Reel People Match Rules
1 The bylaws of the Environment Agency must be observed.
2 The water is not to be disturbed before the starting signal except to position keep nets, plumb depth, test float or mix ground bait.
3 No more than one rod/pole may be used at any one time. This also means a separate pole/rod may not be used for cupping in while
continuing to fish with the first pole/rod.
4 Anglers may receive assistance beyond their normal capability.But HELPERS MUST NOT FISH for them (at the match officials discretion).
5 Please ensure your swim is clear of litter or line.
6 Fishing from permanent platforms only.
7 Any angler or helper found to be in contravention of these rules may be disqualified and have their membership cancelled.
8 The fishery rules must be ABIDED BY. Including net weight limit.
9 Pike and Zander do not count in Reel People matches
(unless it is a designated match).
10 Your Swim: Half way between pegs and half way across lake if an
angler is pegged opposite. No casting beyond this boundary.
11 No walking around lakes before the start of a match, meet at car
park only (except match officials).
12 KEEP NET LIMITS : Please abide by the individual fishery rules,some fisheries stipulate weight limits (usually 50lbs),some stipulate both weight and numbers of carp in a keepnet,it is important that these rules are adhered to as weights will be 'pegged back' to fishery limit if their weight limit is exceeded.
