Précis

The following is a short reminder of Society rules that can be found in the present copy of the Society rule book. (Amended April 2022)

The maximum size hook that can be used at the fishery is size 6
Only barbless hooks to be used, no pinched barbs or micro barbs
The maximum breaking strain of line shall not exceed 12 lb, with a hook length breaking strain of not less than 1 lb lower than the main line
Braided lines, wire traces and lead core lines, are not permitted
All members are to have and to use an unhooking mat
All members are to have and to use a landing net
Fish must not be held more than 45 cm (18 in.) above the ground and held over an opened unhooking mat
All ledger weights and feeders must be free running
The use of floating baits fished on the surface are not permitted
No float fishing within 1m (3ft) of the lily pads (new rule August 2023)
When float fishing the distance between the water surface and the hook must be a minimum of 30 cm (12 in.) (new rule August 2023)
No more than two (2) rods to be used at any time
The use of artificial baits is not permitted
The use of coiled “meat screws” is not permitted
No live and/or dead baiting
The use of nuts, whether raw or cooked, is not permitted
The use of blood worm and joker is not permitted
No keep nets, carp sacks, carp tunnels or any other form of fish retention device is to be used except for Society matches
Glass containers with, the exception of vacuum flasks, are not permitted
The lighting of fires or barbecues is not permitted at the fishery.
No access to the Dell Island is allowed
Fishing outside of marked pegs is not permitted
No fish or plants are to be put into the Dell at any time
No dogs are allowed in the Dell area at any time
A valid society parking permit must be displayed at all times
Current membership and I.D. card must be carried at all times
All litter including any unused bait to be removed from the fishery

Members are advised to refer to the current Rule book to ensure full compliance with Society rules.