I was reading about fishing the other day ( beside project management fly fishing another of my passions) that the soft plastic baits used by fisherman are harming fish, especially our native Maine brook trout and salmon populations. It seems that these baits, sometimes pulled off hooks or lost overboard, are readily ingested by the fish. Because they are not digestible, they tend hang around in the fish’s stomach for quite a while before being regurgitated. This causes the fish to stop eating. It has been found that the fish fish lose weight and become unhealthy when this happens. My suggestion is gummy treats for those fishermen who like to fish with these soft plastic lures. The treats come in a variety of shapes and colors, from lizards and worms to fish shaped. I believe that they can provide enough enticing movement to attract fish, and have the added benefit that if the fish are not biting, they are one of the few baits that fisherman would want to snack on! It is totally “green,” as these baits, if they are either ingested by the fish, or lost to snags, will degrade. This would be an example of a project that is “green by impact,” as it could have significant impact on an environment.
Gummy Treats Save the Fish
