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swans
Jan 15, 2007 8:49:58 GMT
Post by bigdadda01/david on Jan 15, 2007 8:49:58 GMT
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swans
Jan 15, 2007 12:40:32 GMT
Post by binner on Jan 15, 2007 12:40:32 GMT
yes i saw it too, made us out to be the bad uns agen, but did any1 see the report on calender??? i sat watching in horror as the bloke from swan rescue blamed it all on us, and how bad fishermen were, but then they had a bloke from york daa on and he ponited out thet some times you just cant help it, and we try our best to avoide suck incidents and that its a minority that leave things lying around
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swans
Jan 15, 2007 18:00:26 GMT
Post by BOF on Jan 15, 2007 18:00:26 GMT
We all get broken bits of line from time to time, and I for one am always picking up other folk's breakages trodden into the mud. The first thing I do is remove any attached hooks, then snip the lot into 2" lengths and bung it into my stink bag, (for taking home and binning). But I suspect the Swans are picking up broken lengths of baited line. There will always be accidents, but we can try a lot harder to use barbless hooks for maggot fishing, and also heavier hooklinks, that are strong enough to be retrieved when they get snagged up. BOF
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swans
Jan 15, 2007 18:22:50 GMT
Post by Dave59 on Jan 15, 2007 18:22:50 GMT
It's the 'other folk' that do leave things lying around that are the problem though. This inconsiderate yob element are invading our sport more and more these days. Sadly it's left to the responsible minority to repair the actual damage and to try and battle the obviously negative perception that results.
Having said the above, swan injuries, due to discarded tackle/lead poisoning, suddenly seem to be hitting the headlines again after years of comparitive quiet. If I was the suspicious type I'd say this seems like a well orchestrated attack on the sport.
Dave
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swans
Jan 15, 2007 18:32:37 GMT
Post by BOF on Jan 15, 2007 18:32:37 GMT
They do seem to be a whole lot better at getting the attention of the media, than the pro fishing brigade. BOF
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