Banned Baits

[Dick Dastardly]

A bit like bikers do when they nod at each other (I used to be one of them). Kind of like a bit of comradeship.

 

 

Something that in general on "open" waters that has been lost.AND something we need to get back if Angling Unity is ever going to be possible.

[Dick Dastardly]

A bit like bikers do when they nod at each other (I used to be one of them). Kind of like a bit of comradeship.

 

 

Something that has in general been lost on "open" waters in recent years AND something that's vital to any hope of Angling Unity.

[davedave]

I can understant that some anglers go fishing for peace and quiet, like I often do, but i'm always happy to chat about fishing to anyone that comes by.

 

It annoys me when you speak to ignorant people that either grunt or ignore you, your only being friendly and even if they dont want to chat much they dont have to be rude.

 

I often find match anglers to be grumpiest and hate to be disturbed.

[Phone]

davedave,

 

Different animal entirely if big money is on the line - - IMO.

 

Phone

[davedave]

davedave,

 

Different animal entirely if big money is on the line - - IMO.

 

Phone

 

This is true phone, but not an excuse for being rude

[Anderoo]

Most of the anglers I meet are very friendly and polite but also quite guarded about giving too much away (as am I), so most of my conversations are quite good fun as we both chat in general while occasionally giving away little bits of info to each other. I have to admit I rarely tell the truth about what I've caught, unless it's nothing!

 

But I agree about respecting others' space and not disturbing their fishing. Asking people where they're fishing so you can avoid spoiling their day is simple manners. On the rivers I'll also ask if they've baited any swims for later - I don't want to drop into a swim that someone has gone to the effort of feeding and resting.

 

On the halfway rule on stillwaters, I once fished a lake where the anglers were so inconsiderate and selfish, ropes were strung across the lake to stop them casting into other people's swims. It's a sad day when things like that have to happen. I don't fish places like that any more regardless of the size of fish they contain - that to me is the exact opposite of what I go fishing for.

Edited March 22, 2012 by Anderoo

[Phone]

Androo,

 

Here, all this time, I thought I was the only one on AN that lied.

 

Phone

[robtherake]

I often find match anglers to be grumpiest and hate to be disturbed.

 

You can add "proper" carp anglers to that. I'm sure there must be some pleasant ones out there, but most of the ones I've come across are proper t*ssers.

[davedave]

You can add "proper" carp anglers to that. I'm sure there must be some pleasant ones out there, but most of the ones I've come across are proper t*ssers.

 

Yes i'd agree with that

[ayjay]

Androo,

 

Here, all this time, I thought I was the only one on AN that lied.

 

Phone

 

I never admit to catching any more than a "couple of Chub" if I'm on the river, (anyone asking will only be interested in Barbel).