Fishing
Fishing is the perfect lockdown pastime you are never within 5m of another fisher and it considered bad form to do so
Why the contribution is important
Fishing is important for older men both as a form of exercise but also relaxation
It is not possible to fish in Scotland ( unlike bait fishing in England) without always focusing on the fishing 🎣
It is not possible to fish in Scotland ( unlike bait fishing in England) without always focusing on the fishing 🎣
by Walter1311 on May 08, 2020 at 07:26AM
Posted by CarolG May 08, 2020 at 08:36
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by TraceyB May 08, 2020 at 08:38
My dad is in his 70s and fishing is his only hobby. He lives within a short drive of his fishery and near many coastal fishing spots. He has been adhering to lockdown rules and staying at home but it is starting to affect his mental health. This would improve if he was allowed to fish again.
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by Johnr May 08, 2020 at 08:58
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by tomwatson May 09, 2020 at 10:09
There is potential for unintended consequences. To avoid doubt/confusion there would need to be clarification regarding commercial operators/angling clubs.
Examples:
Those offering boat angling trips and in what phase of lockdown relaxation this might be expected to resume. They will find it less manageable to observe requirements unless boats are large enough to manage distancing etc.
Those offering small boats that can be hired/booked by the hour for say two people. Is this considered in the first or subsequent phases. Two people from the same family can participate without the requirement for distancing
Any mass events will not be viable until lockdown is released.
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)