Appreciate the welcome. I must admit I'm a little 'surprised' about whats been said in the thread.
Apart from the articles on 'unlicensed instruments' there is no other literature stating that hand lining is illegal. A fishing rod can be an unlicensed instrument with out a license. I have a fishing license.
Id not take that to heart it may of been initially sparked by an observation on your vid but it doesnt read as aimed directly at you and about your vids.
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