Dirty fishermen spoil the catch
No real fisherman would leave the site they fish at weekly or even monthly in such a state
Disgusted local fishermen are up-in-arms at the state of their favourite fishing spots along the Klip River.
One fisherman, who could no longer contain his anger, complained to the Ladysmith Gazette about what is happening.
“I really do not know whether the fishermen in Ladysmith are just poor fishermen or just plain heavy drinkers, because all our favourite spots are littered with trash and empty beer bottles.”
“No real fisherman would leave the site they fish at weekly or even monthly in such a state,” adds the fisherman (he asked not to be named, as fishing alone is dangerous enough).
When he gets to one of his regular fishing haunts, he is forced to spend the better part of an hour clearing up the area before he can even start fishing.
“Hopefully I am not alone in my quest to have a clean and safe riverbank for all of Ladysmith’s fishermen!”
It is his firm belief that no real fisherman would leave a site in such a state.
“When I am done fishing for the day, I leave the place spotless so that the next angler to use the spot does not have to clean up.”
Fishing is the biggest sport in South Africa and probably the largest growing sport in the world! South Africa has over 145 common inland or freshwater fish species, and attracts people from all cultures.
Some fish to eat, while others fish simply for the joy of the catch, with most fish released afterwards. Fresh water anglers number in their thousands from dedicated 24/7 fishermen to weekend fishing warriors. All have one thing in common, fishing.
