New Zealand fisheries officers are notorious around the world for being super strict.
You might say good on them, because after all, they're trying to preserve our fishing stocks.
But where is the line between our government doing its job and bureaucrats going way over the top, especially when it comes to recreational fishermen?
Marlborough Sounds is the most strictly controlled fishing area in New Zealand, so Story went to see just how much trouble you can get into just by casting off.
Watch the video for the full Story report.
