I think part of the problem is that us of a certain vintage all learned our trade working our way up..for me it started with a hook on a handline catching minnows. We read books and learned from our angling role models.
Sadly the latest generation of anglers (not necessarily age wise) want and get everything instantly, tackle wise and access to fishing we could only dream of when starting out.
For the most part their education is mainly you tube and Instagram carp porn which has no instructional value to anyone whatsoever and most probably fast forward to the money shots anyway .
Sadly the latest generation of anglers (not necessarily age wise) want and get everything instantly, tackle wise and access to fishing we could only dream of when starting out.
For the most part their education is mainly you tube and Instagram carp porn which has no instructional value to anyone whatsoever and most probably fast forward to the money shots anyway .
This has absolutely zero chance of getting off of the ground in the UK though. The major UK fishing companies thrive, by bringing more & more novice anglers into our past time. That's their target audience in the main.
Also, when we all started as kids, imagine having to pass some test, or gain some knowledge licence to go fishing. You likely would not bother as a youngster.
The Greens in Germany who do this, are trying to stop fishing full stop.
Also, when we all started as kids, imagine having to pass some test, or gain some knowledge licence to go fishing. You likely would not bother as a youngster.
The Greens in Germany who do this, are trying to stop fishing full stop.
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Adding to this, ALL fisheries, where possible, should check each anglers license before they can fish. Similar to where fisheries impose nets are dipped upon arrival, a license should be proved. Even if 30%+ of fisheries started to impose it would make anglers think about an up to date license.
Adding to this, ALL fisheries, where possible, should check each anglers license before they can fish. Similar to where fisheries impose nets are dipped upon arrival, a license should be proved. Even if 30%+ of fisheries started to impose it would make anglers think about an up to date license.
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People pass a driving test but still drive like c**nts.....
People pass a driving test but still drive like c**nts.....
In reply to Post #18
Nothing to do with competence though is it?
Nothing to do with competence though is it?
Something needs to be actioned..I don't what,how or whatever but this post is a starting point of a conversation .
A point in question . One place I fish has a public path around it ,once was lovely and quiet ..now we have a Karen ,moved in from some city or town ,walks its dog around the lake always on fb ,always virtue signalling about veganism ,and how her poo is excreted gold,one of them ,one of they..!...there must be hundreds of these looneys out there..
Been here 5 mins ,she /it ...whatever ,,has only got to witness poor handling ,no competent angling and its all over fb,then all the other wannabes starting slating our way of of life ..and on it goes.
We need to up our game, it starts with education ,we either do it ourselves or we'll have it done for us in the future ,and . ..that won't end well,I can assure others this post is well intentioned
As always ,anglers need to wake up,just a tad ..
A point in question . One place I fish has a public path around it ,once was lovely and quiet ..now we have a Karen ,moved in from some city or town ,walks its dog around the lake always on fb ,always virtue signalling about veganism ,and how her poo is excreted gold,one of them ,one of they..!...there must be hundreds of these looneys out there..
Been here 5 mins ,she /it ...whatever ,,has only got to witness poor handling ,no competent angling and its all over fb,then all the other wannabes starting slating our way of of life ..and on it goes.
We need to up our game, it starts with education ,we either do it ourselves or we'll have it done for us in the future ,and . ..that won't end well,I can assure others this post is well intentioned
As always ,anglers need to wake up,just a tad ..
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Quote... now we have a Karen ,moved in from some city or town ,walks its dog around the lake. Been here 5 mins ,she /it ...whatever.
Just an observation Wandle, I know from all your previous posts how much you detest 'townies' & 'outsiders'. But you do realise that likely 90%+ of the people reading this live in either a town or a City?
Reminds me of Royston Vasey. "Are you local? This is a local shop for local people, there's nothing for you here!"
(Top show).
I've never visited your neck of the woods. Is it nice? Would I be welcome?
Quote... now we have a Karen ,moved in from some city or town ,walks its dog around the lake. Been here 5 mins ,she /it ...whatever.
Just an observation Wandle, I know from all your previous posts how much you detest 'townies' & 'outsiders'. But you do realise that likely 90%+ of the people reading this live in either a town or a City?
Reminds me of Royston Vasey. "Are you local? This is a local shop for local people, there's nothing for you here!"
(Top show).I've never visited your neck of the woods. Is it nice? Would I be welcome?
In reply to Post #21
In terms of the terrible things that you see as a bailiff Adam... All you can do is educate them mate. Show them where they are going wrong. That is up to every single one of us if we ever stuff like what you outlined in post one.
If they don't take the hint after you educate them... Ban them. They will soon learn.
Fishing has changed so much over the past decade. There's not much that any of us can do to change that sadly. Society in the UK has changed massively.
In terms of the terrible things that you see as a bailiff Adam... All you can do is educate them mate. Show them where they are going wrong. That is up to every single one of us if we ever stuff like what you outlined in post one.
If they don't take the hint after you educate them... Ban them. They will soon learn.
Fishing has changed so much over the past decade. There's not much that any of us can do to change that sadly. Society in the UK has changed massively.
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Just make sure you have a west country number plate and a "jam first` sticker on your car Mark and you'll be half way there.
Oh, and it's cream first BTW
Just make sure you have a west country number plate and a "jam first` sticker on your car Mark and you'll be half way there.
Oh, and it's cream first BTW
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It's Jam first ..OK..!
And TC ,I've spent hours ,I mean hrs trying to pass on a small amount of knowledge, including lots and lots of kit ,all sorts over the yrs ,trying to safeguard and educate at the same time ..but this post is about across the board ,not about me..BTW, your right ,I don't like incomers very much at all,if you've seen the trouble they cause ,and how they treat others.
(Mind you my father is 100% a londoner,so I'm hardly anti ,just they and others,that move in , 'Baint a clue about rural living 'and try to change things to suit whence they originate .).
Something needs to be actioned,more than ever...regarding education ,so I still feel ,you get some basic training, then a license . Then fish on,and enjoy the fantastic way of life that is angling...,or you can't fish ,its that simple....safeguarding ,
It's Jam first ..OK..!
And TC ,I've spent hours ,I mean hrs trying to pass on a small amount of knowledge, including lots and lots of kit ,all sorts over the yrs ,trying to safeguard and educate at the same time ..but this post is about across the board ,not about me..BTW, your right ,I don't like incomers very much at all,if you've seen the trouble they cause ,and how they treat others.
(Mind you my father is 100% a londoner,so I'm hardly anti ,just they and others,that move in , 'Baint a clue about rural living 'and try to change things to suit whence they originate .).
Something needs to be actioned,more than ever...regarding education ,so I still feel ,you get some basic training, then a license . Then fish on,and enjoy the fantastic way of life that is angling...,or you can't fish ,its that simple....safeguarding ,