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Boatswains Rules 

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No Fly Fishing

NO NIGHT FISHING

Drinking alcohol is ok if kept to a very minimum. Any smoking of weed, medicinal or not is strictly not allowed, you will be asked to leave if caught and membership taken away with no refund. This venue is not for you.

All anglers must carry some fish care antiseptic spray.

No braided mainline.

No artificial Baits, this includes plastic, foam, or cork.

Micro barb or barbless – SIZE 6 -14 

Min line reccomended 4lb breaking strain  Up to 15lb 

No double hook rigs permitted. No fixed bolt rigs - INLINE METHOD FEEDERS ONLY

Fish MUST be held over a cradle or mat for photographs and unhooking. DO NOT stand with fish for photographs. Mats must have sides on Poets and Pond 1 

2 rod limit ONLY - No rods left unattended I.e no more than 10 metres away.

No Keepnets unless specified by management - No Bait Boats 

Do not light any fires or BBQs, stoves are ok

Radios must be on low volume.

Pegs must be left clean and tidy and all rubbish taken away.

Please use a large Carp / Barbel Landing net 36 inch and a normal coarse net 26inch to hand if possible

Fish must not be retained in a sling, weigh straight away and return the fish.

Barbel must be allowed to regain strength before letting it go, keep in the landing net and in the water until it has strength.

No pulling vegetation out without permission from the fishery.

If you see any dead or unwell fish please report.

Anglers day ticket guests are the responsibility of the Ticket holder, any misbehaviour the Holder will be held accountable.

Please refrain from Naming the venue On social media , pictures are ok.

When driving down the lane to fishery please respect the cottages, 10mph speed limit.

Tickets for guests must be obtained before fishing.

Day tickets can be obtained from management.

Dogs must be kept on a lead and under control.

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult

Local Pheasant shoot every other Wednesday Oct 1st - Feb 1st, fishing is quite safe and allowed.

No transferring of fish between waters

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Bait Rules -  If we dont mention it, its ok to use

​Max 3kg of Pellets or Groundbaits per session 

No Trout Pellets, Carp pellets only. No homemade Tiger nuts

No Floating Bread - Dog Biscuits or Floating pellets are Ok

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​All safety signs & information signs must be read and accepted prior to entering the fishery – by nature there is deep water and slip/trip hazards on this complex.

Due to water borne disease (weils etc) Please take care with hygiene and cover all cuts.

All cars to be parked in the car park at own risk, no risk is accepted by JDFM however caused whether to people cars or belongings.

All litter must go home , the management reserves the right to check all bait, tackle and associated equipment while is on the complex, including before during and after matches.

Disclaimer

No liability can be accepted by JD Fishery Management for loss or damage to members or their property whilst on the complex. Anglers use our waters, car parks and associated facilities (including fishing stations and steps) at their own risk. JDFM will not accept liability for any accidents, loss, or damage incurred. JDFM does not offer refunds on Tickets which have been cancelled for any reason.

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