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Two Men fined for Close Season Offences

By FishingMagic 24/08/2012 14:19:00

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Two men from Ilford, Essex have each been fined a total of £500 for fishing during the close season and using livebait.


Cambridge Magistrates’ Court heard that Costel Stratult and Dragos Nechita were found fishing on the River Great Ouse at Queen Adelaide, near Ely, by an Environment Agency Enforcement Officer. 


Miriam Tordoff, prosecuting for the Environment Agency, said both men from Repton Grove, Ilford had valid rod licences but were fishing during the annual close season. They were each fined £100 for fishing out of season and ordered to pay £125 costs.


Mrs Tordoff said the officer searched their fishing equipment and found a box with five live carp in it and each rod had a live carp on its hook in the river.  She said Stratult and Nechita confirmed they had bought the fish in London and were using them as live bait. They were each fined £400 for the offence.


Mrs Tordoff explained that Nechita then tried to tip the fish into the river but was prevented from doing so and the fish were seized with consent.


After the hearing Lesley Robertson, Environmental Crime Team Leader at the Environment Agency, said:

“Illegal fish movements or using live fish from other waters as bait increases the risk of spreading disease.  The byelaws are in place to protect fish and fisheries and it is important that we take action against those who break the byelaws.”







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Comments (32 posted):

barbelboi on 24/08/2012 15:07:40
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Not the name/s I was expecting:wh Jerry
bigdog78 on 24/08/2012 15:26:49
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Yes i believe the name/s you're talking about are for some reason above the law ?
on 24/08/2012 17:01:47
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Not the name/s I was expecting:wh Jerry Name change's ?
tigger on 24/08/2012 20:28:02
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I wonder if they're EE's by any chance.
beerweasel on 24/08/2012 20:31:53
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I wonder if they're EE's by any chance. Those names are Romanian by the way. I'm surprised they only caught two.
dangermouse on 24/08/2012 20:32:02
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Not the name/s I was expecting:wh Jerry Really? I would have been more surprised if it had been the names you were probably expecting.
barbelboi on 24/08/2012 20:40:44
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Really? I would have been more surprised if it had been the names you were probably expecting. One can always dream:rolleyes:;):wh Jerry
dangermouse on 24/08/2012 21:02:32
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One can always dream:rolleyes:;):wh Jerry Indeed . . . although it can sometimes be dangerous to do so.
barbelboi on 24/08/2012 22:07:08
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Indeed . . . although it can sometimes be dangerous to do so. Not necessarily - I never dream in black and white;) Jerry
dangermouse on 24/08/2012 22:46:51
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Not necessarily - I never dream in black and white;) Jerry lol :D :D :D
maceo on 24/08/2012 23:19:58
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I wouldn't like to accuse FM of selective reporting, but why was this case of particular interest so that it deserved to get a thread of its own? Is because it allows the already well-stoked prejudices of 'UKs' against Eastern Europeans to be reinforced even further? I bet if there are any Polish people who read this forum, they're breathing a sigh of relief the names weren't typical of their poor much-maligned country. And while we're on this subject, If I read one more Angling Times column by Keith "some of my best friends are Polish but.." Arthur where he's trotting out tired old border-line racist myths against people of Eastern European background, I reckon I'll report him for incitement. Especially in view of his big thumbs up for mobs of angling vigilantes dealing out summary justice earlier this year. This week he's complaining about litter on the Thames and chortles on about how it must have been 'them' unless us English have started drinking Polish beer and snacks. Ho ho ho! Well on MY bit of the Thames the slobs drifting down the river on punts and shouting at the top of their voices and lobbing empty beer bottles into one of the most beautiful parts of this country were definitely 'UKs'. Unless the Polish (who's fathers and grandfathers sacrificed themselves to help us defeat facism don't forget) have started drinking Alcopops and bawling the F-Word in every sentence that is.
laguna on 24/08/2012 23:27:07
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With the lack of bailiffs on patrol I would guess for every one caught 2000 or more go undetected/reported. What is needed is a system of incentivised bailiffs issuing on the spot fines, seizing tackle and keeping a large proportion for themselves. Sign me up!
dangermouse on 24/08/2012 23:35:14
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I wouldn't like to accuse FM of selective reporting, but why was this case of particular interest so that it deserved to get a thread of its own? In fairness to FM, from what I`ve seen they tend to report any legal action by the EA. And you have to admit that being caught fishing out of season and using live baits transfered from elsewhere is newsworthy. ---------- Post added at 00:35 ---------- Previous post was at 00:30 ---------- With the lack of bailiffs on patrol I would guess for every one caught 2000 or more go undetected/reported. Sadly that`s probably true What is needed is a system of incentivised bailiffs issuing on the spot fines, seizing tackle and keeping a large proportion for themselves. Sign me up! Rather you than me. According to the local canal drums a bailiff round here was threatened with a knife and as a result although he continues to patrol the banks he no longer asks to see permits or asks for money for day tickets. With that kind of threat it`s probably about time that the police start to patrol certain areas and ask to see licenses.
laguna on 25/08/2012 00:13:24
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Rather you than me. According to the local canal drums a bailiff round here was threatened with a knife and as a result although he continues to patrol the banks he no longer asks to see permits or asks for money for day tickets. With that kind of threat it`s probably about time that the police start to patrol certain areas and ask to see licenses. Sharing the proceeds with local constabulary?:eek: Your probably right of course, it would take a very brave and persuasive individual to ask them nicely to hand over their cash and tackle. Perhaps those nice parking attendants could be recruited to do the job?
john step on 25/08/2012 17:50:56
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To Laguna. Police patrolling the banks and checking permits? That is never going to happen is it. I know you were not too serious about that but you can just imagine the taxpayers alliance etc reaction can't you if they did. Here in Sunny Lincolnshire we have about 1200 officers according to the annual report. We have about 10 or so biggish towns with the associated problems. There are farmers wanting action on poachers/hare coursers,bereaved people demanding tougher motoring enforcement, women who want violent spouses sorting, yobs and anti social behaviour etc etc. Divide the aformentioned 1200 by three 8 hr shifts then take off the 2 days a week days off and then holiday time off ,and sick / injuries time. You do the maths and it is no longer a mystery why you never see one patrolling a beat anymore.
Paul Boote on 26/08/2012 08:49:01
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I wouldn't like to accuse FM of selective reporting, but why was this case of particular interest so that it deserved to get a thread of its own? Is because it allows the already well-stoked prejudices of 'UKs' against Eastern Europeans to be reinforced even further? I bet if there are any Polish people who read this forum, they're breathing a sigh of relief the names weren't typical of their poor much-maligned country. And while we're on this subject, If I read one more Angling Times column by Keith "some of my best friends are Polish but.." Arthur where he's trotting out tired old border-line racist myths against people of Eastern European background, I reckon I'll report him for incitement. Especially in view of his big thumbs up for mobs of angling vigilantes dealing out summary justice earlier this year. This week he's complaining about litter on the Thames and chortles on about how it must have been 'them' unless us English have started drinking Polish beer and snacks. Ho ho ho! Well on MY bit of the Thames the slobs drifting down the river on punts and shouting at the top of their voices and lobbing empty beer bottles into one of the most beautiful parts of this country were definitely 'UKs'. Unless the Polish (who's fathers and grandfathers sacrificed themselves to help us defeat facism don't forget) have started drinking Alcopops and bawling the F-Word in every sentence that is. Yup. Good post, maceo. Demonizing, rabble-rousing politics as ever delivered by the far-removed from everyday reality, affluent and comfortably off. Stinks more than the old Chalvey Sewage Works as you drove past it going westwards on the M4.
Bluenose on 26/08/2012 09:35:13
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I wouldn't like to accuse FM of selective reporting, but why was this case of particular interest so that it deserved to get a thread of its own? This thread dates back to earlier this year, I pulled this out by doing a quick search. I assume these type of threads are merely a reproduction of EA press releases Maceo and if you do a search you'll get lots of similar type hits. We used to have a member called Ian Cloke who would scour the press and link similar angling related news stories. Not deliberately selective in my opinion, however have a peruse and judge for yourself mate!
bennygesserit on 26/08/2012 09:50:27
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I wouldn't like to accuse FM of selective reporting, but why was this case of particular interest so that it deserved to get a thread of its own? Is because it allows the already well-stoked prejudices of 'UKs' against Eastern Europeans to be reinforced even further? I bet if there are any Polish people who read this forum, they're breathing a sigh of relief the names weren't typical of their poor much-maligned country. And while we're on this subject, If I read one more Angling Times column by Keith "some of my best friends are Polish but.." Arthur where he's trotting out tired old border-line racist myths against people of Eastern European background, I reckon I'll report him for incitement. Especially in view of his big thumbs up for mobs of angling vigilantes dealing out summary justice earlier this year. This week he's complaining about litter on the Thames and chortles on about how it must have been 'them' unless us English have started drinking Polish beer and snacks. Ho ho ho! Well on MY bit of the Thames the slobs drifting down the river on punts and shouting at the top of their voices and lobbing empty beer bottles into one of the most beautiful parts of this country were definitely 'UKs'. Unless the Polish (who's fathers and grandfathers sacrificed themselves to help us defeat facism don't forget) have started drinking Alcopops and bawling the F-Word in every sentence that is. The problem is maceo even the most tree hugging lefty liberal , and I include myself in that , has to admit that there is a cultural difference Related to angling with some eastern European countries, and that difference causes some ill feeling. I have spoken to Polish anglers on the canal bank on a stretch where the large carp that used to shoal there have appeared to have gone missing , when i asked the guy whether he was going to take fish he replied "why not there are plenty in there", as I started fishing more I have seen two more instances where EEs have taken fish but more instances where anglos have taken fish for live baiting killed large pike or taken large pike to eat. Also catch and release is a big debate in Pland anyway , I joined a fishing forum in Poland , using google translate and asked jerkbait.pl: Ogólne => Greetings from Britain So I agree with your views about Keith Arthurs column , but I haven't yet read them , but I am not sure I agree with your views on this thread as he item was after all factual.
Paul Boote on 26/08/2012 12:02:07
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Patron Saint of England? Syrian! Language we're writing in now? Turkish! BBC News - English language 'originated in Turkey' Were nothing but a bunch of Huns, Vandals, Vikings and Visigoths. Send us all back to Germany and the Low Countries, I say....
steph mckenzie on 26/08/2012 13:22:35
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The title could have at least said - 2 eastern Europeans caught, but, instead it was worded so people might think that it was in relation to a reported incident that involved Mr James. How many people would have read it other wise?
Merv Harrison on 26/08/2012 14:30:36
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Must admit Steph, that is what drew my attention.............BUT, it's very quiet on the Bob James/EA incident/meeting. One should have expected some feedback from the EA by now.
sam vimes on 26/08/2012 14:42:07
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Patron Saint of England? Syrian! Language we're writing in now? Turkish! BBC News - English language 'originated in Turkey' Were nothing but a bunch of Huns, Vandals, Vikings and Visigoths. Send us all back to Germany and the Low Countries, I say.... Kick on then, I'll stay behind with the others that have more than a little celtic blood.
Paul Boote on 26/08/2012 18:46:49
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Plenty of Welsh and a little Irish blood in me, so I am serving a notice to quit on the English tomorrow.
sam vimes on 26/08/2012 18:52:47
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Plenty of Welsh and a little Irish blood in me, so I am serving a notice to quit on the English tomorrow. Well, that's two of us that are prepared to admit Welsh ancestry. I've a feeling we might have rather a lot of England to ourselves.;):D
on 26/08/2012 19:08:02
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Men of Harlech on to glory This will ever be your story Keep these burning words afore ye WELSHMEN WILL NOT YIELD!
S-Kippy on 26/08/2012 19:10:01
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I've a feeling we might have rather a lot of England to ourselves.;):D Quite a bit of Wales too...there's hardly anybody there in any case & not many of them are Welsh. Not the bits I go to anyway.. :D
barbelboi on 26/08/2012 19:17:13
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Plenty of Welsh and a little Irish blood in me, so I am serving a notice to quit on the English tomorrow. What, you're moving to Chalvey?:eek:;) Jerry
Merv Harrison on 26/08/2012 19:21:28
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Reminds me of the story of the four soldiers captured by the enemy, and were told they faced the firing squad, but, they could each have one last request. Firstly, the Scotsman requested Rose of Scotland played by the Aberdeen Pipe band. Secondly, the Welshman requested Men of Harlech sung by the Aberavon Male voice choir. Thirdly, the Irishman requested Danny Boy played by the Band of the Irish Guards. And the Englishman requested that he be shot first.
on 26/08/2012 19:29:44
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Lol..the old ones are the best!
Lord Paul of Sheffield on 26/08/2012 21:40:48
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Well, that's two of us that are prepared to admit Welsh ancestry. I've a feeling we might have rather a lot of England to ourselves.;):D you'll have to get past hte South yorkshire boarder agency to enter The Peoples Republic of South Yorhshire ( though we may let you live in Rotherham):D
sam vimes on 26/08/2012 21:49:13
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you'll have to get past the South Yorkshire border agency to enter The Peoples Republic of South Yorkshire ( though we may let you live in Rotherham):D It's no problem, I don't want to move to the midlands.;):p
davefromthecolnevalley on 30/08/2012 22:26:45
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if the EA spent time on the rivers they could raise some serious money for themselves, 2 out of 20000000000000++:D


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