Probably stems from MSP'S representing Cat 3 areas getting complaints from clubs, associations, riparian owners etc. There have been whispers of proposals to submit inflated catch returns with a view to escaping from Cat 3.
Fishery boards are required to co-operate with Holyrood's recommendations. As it stands, if things remain unresolved it will be too late to make changes to current rules or guidelines this season after beats are booked, or permits sold.
There is a simple solution to all of this. Make it statutory catch and release for all wild migratory fish throughout Scotland, including those rivers which border Englandshire...........All sorted !