Four caught and fined for rod licence dodging

[zimmo]

Date: 18th November 2004
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At LLandudno Magistrates Court on Tuesday (16/11/04) four men were successfully prosecuted for fishing for trout, freshwater fish or eels by means of an unlicensed rod and line contrary to Section 27(a) of the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975 (SAFFA ’75), in cases brought by Environment Agency Wales.

Daniel Gee of Runcorn Road, Barnton, Northwich, Gary Hood of Townfield Lane, Barnton, Northwich and Gavin Patrick Kelly of Llewelyns Estate, Denbigh all pleaded guilty by letter. They were fined £50 each and ordered to each pay £60 in costs.

Darren James of High Street, Denbigh had his case proved in absence. He was fined £75 with costs of £85.

All four men were seen fishing for trout at Tan y Mynydd, Abergele on 3 May 2004.

Following the cases an Agency spokesperson commented: "Those who choose to fish without first buying a rod licence, or those who have in their possession a licensable instrument, with the intention to fish, are depriving the Agency, and licensed anglers of income that would be re-invested in improving fishing. Our enforcement officers will continue to carry out checks, and the Agency will prosecute offenders as necessary."

[The Traveler]

from what ive seen over the years is this; most anglers dont posese a license and the word bailiff or e/a officer puts the fear of god into anyman,its simple get a license they only a couple of quid,because after a few convictions they can disqualify you from holding one for upto 5 years max,and the e/a in my regeon cover a very large area so yer can never really get away from them even if yer decide to fish ponds and lakes they check them to!!.
So think about it,a 5 year ban from fishing legaly,its not nice i can tell you,and thats  from experence