Friday 2nd November, Hickling
The Broads Authority’s biosecurity officer will be giving away 30 unhooking mats promoting the Check, Clean, Dry campaign at a free fishing taster day on Friday 2nd November at the Pleasure Boat Inn, Hickling. The campaign aims to stop the spread of the “killer shrimp” in the Broads.
Experienced, qualified angling coaches will be on hand from 10am to 3.30 pm to help aspiring anglers of all ages to catch their first fish. Participants do not need to buy a national rod licence and all equipment and bait is provided. Free membership of the Angling Trust will be given to all under 16 year-olds that attend.
Will Burchnall, the Broads Authority’s biosecurity officer, will help anglers identify the “killer shrimp” and give advice on what they can do to help control them.
The shrimp, Dikerogammarus villosus, is an aggressive hunter which has made the trek from Russia, across Europe to Britain, and is now spreading throughout the Broads. Although it is only 30mm long it has a voracious appetite and feeds on insect life including damselfly nymphs, water boatmen and small fish. If it becomes widespread it could threaten populations of many native freshwater species.
Anglers and boat users are being urged to check, clean and dry their equipment after every use to prevent the spread to isolated waterways such as the Trinity Broads. The event has been organised by the Hickling Playing Field Charity in partnership with the Norfolk County Angling Action Group, the Angling Trust and the Pleasure Boat Inn.
The Broads Authority’s biosecurity officer will be giving away 30 unhooking mats promoting the Check, Clean, Dry campaign at a free fishing taster day on Friday 2nd November at the Pleasure Boat Inn, Hickling. The campaign aims to stop the spread of the “killer shrimp” in the Broads.
Experienced, qualified angling coaches will be on hand from 10am to 3.30 pm to help aspiring anglers of all ages to catch their first fish. Participants do not need to buy a national rod licence and all equipment and bait is provided. Free membership of the Angling Trust will be given to all under 16 year-olds that attend.
Will Burchnall, the Broads Authority’s biosecurity officer, will help anglers identify the “killer shrimp” and give advice on what they can do to help control them.
The shrimp, Dikerogammarus villosus, is an aggressive hunter which has made the trek from Russia, across Europe to Britain, and is now spreading throughout the Broads. Although it is only 30mm long it has a voracious appetite and feeds on insect life including damselfly nymphs, water boatmen and small fish. If it becomes widespread it could threaten populations of many native freshwater species.
Anglers and boat users are being urged to check, clean and dry their equipment after every use to prevent the spread to isolated waterways such as the Trinity Broads. The event has been organised by the Hickling Playing Field Charity in partnership with the Norfolk County Angling Action Group, the Angling Trust and the Pleasure Boat Inn.
