Your membership

 

- Syndicate Start/Finish.  The syndicate membership runs from 1st March until the end of February the following year.

 

- Transfer or Refund of Syndicate Season Ticket.  Once the Syndicate membership has started and payment has been received, no ticket can be transferred/refunded under any circumstances.

 

- Membership Card.  Your syndicate membership card must be carried at all times and shown to the Fishery Manager / Bailiff upon request.

 

- Fishing Duration.  Members can fish for a maximum of 72 hours (3 nights) in any one week (Monday to Sunday).  After your visit: 

 

Anglers fishing 12 hours cannot return for at least 12 hours

Anglers fishing 24 hours cannot return for at least 24 hours

Anglers fishing 48 hours cannot return for at least 48 hours

Anglers fishing 72 hours cannot return for at least 72 hours

 

Anglers can leave their swim for up to 2 hours without removing their tackle (rigs must be reeled in and baits removed).

 

- Age.  18 years and above only (adults).  The only exception is if a direct family member (father etc.) is also a member and accompanies the junior at all times (they must fish together).

 

Angling

 

- Old school / Traditional angling only.  No bait boats, No drones, No electronic fish/depth finders (Deeper etc.), No underwater cameras / cameras attached to marker floats.

 

- Rod Limit.  A maximum of 3 rods per member, and must be fished from the same swim.

 

- Baits.  Carp thrive on good-quality boilies and pellets, so they are preferred.  No heavy baiting with baits such as particles, nuts, or naturals (maggots, casters).  No worms. 

 

- Baiting up.  Pre-baiting and post-baiting (at the end of your session) are allowed, but you must always be respectful of other members.  If another angler is fishing close by to the area you want to introduce bait, don’t; instead, bait another area of the lake.

 

- Swims / Stalking.  You can only fish from recognised swims, and only occupy one swim at any time.  i.e. if a new angling opportunity arises and you decide to move, you must move all your kit to the new swim.

 

- Securing / Bottling swims.  By all means, secure a swim by leaving your water bottle etc. in it, but you must be on site (no securing swims for anglers not on the lake), and it can only be done for a few minutes while getting your kit to the swim.

 

- No baiting poles (of any length).

 

- Wading.  You are advised not to wade, due to the risk of drowning.  If you choose to ignore that advice, you do so entirely at your own risk.  No swimming.

 

- Tree climbing.  You are advised not to climb trees, due to the risk of falling (resulting in injury or worse).  If you choose to ignore that advice, you do so entirely at your own risk.

 

- No ‘washing line’ fishing.  If you are fishing a far margin, you must cast from your swim in the traditional fashion (and fish with your line submerged).

 

- No predator fishing (pike or perch), so no spinning, dead or live baiting.

 

- No rods that are fishing are to be left unattended.

 

- Mono Main Line / Braid / Hooklinks.  Mono main line must have a minimum diameter of .40mm / 20lb Breaking Strain.  Mono hook links (Zigs, Floater etc.) must have a minimum of 11lb Breaking Strain.  If Braid is used, then it must be used in conjunction with tubing or leadcore to protect the fish and be at least .34mm in diameter.

 

- Rigs.  Leads must easily discharge from rigs, or if a ‘Helicopter’ or ‘Chod-style’ rig is used, the hook link must easily slide off the tubing or lead core in the event of a breakage.

 

- No fishing in any out-of-bounds (roped-off) areas.  On Lake 5/6, no fishing through the island gap, or the channels at the end of the islands.

 

Fish welfare

 

- Nets and Unhooking mats.  To help mitigate the risk of spreading disease, no landing nets, unhooking mats, weigh or retainer slings, sacks, etc. are to be brought on-site.  Only use the equipment supplied at the fishery.

 

- Fish handling.  Best practice fish handling is expected from all anglers, with the fish's welfare always being paramount.  Wetted weigh slings, scales zeroed, forceps, water bucket, camera, carp care treatments, etc. must be ready to use in your swim before lifting a fish from the water.  Fish must be transported in the landing net (position the sling underneath before lifting) from the water to the unhooking mat, and returned to the water in a secure sling.  Fish must never be carried in your hands to or from the water.  Keep fish wet during photography sessions.

 

- No retaining carp.  Other than for 5 minutes while preparing the camera etc., fish must not be retained.  Sacks / Sacking is banned. 

 

- Logging Captures.  We ask that all captures over 20lb be reported (weight, date and photograph) to the Woolpack Fishery email, within a month of the capture.  The information will not be shared with other members, instead, the information is to allow the fishery to monitor fish growth and stock density, which is key for the future of the fishery. Some photos may be used on Social Media.  Please let us know if you would prefer your pictures not to be posted.

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The venue

 

- Complex Gates. Always shut and lock all gates immediately after you pass through them.  This is compulsory and secures the venue from predators and trespassers.

 

- Dogs.  Any member's dog brought on site must be kept on a lead at all times.  Dog mess must be picked up immediately and taken away at the end of your visit.

 

- Fish movement. No fish are to be brought onto or taken off the site, or moved between lakes or ponds on the site.

 

- Spawning.  No fishing for spawning carp.  There is no fixed close season.  Instead, when the fish start grouping/spawning, the lake will be closed for a period of time.  This is solely for the well-being of the fish, and all members will be kept informed.  During the period the lakes are closed for fishing, members are welcome to walk the lakes, and introduce bait if they wish.

 

- Boat.  The on-site boat is only to be used by the Fishery Manager.  All fish are to be landed from the bank.    

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- Guests.  Except for direct family members (wife/partner/kids), no guests are allowed.  It is the member's responsibility to ensure that their guests adhere to all the rules, and the member must allow entry to the fishery and see them leave, whilst making sure all gates are securely shut after entry and exiting.

 

- CCTV.  For site security, The Woolpack Fishery will have CCTV Cameras in operation.

 

- The Fishery.  Do not remove or cut any reeds, trees, bushes, plants etc. Do not stand on, climb or damage any fences.  No guns, weapons or power tools are to be brought onto the site.

 

- BBQs.  All BBQs must be raised from the floor (do not burn the grass etc.).  All ash is to be taken away from the site.  No fires.

 

- Rubbish / Litter.  All rubbish / litter must be removed from your swim and taken away from the fishery when you leave (including tea bags and cigarette butts).

 

- Site Toilet.  A toilet is provided on-site. Please respect it and leave it exactly how you would like to find it.  If you choose to use a personal bucket instead, then all waste must be taken away from the venue.  Defecating in the bankside foliage is unacceptable and will result in the member losing their ticket immediately.

 

- Site closure.  It may be necessary to temporarily close the site, or individual lakes or swims, due to flooding, algae blooms, construction work, etc.  Any such closure will be notified to members at the earliest opportunity and will be as short a duration as possible.

 

- Work Party.  Members may be asked to attend one work party per season (9 am to 3 pm).  Failure to attend may result in not receiving an offer to renew your membership.

 

- Injury/Theft.  Members and their guests use the site and lakes entirely at their own risk. The owner will not accept responsibility for any losses, damage, injuries, etc. to any member (or guest), their equipment or their vehicles.  Fishing lakes (ex-gravel pits) have inherent risks, such as (but not limited to) tripping, drowning, flooding and falling trees, risks that cannot be mitigated, and you accept them if you fish the venue.

 

- Rule Changes.  It may be necessary to amend existing or add new rules during the course of the season.  All members will be notified in the event that any changes are made.

 

 

By entering the fishery, you accept that you have read and understand the above rules.

 

Peak One Angling Limited