Hi there, have had some hassles from some locals at Bantham ( south Devon ). Whilst looking for flat fish in an estruary, have been told that the river Avon is a breeding ground for bass which i am aware, but am not shootinig bass. They were abusive but carried on as if not shooting bass then does it affect me? Basically is spearfishing in a protected area allowed if not shooting protected fish? They reckon i cannot spearfish at all, i reckon they are wrong? Advice/thoughts appreciated, thanks!