Angling for a catch on canal
It is a scene that hasn't changed in more than a century, an angler fishing on the banks of a canal.
The Canal & River Trust charity, which cares for 2,000 miles of canals, has just reeled in a new angling club to fish the waters of the Montgomery Canal in Powys.
The Llwydiarth & Darlach Angling Association, which can trace its history more than a century back to 1904, has become the latest angling club to move onto the nation’s man-made canal network in search of good fishing.
It has reached an agreement with the Trust to fish a two mile stretch near Brynderwyn Wharf, Newtown.
Canal & River Trust angling manager John Ellis said: “We manage more than £40 million worth of fish stocks across the canal network. We always aim to ensure our canals are brimming with wildlife, including more than 20 native species of fish such as roach, perch, gudgeon, bream and eels. Fishing is really fun and it’s cheap to get going. You don’t need much to start - just a rod, some bait, angling licence, permit and a nice spot to fish. It’s a great way to spend a day.
“The Montgomery Canal is the perfect place to enjoy angling. One of the most picturesque canals in the country, it offers a quiet, unspoilt backdrop for a great fishing experience.”
Llwydiarth & Darlach Angling Association secretary Terry Parry added: “The club has recently doubled its membership and, with a forward thinking committee, is always looking to promote angling. We are looking forward to fishing the Montgomery Canal again – for some of our more senior members, it will be returning to their roots. The club’s motto is "We are not only an angling club, we are a caring club" and members have taken this to heart by raising thousands of pounds for community charities through fishing competitions.
For more details about getting started in fishing along a canal, visit www.canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/fishing or join the discussion on Facebook www.facebook.com/Canalrivertrustangling.
