IMPORTANT NOTES TO MEMBERS AND POTENTIAL MEMBERS
       
1. THE CLUB'S RULES, MUST BE READ AND OBSERVED BY EVERY MEMBER. ALLEGED IGNORANCE OF THE RULES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE IN CONNECTION WITH ANY INFRINGEMENT.
       
2. This is a sporting club, which offers good fishing facilities for a reasonable annual subscription. members are expected to be 'sporting’ and to interpret the rules governing conduct and fishing practices accordingly. The club does not operate commercial fisheries but carries out reasonable stocking programmes using only the best quality trout of good size each year. records show that good catches are consistent. The rule governing the taking of trout provides that members may take one brace of takeable fish per day with a total overall limit of three brace per week from all trout waters. it is not intended that members should take the limit too frequently.
       
3. In the interests of the sport and in order to maintain the health, quality and condition of fish returned to the water, members are asked to consider using barbless hooks.
       
4. Warning - Overhead power lines. anglers are warned that it is extremely dangerous to fish under, or in close proximity to, overhead electricity cables.
       
5.

Disputes, Arguments and Confrontations
Members, Guests and Club Bailiffs should not engage in disputes, arguments or confrontations on any issues at Club sites. Disputes over Club rules or fishing practices, or their interpretation, or about other related or relevant matters should be referred to the General Secretary, in writing, as and when they arise and without prolonged argument, dispute or confrontation at Club waters.
       
6. Club Bailiffs's Powers
If Club Bailiffs order members or guests to cease fishing and leave the site, they must do so. The Club Bailiff should report details of any incidents immediately, by telephone, to the appropriate Club Contact so that appropriate action can be taken.
       
  It is extremely important for members to report immediately, by telephone, any incidents of pollution or fish mortality as soon as they are observed. Speed is absolutely essential so that steps can be taken to save fish, identify the cause and trace the source of the problem.
       
  All incidents should be reported without delay, and the freephone pollution hotline telephone number to ring either day or night is 0800 80 70 90. The Club Secretaries should be informed at the same time.
       
  Notes for the Guidance of Members
Be courteous and helpful to owners, agents, tenant farmers, Club Bailiffs, members and other authorised users.
Leave no litter. Light no fires.
Use only the proper approach routes. Close and fasten all gates on arrival and departure. Notify farmers immediately of any injured, sick or ailing livestock, and in the event of livestockstraying on to the highway.
Do not trespass on private land.
Return fish quickly and carefully.
Observe rules and Environment Agency regulations and bye-laws.
Park off highway wherever possible and lock your car doors.
Inform the Club Secretaries IMMEDIATELY by telephone of any suspected case of pollution or acts of mailcious damage at any of the Club's sites.
Remember - these facilities are for your pleasure and enjoyment - so please respect and help to preserve them.