South West England
Invest in Fish South West Report: The motivation, demographics and views of South West recreational anglers and their socio-economic impact on the region
Recreational sea anglers are directly affected and sometimes restricted by fisheries management policies. The Motivation, Demographics and Views of South West Recreational Sea Anglers and their Socio-economic Impact on the Region provides insight into anglers’ views of current fisheries management policies and their suggestions for future management options.
Watery masculinities: Fly-fishing and the angling male in the South West of England
This article examines the masculinities evident through fly fishing for salmon and trout in the South West of England. It identifies the way that many accounts of rural masculinities focus on particularly macho traits such as strength, resilience and domination and particular relationships with nature and the environment. Such macho traits are evident in the masculinities of angling - the angler regularly discusses issues of competition and duelling with nature.
