Conflict between some cyclists and anglers on River Ancholme towpath
Signs are planned along the River Ancholme to try and avoid any further conflict on the towpath between anglers and cyclists.
The issue centres on long fishing poles that stretch back from the waterside and across the public footpath.
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Fishing poles in use along the Old River Ancholme in Brigg
In one incident a cyclist's progress was "stopped" by an angler's pole that came into contact with wheel spokes.
Advisory signs are to be put in place - aimed at fishermen and riders.
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Details were reported at a meeting in Brigg of the Ancholme Users' Group - attended by councillors, police and many groups that use the river for leisure and recreation.
"Only one or two isolated incidents" have been reported.
But a request has been made for any more than may occur to be reported to an officer of North Lincolnshire Council neighbourhood services.
Anyone experiencing problems with fishing poles on the towpath is asked to include the riverbank peg number where the incident took place.
The users' group meeting heard it was important that every incident was recorded.
4 Comments
by ScunnyMike
Wednesday, March 06 2013, 8:36PM
“@longdog100,
The towpath is a public right of way. Thoughtless anglers obstructing it in this way are not only being selfish and anti-social, they are also breaking the law.”
by longdog100
Wednesday, March 06 2013, 7:09PM
“Anglers pay for the privilige of using the riverbanks,cyclists dont pay anything!”
by Stixxx
Wednesday, March 06 2013, 11:06AM
“Better catching a nice clean bike than a rusty one from the river itself.
:o)”
by scunnyexile
Wednesday, March 06 2013, 10:36AM
“A very effective fishing method but poles are a nuisance on towpaths. Let's get back to real fishing with a rod and reel.”