Solent

  • Growing concern about Sussex sedimentation

    Growing concern about Sussex sedimentation

    27th October 2022

    With fishermen from Selsey across to Hastings now reporting dead or dying crabs in their pots, and growing complaints about sedimentation of traditional potting grounds east of the Solent and all the way to Kent, that has ‘all but killed…

  • Scallops in the Solent

    Scallops in the Solent

    27th August 2020

    A day’s fishing with a teenage skipper, supported by a thriving family business, reveals the potential for a brighter future for inshore fishing, reports John Periam. Photographs by Geoffrey Lee An opportunity arose for Fishing News to spend a day…

  • New Issue: Fishing News 27.08.20

    New Issue: Fishing News 27.08.20

    25th August 2020

      – Supertrawler invasion – Fishermen who saved paddleboarders hailed as heroes – 700-mile kayaker raises £9,000+ for Mission – Pressures on North Sea cod fishery – Two rescued after capsize in North Sea – UK vessel owners asked to…

  • Solent Engineering celebrates 10 years

    Solent Engineering celebrates 10 years

    30th January 2020

    Solent Engineering was started by Dave and Lucy Middleton in 2010 – and over the past decade, they have seen their business grow from strength to strength, reports John Periam The company is based in a small five-unit production facility…

  • New Issue: Fishing News 14.11.19

    New Issue: Fishing News 14.11.19

    12th November 2019

      – U10 E-catch roll-out – New Brixham beamer launched in Holland – Fishing News Awards 2020 open for nominations – Fishermen fined for fishing offences at Wexford court – Fishermen and greens slam Channel monster trawler – UK firm…

  • Southeast England – 2018 review

    Southeast England – 2018 review

    6th December 2018

    Fishermen in southeast England show their determination to survive It has not been an easy year for the fishermen along the south coast. There have been highs and lows for many of them, as recorded in Fishing News over the…

  • New Issue: Fishing News 06.12.18

    New Issue: Fishing News 06.12.18

    4th December 2018

    This week in Fishing News you will find: – Fishing central in Brexit – ‘Protect our fishing’ SFF urges politicians – Inshore netters fight to save Solent fishery – BIM seminar to assist fishermen with new EU landing obligation –…

  • Solent pilot cutters and their respect for inshore fishermen

    Solent pilot cutters and their respect for inshore fishermen

    2nd September 2018

    Inshore fishing activities in the UK are frequently conducted in close proximity to extremely busy pilot stations, and to restricted navigation channels used by some of the biggest commercial ships in the world. Fishing News was recently invited to share…

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