Fishing - A Dilemma

Freddy55 replied on 29/12/2019 19:59

Freddy55

Posted on 29/12/2019 19:59

Hiya folks. I used to enjoy fishing, found it very therapeutic plus lots of extra benefits. Fished mostly lakes and thoroughly enjoyed it. Then along came golf, which meant I had a choice to make, given the time constraints...golf won. I now have the time to indulge both. The problem I have is this. I am now mindful of the distress that being ‘caught’ might cause said fish. I am fully aware of the good that anglers do, when it comes to husbandry of our waters, but bottom line, is it a cruel sport/pastime?

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Rocky 2 buckets replied on 31/12/2019 09:28

Rocky 2 buckets

Posted on 31/12/2019 07:12 by mickysf

Thanks Tw, now the next question. Why is it that in the UK those in Scotland have no Rod Licence to pay for fresh, brackish, coastal or the sea? A divided Nation again!

Posted on 31/12/2019 09:28

Simples-the Scots set their own rules to a degree in the build up to full independence. Tax too👍🏻

Takethedogalong replied on 31/12/2019 10:21

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Posted on 31/12/2019 10:21

No rod license in Scotland, but you certainly need written permission to Game fish......http://www.flyfish-scotland.com/scotslaw.htm

A lot of Game Fishing is to do with maximising Estate revenues in England.

brue replied on 31/12/2019 10:35

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brue

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Posted on 31/12/2019 10:35

Here's the general info for sea fishing. LINK

and there's a bit of Scottish water which flows into England in the Borders and is licensed by English law...

you have a good research team Mickysf!

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derekcyril replied on 31/12/2019 20:02

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Posted on 31/12/2019 20:02

Good points made . Took granddaughter to zoo today , weve been loads . But today me and the wife both thought it was cruel for the animals , after all these years . The point of zoos was to show exotic animals to people who would never see them . Or rich peoples ego .Anyway can you get me a carp , lovely fish to eat .