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OMC magic twig

I wasn't aware of any hysteria until I had a peek at one of the Carp forums...some folks are getting a bit hot under the collar!

I wonder how many of the venues that have already banned it have looked at one? Whilst I have doubts overs it practicality and ethicacy, it seems like many are being a little too quick to join the stampede which suggests to me a different agenda. At least base decisions on trails and experience rather than knee-jerk reactions fueled by social media.

As a general point I do think angling needs to have a big think about the direction in travel in some areas. Two big issues that really stand out to me, is the issue of overstocked fisheries (commercial and clubs) where fish are found at unnaturally high densities and are easy to catch because they are hungry. It's wrong on so many levels, not least animal welfare, and utterly demeans the species we value so highly.

And secondly the wider issue of the use of some technologies. The use of drones for fish location for instance...kids sat on the bank staring the screens of their smartphones rather than walking the banks and piecing together the clues.

I'm not telling anyone how to fish, but it worries me where it will end. As soon as the odds become so stacked in favour of the angler, what is the point?
I echo those sentiments Joe, but I'm afraid the horse has bolted.
The drive to remove a fish from it's environment as a wild animal and convert it to human societal commodity has changed what we are doing it for and how far we are willing to go.
 
Trying to keep this lighthearted, the more slimline version 2 now available ;)
 

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I would guess Neil is referring to byelaws (eg Thames region “You must not use any device that is designed to hook a fish automatically.”)
Ahh we don’t have that bylaw in Yorkshire, the same Thames area bylaw that Neil suggests would make the twig illegal says you can use a 3 hook flapper rig I know what I’d rather see being used
 
Essentially a grappling hook its a death trap, and now he has just launched the magic wand just in time for Christmas hopefully I won't get one on my Christmas tree if I do it will be snagged.
 
Hi men ,

No issue with omc who are searching for something different to come to the market as let's face it they are just producing stuff already out there or very minor changes .

BUT the twig and now the wand step over the line for me , just a personal thing , one step away from more hideous variants that people will come up with , but Ali is in so deep he must keep selling them . I always play with stuff when I go in the shop and other than a couple of small items none of them are any better than what's out there . Anyone who thinks of adding a plastic component with 2 extra swivels to the lead clip is not a problem is blind .

I'm not the demographic that these things with silly names are aimed at , they are for tictok / Facebook / "smash " anglers , so he ain't going to get rich from me , but he won't lose any sleep over that 😁, as there are enough followers to keep them going 👍

Hattet
 
Hi men ,

No issue with omc who are searching for something different to come to the market as let's face it they are just producing stuff already out there or very minor changes .

BUT the twig and now the wand step over the line for me , just a personal thing , one step away from more hideous variants that people will come up with , but Ali is in so deep he must keep selling them . I always play with stuff when I go in the shop and other than a couple of small items none of them are any better than what's out there . Anyone who thinks of adding a plastic component with 2 extra swivels to the lead clip is not a problem is blind .

I'm not the demographic that these things with silly names are aimed at , they are for tictok / Facebook / "smash " anglers , so he ain't going to get rich from me , but he won't lose any sleep over that 😁, as there are enough followers to keep them going 👍

Hattet
I’m in your corner Mark 👍
 
ALI H. Was fishing the Wye near me last week. I think he may have a groundbait or hookbait coming out.

By all accounts its on his TV stuff somewhere
 
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