Bosses are being warned to brace for an outbreak of 'piscatorial disorder' ahead of the new trout fishing season, which opens in almost all areas tomorrow.
In a light-hearted statement, Fish & Game said the syndrome annually affects thousands of anglers, with symptoms including loss of concentration, nervousness, insomnia and,
in extreme cases, absenteeism from the workplace.
"The good thing is symptoms usually clear up within a few days of time spent on a river or lake," said spokesman Grant Dyson.
"Though piscatorial disorder, or PD, is known to flare up again at any time throughout the fishing season."
The trigger is always long periods spent indoors, especially in the office environment, he adds.
