Post by Speyducer on Feb 6, 2009 12:21:30 GMT
When just the 'big 4' Scottish river systems are considered, and using the FRS stats as an official baseline, it's clear that there are different C & R rates for these 4 systems. There are also clear differences between all the river systems in Scotland, but the big 4 is a good starting point.
Whilst applauding the undoubted progress that has been made in terms of C & R rates, most especially for the Dee, but for all rivers in Scotland, and progress continues to be made season on season overall, as well as individually on the big 4.
Notwithstanding the 'crisis' of fish numbers on the Dee, which almost certainly led to the current policy guideline of 100% C & R on that river, the other river systems have also improved the C & R rates but without the need of such a policy.
However, the C & R rates between the big 4 comparison is still quite stark.
Could this be that there is significant differences in angler demographics on the big 4?? By that I mean.....is it more likely that an angler, not 'comfortable' with 100% C&R , will NOT fish the Dee, and another angler, not comfortable with 'fly fishing only' will tend to NOT visit the Spey? (these are just examples):
Or is it riparian owner/ghillie differences that affect not just who visits & fishes the different rivers, but influence the actions of such visiting anglers.
It is well known that these big 4 Scottish systems have fishing visitors from all over the world, all over Scotland and the rest of the UK, but do certain anglers gravitate to certain systems for more than just to enjoy the Scottish scenery & to cast a line.
Right....can of worms fully opened.....heading for the bomb shelter (with a hard hat on too) right away.....!!
Mike
Whilst applauding the undoubted progress that has been made in terms of C & R rates, most especially for the Dee, but for all rivers in Scotland, and progress continues to be made season on season overall, as well as individually on the big 4.
Notwithstanding the 'crisis' of fish numbers on the Dee, which almost certainly led to the current policy guideline of 100% C & R on that river, the other river systems have also improved the C & R rates but without the need of such a policy.
However, the C & R rates between the big 4 comparison is still quite stark.
Could this be that there is significant differences in angler demographics on the big 4?? By that I mean.....is it more likely that an angler, not 'comfortable' with 100% C&R , will NOT fish the Dee, and another angler, not comfortable with 'fly fishing only' will tend to NOT visit the Spey? (these are just examples):
Or is it riparian owner/ghillie differences that affect not just who visits & fishes the different rivers, but influence the actions of such visiting anglers.
It is well known that these big 4 Scottish systems have fishing visitors from all over the world, all over Scotland and the rest of the UK, but do certain anglers gravitate to certain systems for more than just to enjoy the Scottish scenery & to cast a line.
Right....can of worms fully opened.....heading for the bomb shelter (with a hard hat on too) right away.....!!
Mike