I watched the first 2 episodes and have to say there did seem to be excessive cruelty, not killing fish straight away but putting them in a bucket with holes in their sides. Gaffing is a method I have never approved of (for alternatives there are types of winches I have seen used).
Just because the carp is an invasive species, doesn't mean people should inflict pain on them and give the fact they are invasive as a justification. Sure go bow fishing, but kill the fish as soon as you have it on board.
And the arguements about trawlers being alot worse, two wrongs don't make a right.
Also I was brought up in a fishing family, both sea and course who know how to treat the fish with respect, this TV show could learn a thing about that.
Thanks for your responce Shroob. Finally someone who can see throught the rose tinted glasses all these other chose to wear!
I watched another fishing program yesterday "The Accidental Angler" with Charles Rangeley-Wilson and i have to say i actually enjoyed this program. Charles Rangeley-Wilson is faultless, He gives the fish the respect they deserve unlike the Rude, Jumped-up idiot Robson Green.
i am unsure why you think everybody, well most, are wrong in their view of the show? could it not be you that is taking it too far? dont watch if you don't like it. but don't try to inflict your morals and views on everybody else.
so if you dont like it:
1, switch off, or turn over.
2, write a letter of complaint to the program makers.
3, remember, your views are not always those held by others.
4, others have just as much right to their views as you do.
5, have you ever even considered you may be wrong, or at best overreacting?