Fishery Rules for Les Coombes.

1. All persons visiting the fishery do so at their own risk. The owners accept no responsibility for any injury, loss or damage to persons or property, howsoever caused.

2. Prior to fishing or any activity, for insurance compliance we are obliged to require your specific acknowledgement and acceptance of Rule 1.

3. All anglers and non-anglers must sign the disclaimer form accepting these rules before going onto the fishery.

4. The catch return sheet must be filled in with your name and address BEFORE fishing can commence. Details of all fish caught, including those returned, must be entered at the end of the day. This includes nil returns.

5. Wading is only allowed in designated areas. In ‘no wading’ areas anglers are NOT allowed to enter the water, except when landing or returning fish.

6. A maximum of 3 rods per angler - only one rod to be used at any time. No pegging of rods/reels to the bank at any time.

7. Under no circumstances must rods be left unattended in the water at any time.

8. Fishing is by fly only, using generally accepted tackle and techniques. Maximum hook size 8. Only flies dressed on single point hooks are allowed. These must be barbless (conventional hooks with barbs removed are acceptable). double, treble, multi-hook flies, boobies, flicker spoons and propellers are not allowed.

9. No fishing allowed in the two smaller lakes, only the main lake.

10. Boat hire is included ,single person use only. Life jackets will be provided and must be used at all times when in the boat.

11. No monofilament line of more than 10lb breaking strain, or less than 4lb breaking strain shall be used. Line must not be discarded. It is dangerous to wildlife as well as unsightly. Please take it home with you.

12. Please abide by the country code and either take all litter home with you or place it in the bins provided.

13. Please keep to the paths.

14. An angler can bring one spectator but not under the age of 16.

15. All fish caught must be landed with a landing net, Knotless landing nets must be carried. Those fish to be kept must be dispatched quickly, fish to be returned should be handled gently (preferably while still in the water). Any fish, which shows signs of bleeding or stress, must be killed and counted as part of the limit.

16. Anglers are expected to behave in a polite and courteous manner at all times. They must not deposit litter, feed wildlife (this could be misinterpreted as ground baiting) or behave in any manner detrimental to the fishery or other anglers.
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17. Any person found fishing outside the permitted hours, taking more fish than the current permit allows, or taking fish by illegal methods, will be prosecuted.

18. The management and officials of the fishery reserve the right to examine any equipment, bag, clothing or vehicle of anyone visiting the fishery.

19. The management reserve the right to expel or refuse admission to any person as and when they deem it necessary.

20. The use of Ultrabite or any other bite attracting substance is strictly forbidden. Any angler found using a substance or with a substance on their person will be banned.

21. Please allow 30 yards between yourself and another angler.

22. Smoking is permitted, please use the ashtrays provided on site, thank you.

23. No dogs.

24. No shared rods except with the management’s prior consent for tuition purposes.

Anyone failing to comply with the rules will be asked to leave the fishery immediately.

THE MANAGEMENT OF THE FISHERY DEVISED THESE RULES TO TRY AND ENSURE THAT ALL ANGLERS ARE ABLE TO ENJOY THE FISHERY.

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