Discrimination against spearos in Pembrokeshire

[pembroke]

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[pembroke]

ok i'm off on a womble from angle to freshwest coastal, i was going out on my kayak but weather looks dodgy

 

[willesloco]

The incidence of spearfishing in Pembrokeshire is so low that the authorities are hardly aware of it. As long as spearos go about their business discreetly (ie not obviously brandishing spear guns on busy beaches) and observe bass nursery areas and size limits, we won't have any problems. We know that spearfishing is the most selective fishing technique with no bycatch so we can have a clear conciencse. I don't see any need to raise our profile or to educate the wider public. No one is complaining at the moment. Drawing attention to ourselves might just attract someone who wants to have a go for the sake of it. There are plenty of these types moving into our coastal villages at the moment.

I agree mate. I grew up and still live in Pembrokeshire although I work abroad. I have recently got into Spearfishing and enjoy it during my time at home. I used to do a lot of netting and rod fishing but now I prefer the sport of spearfishing and being able to select my dinner, leaving the small ones alone. I agree with keeping it low key, I always try to hide my spear gun if I have to pass the general public on my way to the water.

 

[Mr. X]

Perhaps folk get more concerned when youngsters are involved. I'm big & not so young these days, and I've never experienced anything other than curiosity and polite conversation, or indifference. But I once overheard a young woman snidely wondering about licences after seeing two young spearos (late teens/early 20s) happily walking down to the beach with their girlfriends - perfectly well behaved, well presented, just enjoying life. As if it made even the slightest difference to her.

 

[pembroke]

i say keep a low profile, pcnp are power crazy with the ccw on the go we are better off keeping stum