PLEASURE ANGLER: "I've mixed feelings about the closed season. There has been one all my life. It might be a good idea to move the closed season. I have noticed the changes in fish biology with the changes in seasons and climate. As the season ends it is the best time to catch Pike. It should be June-October in my opinion, however, it's best to have a closed season than none at all. Ponds and canals have no closed season yet the fish still breed/spawn etc – is this right?"
MATCH ANGLER: "In my opinion there should be no closed season at all. Fish breed at different times. There is no evidence of anglers doing any harm in rivers where there is no closed season. Closed season just means loss of revenue for tackle/bait shops."
