LMFAO at this. read some of there sabbing techniques, priceless
\"Why Sab Angling?
Anglers are unfortunately famous for denying the wealth of scientific evidence showing that fish suffer when caught with rod, line and hook. Although an increasing number of people are realising the barbarity of this popular bloodsport, it will take a long time before angling ceases. The only way to stop suffering being inflicted on fish now, is to use non-violent tactics to directly intervene to stop angling. The tactics given below have been developed primarily for coarse fishing, although many of them would work equally well for sea or game fishing.
The Tactics
Match Angling
How to find out about matches:
In angling magazines.
Fishing tackle shops may have posters/noticeboards and lists of local club fixtures, usually given out on request.
Some local newspapers and radio stations have angling features.
At matches, the section of bankside to be fished is divided into \'pegs\', at least 15 yards apart. Some waters have permanent pegs. Others are marked out and numbered the night before or the morning of the match. The anglers arrive 1-2 hours before the match to draw for peg numbers then go to their allocated peg to set up. The match is started and ended by a signal, usually a whistle. The anglers fish for 3-5 hours to catch the highest weight of fish which are retained in a keepnet. At the end of the match the fish are weighed then released. The winner receives a prize - money and possibly a trophy.
Before the match, do the following:
Ring up the organiser (see above for how to get the phone number) and book a peg. You could ask for directions to the venue or, to sound more convincing, ask about bait bans (e.g. bloodworm,joker,wasp grub).
Removing or changing around the peg numbers on the morning or the night before the match will cause confusion and maybe confrontation amongst the anglers.
Wire up access gates to the water.
Talk to local anglers on the same water or in tackle shops to find out the best day, weather conditions and stretch of water to fish from so you will know when and where to concentrate your sabbing.
During the match, do the following:
Blow a whistle 10-15 minutes before the start of the match is due to begin. Some anglers may start fishing and be disqualified. Blow a whistle again near the end of the match. Some anglers may pack up early.
Row up and down the river in a canoe or boat to prevent the anglers from casting or make them reel in. Go near to the line / float and disturb the surface of the water with the paddle to scare fish away.
Swimming, wading or splashing your feet in the water (wetsuits, waders, wellies advisable depending on weather conditions!) to stop anglers casting and to scare away the fish. If you can, remove line from water, but be very careful not to break it or damage any other tackle.
Making noise in the water by submerging metal objects (e.g., dustbin lid and spanner) and banging them together will scare away fish. Equally, make noise above the water with whistles, shouting, airhorns, hunting horns, etc. This has the added bonus of annoying the angler and detracting from the enjoyment of the \"sport\".
Talking to anglers may disturb their concentration. Get factsheets from Pisces to be able to argue against them. (Not difficult!)
Standing behind anglers can make casting more difficult and your shadow on the water may scare away the fish, especially when the water is clear and still.
Use poles, (e.g., long bamboo canes), to disturb the float and/or line. Try to lift the float and/or line out of the water, but again be careful not to break the line or damage the float.
Use high powered water pistols aimed at the anglers float/line to encourage him/her to remove the tackle from the water.
Empty keepnets. Ideally with 2 people who are in the water. Some keepnets have removable bottoms held on with clips. Others have only one way in or out - at the top. Ensure that the fish will exit the net downstream. Keep the net submerged at all times and do not touch the fish. Move the keepnet in such a way as to encourage the fish to swim out without touching the mesh. If in doubt do not attempt it, as keepnets can do a great deal of damage to fish.
Specimen and Pleasure Angling
Pleasure anglers are easier to sab as they may be present in smaller numbers and are more likely to pack up, as they are out for relaxation, peace and quiet. Use the tactics shown above plus when you first arrive, explain to the anglers why you are there to made them aware of your purpose:- Erect \"No Fishing - Contaminated Water\" signs or similar. Make them look as professional as possible with the name and address of the regional river authority.
ALSO: Clean up any litter and discarded fishing tackle. If left, this could injure or kill fish, birds and animals. We are the conservationists not the anglers who leave all this mess behind them.
ALSO: Take a camera with you to get pictures of dead fish, poor handling of fish, tackle victims, discarded tackle in the river, trees, etc, poor emptying of keepnets. Send any photos to Pisces. They could be good evidence to be used in a campaign to get a local ban or restriction.
WARNING!!
DO NOT take dogs/pets to the bankside. They are in danger from hooks, line and discarded tackle.
DO NOT pre-feed. Putting food in the water attracts the fish. Furthermore, any food not eaten would rot and pollute the water.
DO NOT throw tackle in the water. It is a danger to fish, birds and animals. Maggots will drown in the water.
DO NOT break fishing line for the same reasons.
DO NOT throw large stones in the water as there is the tiny risk of actually hitting a fish. Small pebbles also shouldn\'t be used as fish may confuse them with the ground bait anglers use to attract fish.
We would appreciate any other ideas you have on sabbing coarse, game or sea fishing. \"
- strange but true, so as i said earlier watch the outcome on the telly when its passed. :casstet:
