NHS staff will fish for free on country's best roach water

ANGLERS who work for the NHS have been given the chance to fish for free on one of the country’s best roach stretches.

Christchurch Angling Club recently confirmed they would be providing free club books to NHS staff currently fighting the Covid-19 pandemic. The membership covers fishing on the famous Winkton stretch of the Hampshire Avon, where numerous 3lb-plus redfins fell last season.

Club Publicity Officer, Andy Walker, told Angling Times:

“The complimentary books will have the same, full fishing rights of every other CAC member so will include Winkton, along with all our other stretches of the Avon, Stour & Frome plus all our stillwaters.

“We have all been deeply moved by the selfless professionalism and dedication displayed by the magnificent staff of the NHS throughout this crisis.

“We are delighted to extend this invitation and hope many of them find the time to enjoy some fantastic day’s fishing on our waters over the coming season. They have certainly earned it!”

The free permits will be administered on behalf of the club by Ringwood Tackle.