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Apparently there are none.
For the most part there are individuals out there that have an idea of what they are doing in regards to angling, and have respect and appreciation for the environment in which they share with others.
Unfortunately we must share our beautiful outdoors with those individuals who don’t give a second thought to anyone else but themselves and couldn’t give a darn about ethics. :x
Case in point,
Bottom bouncing/ jigging for salmon in the Vedder??? :?
Pulling fish out by the rear end and whacking them??? :?
I know most would disagree with me, but I think it might be a good idea to have a mandatory course to obtain a license for fishing as it is for hunting. This way, individuals would have to make an honest effort to at least learn to identify each species of fish (and be able to tell the difference between the head and tail), learn the basics on how to fish for different species using different types of gear, but most important of all would be aware of the fact that there are “REGULATIONS” that are to be followed.
Why do these individuals go fishing??????
It can’t be for the fishing. The methods that are being used are the same as hunting at the zoo, where’s the fun in that? (Hey Joe, shot me a bear down at the zoo today, what do ya say to that eh?) or (Hey Joe, snagged me some coho by the tail today, pretty good eh?) :roll:
If they are fishing to provide food for the table, they’d better recalculate the costs. The last time I checked it’s a whole lot cheaper per pound to purchase the fish at your local store after you buy all the gear, licenses and all the money spent on fuel to drive to the river.
So why do they fish??? I thought fishing was a form of relaxation, appreciating the beauty of our surroundings, and sharing good quality time with our friends and family. Not going to the river and blatantly using methods to harvest fish that contradict good sportsmanship, ethics and regulations. :?
To all of you who share my frustration and disgust don’t let those individuals spoil your day, let’s just stick a barbed hook in their backside and drag them around the parking lot until it rips out. :shock:
My rant of the season, Good day.
:lol:
For the most part there are individuals out there that have an idea of what they are doing in regards to angling, and have respect and appreciation for the environment in which they share with others.
Unfortunately we must share our beautiful outdoors with those individuals who don’t give a second thought to anyone else but themselves and couldn’t give a darn about ethics. :x
Case in point,
Bottom bouncing/ jigging for salmon in the Vedder??? :?
Pulling fish out by the rear end and whacking them??? :?
I know most would disagree with me, but I think it might be a good idea to have a mandatory course to obtain a license for fishing as it is for hunting. This way, individuals would have to make an honest effort to at least learn to identify each species of fish (and be able to tell the difference between the head and tail), learn the basics on how to fish for different species using different types of gear, but most important of all would be aware of the fact that there are “REGULATIONS” that are to be followed.
Why do these individuals go fishing??????
It can’t be for the fishing. The methods that are being used are the same as hunting at the zoo, where’s the fun in that? (Hey Joe, shot me a bear down at the zoo today, what do ya say to that eh?) or (Hey Joe, snagged me some coho by the tail today, pretty good eh?) :roll:
If they are fishing to provide food for the table, they’d better recalculate the costs. The last time I checked it’s a whole lot cheaper per pound to purchase the fish at your local store after you buy all the gear, licenses and all the money spent on fuel to drive to the river.
So why do they fish??? I thought fishing was a form of relaxation, appreciating the beauty of our surroundings, and sharing good quality time with our friends and family. Not going to the river and blatantly using methods to harvest fish that contradict good sportsmanship, ethics and regulations. :?
To all of you who share my frustration and disgust don’t let those individuals spoil your day, let’s just stick a barbed hook in their backside and drag them around the parking lot until it rips out. :shock:
My rant of the season, Good day.
:lol: