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New Catfish Captures
The following are strict rules and checks will be made during your holiday to make sure they are carried out to the letter.
We make no apologies as any reasonable angler will understand, however if you feel these rules are not to your liking then we suggest you check out other places to fish in France.
Hooks, Line and Rigs
NO BARBED HOOKS OF ANY SORT TO BE BROUGHT ONTO THIS PROPERTY.
SHORT SHANK WIDE GAPE BARBLESS HOOKS only for all species of fish, no Long shank Hooks or Bent Hooks which include patterns like NAILERS, MUGGA and FOX SERIES 5 or any similar patterns. If in any doubt about a particular hook pattern please speak to us before you come here.
No TREBLE or CIRCLE HOOKS.
NO WIRE TRACES
No Braided main line except on marker or spod rods.
A minimum of 15lb Breaking Strain Line must be used.
COATED BRAIDED HOOK LINKS ONLY such as Kryston Mantis, Suffix Sheath Skin etc 25lb Breaking Strain recommended
No ordinary braid, nylon or fluoro carbon hook links.
NO CHOD RIGS OR HELICOPTER RIGS
All terminal set ups must have at least 1 metre of tubing, safe zone leader or lead core leader above the hook link, if in doubt of how to use lead core please ask us. There must be nothing (beads etc) on the tubing or leaders above the hook link swivel.
Running or Semi Fixed Rigs only either inline or clips, if in doubt ASK US.
3 ounces is the maximum allowed lead weight; NO LEADS over this weight are to be used.
Fish Care and Handling
No Carp Sacks or Keepnets.
All angler's must have with them and use carp care antiseptic like Klinic,Medicarp or the Korda Carp Care Kit etc on all hook wounds or any other damage on the fish.
Only the Carp Cradles and Unhooking mats we supply are to be used, leave yours at home.
Before handling any fish please remove watches and bracelets etc.
All fish to be photographed first kneeling down with the fish over the cradle or mat, NEVER stand up with the fish, then weigh the fish and return it straight away to the lake in the weigh sling. Open the sling and allow the fish to recover and swim off on its own when ready.
No fish to be carried in your hands to or from the lake, all fish to be carried in the weigh sling.
Bait
No Particle Baits, Nuts or Dog Food Supplement are allowed i.e. things like Vitalin.
Sweetcorn is perfectly fine.
Only good quality Boilies are to be used, the cheaper type semolina Boilies are not acceptable, if in doubt please check with us.
General Angling Rules
No Angler is allowed to be more than 15 metre's from their rods and under no circumstances must they be sleeping in the Accommodation if their rods are in the water.
Three rod limit is the maximum per person or 9 rods for the lake.
No boats are allowed on the lake except for our own rowing boat, BAIT BOATS are allowed without restriction. Life jackets are supplied on request at the time of arrival; if you do not ask for these we assume you do not require them. By signing our booking form you agree no liability can or will be placed on Sue or Doug Summers or Woodpecker Pool for any boating accident
Never bivvy up near the driveway to the accommodation. Access must be observed at all times.
No children under the age of 16 are allowed to night fish on their own. At all times a responsible adult must accompany them and have them sitting next to them.
General Rules
If you want anyone to visit you whilst you are here we must be informed well in advance, not when they arrive.
Never leave litter, inc. line, hooks, bottles, or cigarette butts. Use dustbins provided. Any glass or glass bottles are to be taken to the bottle bank, this is YOUR RESPONSABILITY not ours.
All naked flames are banned at this location. Never bring candles or Barbeques as these constitute a serious fire hazard. NEVER bring a generator.
Never remove any overhanging branches from trees.
No firearms of any description are allowed on site, if we see these you will be told to leave immediately without recompense.
Always park your vehicles in allocated area. NEVER PARK IN SWIMS OR ON THE DRIVE.
Never take bedding from the accommodation to the lake, you will forfeit your deposit!
Never wander on other people's property and always obey the country code.
Never leave litter and always use the bins provided at the accommodation.
We allow glass bottles lakeside but it is your responsibility to dispose of these at the bottle banks. Never put these in the rubbish sacks. Anyone drinking in our eyes excessively will be asked to leave the premises without refund; this is for the protection of our property and fish. If you want to get drunk then this is not the place for you.
Only persons registered with Woodpecker Pool are allowed at accommodation or lakeside.
And finally, no undue noises please, no shouting across the lake and please keep your bite alarms volume to a reasonable level particularly at night, remote systems are preferred.
NEVER VISIT THE LAKE BEFORE OR AFTER YOUR ALLOCATED HOLIDAY PERIOD. EACH ANGLER HAS THE TOTAL RIGHT TO PRIVACY DURING THEIR STAY AND THIS SHOULD BE RESPECTED.
Any breaking or bending of any rules will lead to the instant termination of the whole group’s holiday without recompense.
Please note these rules are subject to change. Notification at least 28 days prior to departure will apply to tackle / method changes.
Notification of minor points will be at the time of your arrival.
When in doubt PLEASE ASK!
WATER IS DANGEROUS ALWAYS HELP SOMEONE LESS SURE FOOTED THAN YOURSELF
© Woodpecker Pool 2012
