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MEMBERSHIP

Please note; The membership for WDPS is now full.
No further memberships will be accepted for the 2010-2011 season.

WDPS Specimen Rules 2010 (Carp and Pike)

1 No pike fishing on any still water before 1st October and after 31st March.
2 All anglers must have a knotless landing net with a frame not less than 36 inches.
3 Minimum BS reel line of 12 lbs.
4 Minimum 20 inches of non-coated wire trace of not less than 20 lbs BS. (Pike)
5 Only barbless hooks to be used, with a maximum size of 6 when fishing for Pike
6 Not more than two trebles per trace.(Pike)
7 All pike anglers must use forceps of not less than 10 inches.
8 Stalking is only allowed from numbered swims. No stalking allowed if tackle has been left in another swim.
9 When spinning, a wire trace is to be used at all times.
10 Unhooking mats must be used at all times, minimum size 44" x 28"**.
11 Carp care kits must be carried at all times
12 Unattended swims
If a rod is left unattended, the hook and bait must be withdrawn from the water and made safe from wildlife. Leaving tackle at any position for the purpose of reserving is not allowed.
13 Hooks
Shank - bent hooks are banned on all Society waters. Barbless or Micro barbed hooks preferred when fishing for carp.
14 Bait Boats may be used providing they are used sensibly and do not disturb other anglers.
15. Rods
Only 2 rods may be used at any time between 1st April and 30th September.
From the 1st October to 31st of March inclusive 3 rods may be used providing such use does not interfere with other anglers and that a covering environment agency licence is held.

16. A maximum of 48 hours is allowed at any one time at Laybrook. Any extension of this must be agreed with a bailiff BEFORE FISHING.

**These are available from Arun Angling with a 20% discount on production of your membership card. This is limited to one (1) per membership.


These are the specimen rules only. Please read the full club rules prior to fishing.

Please note that the bailiffs will be checking to ensure that these rules are adhered to.
Any member found to be breaking these rules may be asked to cease fishing,

 

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