Bait collection gives anglers a bad name - Tasmania Inland Fisheries Service
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The wilful damage of trees such as this taints the reputation of anglers and jeopardises access to fishing spots.
Bait fishers damaging and killing trees in search of wattle grubs gives all anglers a bad name.
These trees are at Kentish Park, Lake Barrington, a popular public reserve.
This sort of behaviour puts the IFS relationship with land managers and future stocking at risk.
All bait anglers should collect bait legally before arriving at their chosen fishing spot.