Welsh Fisherman Fined £2,500 for Hiding Salmon in Sleeve

Stephen Samuel used illegal tackle and attempted to conceal a 79cm salmon, violating conservation laws.

Samuel was caught by a fellow angler with the fish protruding from his jacket sleeve.
He admitted to using banned hooks and keeping the salmon despite knowing it was illegal.
The court ordered Samuel to pay fines and costs totaling £2,580 and confiscated his fishing gear.
Natural Resources Wales emphasized the importance of penalties to protect river sustainability.
The incident occurred at the Llandysul Angling Association fishery on the River Teifi.