Encouraged to hear this and a big step towards our resident browns getting the recognision they deserve. Too long has the 'Brown Trout Are Vermin' attitude prevailed in these parts, sadly it's still common place, but by continual promotion on just how important to the river our resident's really are may help to reduce this. Never end it though.
Our browns, especially the ones that have reached 'Noteable Standard' (i.e. fish over two pounds) let alone 'Trophy Status' (fish over three pounds) really are far too valuable to be caught only once.
Would be great to see the same ruling extended to our seatrout (should we really call them sea going browns to end the confusion?).
Digital camera, wee set digital scales, wee tape measure all you need to save the fish for prosperity, too many of them have been clubbed as evidence of the capturing 'anglers' piscatorial 'prowess'.
Really hope this attitude extends to our other waters around these parts, not holding my breath though.
