Everyone has soft plastic lures in their tackle box. They’re versatile, effective, and inexpensive. They’re easy to use and great for teaching beginners. And there’s nothing better than casting a rubber worm in the perfect spot, watching it sink, and getting a big strike. But what happens when soft baits get torn or worn out? Too often, they are ending up as litter at the bottoms of ponds, lakes and rivers and that’s causing problems. Recently in Maine, a bill was introduced that would have banned the sale and use of soft plastic lures.
That’s why KeepAmericaFishing created the Pitch It campaign to talk to fishermen about the proper disposal of worn out soft baits. By standing up against litter, we can protect our precious natural resources while taking away a powerful argument from those who want to regulate the contents of our tackle boxes. That’s a win-win!
Do you know what to do with your worn out baits? Visit our new community site to find out.
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Who is Keep America Fishing?KeepAmericaFishing is leading the fight to preserve your right to sustainably fish on our nation’s waterways. As the voice of the American angler, KeepAmericaFishing works to keep our public resources – our oceans, lakes, rivers and streams – open, clean and abundant with fish. |