- Â All members to hold a current E.A licence.
- Â All members to observe all regulations of the E.A.
- Â Members must not cause damage by depositing litter, all litter should be taken home. Â No camp fires (other than recognised camping stoves.) Members are also expected to prevent such behaviour of others.
- Â Members must carry their membership cards at all times when fishing.
- Â Keepnets must be minimum of six foot long, 18 inch rings, are made of knotless material. Â No keepnets to be used on Stargate or Tilcon pond during close season. Keepnets are only allowed during matches on close season. Â Coarse fish close season – 15 March to 15 June inclusive. The coarse fish close season applies to all rivers, streams and drains in England & Wales, but does not apply to most still waters. Â There are, however, some exceptions that retain the close season – the Broads and some private clubs.
- Members must ensure the well being of their catch at all times.
- Â All fish are to be returned alive at the end of each session.
- Â No fish to be removed or introduced without permission of the committee.
- Â Baited rods must not be left unattended at all times.
- All persons fishing for carp must abide by the following rules and be in possession of the following equipment;a) Â An appropriate size hooking mat.
- b) Â A landing net not less than 36 inches.
- c) Â No fixed bolt rigs to be used.
- d) Â All lines not to be less than 10lb breaking strain.
- e) Â No nuts of any description to be used.
- f) Â No freshwater clams to be used.
- g) Â Carp klinic to be carried at all times and used for carp.
- h) Â Maximum 3 kilo of groundbait or loosefeed over a 24 hour period.
- i) Â Leadcore is banned from both lakes.
- Carp must not be retainin keepnets; appropriate carpsacks are acceptable for short periods.
- Persons fishing for carp may use up to 3 rods when there are no more than 4 anglers on the lake at any one time and are in possession of 2 rod licences. Â 3 rods may be used during the night with no limit on persons fishing on the lake. Common sense to be used so as not to encroach on other anglers.
- All members may use up to 2 rods on alarms, to fish for large breed fish (pike, carp, chub, bream, tench, etc.)
- All members who wish to fish for carp must also comply with rule 10.
- Boilies can be used on both lakes.
- Night fishing permitted after payment of the appropriate night fishing subscription and only available after 1 year’s membership has been achieved. Â Member’s cards will be marked to show this fee has been paid.
- Hooks must be barbless or micro-barbed.
- No livebaits or freshwater deadbaits (including freshwater molluscs) to be used at any time. Â Only Sea deadbaits allowed ie: Mackerel, Lampray, etc.
- No fishing from watercraft.
- Fishing is prohibited on the pond referred to as the Back Pond.
- No removal of weed or vegetation unless under the guidance of the committee.
- Juniors under the age of twelve are to be accompanied by an adult when fishing Day or Night.
- A member shall produce their membership cards when requested by another member showing their own membership cards. Â Members are also requested to show their membership cards to council wardens (showing I.D) and police.
- All members must have a responsible attitude towards members of the public visiting Stargate ponds.
- Membership is open to anyone within and outside the G.M.B.C. area. Â Unless co-opted, all committee members must reside in the G.M.B.C. area.
- Â Re-election of the members of the management committee will be raised every third anniversary at the A.G.M. with effect from 1st March 1997.
- Any decision taken by the committee can be overruled at a subsequent general meeting, if there is a 2/3 majority.
- The Committee of R.A.D.A.C. may not serve on any other fishing club simultaneously.
- There will be no pre-baiting on either pond. Â Bait only to be introduced at time of fishing. Maximum 3 kilo of groundbait or loosefeed per 24hr session.
- During periods of hot weather, fish are not to be kept in keepnets between 11am – 5pm.
- Members are forbidden from casting directly into weedbeds, this will seriously damage fish if caught and dragged through the weed.
- Members are allowed to have 1 guest per year to fish either Tilcon or Stagate ponds, however, the committee must be informed before fishing. Â Also guest must be in possession of a valid rod licence and be accompanied by a club member.
- Members are not permitted to use Stargate pond car park, if they are not in possession of a key for the gate.
- No tins allowed at bankside (i.e. sweetcorn, hemp, meat). Â Empty tins in a suitable container before fishing.
- Any members wishing to fish for pike must use a wire trace not less than 12″ long, all trebles for dead baits should be barbless except those holding the bait. Â (Pike gags are banned). Pike season is from 1st October to 31st March.
- Fishing and parking is at the members own risk. Â All vehicles must be parked sensibly and in designated parking areas. Â Do not park on the road or the grass verge adjacent to Tilcon pond.
- Do not defecate on the banksides or surrounding areas. Â Use a trowel or shovel and bury it.
- Litter and discarded line will not be tolerated. Â Your swim must be clear of litter, cigarette butts and nylon at all times, even if it was there when you arrived.
- Birds, their nest and eggs and any other wildlife must not be interfered with or disturbed in any way.
- Fishing is prohibited in the small bay and stream adjacent to the dam in the South East corner of Stargate pond.
- No bloodworm or joker to be used at anytime.
- Any members that breach or bend any of the above rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action by the committee. Â The committee reserve the right to withdraw the fishing rights of that member if deemed appropriate.
- Daytime fishing starts 1 hour before sunrise and ends 1 hour after sunset.
- Any member that does not understand any of the above rules please do not hesitate to ask a member of the committee.