The Rules
The Angler agrees that failure to conform to these Rules will result in Fishing Ticket cancellation without refund, redress or appeal.
A confirmed reservation is always chargeable in full (including a Group Reservation).
Reservations will not be accepted from an angler who has failed to make timely payment of all monies due and Membership will be cancelled.
Fishing at Manor Fisheries is strictly via making a pre-reservation and the Angler may not transfer a reservation or use of a rod to another party.
Day fishing is arrival at Manor Fisheries (not Swims or Car Park) from 7.00 am onwards and departure from Manor Fisheries (not Swims or Car Park) by 7.00 pm. Specific swims cannot be reserved (or blocked) without prior agreement.
Baits:
Do not bring or use bait that could introduce a virus, parasite or poison.
No dead or live fish, nut baits, peas, beans, trout pellets/paste or any uncooked particles.
No home-made boilie baits
No loose feeding with “Spods” or “Spoons”.
Loose feed and ground bait is restricted to ½ kilo per 12 hour day (or night) session.
6. Tackle:
No lead clips. Use only “Running” ledgers - no fixed rigs, bolt rigs, semi bolt rigs, zig rigs, chod rigs, helicopter rigs, elasticated method feeders, lead core. See right for use of the 1st choice Run-Ring (or a 2nd choice in-line running lead).
Barbless hooks only – no crushed or microbarb or “Cat” or “Eagle” or “Circle” hooks.
No braid or fluorocarbon main line:
Lake 1 (Carp) – 12 lbs to 15lbs monofilament.
Lake 2 (Catfish/Carp) – 20 lbs minimum main line monofilament with a 40 lbs braid hook length and rods up to 3.5 lbs test curve. No over-powered Ebro style fishing tackle.
Lake 3 (Mixed) – 4 lbs to 8lbs monofilament.
No keep-nets and without exception, no fish to be sacked.
Every angler to be equipped with and use a landing net and unhooking mat at all times:
Specimen Lake 1 (Carp) - minimum net size is 42 inches
Specimen Lake 2 (Carp/Catfish) - minimum net size is 50 inches
Use of a 3rd rod is only permitted with Manor Fisheries prior agreement.
No boat baits or fish finders or use of Manor Fisheries boat.
7. An angler over the age of 12 when fishing must have and be prepared to show Manor Fisheries their current E.A. licence. Only E.A. licence holders on Specimen Lakes 1 and 2.
8. No unattended rods at any time including those equipped with audible bite alarms and no lines to be left in the Lake while asleep. When fishing with more than one rod, the distance between the rod butts must not exceed three metres (EA rule).
9. The period for Night fishing is a minimum of 24 hours starting at 7.00 am or 7.00 pm.
10. No casting at any time beyond the mid-point of the lake when casting across a lake (not to island).
11. No fish to be kept and must be returned to the lake unharmed. No fish to be held above knee level.
12. Take home all litter including cigarette ends, tea bags, bait and food.
13. All gates must be kept closed.
14. Vehicles to be parked in designated area – no driving onto the Fishery unless by prior arrangement.
15. No damage to swims, no cutting of vegetation, bushes or trees or digging for bait. (i.e. worms).
16. Spectators only by prior arrangement.
17. No antisocial behaviour and no drugs (narcotics) permitted on premises.
18. No dogs and care and consideration to be given to wildlife and other anglers.
19. Use the Cabin toilet located between lakes 1 and 3 (or be banned). It is for use by all visiting Manor Fisheries.