It was only after complying that the angler realised, he’d been conned.
The fishing on the venue is controlled by Peterborough and District AA (P&DAA), who boast one of the country’s most pro-active bailiff teams.
Chairman Rob Harris said: “Our bailiffs all carry photo ID, and I told the angler that he shouldn’t answer to anyone who doesn’t have one. We’ve had incidents before, where someone goes round with a bit of paper claiming to be a bailiff and taking day ticket cash.”
Rob believes the incident emphasises the need for clubs to modernise their practices.
“Our bailiffs also wear uniforms, and mainly take contactless payments for tickets. We’re planning further modernising measures, including a database showing all tickets and memberships that have been sold.”