Code
of Etiquette:
Our aim is to provide good fishing in a
relaxed atmosphere, without hassle and to ensure that everyone
using the facilities enjoys these to the full.
Anglers
should conduct themselves in an orderly manner, Bawling,
Shouting, Obscene or Foul Language. will not be
tolerated.
The
consumption of Alcohol is not allowed.
(Anyone
in the managements opinion is either inebriated or under the
influence of drugs will be requested to leave the fishery
immediately)
All Anglers
must fish in a sportsman-like manner, showing due respect
for their
Quarry.
Fishery Rules
ALL fish must be handled with Care:
where possible the fish should not be removed from the water and
only handled with wet hands.
All anglers
to carry Landing Nets under no circumstances should a fish be
beached.
Fish should
be returned with out undue delay
Flies above
size 14s must be barb-less or de-barbed
Maximum
Hook Size: size 10 Long shank.
Minimum
Breaking Strain: 6lbs.
No Boobies,
Egg Fly or Floating Fry
No Strike
Indicators
No Bait
fishing (Dapping with natural flies is allowed)
No maggots,
Grubs, or Caddis Larva on flies
No
Flickers, Megga bait, Power bait or similar products allowed
Only One
rod to be use at anytime and must be hand held (The Management
has no objection to two rods being assembled (One with Floating
and One with a Wet line)
Anglers
must keep a safe distance from other anglers (minimum of 15
yards) and must not come in on top of another angler, unless
invited to do so.
No Dogs
allowed
No Fires
No children
allowed unless they are accompanied with an adult.
Toilet
Facilities are available and must be used.
Both Lochs
are designated Litter Free Zones
(Smokers
are requested not to discard cigarette ends either onto the
water or bank)
Float Tubes
are allowed on condition that they fish the middle of the lochs
and only fish onto a bank where there are no bank anglers
present.
We will
welcome being informed of any infringement of the rules.
SAFETY ISSUES
Angling by
it’s very nature can be a dangerous sport and consequently while
the management takes every possible action to minimise any risks
to you.
Every
Angler is responsible for their own safety and to ensure that
their actions don’t put at risk other anglers, members of the
public, staff or agents of the fishery..
Wading
restricted to Knee Depth on Lochlyoch
No Wading
Loch Cleugh
No fishing
from Valve Towers (Lochlyoch/Cleugh)
No fishing
from the top of Wave-wall (Lochlyoch)
No wading
between Marker Posts at inlet burns (Lochlyoch)
Float
Tubers must stay a minimum of 30 feet away from the Valve Towers
as any open valve posses a danger. Life jackets are mandatory
for all Tubers
Anglers are
requested to use recognised routes to and from the loch-side.
The Cliff
Face on Cleugh presents a danger due to the unstable rock face.
Location of First Aid Box wall mounted in the Fishing Bothy
General Conditions
The
management has the Right to undertake
(a)
Inspection of Fishing Tackle
(b)
Inspect Fishing Bags
(c)
Vehicles
(d)
Anyone caught stealing fish will be charged with theft
Our Policy
is to enforce the rules of the fishery. Anyone infringing these
will be required to leave the fishery immediately.
The
Fishery for the Serious Angler
Tel: 01899 308697 or Email :
AnglersCottages@aol.com
for more information
