Bit harsh to say that without reason! People just give their opinions, like anywhere ... You can disagree, but flaming from the off! Bit harsh ..
On the angler v [true] fisherman point, I totally agree. I can't standthose guys who have way more gear than sense and never even keep their catch!
Fishing is a hobby, a break, an enjoyment, but also a good way to feed yer family. We used to make a right day of it, light fires on remote, safe areas, cook up grub, have a few bevvies, anyone was welcome. We never tried to 'claim' any area of bank. if a farmer or landowner came along and moved us along, we'd go, no question. but 9/10 they would stay and have a sambo and mug of tay with us, and wish us luck with the catch. Even ask if we'd give them a trout or eel on the way back if we done well.
There was a real comradery about it. I remember pulling in our lines to allow boats to pass, and the guy's on the boats throwing beers out to us, ice cold
And I'm not an oul' lad like! It's not that long back.
Why these course fishermen have that way, trying to claim the banks, filling it with over priced poles and nets and trailors to carry their gear - and then to throw all the fish back in!?
Different strokes ..