Why would a rod fisherman want to catch one fish per day between June and October. He can't sell the fish, and he certainly can't eat them all. Most rod Fishermen are keen on conservation and apart from the cost of a days fishing (£50 at Endsleigh) they could probably not afford to fish every day. Netsman Bill has a valid point the Nets should not be fighting the Rods but working with them and the EA for the conservation of Salmon Stocks for future generations to enjoy as well.

#53: Guest - Subject May I add, if a rod fisherman was in a position to fish every day he would not catch many fish in a season as the stock numbers are just not there. He would be lucky to catch 10 fish, fishing all day, everyday for a complete season and would be expected to return 7 out of 10. In most cases now all are returned. I know many anglers who fished the Tamar for upwards of 3 weeks last year and caught NO fish. The Tavy Salmon are critically low also.  Its a sad situation for all involved, but whats more important for the Salmon?