I had to post this on here as I was absolutely sick at the sight that greeted me on this afternoons dog walk. On a local slip way used by small boat users was lined up, a row of dead fish, 7, yes 7 dogfish, bad enough I am sure that you would agree but also beside them a 4 foot smooth hound, like some hideous marker of angling proficiency left behind by a cast member from 'Hills have Eyes'. I have done a fair bit of fishing in my time and know that these fish are tough and are easily returned alive if your not gonna eat them. I was offended on two fronts, firstly why kill fish if your not going to eat them, to me that's a crime and secondly, the genetically challenged individuals that left the fish in this grotesque row, have done who knows how much damage to the reputation of decent anglers everywhere. Yes I hear people cry, you have just plastered it on the net and damaged the reputation even further, to that I say Damn right I have because these people have no place fishing and only transparency, integrity and ecological awareness can save fish populations now, from the single angler through to the factory ships. As this is a spearfishing forum I will take this opportunity to say one final thing.............. how many spearos would do this, in my opinion not one and there it is, for those who would like to restrict spearfishing, on every level, practically, sustainablly and morally, you would have to leave it to the very end of the list, it is without question, the most responsible and sustainable form of fishing there is, no doubt!!
