Here's a fishing story about YOUR really big fish and why it will take years to land safely...
This is simply not a story about just one fish and one angler, but rather countless numbers of fish and over 40 million anglers across America.
In fact, this story is about the freshwater and saltwater sport fishing community at large (your really big fish). Our industry is facing a perilous freefall. And, we must take action to protect it from anti-sport fishing groups in order to ensure it lands safely.
You see, as with many social endeavors, ReeledIN.net began as (1) a labor of love and (2) a passion for fishing, plus (3) a desire to lend a hand to fishing buddies and (4) to help preserve what we love for our kids.
However, there are many BIG issues that need to be addressed immediately or we can forget about these first four desires... Not of great urgency right now you may be thinking? Well, then chew on this:
1. The Walmart family foundation donates millions of dollars to anti-recreational fishing organizations.
2. Rolling Stone magazine (with over one million subscribers) has recently joined this anti-sport fishing movement.
3. Then there is PETA (people for the ethical treatment of animals) who, among other extreme activities, is promoting a "fishing hurts" sticker to kids with a suggestion "if someone asks you to go fishing, explain why you won't go. Tell them that fish have feelings and deserve to live just like everyone else."
4. And, to use a well worn expression, this is just the tip of the icebergâEUR¦
Let's call it like it is - throughout history extremists have proven time and again they are a detriment in most any environment. It really shouldn't be too hard to understand that moderation is the key. And, this is why conservation is so crucial in order to gain a balance.
If you're a recreational angler you should not take this anti-sport fishing lightly and know that now is the time for you to take a positive step forward before it's too late.
And, if you are a fishing guide or make your living from sport fishing, you may already know how these extremists are threatening your livelihood. Putting your head in the sand and ignoring these groups will not make them go away.
You can learn more about conservation and the anti-sport fishing movement when you sign up today. As anglers, we all have one thing in common and that is to enjoy fishing in the many ways it presents itself to us; whether it's the fishing or the catching, the family cohesion, the outdoors, the travel, adventures, or whatever your desire.
Regardless of your background or age, we all put our trousers on one leg at a time. And, this is exactly how we can challenge these extreme groups hell bent on taking away our fishing rights - by overcoming our lethargy as anglers and challenging each anti-sport fishing issue, one issue at a time!
This is simply not a story about just one fish and one angler, but rather countless numbers of fish and over 40 million anglers across America.
In fact, this story is about the freshwater and saltwater sport fishing community at large (your really big fish). Our industry is facing a perilous freefall. And, we must take action to protect it from anti-sport fishing groups in order to ensure it lands safely.
You see, as with many social endeavors, ReeledIN.net began as (1) a labor of love and (2) a passion for fishing, plus (3) a desire to lend a hand to fishing buddies and (4) to help preserve what we love for our kids.
However, there are many BIG issues that need to be addressed immediately or we can forget about these first four desires... Not of great urgency right now you may be thinking? Well, then chew on this:
1. The Walmart family foundation donates millions of dollars to anti-recreational fishing organizations.
2. Rolling Stone magazine (with over one million subscribers) has recently joined this anti-sport fishing movement.
3. Then there is PETA (people for the ethical treatment of animals) who, among other extreme activities, is promoting a "fishing hurts" sticker to kids with a suggestion "if someone asks you to go fishing, explain why you won't go. Tell them that fish have feelings and deserve to live just like everyone else."
4. And, to use a well worn expression, this is just the tip of the icebergâEUR¦
Let's call it like it is - throughout history extremists have proven time and again they are a detriment in most any environment. It really shouldn't be too hard to understand that moderation is the key. And, this is why conservation is so crucial in order to gain a balance.
If you're a recreational angler you should not take this anti-sport fishing lightly and know that now is the time for you to take a positive step forward before it's too late.
And, if you are a fishing guide or make your living from sport fishing, you may already know how these extremists are threatening your livelihood. Putting your head in the sand and ignoring these groups will not make them go away.
You can learn more about conservation and the anti-sport fishing movement when you sign up today. As anglers, we all have one thing in common and that is to enjoy fishing in the many ways it presents itself to us; whether it's the fishing or the catching, the family cohesion, the outdoors, the travel, adventures, or whatever your desire.
Regardless of your background or age, we all put our trousers on one leg at a time. And, this is exactly how we can challenge these extreme groups hell bent on taking away our fishing rights - by overcoming our lethargy as anglers and challenging each anti-sport fishing issue, one issue at a time!
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