I could not agree more with Mark's insightful and thought provoking article.
I well remember the River Reports from years ago and I have to wonder why these were discontinued.
Surely it is not that difficult to establish a network of good anglers to contribute regularly on their local rivers?
Of course, it is recognised that this would take valuable space in the weeklies, but I would like to see a response from AT and/or AM on this point.
In addition, whilst it is very entertaining to see, for example, Andy Little's exploits after big Chub on Throop, the next weekend (the last of the season) did produce a "forest of rods" along this stretch and the majority of their owners went home disillusioned. So, I think Mark is totally right when he suggests that maybe a degree of less hype is necessary in these articles.
Clubs like the CAC do hold a junior teach-in once a year, but why only once?
Is there not a case for offering these sessions to local schools and youth clubs as well, on a more regular basis?
So, what do others think on this topic?
I well remember the River Reports from years ago and I have to wonder why these were discontinued.
Surely it is not that difficult to establish a network of good anglers to contribute regularly on their local rivers?
Of course, it is recognised that this would take valuable space in the weeklies, but I would like to see a response from AT and/or AM on this point.
In addition, whilst it is very entertaining to see, for example, Andy Little's exploits after big Chub on Throop, the next weekend (the last of the season) did produce a "forest of rods" along this stretch and the majority of their owners went home disillusioned. So, I think Mark is totally right when he suggests that maybe a degree of less hype is necessary in these articles.
Clubs like the CAC do hold a junior teach-in once a year, but why only once?
Is there not a case for offering these sessions to local schools and youth clubs as well, on a more regular basis?
So, what do others think on this topic?