Investigating angler satisfaction: The relevance of catch, motives and contextual conditions

Gundelund, Casper; Arlinghaus, Robert; Birdsong, Max; Flávio, Hugo; Skov, Christian

doi:10.1016/j.fishres.2022.106294

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“…Simply hoping such devices might be useful for monitoring without thinking about ways to make the app attractive to end users is perhaps unrealistic. However, when users log app data, our study and others (Gundelund et al 2022) show that such data can recover expected patterns for drivers of angler satisfaction and that angling can generate recreational value beyond harvesting. Specifically, we found that sea trout anglers in Norway are more satisfied when they catch large fish.…”

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“…In contrast, the lack of a clear association between fishing trip outcome (catch or no catch) and angler satisfaction was unexpected and in contrast to what has been reported earlier (Arlinghaus 2006;Beardmore et al 2015;Birdsong et al 2021). Specifically, Gundelund et al (2022) recently showed that angler satisfaction correlated with the catch rate of sea trout in Denmark. We note that, in our study, the most plausible model explaining angler satisfaction level did include an effect of catch outcome.…”

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“…Following this, recent studies conclude that data from digital applications could be an important supplement to conventional fishery data collection (Gundelund et al 2021;Skov et al 2021). For example, applications can be used to learn how satisfied anglers are and assess the contributors to angler satisfaction (Gundelund et al 2022). A recent meta-analysis revealed that most anglers are more satisfied with larger catch rates and larger sizes…”

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“…Indeed, in salmonid fisheries, harvesting fish can be of very high value (Olaussen and Skonhoft 2008;Olaussen 2016;Ropars-Collet et al 2021), but strong heterogeneity exists as to whether salmonid anglers prefer to catch or release fish (Hutt and Bettoli 2007). A recent study by Gundelund et al (2022) from Danish sea trout angling revealed that the satisfaction of anglers increased with the catch rate of sea trout, but primary motivations of anglers moderated how strongly catch contributed to angler satisfaction.…”

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“…To investigate the catch-dependent drivers of angler's satisfaction associated with sea trout fishing in southern Norway, we developed an app as an Internet-based selfreporting survey to assess the angler's experience, focusing on fish size, fishing method, release decision, and social aspects of the trip. We expected to recapture previously reported patterns that angler satisfaction would rise with sea trout catch rate (Gundelund et al 2022), and particularly with the size of fish. Moreover, because previous studies indicate a higher willingness to use digital apps in more avid and specialized anglers (Gundelund et al 2020) and that such anglers have a more positive attitude towards catch and release (Bryan 1977;Arlinghaus et al 2007), we also expected that angler satisfaction would be high if fish are released.…”

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Digital Data Help Explain Drivers of Angler Satisfaction: An Example from Southern Norway

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Olsen

Haraldstad

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N American J Fish Manag

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We analyzed trip‐level self‐reports collected by a cell phone app to understand angler satisfaction of fishing for sea trout Salmo trutta (anadromous Brown Trout) in southern Norway. We found no clear support for a positive relationship between trip outcome (catch or no catch) and angler satisfaction level. In the cases where sea trout was caught, however, there was a positive relationship between fish size and angler satisfaction level. A total of 52% of the captured sea trout were voluntarily released, and releases were unrelated to fish size. In conclusion, digital data collected via a cell phone app are useful to reveal patterns of angler behavior and satisfaction.

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Using catch orientations to identify clusters of North Carolina trout anglers

Robinson

Rash

2023

N American J Fish Manag

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ObjectiveWe sought to (1) assess the validity of a catch orientation measure for mountain trout angling in North Carolina, (2) segment North Carolina trout anglers based on catch orientation, (3) explore associations between classified catch orientation clusters and other angler non‐catch‐specific characteristics, and (4) explore mountain trout angling classification preferences between classified catch orientation clusters.MethodsNorth Carolina trout anglers were the focus of our investigation and were surveyed with an online questionnaire. We validated a four‐dimensional latent structure of catch orientation measures and clustered anglers based on catch orientation attitudes. We ran multiple between cluster comparative tests to explore unique characteristics of each cluster.ResultWe identified three trout angling clusters: non‐catch‐oriented anglers, trophy anglers, and consumptive anglers. Consumptive anglers were unique in their positive attitudes towards catching many fish and keeping fish, using natural bait and artificial lures, angling in streams with the least restrictive rules, and being motivated by social activity‐general factors. Trophy anglers were unique in their positive attitudes towards catching trophy (large) fish and the activity‐specific motive of fishing for sport. Also, they prefer to fish in streams that are stocked with trophy fish and have catch‐and‐release regulations for half of the year. Non‐catch‐oriented anglers scored lowest on most catch orientation metrics, were motivated by the activity‐general motives of “nature,” and preferred angling in the most abundant and dispersed network of streams.ConclusionOur study identified divergence in catch orientations directed at a particular sport fish family, implications for future applications of recreation specialization, and potential improvements in catch orientation measures. These profiles also provide managers with information to assist in meeting management plan goals, examining access issues, and engaging with the public. We highlight the importance of pragmatic and sport‐fish‐family‐specific inquiries into angler diversity and discuss applied implications of these results.

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Global responses to the COVID-19 pandemic by recreational anglers: considerations for developing more resilient and sustainable fisheries

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Pinder

Alós

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Rev Fish Biol Fisheries

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The global COVID-19 pandemic resulted in many jurisdictions implementing orders restricting the movements of people to inhibit virus transmission, with recreational angling often either not permitted or access to fisheries and/or related infrastructure being prevented. Following the lifting of restrictions, initial angler surveys and licence sales suggested increased participation and effort, and altered angler demographics, but with evidence remaining limited. Here, we overcome this evidence gap by identifying temporal changes in angling interest, licence sales, and angling effort in world regions by comparing data in the ‘pre-pandemic’ (up to and including 2019); ‘acute pandemic’ (2020) and ‘COVID-acclimated’ (2021) periods. We then identified how changes can inform the development of more resilient and sustainable recreational fisheries. Interest in angling (measured here as angling-related internet search term volumes) increased substantially in all regions during 2020. Patterns in licence sales revealed marked increases in some countries during 2020 but not in others. Where licence sales increased, this was rarely sustained in 2021; where there were declines, these related to fewer tourist anglers due to movement restrictions. Data from most countries indicated a younger demographic of people who participated in angling in 2020, including in urban areas, but this was not sustained in 2021. These short-lived changes in recreational angling indicate efforts to retain younger anglers could increase overall participation levels, where efforts can target education in appropriate angling practices and create more urban angling opportunities. These efforts would then provide recreational fisheries with greater resilience to cope with future global crises, including facilitating the ability of people to access angling opportunities during periods of high societal stress.

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Investigating angler satisfaction: The relevance of catch, motives and contextual conditions

Cited by 13 publications

References 61 publications

Digital Data Help Explain Drivers of Angler Satisfaction: An Example from Southern Norway

Digital Data Help Explain Drivers of Angler Satisfaction: An Example from Southern Norway

Using catch orientations to identify clusters of North Carolina trout anglers

Global responses to the COVID-19 pandemic by recreational anglers: considerations for developing more resilient and sustainable fisheries

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