Rules

 

We have three "Golden Rules" which we expect you to follow. 

 

ØRespect the Venue

ØRespect the Fish

ØRespect other Anglers

 

Please see more details below regarding our golden rules.

 

•     Every carp must be weighed and photographed on both sides and catch reports filled in at the end of the week.

•       Bream & Tench are to be placed in a keep net or retainer and inform the staff

•     Maximum of three rods per angler per swim

•     Maximum of one rod only on a zig at anytime

•     Do not cut back tree branches or vegetation.

•        Please leave the toilet and shower facilities in a clean and tidy condition.

•     Drug and Alcohol abuse is not tolerated, those found highly intoxicated will be asked to leave

•     No smoking around or inside the clubhouses

•     No wading apart from photos

•     All bait rockets / spombs Must have a float.

•     No fires, including all forms of BBQ/fire pit.

•       No glass to be brought onto site

•     No Natural baits i.e Maggots, worms, caster as feed or hookbaits

•     No nuts of any kind as feed or hookbaits

•     No particles or pellets are to be brought on to site , all particles and pellets must be brought from the fishery

•     No shelf life boilies apart from hookbaits

•     No tipping left over bait in the margins

•     All vehicles must be parked in the designated car parks after unloading.

The track must be kept clear at all times.

•     Do not drive on the grass at anytime

•     All bivvys MUST be set up in the swims unless flooded.

•     No driving around in the dark (staff only)

•     Anglers MUST leave the lake by 10am on Saturday following their session.

 

 

Respect the Fish-

 

•      Gigantica unhooking mats, nets, weigh slings, carp care kits etc MUST be used. (Form of deposit required)

•       No carp sacks allowed on site.

•     No leadcore or lead free leaders; except for Korda Dark Matter Leaders, or similar.

•        Barbless Hooks Only - No long, curved shank hooks or 360 rigs to be used.

•       Minimum reel line diameter of 0.38mm

•      No braided reel lines or shock leaders allowed; including fluorocarbon and mono shock leaders (with the exception of spod/marker rods).

•       Tapered Mainlines are permitted, minimum diameter is 0.33mm (15-30lb Longchuck is perfect).

•        For Zig fishing, 0.30mm minimum hooklink diameter.

•       All rigs must be safe, ensuring that the Carp can lose the lead in the event of a “crack off” or the line breaking.

•     Rods must not be left unattended under any circumstance in Billy's, Cage, Beach, Decoy, Bachelliers and Turtle Corner. When fishing tight to any tree line, you must fish locked up with the rods secured firmly in the butt rests.

•     Fish must NEVER be lifted from the water in the landing net. The fish care-board explains all.

 

 

 

Captures -

1st March - 31st Oct

 

•     All captures between dawn and dusk you MUST report to staff.

•     Please only contact staff after dusk for an emegency or anything over 40lb , you must report anything over 40lb(24 hours)

 

•     Any fish suspected to be over 50lb must never leave the water even when staff are present.

•     No retaining of any fish without permission.

 

Captures Winter -

•     November 1st - 28th February (staff on site to confirm)

 

 

 

Respect other Anglers -

 

•     Please keep within your swim boundaries as shown on the lake map, any discrepancies contact staff

•     Rigs must be cast from the bank, no wading.

•     No remote controlled bait boats allowed.

•     No drones allowed without permission

•     Rowing boats are not to be used.

•     Please keep music to a low level and be aware that your voice travels in this quiet part of the countryside.

•     No dogs or any other animals allowed.

•     No pike fishing.

•     No anglers under the age of 18 are allowed on the Main Lake at Gigantica.

 

Staffs word is final. 

If you are asked to leave there are no refunds.