In line with the other clubs in the area, the committee are introducing the following pike rules to protect our pike stocks: –
Fishing for Pike only allowed from October 1st to March 14th.
Live baits are strictly prohibited.
Pre frozen Coarse and Sea dead baits are permitted.
Main Line 15lb Minimum or 0.35mm Braid.
Wire trace 30lb Minimum and 18inch minimum length.
Anglers must be in possession of long nosed pliers and side cutters minimum of 11inch for removing/cutting treble hooks.
Only Barbless or semi-barbless (one micro barbed point and 2 barbless points to hold the dead bait to be used).
Appropriate size unhooking mat for the size of Pike that are likely to be caught, not a cradle. Mats with sides are recommended.
Large, rubberised landing nets are recommended.
The use of Pike Gags is prohibited
These rules will be put before the AGM in January for ratification but come into force today.
John Joyce
General Secretary