Gone and lost my rod licence.

symonh2000 · Dec 27, 2013

I have gone and done something really silly.

I have lost/missplaced my rod licence.

This is what I feared would happen, and I have been half expecting it to happen since they started issuing a pathetic small flexible card rather than a full paper licence.

I am meant to be going fishing tomorrrow, so what should I do? Just take some ID and explain the situation if I am asked?

I haven't ever been asked for my licence before in 25 years of fishing, but knowing my luck...

richiekelly · Dec 27, 2013

Just go fishing..............

mick b · Dec 27, 2013

Oh dear what a silly billy you are

If you have proof of payment take that.
If you have the letter that comes with your licence take that.
Take your passport or driving licence as they are the only official IDs we have in this country (cant have proper ID cards can we, oh no, that would infringe on our civil liberties - as if they are not trampled upon enough already).

If you like a letter licence then next season dont unstick the flimsy card from the letter, must cart the whole lot around instead

Oh, and by the way, a replacement is twice the price of the original

mg: so maybe best to stay at home until next season...........

:wh......only kidding.

Happy New Year.

barbelboi · Dec 27, 2013

I have lost my rod licence and need a replacement, what do I do now?
If you have lost your rod licence or it has been destroyed then you can get a replacement licence. To get a replacement you will need to call us on 03708 506 506. There is a £5 (£1 for juniors) charge for a replacement licence payable by debit/credit card, cheque or postal order.
Environment Agency - Rod Fishing Licence - Frequently Asked Questions

symonh2000 · Dec 27, 2013

Thanks for the help everyone. I am going to have another look around for it later, hopefully it will turn up at the bottom of one of my bags or something.

mark brailsford 2 · Dec 27, 2013

symonh2000 said:
Thanks for the help everyone. I am going to have another look around for it later, hopefully it will turn up at the bottom of one of my bags or something.

Keep it in a slot in your wallet and never, ever remove it

Hope you find it!

symonh2000 · Dec 27, 2013

mark brailsford 2 said:
Keep it in a slot in your wallet and never, ever remove it

Hope you find it!

Cheers mate.

This is what I shall do when I find it.

john step · Dec 27, 2013

Just to remind others of a tip I read on this forum a while ago...
When you get your licence, copy the licence number into the contacts list of your mobile phone. It is always the same number year on year. Although I can't remember being asked for my licence for donkeys years it's there because sods law says that the day I am asked I will have forgotten to to transfer it into whatever bag I have with me. I am led to believe that EA bailiffs can check electronically on the bank.

Tee-Cee · Dec 27, 2013

I really cannot see any half decent bailiff coming down on you providing you have proof of identity, but Jerry's replacement for a fiver is the way to go and you'll probably get a confirmation via an email as well...

Are you absolutely sure you didn't leave it in the grass after a romp with that women off the stage in Oxford.................??

ps I should think the chances of seeing a bailiff on the bank at this time of year must be pretty slim, but just watch someone tell me otherwise!!

Swift idea John Step!!..................now why didn't I think of that?

symonh2000 · Dec 27, 2013

Tee-Cee said:
Are you absolutely sure you didn't leave it in the grass after a romp with that women off the stage in Oxford.................??

I stopped doing this a few years ago.

:wh

terry m · Dec 27, 2013

I lost mine several years ago and when I realised that there was a charge to re-issue I made the decision to leave it and hope for the best in the full knowledge that if push came to shove I would show as paid up on the central database, and with the likelihood of being checked next to nil.

I was not checked!!

dorsetandchub · Dec 27, 2013

For years now, the first thing I do when I receive my licence is to laminate it (after signing it) and cut it back to slightly over its original size, so it's sort of credit card sized.

Whilst laminating it, I also photocopy it both sides - just in case.

Then slip it into the wallet with all the usual cr3p - the CoOp loyalty card and stuff. Never lost one yet...

tikka · Dec 27, 2013

dorsetandchub said:
For years now, the first thing I do when I receive my licence is to laminate it (after signing it) and cut it back to slightly over its original size, so it's sort of credit card sized.

Whilst laminating it, I also photocopy it both sides - just in case.

Then slip it into the wallet with all the usual cr3p - the CoOp loyalty card and stuff. Never lost one yet...

Same here

dorsetandchub · Dec 27, 2013

So, we're BOTH idiots then???

jacksharp · Dec 28, 2013

Get a local body artist to tattoo a copy of it on your bum-cheek. That way, if an EA bailiff can be bothered to get off his ar$e and interrupt your fishing, you can show him yours!

Everyones a winner! :thumbs:

barbelboi · Dec 28, 2013

Or better still print your own - here's one for next season............

jacksharp · Dec 28, 2013

barbelboi said:
Or better still print your own - here's one for next season............

Is there an otter alternative Jerry, or perhaps an EE with a can of Stella? :wh

goonch · Dec 28, 2013

I would have thought that it would be no problem whatsoever if you have lost your licence. A couple of years ago I turned up at the river and there were two bailiffs in the car park. They asked to see my licence which I had left at home. After confirming my name and address one of them made a quick phone call. Less than a minute later they had confirmed that I had a licence and let me get on my way, even gave me a few tips on what had been coming out in the last few days.

Nice chaps.

binka · Dec 28, 2013

goonch said:
I would have thought that it would be no problem whatsoever if you have lost your licence. A couple of years ago I turned up at the river and there were two bailiffs in the car park. They asked to see my licence which I had left at home. After confirming my name and address one of them made a quick phone call. Less than a minute later they had confirmed that I had a licence and let me get on my way, even gave me a few tips on what had been coming out in the last few days.

Nice chaps.

Yes the EA guys in this area at least are no mugs and have the communications and resources to hand to verify or dismiss any dodgy story... I've seen it myself when a patrol asked a nearby pair of anglers for their licences and when they smelt a rat one of them discreetly slipped away and moved their vehicle to block the movement of the suspects car whilst they verified the details on the radio/phone or whatever he was on in the vehicle.

A well rehearsed and effective manoeuvre which resulted in the "illegal" anglers giving their true details in order to receive further instructions at a later date as to their fate.

I've gone for years without being checked but of late have been checked repeatedly on certain stretches of river and once within the last few months on a very remote, hard trecked location by an EA bailiff who was very canny in trying to look like a casual observer on his way up to me.

And despite their sometimes seemingly aggressive approach, when everything checks out they are the perfect gentleman.

Perfect!

Well done the EA on this :thumbs:

dorsetandchub · Dec 28, 2013

Good call, Binks - good to see them being proactive on it....

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