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Ron Troversial Clay
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At my age, I take great pleasure in the persuit of what I call a wild fish. OK, sometimes I do fish for rainbow trout which are not an indigenous fish, but they are enjoyable to catch on the fly.
However for me, the untimate capture, is a true wild fish.
Here's my definition of a wild British fish.
1: It must be British and have evolved here.
2: Because that many British still waters are artificially stocked with fish, it is in rivers where I tend to think you find a true wild fish.
3: It must not be a hybrid of any kind.
4: It must have reached it's size by feeding on natural food.
5: It must be bred of the water from which it was taken.
6: It must not be a carp. Carp are the result of Man's genetic experimentation to find an ideal freshwater food fish.
It's a pity that genetic manipulations are more popular as angling fish than our true wild species.
And I often wonder which direction some people, in this great sport of ours, want to take us?
However for me, the untimate capture, is a true wild fish.
Here's my definition of a wild British fish.
1: It must be British and have evolved here.
2: Because that many British still waters are artificially stocked with fish, it is in rivers where I tend to think you find a true wild fish.
3: It must not be a hybrid of any kind.
4: It must have reached it's size by feeding on natural food.
5: It must be bred of the water from which it was taken.
6: It must not be a carp. Carp are the result of Man's genetic experimentation to find an ideal freshwater food fish.
It's a pity that genetic manipulations are more popular as angling fish than our true wild species.
And I often wonder which direction some people, in this great sport of ours, want to take us?