Is it not down to the angler and not the use of nets. I used to use keep
nets a lot for all sorts except pike and carp and I have never had a damaged
fish even with large catches. I release in the water so the fish are not
crushed when lifted on the bank which I had to admit a lot of occasional
anglers do not seem to do so maybe promoting the proper use of the kit is
more important.

Having come back to fishing I have noticed a lot more fishermen who care
less about the environment with mess and line left at the bank, not only
youngsters either.

Just a thought.

--
Gandalf

"MC" wrote in message
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I am still supprised at the amount of keepnets I see in use for pleasure
anglers. I understand the use of keepnets for match fishing but for
pleasure fishing just seems unecessary to me. The amount of large bream I
have seen, during my recent 10 day visit to the Broads, damaged by being
kept in keepnets was horrendous. I cannot remember the last time I used a
keepnet and I do not use one these days so why do some people still insist
on using them.

MC