10 commandments of Fishing

[Firedog]

Found these on the Northwest B.C. weekly fishing report. Liked what they had to say so I thought I would share. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

Ten rules every angler should follow:

Fisheries and Oceans Canada recently released what could become the 10 commandments of ethical fishing. The Code of Conduct for Recreational Fishing, developed by the Sport Fishing Advisory Board,promotes angler ethics on the lakes and rivers of B.C. The code highlight's key areas of responsible fishing through 10 simple points that are applicable to anyone fishing on lakes,streams or tidal waters. It reads as follows:

1.Handle all fish with care.
2.Limit your catch to ensure fish for the future.
3.Leave your fishing spot cleaner than you found it.
4.Respect the rights of property owners and other outdoor enthusiasts.
5.Use the proper tackle and methods for species being targeted.
6.Promote the sport by teaching children and new participants how to fish.
7.Become informed about your fishery and participate in its management.
8.Report all illegal fishing activities to the proper authorities.
9.Respect the space of others, leave enough room for everyone to fish.
10.Learn the fishing and boating laws and abide by them.

[ 09-01-2001: Message edited by: firedog ]

[Smily]

Those are some very good rules to abide by!!! Now if we can just pass these on to the jerks on the water that are leaving the place a mess, etc., etc., etc.

[Lipripper]

Looks like good common sense. Why is it that there are a lot of people that fish without it(common sense)? Or it it that they forget about it? Or maybe it courtesy and common sense? If more people would treat others people's property and respect other people's space as they would like to have theirs treated maybe everyone would have a more enjoyable experience.