Archive for Downsizer For an ethical approach to consumption
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bodger
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Sea Fishing Bait ?A good many years ago I had a little side line going selling fishing bait from the house.
I bought a sandeel net and froze what I caught and did a rip roaring trade from the gate. I also sold frozen mackerel which I bought for next to nothing from the local fishermen and also did frozen razor fish which I got from the local beaches at very low tides. Add this to the boxed squid which I got from the local fish wholesaler and all in all, it was fairly lucrative and well worth doing.
Well, I'm thinking of starting to do it again but wonder what conditions might apply to me selling sea fish. As I understand it, its against the law for private individuals to sell the sea fish that they catch. Can anyone enlighten me ?
PS. I aint digging lug worm for anyone, if they want some they can dig their own
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RichardW
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I would think that as its for bait then food regs wont apply.
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bodger
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Hi Rich.
I wasn't thinking about food regulations, more about what hoops I'd have to jump through to be allowed to rape the sea for sandeels and mackerel.
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Stufish
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BaitHi, Bodger.
I've been looking all over the internet and I'm afraid I can't come up with a definitive answer. There are regulations about selling rod caught salmon and sea trout, but very little about selling bait.
You could have a look at the DEFRA website, because I got fed up trying to find anything about bait!!!
On the face of it, it appears you only need a licence if you're a "first" buyer or seller, i.e. buying or selling at the fish auction.
Stu.
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