Angling event at Rothbury gets rookies hooked
The first of two weekends of taster sessions aimed at getting you hooked on angling has proved a success.
Monday, 14th June 2021, 12:56 am
Northumbrian Anglers Federation chairman Dr Mike Dodd and head bailiff Willie Farndale, with Federation president the Duke of Northumberland.
Northumbrian Anglers Federation organised the events, giving those who have never fished before a free try at the sport, with an experienced angler by your side to give advice and show you how to cast. The first were held last weekend (Thursday, June 3, to Sunday, June 6) in Rothbury.
Dennis Hetherington, secretary of the Federation, said: “The sessions were a huge success, helped by some wonderful weather – 55 adults and 22 children attended the event and really enjoyed learning about the river, the fish in it and how to cast and fish.”
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Northumberland river sets new course after bank breach
The River Coquet in Northumberland has taken a new course after overtopping its banks during heavy rain last month.
From: Fish rescues have taken place this week
The natural phenomenon, which had been expected and prepared for by the Environment Agency and its partners, saw part of the river merge into adjacent Caistron Lakes near Rothbury.
Around half of the river was flowing from the main River Coquet into the lakes area, with the stored water held in place by the lake’s raised aggregate bank.
This bank has now naturally breached meaning most of the River Coquet is now flowing through the lakes area. This has not led to any increased flood risk for the area.
Northumberland river overtops bank during heavy rain
The River Coquet in Northumberland has split into two after overtopping its banks during heavy rain earlier this month.
From: The River Coquet splits off into Caistron Lakes (left).
The natural phenomenon, which had been expected and prepared for by the Environment Agency and its partners, has seen part of the river merge into adjacent Caistron Lakes near Rothbury.
Around half of the river is now flowing from the main River Coquet into the lakes area, which is currently holding anywhere between 100,000 and 500,000 cubic metres of water.
The impounded water is currently being held in place by the lake’s raised aggregate bank, which has since experienced erosion due to the overflow of water from the lakes returning to the River Coquet. This bank is now at risk of failure.
River Coquet in Northumberland splits in two after overtopping its banks during heavy rain
The natural phenomenon has seen part of the river merge into adjacent Caistron Lakes near Rothbury
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The River Coquet in Northumberland has split into two after overtopping its banks during heavy rain earlier this month.
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