Since we opened Moorland Fisheries in 2002, we have found it necessary to introduce a few basic rules. These will always be kept to a minimum, but the following list is essential for the welfare of our fish, and also to maintain the beauty of our wonderful surroundings.
BAITS:
1. No nuts of any kind
.RIGS:-
1. No fixed or tether rigs of any kind. (Checks will be made during your stay.)
2. No leaders of any kind. (This includes the "safe zone" types)
3. No bent hooks or long shank curved hooks.
4. No 360 rigs. (Ronnie rigs are fine)
5. No braid mainline under any circumstances.
6. The “magic twig” rig is banned and anyone found using it will be asked to leave.
GENERAL:-
1. Baitboats are allowed, but must only be used within the water of each swim.
2. No other types of boats are to be used.
3. No dogs.
4. Swims must be kept tidy at all times to prevent rubbish being blown into the lake. It is also rubbish and beer spillage (empty bottles left lying around) which attract mice and rats.
5. Lakeside trees and vegetation must not be damaged.
6. No sacking of fish under any circumstances.
7. No open fires.
8. Three rods maximum per angler.
9. All anglers must have at least 42” landing net and a good quality weigh/retainer sling.
10. NO fish to be kept in slings/retainers for more than 15 minutes MAXIMUM
11. The aeration system pipes run along the centre of the lake so no casting beyond the centre line of the lake.
12. All fish that look to be on, above or near to fifty pounds to be kept in the water for all photographing. We suggest that they are carried to the cradle in a weigh sling and then checked, unhooked and treated before being carried back to the lake (still in the weigh sling) to be photographed.
13. Bicycles are not permitted on our land.
Whilst we do not wish to be any kind of "killjoy" we must ask for everyone to be sensible with their alcohol intake. We are proud of the condition of our carp and know how difficult they can be, to control in the cradle, in broad daylight while stone cold sober. In the middle of the night while under the influence of alcohol they would be impossible to look after properly. That is not to mention the danger that you put yourselves in while being drunk on the banks of any lake. In order to avoid any misunderstanding we will ask anyone who appears to be inebriated to not fish for that night and to start fishing again after breakfast the following day. Anyone who does not abide by this request will simply forfeit the remainder of their holiday and will be asked to leave immediately.
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