Get the Lead Out

The Recreational Fishing Alliance is urging anglers to oppose a potential ban on fishing products that contain lead.

The RFA is hoping that tackle manufacturers offer “to adopt a responsible stewardship role” by gradually reducing the amount of lead in terminal gear by using more non-toxic materials.

There are plenty of lead free alternatives available out there, the "reponsible stewardship role" would be to support a ban on lead.

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Ted William's weighs in on his Conservation Blog over at Fly Rod and Reel.

Exactly what I’d expect from the More-Dead-Fish-For-Me crowd. Gawd forbid that they try non-toxics. I use them all the time for my non-fly-fishing, and there is no difference in price or performance.

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