The Following rules were adopted at the clubs AGM, in December, and will be valid until further notice. These 2025 rules supersede any previous rules set and maybe changed by the committee throughout the year. Check back here for changes and updates.
1) Club Card must be presented upon request to any Club bailiff or any committe/ Club member.
2) All members from the age of 12 years, MUST have a valid E.A License.
3) When Fishing club waters, keepnets conforming to the minimum E.A requirements shall be used.
4) ALL NETS MUST BE DRY BEFORE ENTRING THE WATER. Also no Carp or F1's in nets (when pleasure fishing) 4b) Fish must not be kept in nets longer than 5 hours.
5) When using Nets in a match, 60lbs maximum weight in any one net.
6) No Braided line on ANY club waters.
7) Carp to be kept in seperate Net than silvers if over 2lb.
8) Barbless Hooks only Size 10-18 on all Waters. Barbed hooks size 20 or smaller can be used on selected venues.
9) Remove and take away any litter you find on your peg and surrounding fishery.
10) No Tackle to be left on pegs ie "reserving pegs" or left unattended.
11) Fishing is allowed dawn to dusk on all waters.
12) Fish only from clearly defined pegs only.
13) Close any Gates behind you.
14) A maximum of 500g of dry ground bait can be used in any one 24 hour period (including feeder mixes).
15) All PET foods (example dog / cat meat), Blood worm or Joker are banned on ALL club waters!
16) On Long Lane Pool. Cars to be parked in designated areas (fence line) only. NO DRIVING TO POOL SIDE TO UNLOAD TACKLE - NO EXCEPTIONS!
17) No floating baits or boillies allowed on ANY of the club waters -NOTE Amendment from June 2025.
18) One rod / pole to be fished at a time and no fishing across Swims!
19) Anglers in matches can fish up to half way between themselves and the next angler.
20) Club match fees must be paid to the club within 28 days of match taking place (Match organisers)
21) No Spinners, Plugs or lure fishing on Bearcroft Pool or Long Lane Pool.
ANY MEMBER FOUND BREAKING THESE RULES MAY HAVE THEIR CARD WITHDRAWN!