CARP RULES

CARP RULES to be read in conjunction with the Fishery Rules

1. Fishing must take place only from the platforms provided – this includes stalking
2. All anglers must be in possession of a large landing net, which has at least 36” arms with a deep mesh net - pan nets are not allowed
3. A large specimen unhooking mat must be used at all times; this must be at least 36” long and 24” wide and ideally 2” thick. Mats with a zip up the side to enable fish to be carried securely are preferred
4. Minimum line strength is 12lb
5. No braided main lines (except on marker rods) or shock leaders to be used
6. Barbless hooks only to be used (barbed and micro-barbed hooks are not allowed)
7. Please use sensible hook length materials, i.e. no spider wire - if in doubt please ask
8. No fixed rigs or bent hooks to be used
9. Method feeders are banned
10. All particle baits with the exception of sweet corn, hemp and carp pellet are banned, no trout pellets, peas, beans, nuts or maize
11. No fish to be sacked at any time, all fish to be returned to the water immediately after capture and photographing
12. Floating baits are permitted, provided that care is taken not to endanger wildlife
13. Bait boats will only be permitted when agreed with the bailiff - Carp Subs are banned
14. When photographing fish, support the fish over a large unhooking mat, kneel and never stand up with the fish
15. When returning fish to the water you must use a sling, zipped unhooking mat or landing net regardless of the distance. Do not carry any fish without the use of a sling, zipped unhooking mat or landing net

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