Just thought I would jump with regards to the fishing legality question. Hand line fishing isn't illegal and there is no literature stating such a thing. Bank lining is mentioned on the GOV website and this is very different and illegal in 'freshwater' as lines are left untended, although this method is not illegal on the coast.
A hand line requires a rod license and is classified as a rod. Ive been in a ream of fishing shops, shown my bushcraft kit and shared my fishing stores and I always make a habit of asking on legality. All is legal Ive been told many a time.
If actual literature can be supplied to state that fishing with hand line is illegal, I would more than happily state I'm wrong but there is no such literature from what Ive found or queried with experienced fishermen and women. -
https://www.gov.uk/freshwater-rod-fishing-rules/tackle-you-can-use
I often get called on legality, everything I do is above board.
Appreciate the comments on the channel, means a great deal!!!