1.
The annual subscription shall fall due immediately after the AGM and must be
paid before the second Tuesday in May.
2.
Members’ spouses, partners and children under 12 are allowed to fish free on
a casual basis only when accompanied by the Member. Junior members aged 12 –
16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
2a.
Members’ friends, on purchase of a day permit, may fish any Club water
except Bradley Green when in the company of the Member. Day permits are
charged at Senior £5, Concessionary £3 and juniors £1.
3.
The duty of the Members shall be to protect, as far as possible, the water.
Members shall use only designated routes to gain access to the water. Any
Member damaging mowing grass, crops, fruit trees or stealing fruit shall be
held personally responsible for the same and liable to expulsion from the
Club.
4.
Only conventional tackle such as rod/line or pole maybe used to catch fish.
4a. No
standing in the water is permitted at any pool venue when fishing.
4b.Only one rod/pole to be used at any one time on any ABAC water except
where stated.
5.
In any controversial matter concerning contests or club matters, the
Committee’s decision shall be final.
6.
All Environment Agency rules must be followed and ALL Members must hold a
valid EA rod licence(s).
7.
Members must leave a match venue at least three hours prior to draw time
shown on their fixture list.
8.
Treat the fish you catch with respect and handle them carefully. NEVER use a
cloth to handle a fish.
9.
Enjoy the countryside but please don’t leave litter or discarded line or
tins. Take your litter home.
10.
Close all gates and park without obstructing tracks or gateways.
11.
Carry your membership card with you and ask anyone else fishing to see
theirs.
12.
Stick to the bait limits where displayed on the notice board.
13. No
dogs, fires, litter or night fishing (Night fishing permits are available on
certain venues).
13a.
Members must have been a member for one year before being eligible for a
night permit.
14. Do
not put very small or fish over 3lbs in a keepnet (official club contests
excluded) and don’t keep any fish in a keepnet for more than five hours.
15.
Check for any special rules or match bookings relating to the venue you
intend to fish before you start.
16. Do
not dig out pegs.
17. Use
only carp-friendly nets on applicable venues.
18. Do
not remove any fish under any circumstances and report any diseased fish to
an official.
19. All
members to display their membership sticker in parked vehicles.
20. No
club member shall approach any riparian owner of club water with a view to
getting special privileges.
