I couldn't agree more with the letter regarding children being introduced to fishing and the misery the sport brings (August 13).

There have been many reports published over the years (the most recent in April), all of which conclude that fish do feel pain.

Is this pastime something which we should be encouraging our children to follow?

Anything that brings children to question the ethics of fishing has to be welcomed and Keep On Fighting should be praised for their stance.

What seems to be forgotten is the havoc that fishing lines cause to the environment, with birds and animals becoming trapped and snared or swallowing hooks.

Some suffer a slow and painful death.

It's a fact that fishing lines break. When I used to fish, I lost my line countless times when it became snagged on rocks, branches and underwater obstructions.

Last month the Marine Conservation Society published its findings into litter found on Britain's coastlines.

The second greatest cause of beach litter was from fishing and the majority of this was plastic and would therefore remain in our waters for a very long time.

The organisers of the event in question claimed the aim of the day was to introduce children to how to fish in a responsible manor.

Judging by the picture you published of a child with his prized catch hanging on the end of a line without a keep net being used, I think they failed.

Adur Council and the Environment Agency should hang their heads in shame and never repeat this event.

-Paul Strong, Goring by Sea, Worthing