insurance customers may be horrified to hear how a collapsed sewer has led to the death of around 1,000 fish. Bexley Council received calls about the dead creatures from members of the public and an investigation was carried out by Thames Water, the local News Shopper reports. A sewer in Welling is believed to have collapsed, which led to … More
- Coastguard rescues fisherman
- December 5, 2011
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The owner of a fishing vessel may have been saved from having to claim on his boat insurance after Falmouth Coastguard came to its rescue. A report in the Falmouth Packet describes how the 21ft Solitaire craft suffered a damaged propeller and risked being driven ashore. However, the local lifeboat was launched and managed to tow the vessel back to … More
- Black marlin pierces fisherman through the face
- December 2, 2011
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One man may have had to claim on his angling insurance after he was pierced through the face by a 600lb black marlin as he tried to reel it in. The Daily Mail reports how Steven Schultz was fishing off the coast of Pinas Bay in Panama when the incident occurred. His sister Alison captured the accident on video camera … More
- Fishing rod theft forces students to cancel trip
- November 25, 2011
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The importance of taking out a comprehensive angling insurance policy has been highlighted by the theft of fishing equipment from a college that caters for students with complex needs. A total of five rods, reels and other equipment was taken from a secure lock-up, forcing staff at Norton College near Worcester to cancel a planned fishing trip, the Worcester News … More
- Dog owner warns of fishing hook dangers
- November 25, 2011
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Angling insurance customers may be inspired to take extra care with their discarded fishing equipment after hearing how one dog was injured after eating two hooks. The Plymouth Herald reports how Golden retriever Treasure had to undergo emergency surgery following a walk around Mount Batten. During the stroll, the eight-year-old swallowed two hooks that became lodged in her stomach and … More
- Over 23,000 fishes released into north-east waterways
- November 18, 2011
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The number of individuals investing in angling insurance in Britain may increase if a new initiative is successful. More than 23,000 fish have been introduced to rivers and ponds in the north-east of England in a bid to boost interest in fishing, according to the BBC. The work has been carried out by the Environment Agency, with a spokesperson claiming … More
- Police appeal for owners of stolen golf and fishing equipment
- November 16, 2011
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The owners of stolen golf clubs and angling equipment may be saved from having to claim on their golf and fishing insurance thanks to a police appeal. Officers uncovered a collection of items at a house in the Throston area of Hartlepool, the Peterlee Mail reports. Among the stolen pieces recovered are a Shakespeare Zeta fishing rod, a Shadow Carp … More
- Fisherman lands unusual catch to win contest
- November 10, 2011
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Angling insurance customers may be interested to hear how one man claimed the title of individual winner of the day after landing another fisherman's catch. According to the Lincolnshire Echo, Mark Allen reeled in a 14lb 5oz carp after hooking a small perch, which had become entangled round some fishing line. On pulling in the perch, he discovered a more … More