why are commercial waters getting such bad press at the moment,and whats so special about river fishing. i thought fishing was a pass time/hobby for us all to enjoy no matter where you catch

Guests - this sponsored link will vanish when you log-in. Click here to register for free.

ye good point! what's wrong with commercial waters? there're just as good as any river.

I think the reason that commercials get bad press is the concern for fish welfare with re stocking density.

I'll answer your question, with a question. Have you ever seen those fairground "Hook a Duck" games? You just can't fail.

thanks nugg but i thought the whole point of fishing is to catch fish same as going out on the town you go where the women are

Ahh yes, but I always fail there.

Comes down to personal preference I think. It's a fantastic past-time but I can't see/understand why you would go to certain commercial fisheries and fish literally pole tip to pole tip with the person across the pond from you. That isn't to say they all are like that. Or another point of view.. There are less people fishing in my neighbors garden.

Then to play devils advocate.. if you wanted to introduce someone to fishing and you wanted them to have a good time would you consider it? I think I might and that would be the only time I would.

Rivers on the other hand.. Has to be the experience. I've seen foxes, martins (or mink), kingfishers, hummingbirds, swimming squirrels, and most importantly not a single person.

Not sure I can answer why the bad publicity but I'm sure someone will.

Well I for one simply just enjoy fishing, I fish rivers, club waters and "commercials"

I feel theres nothing wrong with a WELL RUN commercial fishery, on the other hand I do not enjoy the "moon crater" or "hole in the ground" type fishery, theres more to a good fishery than a hole full of water and fish !

Venues like Old Bury Hill and Tingrith show how a fishery can be run commercially and still be pleasing to the eye and interesting to fish. I'm not going to name any bad ones as I don't want my post deleted

Mat

Forgot to mention the odd fish here and there.

They are good to have a practice when the rivers are in flood though!!
We are not allowed near the Lower Severn when it's in flood.