JOC00L
15-06-06, 11:10 AM
As you may know, I get pretty passionate about my fishing. I get even more passionate when I learn that our fishing is being threatened by the government deals that have been done with Environmental Nazis such as the Greens. I get involved as much as I can, and try and get others involved.
What I have found is that the everyday fisho won't mind sticking his head up and having a say about the situation, or at least having a listen to see what is going on. While on the other hand, fishos involved in competition arrangements seem to be more apathetic than most in my experience.
If you boil it down, and condense it, it is the competition guys that would have a lot more to lose than the average fisho. Less fishing areas, less access to those areas, and more restrictions on us, the PAYING public. We pay for our right to fish, and then have it taken away.
Some may think I am being confrontational. Perhaps I am. But I get sick of hearing everyone say that it's not on, but not many actually doing something about it.
If you do get involved, you would be helping all fisho's as well as yourself.
RIGHT HERE....RIGHT NOW.... I am laying down a challange for everyone here to do a little bit of something. ANYTHING! Even if it is just making sure that you sign one of the numerous petitions that are all over Sydney in tackle stores. Or just airing the situation with non-fishos that you know. You would be suprised how many non-fishos are sympathetic to our cause when it is explained to them. Nearly everyone will be able to draw similarities from other aspects of their dealings with the government, and will understand our plight.
I may be out of line, but I think this challenge should be extended to the organisers as well as the individual fishers. What about you guys, as the organisers, actually get some of the competitors together and release a press statement saying you don't agree with the shafting we are recieving. Or even get a banner made to be displayed at your weigh-ins to let all know what is going on.
The organisers are in a great position to be able to pass the message along to the watching public. And you may even have contacts with regular media outlets that can be used to your/our advantage.
I understand that some may not want to get involved as it is seen as a political issue. That's not to say that it has be politicised. It can be done with no political affiliation whatsoever. Look at ECOFishers. They are not politically aligned.
Bottom line is, we need to do something as a group or we will be history. As much as I hate using a union line, it is very appropriate.
TOGETHER WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL!
If I have upset...I'm sorry. But if I have upset you enough to do something...then I'm glad!
What I have found is that the everyday fisho won't mind sticking his head up and having a say about the situation, or at least having a listen to see what is going on. While on the other hand, fishos involved in competition arrangements seem to be more apathetic than most in my experience.
If you boil it down, and condense it, it is the competition guys that would have a lot more to lose than the average fisho. Less fishing areas, less access to those areas, and more restrictions on us, the PAYING public. We pay for our right to fish, and then have it taken away.
Some may think I am being confrontational. Perhaps I am. But I get sick of hearing everyone say that it's not on, but not many actually doing something about it.
If you do get involved, you would be helping all fisho's as well as yourself.
RIGHT HERE....RIGHT NOW.... I am laying down a challange for everyone here to do a little bit of something. ANYTHING! Even if it is just making sure that you sign one of the numerous petitions that are all over Sydney in tackle stores. Or just airing the situation with non-fishos that you know. You would be suprised how many non-fishos are sympathetic to our cause when it is explained to them. Nearly everyone will be able to draw similarities from other aspects of their dealings with the government, and will understand our plight.
I may be out of line, but I think this challenge should be extended to the organisers as well as the individual fishers. What about you guys, as the organisers, actually get some of the competitors together and release a press statement saying you don't agree with the shafting we are recieving. Or even get a banner made to be displayed at your weigh-ins to let all know what is going on.
The organisers are in a great position to be able to pass the message along to the watching public. And you may even have contacts with regular media outlets that can be used to your/our advantage.
I understand that some may not want to get involved as it is seen as a political issue. That's not to say that it has be politicised. It can be done with no political affiliation whatsoever. Look at ECOFishers. They are not politically aligned.
Bottom line is, we need to do something as a group or we will be history. As much as I hate using a union line, it is very appropriate.
TOGETHER WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL!
If I have upset...I'm sorry. But if I have upset you enough to do something...then I'm glad!