Hi
Polecat I think that you may have missed the point most of the thread is us "Reminiscing"
it was through angling that a love and respect for nature was aquired.
The deeds are done but it is still of historical interest in that many areas once fished and vital with wildlife are now housing estates abstracting water
So try to understand ,you do not have to like it but it is part of the tapestry of life,pity us if you must but do not spite yourself and withdraw your voice