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Mark Elphick
Guest
Having read an article in a similar publication where three differing perspectives were offered, i.e. retention of the present close season,scapping of the close season, and movement of the closure. I thought that the debate should be moved on. Personally I am in favour of moving the dates, but with certain guidlines and codicils, these should be implimented by owners of, and clubs that have rights to waters. As was shown last year the scientific evidence points to there being no detrimental effect on fish habits or populations. However as we are endeavoring to promote ourselves as guardians of the waterside/riverbank the environmental impact that may occur must be considerd. I genuinely feel that the presence of anglers on the bank will enhance the protection of wildlife and may prevent the misuse of the riverside by certain elements of society. I fully understand how emotive this subject is, but it must be taken in context with the other environmental changes that we are witnessing at present, the merging of seasons, torrential downpours etc. I gladly await comments from all corners.