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David, it's a 'no to the current close, and a new one in place with dates' or a 'yes to keep it and an extension to dates'. Glass half empty or half full? However you feel it should've been worded, don't get your knickers in a twist. If you have a few gcse's to rub together it doesn't take much...

Haha, Tony, if I was marching this poll in hand through the doors of parliament then I'd of maybe been a bit wiser with my options, maybe the question itself as well. Since it's just a barbel fishing forum I wouldn't take it so seriously, make yourself a cup of tea and relax for the...

John, this thread/poll was never meant to 'reveal the truth'. It's just some forum banter. Something to talk about other than dribble and moan over peoples fish weights.

Stillwaters that are SSSI's remain in the close season because of anglers impact on the plants, habitats and animals.

No one was asked an opinion on that Stu, no vote was taken place, no studies either? Not too sure. The only thing you can be certain on, it was money orientated.

The close season may have been set up to keep the riff raff out whilst the toffs fished but the fact is most species spawn in that period, no one is putting barbel on a pedestal. A few species can spawn multiple times so when people comment they've seen them in July still going at it and that...

What are your views on the current close season? Should it remain as there is nothing wrong and a few seasons bad weather shouldn't worry anyone, or should it be lifted completely, or even tailored to suit the changing seasons?

If they just managed the land with a little more thought then water storage in the uplands would be just a tad more successful, simple. It's not rocket science......But farmers lose massive amounts of money if they have 'unnecessary' vegetation and are forced to clear.......vegetation is what...

Try The Hook Bait Company, Chris. Give Darren a call or drop him an email and he'll meet your requirements no problem. Top stuff and company.

Just out of interest, WHO is illegally releasing all these hand reared otters then?

Hahaha!

Many benefits mate but I'd like to see their response. A question worth asking :D

No, David. It's a limited company. Not a registered charity.

Indeed mate, I've moaned enough about them over time, they have started coming good in what I asked of them regarding the critters and based on that, for me, it's time to show my support by becoming a member.........I'll have to forget about the rest.......and Keith.

All the top charity bosses in the UK get over 100k. And raising each year. 219k tops it for one. Not bad eh. Oh how they care........AT is a limited company so we can give them a break. Head honcho salary at the AT is around 80k last time I checked. Plus expenses of course.........Strapped for...

RSPB bosses are over 100k. AT is below. Just......i will happily support if they continue to make progress on cormorants. Everyones down each other's pants but it'll have to do for now.

Gross Wages for 2012 - £426,665.......Staff travelling expenses £65,970! Member funded. I won't tell you what percent goes to the head honcho or you'll spit your drink out. No wonder they don't have much money spend. But it does state they have over 400k in cash. I have many an opinion on the...

Bang on, Neil. Now compare that to the posted petition and tell us we were wrong to say don't sign. Much better than 'the otters need controlling'.

Completely agree, there are bigger problems than a few hand reared otters being released on the quiet though.

David, from various reports the Wye catchment population never dropped nor increased, suggesting it was at carrying capacity and well balanced. If you look at how it's fished whilst the river has been at carrying capacity with native predators would you say that's an example of an ecosystem that...