Please allow us to fish
I've been in business for over 30 years and although I'm lucky to do something that I really enjoy but it can be very demanding!
My passion is salmon fishing and that's how I charge my batteries up. I have 3 days booked/ paid for on a 2 rod beat on the Tweed at the end of this month.
As this beat is about a mile long, I would be further away from other people there than if I walked down the street or go to Tesco etc.
As someone who has been wearing a B&Q mask in supermarkets/ Coop for nearly 2 months and I cross the road when someone is walking towards me when I out for a walk or run etc; I totally agree with the social distancing guidance as an important measure to adopt. However, a day on the river could not only adhere to social distancing but would also be great therapy for our mental health.
Therefore, I would ask the MSPs and/or the First Minister to bare in mind the benefits that fishing and say golf can bring (not that I play golf but it's another hobby that can be enjoyed with and social distancing can be adhered to) when discussing the easing of the lock down rules. Thanks.
My passion is salmon fishing and that's how I charge my batteries up. I have 3 days booked/ paid for on a 2 rod beat on the Tweed at the end of this month.
As this beat is about a mile long, I would be further away from other people there than if I walked down the street or go to Tesco etc.
As someone who has been wearing a B&Q mask in supermarkets/ Coop for nearly 2 months and I cross the road when someone is walking towards me when I out for a walk or run etc; I totally agree with the social distancing guidance as an important measure to adopt. However, a day on the river could not only adhere to social distancing but would also be great therapy for our mental health.
Therefore, I would ask the MSPs and/or the First Minister to bare in mind the benefits that fishing and say golf can bring (not that I play golf but it's another hobby that can be enjoyed with and social distancing can be adhered to) when discussing the easing of the lock down rules. Thanks.
Why the contribution is important
We need recreation and if we "stay alert" and if we keep our distance, I believe that angling is something that could be allowed now and it would have little or no affect on the "R" factor.
by Youngy on May 11, 2020 at 01:40PM
Posted by GMPotts May 11, 2020 at 17:30
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