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Blank Day Bob
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I went to a well known fishery in Sussex Sunday, paid my ?25 for a day ticket/4fish. Big sign at the entrance to the waters " No Catch & Release, All Fish Must Be Killed"
I fished a Viva and had 3 Rainbows between two - two and half pound in 40mins. Wanting a bit more sport I fished a Daiwl Bach and had a four and half pounder on my next cast.
Problem now is I have been fishing for under an hour and got my 4 fish limit.
I would gladly have put all these fish back undamaged, I'm sure you'll all agree that we get no pleasure out of killing a good healthy fish and its pointless taking home more than you need for the pot. Probably 1 fish.
My question to you guys is whats with the no catch & release policy?
Is it to ensure the quality of the fish stock, ie no damaged fish returned, or as I suspect purely a commercial decision by the fishery.
I fell for it and paid another ?25 and spent the rest of the day experimenting different patterns and methods, rather than just bash it with the Viva.
Took home 8 fish to 5lb but ?50 lighter and a bit of a bad taste in my mouth ( no I wasn't eating raw fish!)
Any thoughts?
I fished a Viva and had 3 Rainbows between two - two and half pound in 40mins. Wanting a bit more sport I fished a Daiwl Bach and had a four and half pounder on my next cast.
Problem now is I have been fishing for under an hour and got my 4 fish limit.
I would gladly have put all these fish back undamaged, I'm sure you'll all agree that we get no pleasure out of killing a good healthy fish and its pointless taking home more than you need for the pot. Probably 1 fish.
My question to you guys is whats with the no catch & release policy?
Is it to ensure the quality of the fish stock, ie no damaged fish returned, or as I suspect purely a commercial decision by the fishery.
I fell for it and paid another ?25 and spent the rest of the day experimenting different patterns and methods, rather than just bash it with the Viva.
Took home 8 fish to 5lb but ?50 lighter and a bit of a bad taste in my mouth ( no I wasn't eating raw fish!)
Any thoughts?