maggots

[dcfishing]

is there any law on the selling of maggots? i run a tackle shop, do the maggots have to be sold in a pot or can i sell them in a bag?

[Ethel]

Interesting point - can't find any relevant legislation, but fishermen discuss it on this forum, and a tackle shop owner states he is not allowed to sell maggots in plastic bags:

http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/lofiversion /index.php?t36520.html

[MrSensible]

Hmmm interesting....

Im a keen angler and have bought live bait for years, I must admit they've always came in plastic tubs with air holes.

I suspect by selling them in bags you will be depriving them of air possibly reducing their longevity and freshness plus if its hot they will be very smelly and sweaty.

Just a thought from a potential customer!!

[Rumpled4skin]

Maybe it is just cruel, OK so they are going to die anyway, but whilst they are being carried around they shouldn't be getting crushed.

I'm going to start a save the maggot association!!!!

Who will join me??

[Rumpled4skin]

Save the Maggot now!!! http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Body-and-Soul/Q uestion402759.html

[redhead23]

if u run a shop u should know this information shame on u letting the maggots down