When it comes to fishing John Wilson is probably the David Beckham of the sport.
For twenty years, he's been everywhere. In print, on radio and TV, but now he's set to trade in the lakes and rivers of Norfolk for his future home in Thailand. ITV News Anglia's Kate Prout reports.
It's been reported all of the fishing fleet based in Lowestoft in Suffolk is now foreign owned. Credit: ITV Anglia
It's been reported all of the fishing fleet based in Lowestoft in Suffolk is now foreign owned. The survey, by Greenpeace, says there are eight fishing vessels based in the town at the moment. It also says 57% of the fishing capacity in Britain is now foreign owned.
Anglers are being warned to have a valid licence Credit: Press Association
Anglers are being warned that the Environment Agency is launching a crack-down against people fishing without a licence.
Fisheries Enforcement Officers will be checking waterways in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and West Norfolk to make sure those enjoying the sport are licensed.