This is my first post on here and possibly the most important post I will ever make, I am a sceptic by nature and not easily hoodwinked, over the years I have witnessed the NFA (anglings governing body) erode into a deaf,dumb blind (Tommy if you like)organisation, I understand that anglers are represented by a self appointed organisation calling itself FACT now, FACT appear to suffer from the same three ailments as the NFA.
I want anglers views to be heard, I want anglings voice ringing in the offices of the RSPB,DEFRA, the EA and Government, I demand to be heard, for too long angling has rolled over to various small pressure groups.....simply because we have lacked a strong united voice, there is strength in numbers if only us anglers would realise it, I have recently joined NUBA, I took the family option, it cost me ?10, for that I have registered myself,my wife,my son and daughter and my grandson who is only 2 years old....thats 5 votes....5 voices to be heard for ?10, I have nothing to lose by becoming a member of NUBA and everything to gain, joining may be a long shot, it may be a hopeful punt on an outsider.......but what if NUBA does grow into a united voice for angling to fight our corner? all it takes is a little effort to join,you do not even have to pay to join if you do not wish to.......what are you as an angler waiting for?
Regards ( a very ordinary angler) Bob.