At the risk of repeating myself, Angling needs a spokeman to monitor media stories and defend our sport.
That person or executive group also needs to alert a gullible public to the true agenda of PETA. Fishing is just one strand of their attacks on anyone who uses animals for sport. Those whose sports involve horses, dogs and birds are also targets, and people ought to realise this is rich organisation with a wide ranging remit.
Though I cannot prove it I would not be suprised if PETA money contributed to the current crop of Hollywood animation films designed to portray farm animals and cows as cuddly and charming, with almost human feelings and personalities. I am sure I read somwhere they helped fund "Saving Nemo" so it would make sense. As veggans and Veggies, they are all about changing peoples perceptions towards animals.
Never mind Baz taking his gloves off, we need a fighting fund and as Keith Arthur says the ACA are the body to fight on our behalf.