should youngsters be educated

[rangemaster]

i fish a local water in norfolk, which attracts a lot of youngster mainly because it cheap to fish i suppose. I was fishing last week down there and the lake was packed, there was five young lads across from me having a laugh not causing any trouble but every time they got a run they would strike so hard and play the fish so hard. And as a result the fish suffer, in the last 19 years i have been fishing i have never seen carps mouths in such a bad state or any fish for that matter. dont get me wrong im not saying all youngster are like that but the one i have seen need educating, should these so called fishing experts and magizines put fish health and care first and try to educated the young fishermen of today instead of trying to sell there products which seems like thats all they are intrested in money money and more money!!!!!

[FisherMyers]

Iv'e got too say that is a true statement however i'm 14 and my shimanos get there drag set when a fish wants line i hate seeing fish get bullied however there isn't only kids miss treating fish I've seen very heavy handed men hauling in carp before like not little 4 pounders decent fish like double figure fish and iv had fish with no top lip and one fish with its bottom lip dangling off which me and my dad called over the baliff which he took away and put in a tank for treatment but its disgusting and needs to be sorted out but to be honest i think it is a all round problem.

[Maddison_Twatter]

Originally Posted by rangemaster

i fish a local water in norfolk, which attracts a lot of youngster mainly because it cheap to fish i suppose. I was fishing last week down there and the lake was packed, there was five young lads across from me having a laugh not causing any trouble but every time they got a run they would strike so hard and play the fish so hard. And as a result the fish suffer, in the last 19 years i have been fishing i have never seen carps mouths in such a bad state or any fish for that matter. dont get me wrong im not saying all youngster are like that but the one i have seen need educating, should these so called fishing experts and magizines put fish health and care first and try to educated the young fishermen of today instead of trying to sell there products which seems like thats all they are intrested in money money and more money!!!!!

Its up to us as anglers to try and streer these people in the right direction and as fishmyers says it not always the young ones.

[NICK R]

It did get a mention here

What changes

[rangemaster]

yes i do agree that grow men mishandle fish to, and it is up to us as fishermen to try and solve the situation but the magizines do need to address this issue bescause it is becomeing more comman, as fishing has got more popular over the years.

[NICK R]

Originally Posted by rangemaster

i fish a local water in Norfolk, which attracts a lot of youngster mainly because it cheap to fish i suppose. I was fishing last week down there and the lake was packed, there was five young lads across from me having a laugh not causing any trouble but every time they got a run they would strike so hard and play the fish so hard. And as a result the fish suffer, in the last 19 years i have been fishing i have never seen carps mouths in such a bad state or any fish for that matter. don't get me wrong im not saying all youngster are like that but the one i have seen need educating, should these so called fishing experts and magazines put fish health and care first and try to educated the young fishermen of today instead of trying to sell there products which seems like thats all they are interested in money money and more money!!!!!

Yes some do

I think more of the onus should be on the tackle manufactures to start putting more back into the sport ,

i spend a lot of time teaching kids and adults with learning difficulties .and many of time they tell me they have bought tackle where the shop owner was more intrested in £ than actually asking if they knew what they were doing with the bought items

Fish care is part of responsible angling

I personally think something like this should be on the back of every rod license

GOOD FISH HANDLING Guide, Top Tips on caring for your catch:

1 A disgorger is an essential angling aid to help you unhook the fish quickly and safely, always take one with you when fishing. Hang the disgorger on a long length of shearing elestic around your neck - it will then always be available and close to hand.

2 Handle a fish with wet hands only, do not use dry towels or cloths as they will strip the fish of its protective layer of mucus.

3 Never stand up holding fish and if you must carry them always use either a landing net or a weigh sling.

4 Think about where you unhook fish – unhooking/carp mats are a good investment and help to cushion the fish (ensure they are wet when in use). Otherwise, lay the fish on soft, wet grass after checking there are no stones underneath. NEVER unhook fish on hard ground, wooden stages or on anything that has a wire netting anti-slip surface.

5 When fish are out of water they often flap around, try covering the fish’s eye with your landing net – fish become much calmer in darkness.

6 Rods and line – including poles and pole elastics - that are too heavy for the size of fish being caught can cause unnecessary damage: match your tackle to the size of the fish you are likely to catch.

7 Use landing nets and keepnets that have the Angling Foundation’s water-lily approval mark - they have been tested to ensure that they are fish safe. Make sure your landing net is large enough for the fish you may hook.

8 In summer the water temperature is warmer in shallower water - do ensure that if you are allowed to use a keepnet, as much as possible of the net is submerged.

9 Always ensure discarded line is cut into lengths no longer than 10cm and that you dispose of it properly. As with all litter, take it home if there are no bins provided.

10. Where possible, never retain over 30lb of fish in one keepnet at a time, as you can crush the fish in the bottom of the net when lifting it out of the water. Bring two or more nets if large catches are expected.

11. Do not use fixed rigs – make sure that if the line breaks it will not result in the fish dragging around a leger weight or a swimfeeder.

12. Return fish gently to the water and never, ever ‘throw them back’. If a fish rolls onto its side, hold it gently, upright in the water, until it regains the strength to swim away.

13. If you intend to take a fish to eat, and you are allowed to do so, dispatch it quickly and speedily.Game and sea fish

14. Caught a heavy fish? Don't lift it out of the water in your net by the net-handle. By doing it that way you're likely to bend the handle but feed the handle back until you can grasp the net head and "Y" connecting block. Doing it this way will save you breaking your net and possibly damaging the fish.

Remember that you are the eyes and ears of waterside wildlife. If you see fish or other animals in distress, please report it immediately to the fishery owner, manager or bailiff.

[Maddison_Twatter]

Nice list ,
There's no reason why the ea cant print a leaflet off similar to this when they send out your licence. Well there is, Costs !!!