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AS ANGLERS KNOW, FISHING IS BOTH EXHILARATING AND RELAXING, AND IS GREAT FOR
THE MIND AND SOUL. ANGLING ALSO BRINGS RESPONSIBILITY AS ANGLERS ARE THE EYES AND
EARS OF THE RIVER, AND THE VOICES OF FISHES THEMSELVES. ANGLERS CAN PLAY A FUNDAMENTAL
ROLE IN THE CONSERVATION OF FISHES BY IMPLEMENTING BEST PRACTICE: NOT LEAVING GHOST
GEAR OR NETS; ENSURING FISH WELFARE IS PRIMARY; USING NON-DESTRUCTIVE BAITS; PRACTISING
CATCH AND RELEASE IN THE BEST POSSIBLE WAY; NOT ANGLING FOR CERTAIN SPECIES DURING
CLOSED SEASONS; AND NOT CAUSING HARM TO OTHER WILDLIFE. AND BY SUPPORTING FISH
CONSERVATION PROJECTS ACROSS THE WORLD.
MARINA GIBSON - ANGLING AMBASSADOR

as benefits. In some places, such as the
UK, catch is usually released, whereas
elsewhere, like Eastern Europe, Central
Asia or China, recreational catch is usually
taken to consume. Problems arise when a
recreational fishery is poorly managed and
can include the introduction of invasive
non-native fishes and hatchery fish, poor
fish handling and damaging hooks, and
litter, in particular discarded fishing nets,

hooks and lines that are a threat to all
wildlife. By following best practices, the
angling community can reduce these risks
and contribute to freshwater conservation.
Indeed, anglers are often the first to
notice problems in their local rivers and
lakes - and are among the most proactive
when it comes to doing something about
it. Many anglers, such as musician Fergal
Sharkey, and angling groups, such as

Trout Unlimited, are powerful voices for
conservation. However, anglers as a whole
still punch way below their collective
weight when it comes to advocating for the
future of freshwater fish. Imagine if all the
world's anglers - tens of millions of them
- cast their voices in support of efforts
to reverse the collapse in freshwater fish.
They would certainly hook the attention of
some key decision makers.
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