‘Fishing is in my blood’ says Chris Tarrant in an interview in this year’s edition of ‘Reel Life’, the Environment Agency’s magazine for rod licence holders being distributed to around one million anglers across England and Wales this week.
Angling is arguably the most popular participation sport in England and Wales. To go fishing requires a licence and buying one does more than simply satisfy a legal requirement. As well as receiving a copy of ‘Reel Life’, licence holders generate vital revenue that is ploughed back into fisheries to improve the experience of anglers across England and Wales.
‘Reel Life’ allows rod licence holders to know what their licence fee is spent on – this edition for example takes an extensive look at habitat improvements that have been made nationwide to maintain and increase fish stocks. The magazine has grown since it was launched five years ago, with the latest issue featuring National Fishing Week, record-breaking fish and where to catch them, Sport Relief and sources of information such as where to fish in your area.
Dafydd Evans, Head of Fisheries at the Environment Agency, said, “We hope that this edition of ‘Reel Life’ will show all those who have purchased a licence how their money supports fisheries across England and Wales.
“For those that have not yet purchased a licence for this season, doing so sooner rather than later will ensure you gain the maximum value from the annual fee.”
Chris Tarrant is one of a number of celebrities who have pledged their support for this year’s World Environment Day on June 5th. To find out more about how you can get involved with World Environment Day 2004 and how you can take part in the Environment Agency’s unique online pledge campaign and make a difference to your world in 2004, visit www.environment-agency.gov.uk/WED.
