PAC contacts high street giant Argos over lure sales...
The PAC has written to high street retailer Argos after members flagged up
concerns over lures included in its catalogue.
"Pike fishing is a highly-specialised branch of angling, which carries with
it the potential of causing harm both to fish and angler if not carried out
correctly," our letter says.
"Our fear is that in selling such items to all-comers without any advice on
either fish handling or health and safety, you stand the risk of either
damaging pike stocks or even injuring your customers."
The club is willing to work with any retailer in the interests of pike
conservation.
"We have worked to preserve the pike and pike fishing for the last 30
years," our letter goes on.
"We are widely-acknowleged as both a leading conservation body and an
organisation which promotes health and safety and best practice."
The PAC said anyone seeking further information about fish handling should
consult their website at www.pacgb.com.
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Terry Harvey
