Dear PAO,
I was about to embark on my first solo fishing expedition when I was stopped by local authorities. They cited a violation of fishing regulations, specifically regarding the size of my net mesh. Despite not having launched my boat, my net was confiscated, and I received a formal warning. I had mistakenly believed that the only prohibited fishing methods were those involving explosives, poisons and electricity. What was their basis for prohibiting the use of my net?
