It is not just not having a licence which is the problem. They do criminal damage to fencing, gates and stiles, some even cut down the timber with a chainsaw to light a fire to keep warm. Now the Police, British Waterways and Environment Agency are to work together to combat this anti-social behaviour. Anyone caught fishing illegally could end up with a £2,500 fine!
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An elverman on the banks of the Severn
A genuine, fully licensed one!
