Ministers want to ban livebaiting in Scotland to stem the spread of alien species - especially the ruffe which have allegedly been released into Loch Lomond, The Scotsman reports today.
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The Pike Anglers' Club of Great Britain was formed in 1977 as a direct result of changing attitudes toward pike. For far too long pike had been regarded by fishery owners and some anglers as vermin, to be killed and removed at all costs. Since it's inception, the PAC has done much to drastically change this mistaken attitude and pike are now widely regarded as a positive element in the natural balance of any fishery.
Pike fishing has without doubt become one of the most specialised branches of coarse fishing. Not least in the methods of handling, unhooking and safe return of the fish once caught.
The PAC works continually for the benefit of all pike and pike anglers, we seek only to further the opportunities for pike fishing, whilst preserving all that pike fishing is all about.
We strive to protect pike from persecution by those who do not understand, or choose to ignore, the facts about the important role the pike plays in the balance of nature. We also work to promote pike conservation through safe practice by anglers.
Pike fishing has without doubt become one of the most specialised branches of coarse fishing. Not least in the methods of handling, unhooking and safe return of the fish once caught.
The PAC works continually for the benefit of all pike and pike anglers, we seek only to further the opportunities for pike fishing, whilst preserving all that pike fishing is all about.
We strive to protect pike from persecution by those who do not understand, or choose to ignore, the facts about the important role the pike plays in the balance of nature. We also work to promote pike conservation through safe practice by anglers.
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- Rodders hits the Chilterns
- Horseshoe event is postponed
- Abberton enlargement "vital" for future
- Privileged access update
- Rookie bags 27 and 28 on first ever pike trip
- Bob Nudd on livebaiting in the NoW
- Weather forecasts on PAC website
- Pikers up in arms at new video nasty
- Broads Bill moves a step closer
- Check out this Baltic lump
- It's ok to knock 'em on the head, says club
- North Lanarks host Scotty D
- Zoota Lures reviewed on FISHINGmagic
- ET is worth leaving girlfriend for - Chico
- Stupendous victory for pike fishing - report
- That was the winter, that was
- Hi-tech finally goes mad..?
- Treasurer was on the money for big fish
- Corby PAC is up and running again
- Claim your place in the history books
- Luremania closes down
- New Pikelines is on its way soon
- MPs debate canoe access bid
- We're full, says Anglian Water
- Take fish and you're on thin ice
- Relaunched Reading branch to meet
- The culls don't work - proof from LA
- Lough Neagh suffers massive fish kill
- PAC eyes Irish by-law survey
- Is Norfolk 36lbs pike the best of the season
- Cold snap set to continue
- More on George Higgins talk in Ireland
- PAC website back on line
- Nigel 'The Legend' speaks at Cambridge
- Lurefair 2007 date announced
- New North Essex region set to meet
- Man rescued after pikers raise alarm
- PAC website remains offline
- Field and Stream's 50 greatest lures of all time
- SAA Press Release on Livebaiting
- Here comes winter...
- Faint glimmer of hope in Scotland
- PAC Members Forum link
- PAC Website and E-mail problems
- Rodders to hit Brum
- It's been a busy year for Teeside PAC
- Neville Fickling talk at Glossop, Derbys
- All go for Blithfield this weekend
- Are you in the draw for the Golden Ticket..?
- Livebaiting is safe in England and Wales
- Watch out for aliens in the Fens
- Now pike aren't native to Scotland either...
- Sick video removed from Youtube
- Latest P&P hits the shelves Thursday
- Pike club makes its position clear
- Severe weather warnings update
- RA 43 welcome Irish pike fishing legend
- Nationalists could amend livebait ban
- Downloadable membership form online
- Nene seal enjoying a feast
- Dead roach snaffles rare river brownie
- Severe weather warnings issued
- Climate change stalls salmon season
- Changes to Section 30 announced
- Protect our big pike call in the US
- Thames Gateway region launches blog
- Matt shells out for bizarre capture
- Keeping the PAC in the family for a fiver
- Entries rolling in to win a boat
- Cash cuts threaten Upper Thurne
- Scottish Tories rally behind pikers
- Thames Gateway kicks off with Bill
- Greens show how much they care
- Scottish livebait ban 'not needed'
- iViva Espana if your number comes up
- £500m tackle trade backs livebaiting
- Digger live and direct at Fenland PAC
- Ban was always on the cards, says MSP
- Blithfield pike fishing off this weekend
- More gales on the way, warns Met Office
- New region in Southport, Lancs
- Welcome Kev - our 400th forum member
- Words just fail you sometimes
- Scottish bait ban is "ruffe justice"
- Police appeal after woman dies in Ouse
- Is the Relief Channel set for rebirth..?
- Livebaiting latest: 'We'll listen,' says MSP
- Fifty boats fish in PAC charity bash
- Mild spell is swan song for winter
- Mild weather hits US ice fishing
- Don't miss Rodders in Lincoln
- Sunday newspaper report - a clarification
- Devon PAC see out the year in style
- Reading PAC region set for re-launch
- New Thames Gateway region launched
- Teeside call for two conventions
- New PAC Badge
- E-mail now to stave off livebait ban
- Pike bloggers of the world unite
- Reservoir levels recovering, says EA
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