Allow Angling
Fishing is self isolating. Fishing should be allowed in local lochs and rivers starting with just being able to walk there
Why the contribution is important
Good for physical and mental health
by Charliewhelan on May 05, 2020 at 01:00PM
Posted by gdr1852 May 05, 2020 at 13:05
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Posted by Fifewifey May 05, 2020 at 13:06
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Posted by Jimmywaugh May 05, 2020 at 13:10
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Posted by Monty May 05, 2020 at 13:13
We hear so much about mental health and yet do little to address the issue.
This is a past time which many find relaxing and enjoyable, but like everything else it must be done with consideration to others.
No mad exodus from the cities in mass groups, the mind set should be consider others, keep your distance.
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Posted by Rowboat10 May 05, 2020 at 13:18
I would very much appreciate the opportunity to have this quality time for my physical and mental health reinstated
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Posted by NormanCoburn May 05, 2020 at 13:19
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Posted by gamebird33 May 05, 2020 at 13:20
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Posted by home4now May 05, 2020 at 18:47
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Posted by cameroia May 06, 2020 at 12:39
For angling club members, they should be allowed to fish their club rivers as long as they fish alone, and withing a small radius of home (eg less than 5 miles).
For day ticket waters, angling should be allowed where it is possible to buy permits online; the beat owners could restrict the number of day tickets to ensure that social distancing is maintained.
I don't think we should allow people to travel large distances to fish just yet, as this risks potential spread as people buy fuel, provisions etc
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Posted by Jaseola May 06, 2020 at 12:47
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Posted by GavinStevenson May 06, 2020 at 12:55
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Posted by andrewwill May 06, 2020 at 13:01
Social distancing can easily be maintained with or without a fishing rod.
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Posted by Dobby1901 May 06, 2020 at 14:58
Social distancing can be adhered to at all times when fishing and is in a open space if on a river , it's good for the mental wellbeing of all involved.
Also I do class this as a exercise currently you can walk a dog along a river so I see no difference in holding a lead to holding a rod.
Cyclists are allowed to continue to cycle and are far more at risk of being hit by a car or falling off there bicycle , feels like there's no reason fishing can't be resumed adhering to social distancing .
Keith Wood
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Posted by Craiks May 06, 2020 at 15:08
As long as huts/ buildings remain closed I can’t see any problems with it.
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Posted by tony2770 May 06, 2020 at 15:13
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Posted by John1960 May 06, 2020 at 15:50
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Posted by CCorbett May 06, 2020 at 15:52
The estates and fisheries need to re-open before they financially collapse.
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Posted by WillietheFish May 06, 2020 at 15:57
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Posted by alan89 May 06, 2020 at 15:58
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Posted by GBatchelor May 06, 2020 at 17:38
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Posted by cameronguest95 May 06, 2020 at 18:09
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Posted by KenB May 06, 2020 at 18:31
As an association member we already have rules in place for non interference with other anglers so see social distancing as not being a problem.
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Posted by Raymondthomson May 06, 2020 at 18:57
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Posted by Stewarthenderson76 May 06, 2020 at 20:17
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Posted by lurch May 06, 2020 at 21:44
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Posted by Angling_Al May 06, 2020 at 22:29
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Posted by RoryKennedy May 06, 2020 at 23:01
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Posted by Ewangoil May 07, 2020 at 07:49
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Posted by DawsonHenderson May 07, 2020 at 08:51
Some consolidation of the ideas needs to be undertaken on this site.
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Posted by jannjulie May 07, 2020 at 09:49
Many anglers have to travel 25-50 miles to the coast or their chosen lakes/rivers so somewhere on this range would be a good starting point; not many are lucky enough to live within a few miles of their chosen lakes/rivers or the coast.
In addition, Scotland's economy also has a vested interest in fishing as a massive tourist attraction beneficial to the economy, employing many people and supporting an infrastructure of accommodation, equipment and food suppliers who are finding times hard, so restarting access to out wonderful rivers and lakes so that they can begin a slow return to work whilst maintaining personal safety and social distancing would be an additional benefit.
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Posted by CraigH May 07, 2020 at 10:15
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Posted by TheUnfamousFly May 07, 2020 at 11:30
Loch fishing too can be done safely in boats where either the boat pair are from the same household or boats are restricted to a solo angler and are sanitized between uses.
I would add that in areas where dog walkers use rivers and lochs as bathing pools for their pets, it needs to be made clear to them to keep their pets on leads and away from anglers fishing and distancing responsibly.
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Posted by aloneinthehills May 07, 2020 at 14:08
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Posted by jurdywul May 08, 2020 at 13:36
I think there should also be similar easing of restrictions for most other outdoor activities that don't involve team sports or large gatherings e.g. golf, hill walking, bird watching.
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Posted by SGAFishingGroup May 08, 2020 at 15:40
Not only would this be good for physical and mental wellbeing, it could slowly begin to get at least some money back into fisheries which have been hit hard by the suspension of the 2020 season.
Thank you for allowing comments: The SGA Fishing Group.
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Posted by gduthie May 08, 2020 at 15:41
I am fortunate enough to be able to walk to my closest available fishing and it is frustrating to be able to walk to the river but not be allowed to fish. Fishing a solitary sport by its nature avoids other people, we seldom come within even 100 yards of another angler so social distancing would be easy. In many places numbers of anglers in one place is limited to for example 3 or 4 over say a mile of the river. The risk here is probably lower than taking daily exercise by walking or cycling and would certainly provide some mental stimulation for the people who are missing their fishing.
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Posted by erniedavidson May 08, 2020 at 15:56
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Posted by KevinP May 08, 2020 at 17:38
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Posted by nickjktaylor May 09, 2020 at 13:18
People also need to remember that fish are grown and stocked; so they need to be placed in fisheries and caught to allow the fish farms and fisheries to continue to operate economically and ensure continuance of facilities after the lockdown and beyond.
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Posted by samboman May 09, 2020 at 16:44
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Posted by Scott_Doig May 10, 2020 at 15:31
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Posted by NPC May 10, 2020 at 16:41
It is imperative that social distancing and other government messages are strictly promoted and adhered to when people resume fishing. Also there should be clear advice against any long distance travel to pursue fishing, at least in the earlier phases of relaxing the lockdown. As the situation improves with time then further relaxations can be brought in.
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Posted by Echtman May 10, 2020 at 17:05
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Posted by TempusFugit May 10, 2020 at 21:02
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Posted by mikem May 11, 2020 at 10:37
We're all grown-ups so understand the requirement to keep our distance.
What we can't understand is why it's OK to walk a dog along a river bank but not OK to fish.
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Posted by DSinclair May 11, 2020 at 18:46
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