Jim Gibbinson
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I have no problem with fishing from a boat in big waters (i.e. reservoirs, broads, lochs etc.)- indeed, I've done plenty of boat fishing for pike and trout. I'm undecided about rowing free-bait out (baiting with particles, say, at maximum casting range). I am, however, against rowing-out baited terminal tackle - very much so, in fact. In gravel pits et al, I'm against the use of rowing-boats for any purpose other than getting to inaccessible swims (islands etc.) and, in an emergency, for freeing hooked fish from weed. Bait-boats, however, have no angler-transport nor fish-rescue function - their purpose is solely that of free-bait placement and/or terminal tackle placement. The former I can live with, the latter I regard as unacceptable. Inconsistent? Yes, I acknowledge the fact, but it's down to what "feels" right. Perhaps we're talking ethics?