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In previous years the quirky event, watched by onlookers along the river, had been used to tell fishermen to be careful about not leaving fishing tackle or hooks that could hurt swans.

In addition, magistrates authorised a confiscation order for all of the fishing tackle he used for the illegal catch.

The brand, which is now owned by fishing tackle firm Pure Fishing, saw a bump during the pandemic when home organization was a top priority, she said.

Economically, the sport fishing industry will experience a loss of guiding and fishing tackle business.

“I didn’t think nothing of it at the time and stuck it in my pocket and tossed it in with my fishing tackle,” recounted Yukon Jake, until the matter came to court.