Birmingham Anglers Association

Tragic news if true. Coppice has been the jewel in the crown of Baa still waters, for many years. Noticed a decline in the fishing, over the last two seasons. Before that it was, a brilliant specimen carp fishery. I think extra angling pressure, after the first lockdown, has not helped, but my last two visits, in the last 6 months, resulted in previously unusual blanks. Still a lot of good fish present, but the venue needs fencing quickly if it, is to be saved. I brought up the issue of security at the Baa AGM several years ago, and this was addressed with a lock on the gate, and extra bailiffing. An otter fence would be, a great investment. Obviously the landowners permission would be needed, but time is short. Retreat farm, is a prime example of somewhere, Otters have been allowed free reign.