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Dismiss the ‘let’s ban it’ mindset

I’m not suggesting that the #Scottish govt ever thought of an early-morning swoop by #Scotland’s finest on the offices of #Shetland #Fishermen’s Association

A recent revelation that, prior to a meeting with us and our members, FM John #Swinney was told to avoid using the phrase “spatial squeeze” demonstrates that the let’s ban it mindset swirls around the corridors of St Andrew’s House

shetlandtimes.co.uk/2025/04/05

The Shetland Times · COMMENT: Dismiss the 'let's ban it' mindset - The Shetland TimesSadly, we live in censorious times, when tolerance for differing viewpoints, activities, words even, is sometimes non-existent.
#fishing#food#ban

Earlier, a bunch of my fishing line all of a sudden got super tangled and tied together, making me resort to cutting the line and more or less set up the rod again. I am not proud to say I was freaking out initially, saying fuck in a panicked and frustrated tone repeatedly. But after quite some time being forced to calm down while waiting for promised salvation from nearby fishers that never came (😒), I was able to figure it out and get it set back up.

1: Take the line from the spool (with the bail open) and pull it through the guides.

2: Tie a hook or other terminal tackle on the end of the length of line that made it through the guides

3: Pull line taut

4: While it is taut, lead the line onto the line leader then close bail.

5: Reel in line until the hook makes it to the tip.
#Fishing