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LATEST NEWS
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SEA TROUT PERMIT ALLOCATION FOR 2012
I'll be starting the 2012 sea trout permit allocation process this week by writing to all 2011 sea trout permit holders, plus those who have contacted me asking to be added to the waiting list.
If you are a 2011 sea trout permit holder, or are on the waiting list, and haven't received a letter from me by 06 February 2012, please contact me (email, phone or letter).
As in previous years, current sea trout permit holders are guaranteed a 2012 sea trout permit providing they get their application to me by 31 March 2011.
The 2012 waiting list is still open. If you'd like your name added please email me via the 'Contact us' link at the bottom of this page without delay (please include an address to send your application to).
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Andrew Woolley, OAPS Permit Secretary - 30 January 2012
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DROUGHT ORDER GRANTED TO SOUTH EAST WATER
Yesterday (21 December 2011), DEFRA issued a drought order to South East Water allowing it to change the terms of its licence - click here for the details on South East Water's website.
The potential to reduce the minimum flow of the Ouse below the Barcombe Mills Treatment Works (at Barcombe Reservoir) by 75% could clearly have profound ramifications for the health of the river and the Society will be keeping a close eye as the situation develops.
If the Society feels it necessary to take any action it is likely that this will have to be done at short notice. Any such action (plus any other developments) will be announced here so please check back regularly, particularly if we experience any prolonged dry spells over the next six months.
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NEW Swim Clearance at Barcombe Mills
A report from Tom "Scoop" Pearce (your man on the spot for breaking news!)...
"Over the weekend of the 19th November, eight new swims were cut in at Cornwell's farm on the west bank of the main river opposite the Barcombe reservoir from the mouth of the Bevern stream, downstream to within 50yds of the southern boundary of our fishing.
A chainsaw and a heavy duty strimmer were used to cut our way in to create the swims and inter-connecting pathways and all the wood was laid to rot naturally to help maintain the environment."
Pictures below...
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Day ticket fishing
The Society's rules require day ticket anglers to be in possession of one of the Society's day tickets before arriving at the river and starting fishing.
Whilst most anglers know this and arrive with a day ticket as required, it's become clear this summer that there are a few 'anglers' who ignore this rule and abuse the Society's willingness to sell day tickets 'on the bank' by always turning up without a day ticket in the hope that they won't meet a bailiff and so get a free day's fishing.
I'll be raising this situation at the next committee meeting and will announce any changes that are to be made following our discussions in due course.
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OTHER NEWS
- The Andrew's Stream: Following the 2010 project to restore the gravel beds in the Andrew's Stream it has been decided to ban wading there - this includes the short stretch downstream of Pikes Bridge to the main river - this decision will be reviewed regularly as the ongoing success of the restoration is assessed.
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Ouse Angling Preservation Society
The Society was formed in 1875, and gives access to coarse and game (mainly sea-trout) fishing on several miles of the River Ouse.
Starting from a point about a mile and a half north of Lewes, our waters consist of most of the west bank of the river through to the limit of the tidal reach at Barcombe Mills (including most of the Hamsey Cut). As well as Barcombe Mills Pool and surrounding streams we control a mile or so above this, and also have a stretch on the east bank by the Anchor Inn, including the weir. In addition to the main river we offer about a mile and a half on the Bevern Stream, from its confluence with the Ouse opposite Barcombe reservoir upstream to a point above Clappers bridge at Barcombe Cross.
The Society shares waters with the Copthorne DAS, giving access to most of the River Ouse between the Anchor Inn and Newick, and some stillwaters in the Copthorne area. Piltdown Pond is available to permit holders for year round fishing under this arrangement.
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