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Moley · 11th January 2007, 07:59 AM

Thanks again for the comments, keep 'em coming.

However, I think one of our boating forum members (who is also a serious angler) has hit the nail on the head:

“Unfortunately I suspect that the kind of people who care enough about their sport and other people to talk about it are the ones we are getting a positive response from on the fishing forum.
The ones who cause the problem - the really grumpy, ignorant, arrogant, rude, aggressive sods probably don't contribute to either forum.
So, in effect, we are "preaching to the converted"
Is there a chance, do you think, that if more boaters take the lead in consideration the attitude may spread amongst anglers in return?”

If I may pick up on Gary's post above, “You as a boater pay fees for the use of the water the same as anglers, this is compulsory for us to enjoy our pastime.” this seems to be one of the main bugbears. Please don't bite my head off. I realise that many angling clubs exist, who pay fees and have rights to certain stretches of water. A good part of the fees you pay to these clubs must go to British Waterways towards maintenance of towpaths etc. However, can anyone tell me how much (if anything) of the standard Environment Agency rod licence goes to BW, or where my £24 goes (and yes, I do have one myself). This is our main issue as, yes you pay fees, and yes that gives you rights, but if we (the combined boaters) didn't pay our rather hefty boat licence fees, neither of us would have any water.

Thanks again,
Ade.

11th January 2007, 07:59 AM	#10 (permalink)
Moley Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5	Thanks again for the comments, keep 'em coming. However, I think one of our boating forum members (who is also a serious angler) has hit the nail on the head: “Unfortunately I suspect that the kind of people who care enough about their sport and other people to talk about it are the ones we are getting a positive response from on the fishing forum. The ones who cause the problem - the really grumpy, ignorant, arrogant, rude, aggressive sods probably don't contribute to either forum. So, in effect, we are "preaching to the converted" Is there a chance, do you think, that if more boaters take the lead in consideration the attitude may spread amongst anglers in return?” If I may pick up on Gary's post above, “You as a boater pay fees for the use of the water the same as anglers, this is compulsory for us to enjoy our pastime.” this seems to be one of the main bugbears. Please don't bite my head off. I realise that many angling clubs exist, who pay fees and have rights to certain stretches of water. A good part of the fees you pay to these clubs must go to British Waterways towards maintenance of towpaths etc. However, can anyone tell me how much (if anything) of the standard Environment Agency rod licence goes to BW, or where my £24 goes (and yes, I do have one myself). This is our main issue as, yes you pay fees, and yes that gives you rights, but if we (the combined boaters) didn't pay our rather hefty boat licence fees, neither of us would have any water. Thanks again, Ade.