Club Waters may only be fished by members, who may be accompanied by holders of a Guest Permit (a Day Ticket, arranged in advance) or by Junior anglers.
2.
Junior anglers must be properly supervised by an adult member at all times.
3.
Anglers fishing a club water must clear peg area of litter, and conduct themselves in an orderly manner.
4.
No radios or music players are allowed on club waters, except when using earphones.
5.
Members must produce their club membership card, if requested by another club member.
6.
Anglers fishing club waters must hold the appropriate Environment Agency Rod Licence (at present, this means that all anglers aged 12 or over require a Rod Licence).
7.
Anglers may fish from one peg only on club waters.
8.
Anglers may fish with a one rod, using a rig containing a single, barbless hook. No rods to be left unattended at any time.
9.
Cereal groundbait is only permitted when used with either a small feeder or a pole cup.
10.
Boilies MAY NOT be used on club waters.
11.
Loose feeding is allowed only in moderation.
12.
No spinning or live baiting permitted on club waters.
13.
All anglers must be in possession of a Landing Net and Disgorger, and be aware of how to properly use these.
14.
No fish to be handled with a dry towel, cloth or rag of any kind.
15.
If used, Keep Nets must be at least 8 feet long.
16.
No fish over 2lbs in weight may be placed in Keep Nets, except in official club matches.
17.
No fish may be retained in Keep Nets for more than 5 hours.
18.
All fish caught must be returned to the water, alive and unharmed.
19.
No fish may be removed from any club water, unless complying with Environment Agency regulations.
20.
Anglers MUST NOT stock any club waters.
21.
No night fishing (sunset to sunrise) is allowed on any club water.
22.
Any changes or additions to these Club Rules to be determined by the Club Committee.
23.
Fishing is potentially hazardous. All members accept the club card on the understanding that they fish entirely at their own risk.
24.
A COPY OF THE CLUB RULES SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL MEMBERS VIA THE CLUB’S WEBSITE AND CLUB NOTICE BOARDS.
