Our Rules

Our bailiffs are truly multi skilled in looking after our waters, our fish and our land.

So don't try and pull the wool over their eyes with excuses or explanations as they've seen it all before and their tempers are short.

Although a cup of tea and a good story will warm their souls.

However , we have rules and these are detailed here - 

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The rules set out below have been put in place after a great deal of thought and consideration along with time spent thinking that the best way is our way. So, these rules are in essence alive and can change but without notice from the Owner Dave Tetley.
Therefore, It is YOUR responsibility to check them!

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These rules are compulsory and are not for debate nor are there exceptions, they are put in place to protect and safeguard the fish and the fishery and to maximise the experience of the anglers.

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The bailiffs will be firm but fair and their word is final so please take what they say as being the rules and to act on them without prejudice or sarcasm

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All anglers will be required to sign a copy of the rules prior to the start of their membership, joining the syndicate implies that you have read, understood and will comply with all of our rules.

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Any issues speak to the Head Bailiff Brian.

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We provide all wet gear for your peg, so please do not bring any wet gear.

This is done to protect our fish as dip tanks have proven ineffective and are often not even used.

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1. Tubing only to be used. No leaders of any sort are acceptable. Tubing must be a minimum length of 40cm

2. Micro-barbed hooks only, the pinch barb rule is no longer in place.

3. No 360 rigs to be used, Spinner rigs are acceptable with a long shank hook.

4. Mainline must be a minimum of 0.35mm diameter

5. No artificial baits of any description to be used

6. A carp care kit is mandatory and compulsory and must be used on every hook hold and on the body of the fish if required. Please show your carp care kit to the bailiff, if asked to do so.
   (You will be asked to leave, if you cannot produce a carp care kit)

7. The line must be cut before transferring the fish, still in the net, into the sling for removal from the lake. This is to prevent tension being put on the hook hold when carrying the fish to the unhooking mat.
   NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE 

8. The mat must be soaked with fresh lake water before laying the fish on it. Do not use water that has been in the sun for hours as this will damage the fish or kill it.

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BAIT

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Boilie and Pellets only to be used between March and November.

Sweetcorn only permitted from November to March.

No other particles to be used at any time.

Bread and floating pellets are permitted for floater fishing.

STRICTLY NO NUTS AT ANY TIME

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GENERAL RULES

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1. All captures must be reported via the Syndicates Facebook page regardless of size. Please include photo's of each side of the fish, the weight of the fish and the chip number of the fish. Any fish not chipped must be retained if safe to do so and Dave or the head bailiff informed

2. All anglers must be in possession of a chip reader, the HALO version is recommended, and you must ensure it is charged. It is for the benefit of the fishery that we are able to accurately track the growth of the fish.

3. All anglers must be in possession of a tripod

4. Floater fishing will be with one rod at a time only

5. Fishing from numbered swims only. No fishing between swims or from the roadway adjacent to pegs 9 and 10

6. All anglers are responsible for ensuring the return of the nets, mats and slings after their session. They are to be hung up on the pegs in the shed. Please do not dump them outside the lodge. If its raining then put them away wet and make a note on the signing out sheet. Going forward you will be required to add your peg number to the signing out sheet

7. All anglers are responsible for litter in their swims. we expect the swims to be immaculate when you leave. even if you didn't bring it, its not difficult to take it home with you. This includes cigarette butts and used tea bags

8. No entry to the fishery before 6am and no exiting after 10pm unless in case of an emergency. Whilst driving on site please keep speed to a minimum!! 20mph MAX!!! and be considerate of other anglers.

9. The rowing boats are to be used by the bailiffs only. If you require use of the boat then call a bailiff.

10. No dogs allowed on site

11. The fishery management cannot accept any liability for loss of or damage to property or person(s) whilst on site, anglers enter this site at their own risk. All anglers and their visitors have a responsibility for their own duty of care and that of their companions.

12. All anglers must be in possession of a current EA Rod License to cover the number of rods being used

13. No anglers are to access the islands at any time except when on official work party duties.

14. ALL GATES MUST BE CLOSED AND LOCKED IMMEDIATELEY AFTER ENTERING OR EXITING. ANYONE FOUND BREAKING THE RULE WILL LOSE THEIR TICKET WITHOUT QUESTION!

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WORK PARTIES

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There will be 4 work parties each season. These will all be on a Sunday and the dates will be pinned on the Syndicate facebook page. The last 2 work parties of the year will be on the 22nd September and 15th December.

All anglers are expected to attend at least 2 of the 4 work parties.

As of now, if you do not attend the required 2 work parties you will be required to pay £30 towards fuel, materials and the hire of tools for the work party.

This measure is implemented at a rapidly increasing number of syndictes, and we dont consider it to be unfair

Please sign in with Dave or the head baliff Brian before the agreed start time of the work party. 

Turning up half way through will not count as an attendance​

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Tight Lines and Enjoy  your visit....

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