Has anyone got any information on "ARTICLE 47" with regard to new European control regulations on sea angling. I realise this seems a bit out of place on a freshwater forum, but I'm sure plenty of you like to "have a bash" on your annual fortnight by the seaside, like I do.
As I understand it all R.S.A. (Recreational Sea Angling) catches including your average holiday makers spinning or feathering for mackerel and bass or float fishing for mullet off the beach/rocks/pier/harbour have to be included in the total U.K. catch quota, which is set by Brussels, to include all the commercial catches by trawlers, long lines, drift nets, etc. and charter boats which includes your 2or3 hour mackerel trip and your 8 hour deep sea or wrecking trip. Failure to register even the smallest catch could result in a £50,000 fine.Any info or comments please!
As I understand it all R.S.A. (Recreational Sea Angling) catches including your average holiday makers spinning or feathering for mackerel and bass or float fishing for mullet off the beach/rocks/pier/harbour have to be included in the total U.K. catch quota, which is set by Brussels, to include all the commercial catches by trawlers, long lines, drift nets, etc. and charter boats which includes your 2or3 hour mackerel trip and your 8 hour deep sea or wrecking trip. Failure to register even the smallest catch could result in a £50,000 fine.Any info or comments please!
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