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Wolfman Woody
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I am surprised that there were over 1122 illegal anglers caught over the spring bank holiday. It would interesting to hear what their excuses are.
If they are regular anglers then they have NO excuse whatsoever and the fine should reflect that. All magazines and this website warn that you require a new licence from April 1st.
If they are people who just thought of starting the sport then I have a little sympathy because other than a very small amount of advertising there are generally no notices whatsoever on the fisheries. We do need more warning notices ON THE FISHERIES placed there by clubs or fishery owners. And lets not forget, it is possible to go fishing without going into a tackle shop for information, there's enough stuff sold on websites such a the dreaded Ebay where no information is given.
If they are regular anglers then they have NO excuse whatsoever and the fine should reflect that. All magazines and this website warn that you require a new licence from April 1st.
If they are people who just thought of starting the sport then I have a little sympathy because other than a very small amount of advertising there are generally no notices whatsoever on the fisheries. We do need more warning notices ON THE FISHERIES placed there by clubs or fishery owners. And lets not forget, it is possible to go fishing without going into a tackle shop for information, there's enough stuff sold on websites such a the dreaded Ebay where no information is given.