Birmingham Anglers Association

First of all, you are correct. Fish welfare must be the priority and that is / should be taught whenever a rod and reel is in the hands of a novice. In contrast though I am also pleased that a junior is obviously enthralled by catching the predator (albeit by accident, trotting for chub).

We need to encourage and look after the next generation as our sport (that I love dearly) will decline further and access to the rivers will become lessened.

Agree that we must protect our quarry at all cost, but lets also educate and guide the next generation of BAA members to do good and encourage that wonderment for the watery world.