Sometimes we take fishing too seriously

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yoggy

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In my opinion,especially after the last few days i fear that there are alot of anglers that just take fishing way to serious.For most of us fishing is simply a pastime.Sure enough,we can be passionate,set ourselves goals and simply enjoy fishing for what it is.But we must be careful and not argue between ourselves.Fishing should bring people together not seperate them.Its such a shame that fully grown men can fall out over sometimes minor inccidents.The passion for angling still remains but this passion i`m afraid holds a bitter selfishness for some.Chill out,and enjoy your fishing,because we aint on this planet long.
 
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Nigel Connor(ACA ,SAA)

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"All we are saying is give peace a chance!!"

Fair comment Yoggy.
 
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Ron 'The Hat' Clay (ACA-Life Member)

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Take a tip from the Morris Dancers and Bell ringers.

They are always happy!
 
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You're quite right Yoggy, but the trick is learning how to laugh at most of it and be entertained by it.

Seriousness is in the eye of the beholder.

Terrorism, children being abused and people dying of incurable illnesses.

Now that really is serious.
 
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I think the Morris dancers and Bell ringers are always happy....because they are always "sloshed" Ron!!!!
 
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I have just run out of no8 shot?the tackle shop is shut today, this IS very serious, I think you should add this to the list that you have posted Graham.

What about a new competition where we all send in suggestions for the most serious things we can think of?and the winner gets a very expensive fishing rod!
It?s the only way I will ever win one on FM!
 
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Ron 'The Hat' Clay (ACA-Life Member)

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One of my regular haunts in Warwickshire was the Stag's Head in Offchurch, next to the River Leam.

Amongst the patrons of this pub were merry teams of bell ringers and Morris Dancers. They were always 3 sheets to the wind.

The village church had one of the best peals of bells in Warwickshire.

The vicar often joined the bell ringers; and the happy throng when there was Morris dancing.

He was often 6 sheets to the wind.

I was always very impressed by these two groups of people, always merry and always laughing.

The local archery club were also nice people. I nearly took up that sport again.

Do you know that there is a law that has never been repealed. It goes back to 1214.

If you kill someone whilst you are practising your archery you will not be prosecuted.

To the bow my jolly fellows, to the bow!

A nice recurve and arrows will fit well in your quivers!
 
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Ron 'The Hat' Clay (ACA-Life Member)

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Line up the hoodies to practice on.

:eek:)
 
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The longbow was a mighty weapon Ron!?
Do you think you could hit John Presscots fat ass at 50yds with one?
 
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Ron 'The Hat' Clay (ACA-Life Member)

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Without any doubt mate.

I used to be able to get 5 arrows in the gold at 50 yards - no problem.

I would make myself a special arrow with nice evil barbs for 2 jags, so the b*****d couln't get it out!
 
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Ron 'The Hat' Clay (ACA-Life Member)

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Actually I am surprised that archery is not a more popular sport in England. We as a nation have a great tradition as archers.

It's certainly not as expensive as fishing or golf, yet it is very entertaining and very sociable. And it can be done by all ages and sexes. And it teaches you a certain amount of discipline.

Bows and arrows are far more deadly than 9mm pistols. They have more penetrating power.
 
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I once had to administer first aid to a 20st man, he had a huge hairy arse?
Not unlike a silver back gorilla I would guess!
So on second thoughts, please don?t shoot Prezza up the jacksie..
It took me years to get over the above incident Ron!
I would not want others to suffer like me.
 
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yoggy

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I`d like to take up Archery,but i`d be doing it for the wrong reasons!! ;-]

The funny thing was when i came out of the forces i started fishing again not only because i enjoyed it but for the friendly social side of things,,but now i`m not so sure!!! ;-)

As Graham says,i`ve got to learn to laugh at the unpleasantries of fishing.
 
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Ron 'The Hat' Clay (ACA-Life Member)

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The so-called "specialist" angler is the worst of the lot, even worse than those match anglers who moan like hell if they draw a bad peg.

Specialist anglers are the most miserable people of the lot.

And whilst we are at it, who the heck invented this totally ludicrous term: "specialist angler" come on - who?

I would like to wring the pig's neck!!

It gets worse when you see "Specialist" written on rods and luggage etc. I think the term should be shot out and consigned to bedlam if you ask me.

Some people actually call me a specialist angler. Chaps I don't like it!!!

In the course of a year I generally fish for all species and trout on top of it with a fly.

What's "specialised" about that. Come on, please explain?

I didn't call myself a specialist angler whan I lived overseas. And the word does not exist in the USA.

How did it get into angling terminology here?
 
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Ron 'The Hat' Clay (ACA-Life Member)

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And whilst we are at it, would the Specialist (sic) Angling Alliance chuck out the term "specialist" and re-name itself.

It would attract a hell of a lot more people if it did. In the early days we were "specimen hunters", and although I don't particularly like that name, it described what we did in a far better way than the purile childish term: "Specialist Angler".
 
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BAZ (Angel of the North) aka Fester

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I don't think there's any difference between a specialist angler and a specimen angler. In fact I'm sure there isn't.

So what about the DVSG then?
 
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Mark Hodson

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Did you know theres still a law on the statute books that requires every male over the age of 14 to practice their archery on a Sunday. If anyone ever come to Solihull visit St Alphages Church in the Town Centre. Beside the side entrance in the stonework of the doorframe are lots of grooves, this is where those practicing their archery on a Sunday would sharpen their arrows.
 
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Ron 'The Hat' Clay (ACA-Life Member)

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Don Valley Specimen Group!

Codswallop Baz.

Put it in words, what the heck is a specialist angler?
 
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The DVSG is the Don Valley Specimen Group.

Specimen, specialist? Just words that mean an angler who targets better quality fish.
 
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