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Tuesday December 3rd 2024IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS
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Additional Carp Handling Bylaws:
FISH/CARP care best practices:
1/12/2024
MAXIMUM ROD LIMIT CHANGES ON DECEMBER 1ST 2024
Dear Members,
This is a quick reminder that the rod limits on each lake are changing from 1st December 2024 as follows:-
Whyke Lake will be a max 3 rods
Churchyard Lake will be a max 3 rods
Quarry Lake will be a max 2 rods
Long Lake will be a max 2 rods
Little Long Lake will be a max 2 rods
Thank you for your support in this matter which is greatly appreciated.
11/11/2024
EXTRA MAINTENANCE WORK NEXT WEEK
Dear members,
There will be further work carried out by the maintance teams next week which means there will be bank and swim closures during daylight hours Thursday 14th and Friday 15th November
The areas to be closed are
The causeway from swim 36 both sides of Whyke 2 and Churhyard up to and including secret swim 13
To help these teams working on our behalf please stay clear of these areas
Many thanks for your support in this matter
18/09/2024
VERY URGENT MESSAGE DONT LET IT BE YOU THAT KILLS OUR FISHERY
Dear Members,
With reports coming in that KHV is present on other nearby waters including Yateley South Lake, this is a timely reminder about the importance of using our dip tanks properly on every visit.
The KHV virus is highly contagious and deadly to the carp species, and can typically kill 4 out of 5 fish it infects. If our fish stocks became infected the effects would be devastating as there is no known cure for this disease.
Also, all members are urged to ensure that all nets, mats and slings are thoroughly dry when arriving on the complex. If at all possible, these items of tackle should be dry for at least 48 hours prior to arrival. Drying in direct sunlight is the preferred method of drying out tackle.
Please ensure you fully immerse every piece of your equipment on every visit as outlined on the notice board on the gate and behind the tanks.
All equipment you bring on site should be completely dry from the last time you used them regardless of whether your previous visit was to CDAS or another water.
By complying with these simple instructions, every member can help to keep this terrible virus off of our waters and keep the complex open for everyone to continue to enjoy.
Sincerest advance thanks to you all for playing your part in keeping your fishery free of KHV.
11/09/2024
Dear Members,
Further to the recent post about the 3 rod limit being deferred to 1st December, the Committee have decided that the 2 rod limit on Long and Little Long lakes should also be deferred in the same way and as with the earlier directive, the situation will be reviewed and a further notification issued if there are any further amendments.
For clarity, 2 rods on Quarry, Whyke and Churchyard and 1 rod on Long and Little Long Lakes to be in force until 1st December.
As always your understanding and observance of this change is greatly appreciated.
10/09/2024
NO 24 HOUR TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THIS PRESENT TIME.
There have been many enquiries about 24 hour guest tickets in recent weeks.
At the latest meeting of the Committee, the matter of 24hour tickets was discussed and it was agreed to continue to observe the current ruling that only day tickets can currently be purchased.
Your understanding of this decision is greatly appreciated and the status of 24hour tickets will continue to be discussed regularly by the Committee.
13/08/2024
Dear Members,
While the vast majority of our anglers observe good angling practices at all times, it has been brought to the attention of the Committee that a few members have been seen fishing far too close to lily pads, reed banks and the islands without locking up which puts any fish hooked in significantly more danger etc.??
The Society’s bailiffs have now been asked to mark angler’s books if they feel their actions are potentially unsafe, and any member whose book is marked more than once when they have been informed by the bailiff that they need to adjust their angling practices in a specific way will need to attend a Committee meeting to discuss their conduct.
Please make sure that if you are in a swim where there are natural hazards, that you take them into account and adjust your tactics accordingly to make sure your first consideration is always fish welfare.
As always, the Committee extend their advance thanks for your understanding and observance of this directive.
08/07/2024
Dear Members,
Following a discussion by the Committee, it has been decided to stop all floater fishing on Quarry Lake with effect from first light on Thursday 11th July 2024.
This decision has been made to protect the fish, many of which are already suffering from damaged mouths, from further damage and to best protect the unaffected fish from being damaged.
This directive does not currently apply to Whyke or Churchyard lakes but the situation will be closely monitored and if deemed necessary, may be implemented across the whole complex.
Any such decision would be notified on Facebook, the website, and the site signage.
03/07/2024
Dear Members,
Please can everyone attending site in a vehicle think about how and where they are parking, especially in the bottom car park which is often far busier.
Already since opening there has been a necessity to locate vehicle owners who have obstructed others from being able to negotiate their way in or out of the parking area and this, I am sure you can all appreciate, really shouldn’t be necessary if everyone just parks a bit more considerately.
Advance thanks as always for your understanding and observance of this request.
Dear Members,
Many of you will have seen the discussion on the Facebook page relating to the “magic twig ” product which has recently been extensively promoted.
With very mixed reviews thus far, the jury is currently out on the suitability of this item but for the time being a decision has been made to NOT allow members to use it anywhere on site.
Hopefully this will stop any member spending money on something which may end up being permanently excluded but that decision will be made in due course and broadcast on the usual platforms.
Dear Members,
Following a query from a member, the Committee wish to remind everyone that the sacking of fish is forbidden and only holding fish in a weigh sling with buoyancy aids, for the minimal amount of time required to get equipment ready for weighing and taking photos, is permitted. Landed fish should be returned to the water as outlined in bylaw 3:21.
The wording will be altered in the 2024/5 membership book to avoid any further ambiguity in this respect.
Wading is not permitted, the only exception being to safely land or release a fish after capture and only if its safe to do so. Margins can be dangerous.
Always ensure you have a safe footing if you need to enter the water and assistance if you feel it may be required.
Be aware you enter the water at your own risk.
This website aims to provide you with all the information you need to know about our waters,
membership, and the range of fishing you will be able to enjoy.
Whether you are a pleasure, match or specimen angler,
the Club can offer you superb fishing, where you are able to park securely,
enjoy excellent fishing in wonderful surroundings and wildlife.
Go to Venues above to learn more and who knows… you may even catch a fish of a life time!
ALL MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE,
After routinely reviewing cctv it is noticeable that
some members are still not dipping sufficiently.
The whole of the mat / cradle must be totally covered by the disinfectant solution.
Leaving the mat folded up inside the case and dipping the case
is not sufficient as you cannot guarantee the folded-up
equipment gets coated with solution.
Please ensure you take all parts of the mats cradles out of its cover bags
and dip them individually, thus ensuring all parts are covered.
IT IS THE ONLY WAY TO KEEP OUR FISH SAFE
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