IN reply to Len Rushton's remarks in 'Fishing, a cruel 'sport'' (Letters, May 14), there are much worse sports or hobbies than fishing - such as fox hunting and rabbit shooting.

More often than not, the fish get thrown back into the water so they can swim off unharmed.

As for Mr Rushton saying that anglers have no guts and should find a sport that is equal and fair, how many sports are that fair? Someone will always find something about a game or sport to have a go at and find fault with.

J KIMBERLEY (Mr), Duddon Avenue, Darwen.

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