Dear Editor,
I am writing to you because I have a question on my mind that’s all about fishing, but not just the kind you do for fun at the lake. It’s about the people who fish for a living – professional anglers.
Have you ever watched a fishing competition on TV or heard about those big tournaments where fishers can win lots of money if they catch the biggest bag of fish? It seems really exciting, but there’s something you might not know. These pro anglers don’t always have an easy time making money.
Right now, professional anglers only get money if they win or do really well in these contests. That means if they have a bad day or the fish just aren’t biting, they might not earn anything at all! That seems pretty tough, right? So, some people are saying, “Hey, let’s give these fishers a set salary, a certain amount of money they get all the time, plus the prize money they win.”
Think of it like this: In basketball or baseball, even if a player doesn’t win the big game, they still get paid for playing. Their salary is the money they can count on, like you count on your allowance. So why not do the same for the fishing pros?
Paying a set salary could help the anglers take better care of their families, pay for things they need, and let them focus on getting even better at fishing without worrying so much about money. It also might encourage more people to become professional fishers, knowing they have a steady paycheck coming.
However, some people might argue that fishing is different from other sports and that the thrill of winning big prizes is what makes it exciting. They say if you start giving anglers regular salaries, then maybe that thrill goes away.
It’s a tricky decision, and I think it’s something worth talking about. Even if you’re not into fishing, it’s about being fair and making sure everyone has a chance to do well in what they love – and that’s important for all types of jobs, don’t you think?
Thank you for considering this idea, and maybe next time we see someone casting their line, we’ll think about all the work they do both in and out of the water.
Please post your thoughts bellow