The fines aside, they should seize all his fishing equipment at the least. They were used in the act of a crime. I believe the 6 month suspension is the lighter of the fines, Should be 1 year minimum. I know the MNR are short on staff, funds, and resources, BUT when they are actually able to perform their jobs they should get OUR support and the support of the courts. After all in long run if you are doing nothing wrong you have nothing to worry about.