RULES & REGULATIONS OF THE PULBOROUGH ANGLING SOCIETY FOUNDED 1919 NAME OF SOCIETY

 

1. That the Society be called ‘The Pulborough Angling Society’.

OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE

2. That the Officers, Chairman and Secretary (who shall be entitled to vote), who with up to twelve elected members shall form a Committee, all of whom shall be elected annually and be eligible for re-election from time to time. Any member of the committee absenting him or herself for three consecutive committee meetings shall forfeit their position on the committee. In the event of a vacancy arising among the Officers of the Society from any cause whatsoever, the Society at an Ordinary Meeting shall have the power to fill such vacancy or vacancies until the next AGM.

- Committee members/Officers MUST be current members of the club.

- When a committee member/Officer ceases their role for any reason, all club documents and club property must be returned within a mutually agreed time scale.

MEETING NIGHTS, ETC

3. That the meetings be called and held at the discretion of the Secretary and start at 8pm. There will be a minimum of four meetings a year. In the absence of the Chairman, the Vice Chairman will chair the meeting with five to form a quorum.

MEMBERSHIP

4. Requests for replacement lost cards will incur a cost of £5

- The Committee shall have the right to expel any member who contravenes rules of the Pulborough Angling Society and shall have the right to reject any nominations for membership.

- All members are responsible for acquainting themselves with all club rules. Ignorance of a rule or rule update will not be accepted as a justification for a breach of rules. Breaking the rules risks losing your membership. (Rule updates can be found on the website).

- The use of inappropriate or bad language that is likely to cause offence to members, the general public and landowners, or any other action deemed likely to bring the club into disrepute is strictly forbidden.

- Possession of Alcohol or Recreational drugs at club fisheries is strictly forbidden.

- Audio/Visual equipment may be used only if earphones or headphones are used.

MEMBERSHIP

Club memberships will not be available between 1st December and 31st January annually.

ACCOUNTS

5. That the Treasurer shall keep a correct account of all monies received, payments made & prepare the Accounts to be presented at the AGM.

SUBSCRIPTIONS

6. As decided each year at the AGM. The Committee may increase the subscriptions by up to 20% without AGM approval. Subscriptions are due from the first day of April each year.

CLOSE SEASONS

7. The following close season dates apply to all our river sections and Brinsbury Pond. No close seasons at Goose Green. All coarse fish and Eels 15th March to 15th June inclusive. Brown and Rainbow Trout 1st November to 2nd April inclusive. Migratory Trout 1st November to 30th April inclusive. Salmon 3rd October to 16 January inclusive.

PRIZE DISTRIBUTION

8. That the prizes be distributed at the AGM or date fixed for that purpose. Any member having won a prize and failing to attend on the night of the distribution to receive it without bona fide reasons for absence, to forfeit same.

SPECIMEN FISH

9. Specimen fish may be weighed in, if caught from a Societies water only. A member wishing to register the weight of a specimen fish shall ensure that it is properly weighed & identified. A medal will be presented for the heaviest specimen fish weighed in between 1st January and 31st December annually, above these weights. ROACH 2lb, BREAM 6lb 15oz, PIKE 18lb, CARP 20lb, PERCH 3lb, SEA TROUT 6lb, CHUB 4lb, DACE 10oz, TENCH 5lb, BARBEL 12lb 12oz, RUDD 1lb 0oz If you catch a fish that qualifies, please send the details, together with a photograph to - pulboroughsec@gmail.com

LITTER

10. Any person finding litter in the swim they intend to fish, must clear it up prior to commencing fishing. Failure to do so will mean the loss of your membership. The committee will consider appeals for reinstatement of your membership.

COMMITTEE DECISIONS

11 The committee reserves the right to alter any rules as they may see fit.

ALTERATION OF RULES

12. Alterations or additions may be made & agreed at normal committee meetings in the interests of fish welfare & to protect the society waters & membership. Any Constitutional changes must be approved at an AGM or Special General Meeting with advance notice to be given before such a meeting is called.

FISHERY RULES

13 In addition to ALL sections under separate headings & individual waters in the fisheries sections.

All Waters

The cutting down of any tree, sapling or shrub, the cutting or removal of lilies, reeds or other aquatic fauna from any of our fisheries is strictly prohibited, unless under the direct authorisation of the Fishery Manager, Officer of the Society or Landlord. On river sections, gates are to be left as found. Close if closed. Leave open if open.

- Members must have sufficient control of their rods at all times.

- No Coarse fish or Eels may be removed from the Society’s waters.

- No BBQ’s or open fires on any of our waters.

- NO more than 2 rods to be used per angler.

- Camping is NOT ALLOWED on any P.A.S. fishery.

- All leftover bait to be taken home & not thrown in at the end of the day

- Bait boats may be used, but with consideration to other Anglers.

Goose Green

- Fish caught at Goose Green must be returned to the same lake from which they were caught.

- Access to the house bank of Heron Pond is strictly prohibited unless authorized by an officer of the Society.

- Fishing at Goose Green is permitted from prepared & numbered pegs ONLY. Fishing from the dam/bank between Canada & Kingfisher Ponds is NOT permitted.

- Boilies cannot be used as feed in any way at Goose Green.

- Braided lines are banned at our Goose Green complex.

- No carp to be retained in keepnets, except in official matches or for the purposes of authorised fishery management.

- No live or dead baiting for Perch at Goose Green.

- Only Barbless hooks may be used at Goose Green.

UNHOOKING MATS

14. Unhooking mats are recommended for use at all our fisheries.

NETS

15. All Nets must be dried prior to use to minimise the risk of spreading water-borne diseases.

- Fish may be kept in a keepnet for a maximum of 6 hours.

- Separate keepnets are required for silver fish & carp when in official matches.

- Individual fish weighing more than 10lbs may be retained in a keepnet only if caught in a club match.

- Keepnets may be used at Goose Green for silver fish only, No Carp are to be retained in nets whatsoever unless in a bona fide club match.

- 50lb max per net. In matches anything over 50lb will count as 50lb only.

- If the weight in any one net exceeds 60lb the net will not count.

CHECK, CLEAN and DRY PROCEDURES

Members should take every possible precaution to ensure that they undertake the Check, Clean and Dry procedures, so that there is no risk of transporting invasive non-native species in mud or vegetable matter on clothing, footwear or fishing equipment especially when moving between different waters. See website for further details.

WATER CLOSURE

16. The committee reserves the right to close any water at any time without prior notice.

DOGS

17. Dogs are not permitted on any of our fisheries. Assistance Dogs at Goose Green only which must be kept on a lead at all times. Please notify the Fishery Manager prior to fishing for an authorisation letter.

NIGHT FISHING

18. Night fishing is permitted at Goose Green, 24hr max. Night fishing is also permitted on the river Arun at Stopham North bank and North Greatham, River Adur at Stretham and White bridge. MAX stay 48hr. Hassocks section max 36hr stay over one night.

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY ROD LICENCE & PROOF OF MEMBERSHIP

19. As a condition of membership all members must have a current & appropriate Environment Agency Rod Licence and comply with freshwater rod fishing rules and byelaws. The proof of Membership and EA licence must be carried on person at all times. Report any signs of pollution or illegal fishing to the Environment Agency 0800 807060 immediately and to a committee member.

NO CARD NO FISHING. Members must show proof of membership & EA Licence when asked by an Official, Bailiff, committee member or the EA.

PIKE & PREDATORY FISH

20. When Pike fishing a 30-inch MINIMUM landing net must be used & forceps must be carried.

All pike to be returned alive to the water.

- No bait fishing for predatory fish before 1st of October.

PARKING

21. Parking is ONLY allowed in designated places. Do not park in front of any gates. Failure to do this WILL lead to you losing your Membership. All parking on all fisheries is at the car owner’s risk; the club is not liable for any damage or losses.

MATCHES

22. Club matches can be fished by Club MEMBERS only. All swims must be vacated at least one hour before the draw time at any advertised match venue. Venues, dates & times are in the fixture list.

JUNIOR MEMBERS

23. All junior anglers under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult member of the club at all times whilst at a society water. In addition, the society recommends that all junior members 13+ are accompanied by an adult at all times whilst at society RIVER waters, unless parental risk assessment and consent supersede the recommendation.

No junior under the age of 16 is permitted to night fish on any club venue unless accompanied by an adult member over the age of 18.

EXCHANGES Billingshurst AS, Worthing & District Piscatorial, Horsham & District AS, Petworth & Bognor AC, Henfield & District AS, Portsmouth & District AS. For details and to request an exchange, please go to the website and the form is under the “Members Hub” heading.

These must be requested at least 48hrs in advance of fishing.

GUEST TICKETS – Charge £10. One member one ticket. Available Via our website under the “Members’ Hub” tab or from the club secretary. These may be issued for all of the Societies Waters. A full Member must accompany guests at all times.

These must be requested at least 48hrs in advance of fishing.