Wildlife at a pool or lake

[asoftuk]

Time to see what a caring bunch of fisherman we all are.

I was at a fishery a while back night fishing it.

Upon the break of dawn I noticed a duck that was having problems walking. After a close inspection I could see that fishing line including shot and hook was embedded in both legs to the point of drawing blood with a massive amount of swelling also. The duck was unable to run because of the amount of line that was there restricting its movement.

I informed the fishery management who didn't seem concerned at all, which needless to say I do not fish there any more because of it.

I called the RSPB who responded quite quickly and caught the bird. No communication between the fishery and the RSPB at all. That in my eyes is a bad thing to happen and shows that they are there only for making money.

[madcaravanner]

unfortunately a lot of fishermen don't think that way

Wildlife is part of the experience

this is a maggot thief at one of my local ponds

Well done i say mate, too many people turn their backs, some fisherman i think are aware of the beauty and piece and quiet of nature but if we dont help those very creatures that make our days out such a pleasureable experience then in years to come we will be fishing wondering why there are no ducks pestering us for our cakes and sandwiches.

Bravo

[asoftuk]

who voted "Absolutely nothing"

try to nett it iand it that didn't work i'de phone the RSPCA and then the rspb coservation is the same if it's fishing or birding in my book love it all thats y i go peice quiet and a bit of nature even if the bloody robins keep steeling me maggots but i usualy through them a few any how .Iain

i find the nature experience as thrilling as the fishing..many times in the south here do i see deer walking feet away from me & they act naturally because i am still & quiet
the land we fish from shoulkd be looked after aswell ....like rubbish & fires left behind by someone else

i see a lot of times fishing lines discarded on the bank?????why cant people just take it home & let other people enjoy the tranquility & beauty our great countryside & wildlife

cheers

i would say the same as you but im a child who strugels to get to where i fish atm so not going now more would restrict my fishing and that wont do

[mullet-fisherman]

Well, I must say, Great Poll asoftuk, i agree, birds can be annoying wen it comes to bait, stealing me maggots etc, but wen one gets injured i would call tha rspb and get it checked out.

and what a stupid fishery not caring likre that


well
thanks for tha great poll asoftuk, well done mate, respect



cheers

kris