I wonder whether the Bird CLub should take up a new project: a sign, using a
photo such as Paul's (I couldn't actually bring myself to look at it), the sign
to include something like Dispose of your used line wisely, to be placed near
fishing areas, would make people pay more attention to this
I think that's a good idea Marie has. I also think it would be good if some
kind of project could clean up the accumulated fishing debris that's already
out there, not just at Myers but also Stewart Park. I'd be happy to do what I
can from my kayak when I go out but not sure it would be safe
On 8/19/2012 12:11 PM, Marie P Read wrote:
I wonder whether the Bird CLub should take up a new project: a sign, using a photo such
as Paul's (I couldn't actually bring myself to look at it), the sign to include something
like Dispose of your used line wisely, to be placed near fishing areas,
As far as contacting the people in charge (and with the hope that they
will initiate some solutions to the problem of left-behind fish line),
I suggest the following:
Steve Colt, director of parks and recreation, Town of Lansing. The
Town manages the park at Myers AND the area of
Thanks for the contact info Bob. Yes, I was wondering how one would deal with
the snagged line, since that's usually inaccessible (one of the reasons it is
cut and left!). One way would be to remove the offending branch(es) to which
it's caught...I have a long tree trimmer that could be used.
Carl makes some good points here
Personally I think it would be a lot more effective for us to just go
around to all of the fishing sites we can and remove any line we find.
Even making it a point that we make the extra effort when we are birding
to watch for things like this and take action on
In response to Geo's note - I caught a fishing line in a tree on my first
cast once, so I know how easily it happens. Luckily for me and any
unsuspecting wildlife, the line was retrievable!
Ann Mitchell
On Sun, Aug 19, 2012 at 3:28 PM, geoklop...@gmail.com wrote:
In my experience (having been
