Surf these sites: Angling and Its Effects on the Environment -- Whenever the issue of angling is debated, anglers always fall back on the argument that without them, rivers would be open sewers and there would be no fish. Appearing to be concerned about conservation is guaranteed to win public approval and sympathy, but what is the truth behind these statements? Angling: Useful Quotes -- From Pisces. "The majority of these quotes come from anglers themselves, showing that even they realise the problems they cause." Countering Anglers'' Arguments -- Fish don''t feel pain... Catch get put back... Hooks don''t cause pain... and other measley excuses anglers will use. How the fish feels -- When injured, fish writhe, gasp and show other signs of pain.... Catch and release fishing inflicts terror, pain and temporary disability. Frequently, it permanently or fatally disables. No Fishing.Net (PETA) -- "Imagine reaching for an apple on a tree and having your hand suddenly impaled by a hook that yanks you into an environment where you cannot breathe. This is what a fish faces when hooked. While fishing may seem fun to some people, it is important to remember that on the other end of the line there is a terrified animal fighting for his or her life. These fascinating animals suffer and feel pain just as all animals do."
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