PORTSMOUTH & DISTRICT ANGLING SOCIETY MEMBERS HANDBOOK 2021 - 2022 - PORTSMOUTH & DISTRICT ANGLING SOCIETY 2021
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PORTSMOUTH & DISTRICT
ANGLING SOCIETY
2021 - 2022
MEMBERS HANDBOOK
Sinah Lake
A MEMBER OF THE ANGLING TRUST
We must keep on protecting each other. See latest updates on www.portsmouthdas.co.uk
COMMITTEE MEMBERS CONTENTS
Chairman: Barrie Pascoe 07419 365757 General Water Rules 4
Vice Chairman: Jim Tann 07864 144129 Abshot Pond, Titchfield. PO14 4LN 26
Secretary: Nicky Woods 07340 211549 Alver Valley Lake, Gosport. PO13 9PA 28
Treasurer: Ian Snook 07899 361999 Baffins Pond, Portsmouth. PO3 6HU 30
Membership: membership@portsmouthdas.club Brockhurst Moat, Gosport. PO12 4BJ 32
Fisheries Officer: Steve Mottershead 07801 759479 Brownwich Pond, Titchfield. PO14 4HG 34
Assistant Fisheries Officer: Mark Davies 07950 475288 Carron Row Farm, Titchfield. PO15 5DZ 36
Grant Officer: Bob Mann 07531 193138 Funtley Pond, Nr Fareham. PO17 5EP 38
Charity Co-ordinator: Stephen Foster 07837 173236 River Hamble, Near Botley. SO32 2DA 40
Deputy Disciplinary Chairman: Ade Batten 07851 662643 Lakeside 1000, Cosham. PO6 3EW 42
Media Officer: David Le Gresley 07944 917293 Sinah Lake, Hayling Island. PO11 0BX 46
Match Sec: James Stokes 07590 040945
Soake Pond, Denmead. PO7 6JA 48
Stanbridge Ponds & River Rother, Petersfield. GU31 5RB 52
The Annual General Meeting
Tithe Barn (Top Lake) Titchfield. PO15 5RD 54
To Be Held at
18th November 2021, 7:00pm
Tithe Barn (Bottom/Middle Lakes) Titchfield. PO15 5RD 56
Room 4, Buckland Community Centre River Wallington. PO17 6LZ 58
Mallins Road, Buckland, Portsmouth. PO2 7BL
River Wallington, Pitymoor Lane 60
NOTICE OF MOTIONS
Match Fixtures for 2020 62
Section 9.3.2 of the Constitution, requires motions to be submitted in
writing to the Hon. Secretary 21 days before the date of the meeting. Club Coaching/Junior Events 64
Trophy Presentation Guest Tickets 65
Exchange Books 66
General Disclaimer:
Members use the clubs waters, car parks and associated facilities (including fishing Record of Captures 67
stations and steps) at their own risk. The club will not accept liability for any accidents,
loss, or damage incurred. EMERGENCY CONTACTS 69
The club does not offer refunds on memberships which have been cancelled for any reason.
For further Health & safety see www.portsmouthdas.club/health-safety
2 3
CLUB STATEMENT 9. (a) No unauthorised use of any boat, this includes bait boats.
(b) Absolutely no alterations to swims, bank sides and water levels.
The Portsmouth and District Angling Society will not accept nor tolerate (c) No damage to hedges & trees.
any violence, threatening, intimidating or abusive behaviour what so (d) No bonfires or disposable barbecues.
ever towards any of its Members in whatever capacity or at any time. (e) No introduction of baits or markers by wading, swimming or
Any such conduct will result in Disciplinary action being taken against boats of any description is allowed on all Club waters.
the offender which could include the immediate expulsion from the (f) The use of Mallets/Hammers is banned on all club waters.
Club and from all of its Venues with immediate effect and in exceptional
10. No swim is to be occupied by either an angler or their tackle for a
circumstances may involve the Police and/or Legal proceedings being
period longer than 60 minutes whilst un-fished. This rule allows you to
brought against the offender/offenders by the Club.
reserve your swim, but not other swims for friends etc.
11. (a) Members are responsible for all litter found in their swim. All litter
GENERAL WATER RULES found in a swim on arrival must be cleared before starting to fish
and all litter must be taken away from the venue when leaving.
1. Ignorance of these rules cannot be used as an excuse for (b) Absolutely no excrement to be left on any water or its
breaking them, and are all subject to disciplinary action. surrounds. Any members found leaving excrement will be
2. Paid up full or junior members ONLY allowed to fish, and juvenile booked and face disciplinary action.
members only when accompanied by adult or associate (non 12. NO RODS ARE TO BE LEFT BAITED IN OR OUT OF THE WATER
fishing) members at all times. Juniors up to and including the age SHOULD YOU LEAVE YOUR SWIM FOR ANY REASON.
of 15 years may only night fish when accompanied by an adult or 13. No fishing other than from defined swim stations. No fishing
associate member. outside of the boundaries shown on water maps.
3. All parking is at the car owners risk, the club is not liable. 14. No fishing 2 hours before matches, please check match fixtures
4. Maximum stay on water is 24hrs unless otherwise stated in an individual before a visit to the water.
water rule. At the end of this period, you are required to leave the venue 15. Audio/Visual equipment may be used only if earphones or
for a minimum of 24 hours. This means you can only fish overnight once. headphones are used.
Night starts at 21.00hrs and ends at sunrise.
Fish Welfare and Tackle
5. For health and safety reasons the club has banned the
16. No fish coarse or game to be taken away from any water, all fish to be
consumption and possession of all alcohol and recreational drugs
returned safely to water from which they were caught.
from all waters listed in the club handbook.
17. No keep nets to be used except in bonafide matches or for fishery
6. Any member who is asked to cease fishing, or leave the water,
management purposes. The retention of carp, pike and barbel is
by a bailiff or landowner must do so immediately.
permitted for a maximum of 30 minutes provided they are retained in
7. Membership cards must be carried at all times. Failure to produce the adequately sized purpose built sack.
same to a bailiff or any other member of the Club when requested
18. No fish are to be allowed to come into direct contact with the ground.
will render that person liable to be asked to leave the water. All
members must be in possession of a valid rod licence. 19. Pike fishing can be carried out anytime throughout the season but
only when the following rules are obeyed.
8. Running, shouting and the use of inappropriate or bad language
likely to cause offence to members, the general public and (a) Treble hooks when used must be semi barbless.
landowners, and any other action deemed likely to bring the Club (b) Minimum breaking strain of line must be 15lbs.
into disrepute is strictly forbidden. (c) A wire trace must be used of at least 18in. length
4 5(d) When live-baiting, only fish caught at the same venue on the rods. Please note rule 19(i)
same day may be used. No live fish can be taken from avenue 24. No fixed rigs, only free running leads or feeders to be used.
or brought to a venue. No live-bait can be over 6ozs in weight.
25. No tilley lamps at any time. Torches must not be shone outside swim
(e) When dead baiting, only sea fish may be used.
station area e.g. on or across the water, but may be used for safety
(f) Disgorgers and or artery forceps must be carried and
reasons when entering or leaving a swim stations.
used when required.
(g) No types of gag, gaffs or tailers to be used. 26. Landing nets of an appropriate size must be set up for each individual
(h) Junior and Juvenile member’s are not allowed to fish angler, at least one net minimum size of 20in.
for pike unless accompanied and supervised by an Please note: The net must be appropriate for the size of the
experienced adult member. targeted species.
(i) Braid may be used when spinning or lure fishing for pike and 27. NO TENTS, Only authentic angling shelters are permitted on any
drop shotting. water.
20. Be aware that you can be asked to remove your tackle from the 28. Abuse of the booking system will result in disciplinary action being
water at any time by a Club Bailiff to check that hooks, baits taken.
and/or rigs comply with club general and individual water rules.
Failure to do so will result in you having to leave the water 29. The otter gate at Soake Pond must be locked at all times, and not
immediately and disciplinary action. just shut. This is vital to safeguard the fishery. Anyone caught leaving
21. (a) Unhooking mats must be used at all times (including matches) it unlocked will be reported to disciplinary committee.
on all waters, no fish are to come into contact with the ground. 30. No firearms of any sort are allowed on PDAS waters, including air guns
Minimum size 90 x 60cm with adequate padding must be used. and rifles. The only exception are those bailiffs who are engaged by
(b) No nut baits on any water. the committee for fishery and predation management purposes.
(c) No pre-baiting on any water, except Brockhurst, and do not 31. Any water may close at short notice for Fishery Management
discard any excess bait in or around any swim on all waters. purposes.
(d) 1 kilo maximum of any mix of bait per visit e.g., boilies, corn,
32. No interfering with cormorant lines on any water. They are
trout pellet, hemp, groundbait, etc, unless stated
there from September to April to protect the fishery.
otherwise in an individual water rule.
(e) All particle seed baits must have been soaked and boiled 33. Fish must not be handled with a dry cloth under any
before use. circumstances.
(f) All hooks must be micro-barb or barbless. 34. Fish care solution to be carried at all times and used when
(g) Disgorgers must be carried and used when required required.
(h) All treble hooks must be semi barbless The Committee reserve the right to alter any rules as they may see
22. No more than two rods to be used, per angler except where fit and to close any water at any time without prior notice. Revised
otherwise specified in individual waters rules. Even then more 01/01/2021
than one rod may only be used when it does not encroach on Footnote: It may be worth remembering that many of these rules are designed to
water required by another angler. No casting over halfway on protect the fish stocks and your fishing, and some to protect the club from losing
stillwaters, unless you are fishing opposite a non-defined a fishery, however more have been because of problems and poor behaviour we
fishing bank. have suffered in the past. Please fish and behave responsibly to help us reduce the
23. Braided mainline is banned on all Club waters, this does not chance of these rules increasing.
affect the use of braid for a terminal tackle and for spod and marker
6 7NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS CONSTITUTION OF PORTSMOUTH & DISTRICT
ANGLING SOCIETY
COVID NOTICE - The Covid crisis can cause changes to our club
including temporary rules, swim closures and toilet availability.
Please check our website and read signage posted on waters. 1 NAME
1.1 The name of the Society shall be:
DAY TICKETS - Day tickets are available for 4 Club waters: Funtley PORTSMOUTH & DISTRICT ANGLING SOCIETY (PDAS)
Lake, Carron Row Farm (lakes 1 & 2 only), Brockhurst Moat and
Stanbridge Farm. Any restrictions are printed on the day tickets. 1.2.0 The address of the Society shall be that which is held
with Barclays Bank.
Day tickets are available from most tackle shops and may be limited 1.3.0 The Society was formed in 1948.
at some times of the year.
2 OBJECTIVES
Guest tickets are available on all other waters with the exception of
Brownwich and Soake Pond. For details of guest tickets see page 64. 2.1 The objectives of the Society are:
2.1.1 To provide fishing waters.
GATE AND CAR PARKING - Access to car parks and some 2.1.2 To promote good fellowship within the Society and
Club waters is via the Club combination locks the code is readily with other angling clubs and Societies.
available from the Secretary, (secretary@portsmouthdas.club) on 2.1.3 To educate all members by practical tuition.
production of your Club membership number. 2.1.4 To promote competition within the Society and with
other angling clubs and Societies.
BAILIFFS REPORTS - All bailiff’s are asked to report all incidents 2.1.5 To promote specimen angling.
which break the Club rules, including individual water rules. These 2.1.6 To encourage family pleasure angling.
reports are written and include details which are available to the 2.1.7 To promote conservation and the improvement of the
bailiff including, location, date/time, member membership no(s) and environment.
offence(s). These reports do not necessarily invoke a disciplinary 2.1.8 To promote a good image of angling.
hearing, but can be held on file, to be considered if other offences
3 PRESIDENTS & VICE PRESIDENTS
are committed.
3.1 President and Vice Presidents shall be nominated and
DRY NETS - Members are both requested and advised that in the elected every five years at the A.G.M.
best interest of our fisheries that all nets, including carp sacks and 3.2 OFFICERS & COMMITTEE
unhooking mats, should be washed and fully dried before re-use. The Management Committee consisting of:
A net fully dried in the sun should not transfer disease’s that may Chairman )
occur from time to time in our and other fisheries. So please dry Vice Chairman/Disciplinary Chairman )
your nets fully between fishing sessions. Honorary Secretary/Membership Secretary )
Treasurer )
DISCIPLINARY - Members found guilty at a Disciplinary Fisheries Officer (FMO) )
committee hearing and banned from PDAS will not be eligible to Media Officer (To be appointed by Committee due to requirements of IT
be proposed onto the PDAS Management Committee at any time, knowledge - only needs to attend occasional meetings but must send in a
post re-joining PDAS. monthly report.)
8 9Grant Officer 4.3.3 Organisation of the exchange books and ensuring
Charity Co-ordinator they are delivered to each respective Club and their
Competition Secretary books are delivered to Manning’s and Paul Champion.
Assistant to FMO 4.3.4 Recording of all disciplinary matters as and when
Deputy Disciplinary Officer they receive them from Disciplinary Chairman and/or
Three Floating Members Deputy Disciplinary Chairman.
3.2.1 The position of Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer 4.3.5 To provide a list of banned members and those who
shall be elected by the membership at the A.G.M, have to apply to the Committee and to the
but can only be nominated from the existing Membership Secretary.
Management Committee. 4.3.6 To liaise with the Media Officer regarding future
newsletters.
3.3 ALTERATION OF CONSTITUTION:
4.3.7 To transact the administration of the Society, including
The Constitution may only be amended by a General
updating the constitution as and when necessary.
Meeting. Motions affecting the Constitution of the Society
will only be carried if more than two thirds of the votes cast 4.4 MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY
are in favour of the motion. 4.4.1 To be responsible of issuing memberships and the
4 DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE posting of such memberships.
4.4.2 To keep a full and accurate database of all members.
4.1 CHAIRMAN
4.4.3 To record the membership in a breakdown of types of
4.1.1 With the Chairman rests the authority of the Society. membership.
His her prime concern is to chair and control the 4.4.4 To ensure the shops are regularly visited to supply
meetings of the Management Committee, Annual them with everything they need to deal with
General and Extraordinary Meetings membership renewals and new members.
4.1.2 The day to day decision making in between 4.4.5 To bank monies from membership fees, day tickets
Management Committee meetings, with the other and guest tickets.
officers as and when necessary. 4.4.6 To ensure the Club keys are cut and supplied as and
4.1.3 He/she is a signatory for the bank accounts and the when necessary.
approval of expenses. 4.4.7 There will be no need to attend committee meetings
4.2 VICE CHAIRMAN / DISCIPLINARY CHAIRMAN for this role but will send details of membership each
4.2.1 As above in the absence of the Chairman. month to the Secretary and Treasurer.
4.2.2 To chair disciplinary meetings and pursue judicial 4.4.8 To liaise with the Media Officer to print any necessary
consistency. forms for membership renewals.
4.4.9 To have access to the membership account details.
4.3 HONORARY SECRETARY
4.5 TREASURER - Responsible to the Society for all financial
4.3.1 Point of contact for the Club by answering all emails matters, to keep books and to have the books annually audited.
and phone calls regarding Club matters.
4.3.2 To attend committee meetings and report 4.5.1 A signatory on bank accounts and expenses.
correspondence etc. 4.5.2 All books of accounts are subject to annual audit by
at least two auditors appointed at the A.G.M and in
10 11the presence of both the Chairman and Secretary. 4.7.2 To answer for the Society when bad publicity occurs.
4.5.3 The final accounts are to be published and signed by 4.7.3 The creation of a Public Relations Policy for the Society
the Treasurer and the two auditors. with the approval of the Management Committee.
4.5.4 All banking and investment accounts, have withdrawal 4.7.4 The creation of Marketing media for the club and it’s
limitations requiring the additional signatures of the activities.
Chairman, Vice-Chairman or Honorary Secretary. 4.7.5 To maintain and oversee the club web site and forum
4.5.5 The Treasurer is specifically responsible for all and all digital media.
questions of tax. 4.7.6 To maintain and implement the brand of the club and
4.5.6 The Treasurer is responsible for the prudent and to ensure that the brand is upheld.
effective investment of cash balances. 4.7.7 To be accountable to the Treasurer for any
4.5.7 The Treasurer is finally responsible for correct and expenditure incurred in his duties
timely payment of all expenses, receipts of income
4.8 GRANT OFFICER
and the financial operation of the Society.
4.5.8 Bank / Cheque & Investment Accounts & Signatories 4.8.1 To carry out the research of any grants suitable to the
No 1. General Account of Society; Signatories, any PDAS.
Two (2) of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary or 4.8.2 To apply for and report on all applications in progress.
Treasurer No 2. Investment Deposit Account; 4.8.3 To liaise with and update the Committee to ensure
Signatories, Treasurer and any One (1) of Chairman, projects are progressing at an expected rate.
Vice Chairman or Secretary. 4.8.4 To be responsible to the Treasurer for any expenses
incurred in the process of obtaining a grant.
4.6 FISHERIES MANAGER (FMO)
4.9 CHARITY CO-ORDINATOR
4.6.1 Responsible for the upkeep of waters, fish stocks,
tool stocks, development of and implementation of 4.9.1 To be responsible to the Committee for all charity
Fisheries Policy approved by the Management fund raising co-ordination.
Committee. 4.9.2 To research and present to the Committee suitable
4.6.2 To call and chair Pond Wardens and Bailiffs meetings charities to be supported each year
two (2) times per year 4.9.3 To liaise with the chosen charity and update the
4.6.3 Accountable for any PDAS monies held. Committee on the progress of support
4.6.4 Answerable for the actions of Pond Wardens and Bailiffs. 4.9.4 To be accountable to the Treasurer for all collected
4.6.5 To review in conjunction with the Pond Wardens, water charity funds and for any incurred expenses
rules and make recommendations to the Management 4.10 COMPETITION SECRETARY
Committee, for the alteration of water rules. 4.10.1 To plan and administer a program of competitions for
4.6.6 ASSISTANT TO THE FMO the Society.
To assist the FMO in the day-to-day duties. 4.10.2 To administer all matters appertaining to competitions.
4.7 MEDIA OFFICER (To be appointed by Committee due to IT skills requirement) 4.10.3 To call, hold and chair meetings of the match group.
4.7.1 To plan and carry out press coverage of Society 4.10.4 Accountable to the Treasurer for the finance of the
activities and events where possible and to gain competitions.
good publicity.
12 134.11 DEPUTY DISCIPLINARY OFFICER result of the correct discharge of their respective
4.11.1 To assist the Disciplinary Chairman in the day-to- duties on its behalf except such loss as arises from
day duties regarding disciplinary matters. their respective wilful default. Liability of the
4.11.2 To stand in as the Disciplinary Chairman in his Trustees will be limited to the assets of the Society.
absence and pursue judicial consistency. 4.14 MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ELECTED - Sub Committees
4.11.3 To monitor and improve where necessary the and other posts, responsible to the management
structure of disciplinary matters within PDAS committee as follows.
4.11.4 To provide a level of consistency of disciplinary 4.14.1 Disciplinary Committee - Is to be elected at the first
matter with PDAS. Management Committee after the A.G.M. and is to
4.12 THREE FLOATING COMMITTEE MEMBERS consist of: The Vice Chairman and Three (3) other
4.12.1 To assist in all committee duties as seen necessary members.
4.13 The committee will appoint a Junior Officer who will be 5 PROCEDURES FOR OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS
responsible for the coaching of children and other 5.1 All members must at all times speak through the Chair. In
members wherever necessary. Due to the need of a level the event of any disruption during the meeting the
2 coaching qualification, this post will not be elected, but Chairman has the right to ask the member(s) to leave, or to
the holder will be appointed the committee and will be close the meeting.
responsible to the committee. 5.2 ELIGIBILITY for OFFICE
4.14 TRUSTEES OF THE SOCIETY: 5.2.1 No member shall be eligible for office who has already
4.14.1 The number of Trustees of the Society shall be four. been on the Management Committee during the
4.14.2 The Trustees shall hold office until death, resignation previous year, and has not attended two-thirds of the
or removal from office by a resolution passed at an monthly meetings of that year, unless reasonable
Extraordinary or Annual General Meeting. cause has been shown for absence.
4.14.3 There shall be vested in the Trustees all the property 5.2.1 Is a Committee member of another Freshwater
of the Society other than cash which will be under Angling Society.
the control of the Treasurer. 5.2.3 Officers or Committee Members who have resigned
4.14.4 The Trustees may deal with the property so vested or been removed for any reason, will not be eligible
in them by way of sale, mortgage, charge and lease for re-election for two (2) years.
or otherwise as directed by the Management 5.2.4 Resignations must be in writing to the Secretary.
Committee. Such direction by the Management 5.2.5 Any vacant post may be filled with a co-opted
Committee shall be given by a resolution passed by member recommended by the Management
a majority vote at a duly convened meeting. Committee. Co opted members shall retire at the next
4.14.5 A certificate signed by the Chairman of the meeting A.G.M and will be eligible for re-election.
shall be conclusive evidence that such a resolution 5.2.6 Members nominated for election must declare all
was correctly passed. outside involvements, which could lead to a conflict
4.14.6 The Trustees shall not personally be liable for loss with their ability to serve the Society. In addition, any
of any kind whatsoever suffered by the Society as a conflicting involvements taken up whilst they are a
14 15member of the Management Committee must be more continuous years is entitled to free Society membership
declared to the Management Committee immediately. whilst continuing to serve on the Committee.
6 MANAGEMENT 7.1.1 All members must supply one (1) current passport
6.1 The business of the Society shall be conducted by the photograph, complete an application form and pay an
Management Committee, which shall consist of the annual subscription current at the time. The committee
Chairman, Vice Chairman, Honorary Secretary, Honorary reserve the right to refuse anyone’s membership.
Treasurer, Fisheries Officer, Media Officer, Competition 7.1.2 Any member who pays and joins PDAS agrees to the club
Secretary, Deputy Disciplinary Officer, Grant Officer and statement regardless of signing the application form.
one other Committee Member. 7.1.2 Any member seen or reported to bring the PDAS
into disrepute via Social Media (all variants) could be
6.2 For the purpose of conducting the business of the Society
subject to disciplinary proceedings.
during a meeting, 6 of the members of the Management
Committee shall form a quorum. 7.2 SUBSCRIPTIONS:
6.3 All discussions by the Management Committee, or its sub 7.2.1 Subscriptions and entrance fees are fixed by the
committees, are confidential. Societies Management Committee.
7.2.2 The annual subscription shall become due from the
7 MEMBERSHIP
1st April and run until the season ends on the 31st
7.1 Society has nine categories of membership: March of the next year.
- Adult (18 years and over) 7.2.3 Should at any time your payment for membership be
- Senior Citizen - Disabled (Registered Disabled) refused by Bank, Post Office, etc. Your membership
- Ordinary Student (18 years and over in full time shall cease immediately and you will not be allowed
Education) to enter or fish any of the Society’s waters until such
- Members Honorary Life Member* time as full payment plus an administration fee of £5
- Committee Member** has been made and cleared by the Society’s bank.
- Junior (12 to 17 years of age inclusive) 7.3 EXPULSION FROM SOCIETY
- Juvenile (up to and including 11 years)
7.3.1 The Committee shall expel from the Society any
Juvenile members are only allowed to fish when member for conduct, which in their opinion is
accompanied by a adult or associate member. Juniors injurious or tends to be injurious to the interests of
up to and including the age of 15 years may only night the Society or its objective or its members, but before
fish when accompanied by an adult member or expelling a member the Disciplinary Committee shall
associate member. Relevant age is taken from your date inquire into the members conduct and the member
of birth on the day you join in all categories. shall be given a reasonable opportunity to defend and
- Associate (non-fishing member). justify himself/herself either in writing or by appearing
*Honorary Life Members shall be nominated by the before the Disciplinary Committee as the member
Management Committee and or by the members present at the shall elect. The Committee’s power to expel shall be
A.G.M., and endorsed by the A.G.M. on a majority vote of those present at the inquiry.
**Having been a member of the Society’s Committee for 2 or 7.3.2 All members have a right of appeal to the Management
16 17Committee following a decision made by the absence. 4. That if the accused is not going to attend,
Disciplinary Committee, if in their opinion they feel that it would be in their interest to send in a written
they have been judged unfairly. All appeals must be statement pertaining to the charges. 5. That it is the
in the hands of the Honorary Secretary within fourteen accused responsibility to provide anywitnesses
(14) days of the member receiving the Disciplinary supporting his/her case and to notify the secretary
Committee’s decision (See also 8.4 Appeals) before the date of the hearing of any witnesses he
7.3.3 An expelled member shall forfeit all rights and she intends to call. 6. That failure to respond will not
privileges of membership immediately upon expulsion delay the disciplinary process.
but shall remain liable for any dues or debts to the 8.2.5 The accused member and the originator of the
society which remain payable or were incurred before complaint may make a written deposition to the
the date of expulsion. The expelled member shall be Disciplinary Committee and or call any witnesses.
liable to forfeit all claims to prizes, etc., and any other 8.2.6 The disciplinary Committee shall be available to sit
claims upon the Society. monthly on the Wednesday evening following two or
8 MEMBERSHIP CARDS nine days after an ordinary committee meeting, if
these day are not available then the next available
The Membership card and Bailiffs card remains the property of
date suitable for all parties involved.
PDAS at all time.
8.3 THE HEARING - The hearing shall take place on either the
8.1 DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE - Is chosen from members of the
first or second available prescribed Wednesday, or the
Management Committee and is to consist of, The Vice
nearest available evening (see above) providing that the
Chairman (or any other officer in his absence) plus Three (3)
accused is notified not less than seven days prior to the
other members. The 3 other members will contain not more
hearing and not more than 28 days after the alleged
than One (1) other Officer.
offence(s). If seven days notice cannot be given the hearing
8.2 DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE PROCEDURES: must be carried over to the following month.
8.2.1 The Disciplinary Committee (D/C) will meet to consider If the accused is not sent notification within 28 days of the
all written complaints. alleged offence(s), disciplinary procedure may only
8.2.2 Allegations of mis-behaviour by Society members continue at the discretion of the Management Committee,
must be put in writing and addressed to the Honorary and only then if the meeting takes place within four months
Secretary. of when the alleged offence(s) took place
8.2.3 The Honorary Secretary will pass the complaint to
8.3.1 In exceptional cases where a period of four months
the Vice-Chairman within 21 days. The D/C Chairman
has elapsed without action being taken, the
will advise the Hon Sec of two dates and time for the
committee reserve the right to actively legislate
hearing and will in turn notify the accused member(s)
against an offending member
of the same.
8.3.2 If the accused have not admitted guilt then the D/C
8.2.4 The Vice Chairman will in his letter to the accused
will hear: 1. The Complainant, 2. The Accused
confirm: 1. The complaint in full. 2. The time and date
Member(s), 3. Any witnesses for the complainant. 4.
of the hearing. 3. Offer the accused a date and if he/
Any witnesses for the accused.
she does not respond then they will be judged in their
8.3.3 The D/C may recall any person for further discussion
18 19either one at a time or together. amend meeting arrangements in the best interest of
8.3.4 If the accused is a juvenile or junior then all the Society and such amendments shall be
correspondence will be sent to the parent or immediately notified to members.
guardian, who will also be invited to the hearing. The 9.1.2 There shall be a meeting of the Management
parent should be informed that they may sit in but Committee on the first Monday of each month.
may not take part until requested by the Chairman. 9.1.3 STANDING ORDERS (Management Committee)
8.3.5 Members found guilty at a Disciplinary Committee 1. Open the meeting
Hearing, will be informed at the hearing of the 2. Apologies
decision of the Committee and the penalties, which 3. Minutes of the last Meeting
start as of that time and may be required to forfeit 4. Matters arising
their membership card. 5. Correspondence
8.4 APPEALS - To the Management Committee against the 6. Secretary’s Report
Disciplinary Committee’s decision must be made in writing 7. Treasurer’s Report
to the Society’s Honorary Secretary within 14 Days. 8. Fisheries Manager’s Reports
9. Competition Secretary’s Report
8.4.1 Both accused, defendant and associate have the
10. Media Officers Report
right to appeal against a Disciplinary Committee
11. Grant Officers Report
decision.
12. Special Items
8.4.2 The Management Committee will consider the appeal
13. Any Other Business
at an Appeal Hearing organised by the Honorary
14. Date of next meeting
Secretary. 14 Days notice of the appeal hearing will
15. Chairman closes the meeting.
be given to; 1. The Management Committee, 2. The
Complainant. 3. The Accused. 9.2 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS (A.G.M)
8.4.3 The D/C Chairman will present the findings of the D/C 9.2.1 All motions must be proposed and seconded before
at the Appeal Hearing and may call and present being voted upon. (Amendments take precedence to
witnesses. The Accused are entitled to present their the Motion.) All Ordinary Members (as defined at 7.1.1
case. Questions may be asked as required. The present shall be entitled to vote, and in the event of
appeal will be decided upon a majority vote of the the voting being equal, the Chairman has a casting
Management Committee present, excluding the D/C vote. The rules may only be altered by an Annual
Chairman. The Management Committee are General Meeting, except as prescribed in 11. Motions
empowered to maintain, reduce or increase penalties affecting the Constitution of the Society will only be
imposed by the Disciplinary Committee. carried if more than two thirds of the votes cast, are in
9 MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE favour of the motion. Voting will be by membership
card or in the case of a ballot, on production of a
9.1 All motions must be proposed and seconded before being
membership card.
voted upon (Amendments take precedence to the Motion.)
9.2.2 The Annual General Meeting of the Society shall be
Chairman has casting vote.
held on the 3rd Thursday of November.
9.1.1 The Management Committee shall have power to 9.2.3 In each year when the Officers and Committee shall
20 21be elected and the accounts for the previous year 9.4.2 At an A.G.M., the Chairman or in his/her absence, the Vice
shall be presented after having been certified correct Chairman or in the absence of both, a committee member
by the Auditors. elected by the members present shall take the Chair.
9.2.4 All Motions or Rule changes or additions will be 9.4.3 All members must at all times speak through the Chair.
operative from the start of the following year, except if In the event of any disruption during the meeting the
agreed by the A.G.M. Chairman has the right to ask the member(s) to leave,
9.3 NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETINGS: or to close the meeting.
9.3.1 Notice of the date, time and place of any General 9.5 STANDING ORDERS (A.G.M.)
Meeting, other than Annual General Meeting shall be 1. Open the Meeting
sent to each member of the Society at their last 2. Apologies
known address or email address at least 14 days 3. Minutes of last A.G.M
before the date of the meeting. Notice of the date, 4. Matters arising
time and place of the Society’s Annual General 5. Chairman’s Report.
Meeting shall be included in the Yearly Handbook. 6. Secretary’s Report.
9.3.2 Notice of Motions, to be moved at a General Meeting 7. Treasurer’s Report
shall be submitted in writing to the Honorary Secretary 8. Fisheries Manager’s Report
at least twenty one (21) days before the date of the 9. Competition Secretary’s Report
meeting and shall be signed by the proposer and 10. Media Officers Report
seconder, and at least eight (8) Society members. All 11. Grant Officers Report
Motions, unless withdrawn, shall be included in the 12. Election of Officers & Committee
business of the meeting and notice shall be sent to each 13. Election of Auditors. (2 in no)
member of the Society at his/her last known address at 14. Motions
least ten day before the date of the meeting. 15. Any Other Business must be handed to the Chairman or
9.3.3 Accidental omission to give notice to, or non-receipt Secretary before the start of the meeting, and will be put
of notice by any member shall not invalidate any of to the members for their acceptance to the agenda.
the proceedings of the meeting. 9.6 EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING: (E.G.M.)
9.4 PROCEEDINGS AT GENERAL MEETINGS: The Secretary shall on the instructions of the Committee or
9.4.1 A minimum of 5% of Ordinary Members shall form a on the written requisition of 20 ordinary members call an
quorum at any General Meeting. No meeting shall E.G.M. of the Society of which 14 days clear notice shall be
become incompetent to transact business for want of sent to each member of the Society. Such notice to specify
a quorum arising after the chair has been taken. If the business to be transacted and no business other than
there is no quorum present the meeting shall stand that stated on the notice shall be considered. All motions or
adjourned to the week following at the same time and rule changes or additions will be operative from the start of
the meeting so adjourned may proceed to business the following year, except if 20 agreed by the E.G.M. The
providing 20 ordinary members or more are present, meeting may only proceed to business providing 20
not counting committee members. ordinary members or more are present not counting
committee members.
22 239.6.1 The Management Committee may, if it feels that the
motion calling an E.G.M is a Non Competent Motion,
refer the motion for legal advice prior to calling the
E.G.M.
9.6.2 Committee Members and Officers may be voted off
the Management Committee at an E.G.M provided 14
days clear notice of such intent is given.9.7
ADMISSION TO ANY MEETING of the Society at which
voting takes place, i.e. A.G.M./E.G.M. will be on production
of membership card for the current year, non-members
may attend when accompanied by a member, but not We carry a comprehensive range of tackle and bait to suit
participate in the meeting. most anglers. Our bait selection is one of the best on the
10 AFFILIATION South Coast.
The Society may be affiliated to such associations as may be
decided by the Committee
A warm friendly atmosphere, backed up with customer
service that is second to none.
11 ALTERATION OF RULES
The Management Committee have the power to make, amend Pay us a visit and see for yourself!!
and/or alter the general water or personal conduct rules without
prior notice. Fresh maggots, worms and caster
11.1 The Management Committee have the power to close any Hand rolled and well known brands of boilies
water without prior notice.
12 DISSOLUTION OF THE SOCIETY Quality frozen baits
A Motion to dissolve the Society may only be carried at an Impressive stock of ground baits and hook baits
A.G.M. or E.G.M. on a unanimous vote. Upon the motion Huge choice of rods, reels and terminal tackle
of dissolution being passed the Chairman, Secretary and
Treasurer in office at that meeting shall become the Trustees of
the assets of the Society. The Trustees shall convert at best the
assets of the Society into cash, discharge all liabilities including
the Trustees reasonable expenses. Then distribute the balance “Mannings, by far the best in town”
equally amongst the “Ordinary Members” of the Society.
Membership of the Society will be taken from a date six (6) 33A London Road, Widley, Hampshire. PO7 5AS
months before the motion for the dissolution was passed. No
memberships, new or renewals will be issued from the date the
motion is received by the committee.
Tel. 02392 373073
www.manningstackle.com
Revised A.G.M. 20/12/17
24 25ABSHOT POND, TITCHFIELD. PO14 4LN
Pond Warden - Steve Mottershead Tel. 07801 759479
178a - 178b West Street, Fareham. PO16 0EQ
Tel. 01329 220354
Open Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm
• Coarse, game and sea tackle
• Local knowledge and advice
• Live and frozen bait
A classic shallow farm pond with 10 swims all with features such
as lilies or reeds. The water contains a large head of true crucian • Shimano dealer
carp, rudd, roach, perch and specimen tench (largest 7lb). The • Daiwa main dealer
water is recognised by the National Crucian Society as Class A -
being managed as a premium true crucian water. • Nash, Eustace, Gold Label and Fox
ALL general water rules apply plus: • Drennan, Solar and Gardiner Tackle
1. Groundbait is banned at this water. • Fly tying materials
• Rods built to your requirements
No close season on this water, however it may be necessary to
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26 27ALVER VALLEY LAKE, GOSPORT PO13 9PA
Pond Warden - Derek Page Tel. 07788 716219
A 2 acre lake in a wildlfie sanctuary containing a large head of
Carp to 24lb, Tench, Roach, Rudd and Perch. The club has added
some large and sought after carp to this water.
All general water rules apply plus the following:
1. Barbless hooks only.
2. Please take your litter home or use the bin near the gate
Maximum stay on water 24hrs
Please be aware access from Cherque Way is via a
combination lock (council controlled and subject to change).
Combination is available from the PDAS Secretary. Entrance to
the lake is controlled by the Club Combination lock.
Please be aware of speed bumps and pedestrians on Sandhill
Lane. Obey the speed limit at all times.
Parking is available inside the clubs gates. Parking
information is displayed at the entrance to the lake.
No close season exists on this water, however this water may
close at short notice for fishery management purpose.
28 29BAFFINS POND, PORTSMOUTH PO3 6HU
Pond Warden - Dave Le Gresley Tel: 07944 917293
A 7 acre inner city pond which is undergoing works to secure the
future well being of fish and wildlife. There is a large head of carp
up to 20lb, along with roach, rudd and gudgeon. It also offers
superb access to wheelchair users and less-abled anglers. Public
toilets are available at Tangiers Road/Neville Road corner of the
pond.
All general water rules apply plus the following:
1. No groundbait.
2. Natural baits only, maggots, casters, worms, corn, and
hemp only, no other baits are permitted.
3. 0.5kg bait limit per day / visit.
4. No floating baits.
5. No fishing outside of the defined fishing areas.
6. No scheduled closed season, however the water may be
unavailable for fishery management and other purposes -
Notices will be posted via the club forum.
7. Any snagged terminal tackle must be reported immediately to
the Pond Warden.
8. Great care must be taken of all wildfowl, any problems i.e. a
duck or swan with hook or line or appears to be distressed
please call the Pond Warden.
9. Fishing is from 0700hrs until dusk.
10.Fishing is only permitted from the PDAS badges on the edge of
swims, 10 anglers MAX.
11 Only closed maggots feeders may be used. No open ended
feeders of any type.
In the event of a problem please use contact details above.
No Day Ticket fishing is available on this water.
30 31BROCKHURST MOAT, GOSPORT. PO12 4BJ
Pond Warden - Paul Champion 07780 731409
This moat is managed as a general mixed fishery, which holds a
small head of large carp, small head of tench, bream, roach, rudd,
perch and pike.
All general water rules apply plus the following:
1. Fishing is ONLY permitted from one of the purpose built swims.
2. No angler’s shelters of any type may be setup outside of the
swim or on the path and the area above the swim. The area
above the swim must be kept clear at all times.
3. No digging and or damage to vegetation of any kind is
permitted.
4. Pre-baiting is allowed on this water, maximum of 1 kilo
5. Raking of swims is allowed on this water but all weed must be
piled neatly out of the water, but raking may only be carried out
with consideration of any anglers already fishing nearby.
6. Pike fishing only between 1st October and 31st March.
7. Maximum stay on the water is 24 hours.
NO FISHING AT ANY TIME IN THE AREA BETWEEN AREAS A,
B, C & D.
No close season exists on this water, however we reserve
the right to close it at for fishery management purposes
throughout the year.
32 33BROWNWICH POND, TITCHFIELD. PO14 4HG Please note that a draw may take place for swims if more than
Pond Warden - Roy Adams Tel. 07899 930611 one person wants the same swim
This is a 4-acre specimen carp fishery set in beautiful surroundings
where peace and tranquillity can be found. This water is aimed at the
more serious carp angler and the swims are positioned and designed
not to encourage ‘social’ fishing. There is also a good head of rudd,
perch and pike.
All general water rules apply plus the following:
1. To fish this water you are required to book a swim before fishing,
by phoning Manning’s Tackle shop on 02392 373073. Phone calls are
during shop hours ONLY, Monday to Saturday or the hours advertised
should they be changed. Swims are booked for 24hrs, 1700hrs to
1700hrs in summertime and 1500hrs to 1500hrs in the wintertime.
These times are in line with the same days as when BST is adjusted.
No access to the water before 1630hrs in the summer and 1430hrs
in the winter. Members must be off the water before 1430hrs (winter)
and 1630hrs (summer). Booking times will change on the same day
as when the clocks are adjusted to BST summertime/wintertime.
MAXIMUM STAY ON THE WATER IS 24HRS. 2. Maximum of 1 kg
of bait can be used in a 24hr session. No baiting towards end of
session. 3. Access is via Brownwich Farm Road (15MPH SPEED
LIMIT) and parking is only on the south east side of the lake as shown
on the water map. 4. No member other than Club Officials may visit
the water for any reason unless they are booked in to fish, or on an
official work party. No parking of vehicles on pond surrounds, lanes
or neighbouring barns. 5. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times. 6.
No casting more than half way across the lake or into adjoining swims’
7. No vehicles are to be driven over the dam unless on fishery
management business. Access to water and car park is by club
lock only. All gates must be locked after use.
8. No guest tickets 9. Maximum of 2 rods from any one swim 10.
To increase the bio-security measures on this water, mats, nets
and slings are provided on this venue. Please use responsibly
and try to dry equipment whenever possible. DO NOT remove this
equipment from the fishery and that all equipment must be returned
to swim where it originated from. DO NOT bring your own unhooking
equipment onto the fishery as you will be asked to leave. Closed season 1st May to 15th June inclusive
34 35CARRON ROW FARM, TITCHFIELD. PO15 5DZ All general water rules apply plus the following:
Pond Warden - Mike Alsop Tel. 07715 273667 1. Only club members may fish overnight.
A prolific set of ponds in very pleasant and safe surroundings, 2. Maximum stay on the lakes 24hrs.
with easy access. 3. Juniors up to and including the age of 15 years may only
night fish when accompanied by an adult or associate
Lake 1: Plenty of bites for all types of fishing, with small carp, member.
tench and bream being the main species 4. One or more lakes may be closed at any one time for fishery
Lake 2: Mixed fishery with medium carp and huge bags of tench. management work and matches, see notice board on site.
Lake 3: Specimen carp pond (No day ticket holders). 5. Beware of children and horses on the track, from the main
Lake 4: General fishery producing large mixed bags and plenty road there is a 5 mph speed limit.
of bites. Used for the junior club (No day ticket holders). 6. Parking is in car park A, B and C. No parking on the track or
Lake 5: Closed for fishing. grass. Car park C is for lake 5 anglers only. No overnight parking
There are 3 more small stock ponds, (do not fish). in C.
7. The house, gardens and all buildings around the lakes are
strictly out of bounds.
8. No dogs allowed off the lead, (except the land owners dogs).
9. Special Rule: Do not feed any of the dogs on the site.
Please note that lakes 3 and 4 are for members only. No day
tickets allowed.
This water will remain open for fishing throughout the year.
36 37FUNTLEY POND, NEAR FAREHAM. PO17 5EP
Pond Warden - John (Jock) Stevenson Tel. 07843 757529
This water is owned by PDAS and is of around 3 acres. It is set in
the village of Funtley and was originally part of the famous ‘Funtley
Reds’ brickyard. It has a good head of carp, tench, roach, bream,
perch, pike and ide, which gives most anglers a great days sport
throughout the year.
All general water rules apply plus the following:
1. Due to limited parking members are to park with care to others.
2. Do not use the residents drives to turn your vehicle round
3. Care must be taken to protect all waterfowl.
4. Please refrain from parking on the grass verge.
MAXIMUM STAY ON THE WATER IS 24 HRS
This water is open all year round but may close at short notice
for fishery management reasons.
38 39RIVER HAMBLE, NEAR BOTLEY. SO32 2DA
River Warden - Andy Murphy Tel. 07505356412
A lovely quiet and unspoilt stretch of the upper Hamble which
offers both fly and coarse fishing for those anglers who enjoy
travelling light. It contains a good head of wild trout, grayling,
chub, roach and dace, and also enjoys an annual run of sea
trout. The river runs through a mixture of farmland, water
meadows and woodland where fish can be found both in the
shallow glides and deep pools. Most years see a substantial
mayfly hatch in late spring.
All general water rules apply plus the following:
1. Fishing on the east bank only from A to B (no fishing past the
railway bridge).
2. Access is only via the pedestrian gate in Wangfield Lane, which
is locked with the club lock. All gates must be kept shut and
access kept clear at all times.
3. Fishing 1 hr before sunrise to 1 hr after sunset only.
Closed season for coarse 15th March to 15th June inclusive.
Fly-fishing for trout is permitted from 3rd April.
40 41LAKESIDE 1000, LAKESHORE DRIVE,
Please be aware that the car parking arrangements may change again so please check for the latest news
Garage and Village Hotel. Proceed to gate barriers “A” (once through) proceed down road to Black
COSHAM. PO6 3EW
The new entrance is via the A27 turning left into Lakeshore Drive (new road) between the Porche
Pond Warden - Nev Jones Tel. 07508 139775
and Ant Jones Tel. 07938 185904
This large and very productive water offers great sport for all
anglers. It has a large head of fish including large Mirror and ive
Dr
Common Carp, Crucian, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Chub and re
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specimen Perch to over 2lb.
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All Gates are to be left in the state you find them (either locked or
unlocked). Please note that there is no, weight limit on vehicles
therefore remember to park in designated areas not on the grass.
1. Maximum of 3 kilo of bait per 24 hours.
2. Maximum stay on the water is 24 hours.
3. Fishing is only allowed on the South bank
4 Subject to certain rules - there are 3 car parks which can be
used by all PDAS members on the South side of the lake.
There are also specific PDAS parking bays where anglers are
able park directly behind their swim (off the track - not on the
grass).
The Rules are:
5. Sunday to Friday member’s cars can park using the specific
gates and post at East end of lake.
PDAS parking bays where anglers are able park directly
behind their swim (off the track - not on the grass). If the
specific car parks are full, then members must park on the
on the website and forum.
north side of the lake using bona-fide Car Parks. This includes
members who are fishing through the night.
6. Saturday - members can park up in the specific car parks
before 08.30, however no cars may be moved until after 10:30.
If the car parks are full, then anglers must park on the north
side of the lake using bona-fide Car Park. No vehicle access to
the water between 08.30 and 10:30.
42 43LAKESIDE 1000, CONT.
7. Blue badge holding members may park behind their swims in
the day (subject to suitable ground conditions). Preferably on a
specific parking area.
8. Anglers may park behind their swims (subject to suitable ground
conditions) at Bona-fided angling organised Charity, Memorial or
Match events which are agreed with Lakeside. PDAS will manage
vehicle access and movements for these events.
9. Certain Lakeside events may mean all angling access is
unavailable for a defined time. 10. PDAS representatives (bailiffs
and fishery team members) may access the water at any
time (subject to rule 6 above) to carry out bailiffing and water
management activities. 11. Security Patrol 24 hrs a day and have
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This water will remain open throughout the year.
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44SINAH LAKE, HAYLING ISLAND. PO11 0BX
Pond Warden - Bob Mann Tel. 07531 193138
This mature gravel pit in Hayling Island adjoins the golf course and
is around 15 acres in size. It offers great sport for all anglers alike.
There is a large head of quality large Mirror and Common Carp,
Tench, Bream to double figures, Perch, Roach, Rudd and decent
double sized Pike.
All general water rules apply plus the following:
1. Car parking is only in 2 angling car parks, accessed via club
combination locks. ALL gates must remain locked when not in use.
2. The out of bounds areas marked on the map are STRICTLY
ENFORCED. All wildfowl and fauna are strictly protected.
3. Two rods per member only permitted, unless a 3rd rod
supplement is purchased allowing a 3 rod usage.
4. Maximum of 5kg of bait per 48 hour session.
5. No overnight fishing from Gun Emplacement area (Tates).
Fishing only from dawn to dusk (April to October) and 2hrs
before Dawn, 2 hrs after Dusk (November to March).
6. Float fishing and lure fishing only from Gun Emplacement area
(25 metres from bank only).
7. No access at all through the golf course car park.
8. No fishing past any markers which are placed in swims when
water levels are low.
9. Fish welfare is paramount. Due to the nature of the lake bed and
weed, anglers must fish the water only in their swim area, and
remain in their swims.
10. Fishing in front of Golf Club house is allowed from Dawn to
Dusk (no distance fishing allowed). 25 metres from bank only.
11. Anglers on North/South bank and anglers on Gun Emplacement
area (Tates) must be mindful of each other when fishing
Maximum stay of 48hrs on this lake
No close season on this water however it may be necessary to
close the water for fishery management purposes at short notice.
46 47SOAKE POND, DENMEAD. PO7 6JA
Pond Warden - Ade Batten Tel. 07851 662643
This water is owned by PDAS and is a stunning and very well
managed pond. It contains a good head of decent sized carp, a large
head of tench, quality roach, perch over 2lb, rudd and pike.
1. To fish Soake Pond you are required to book a ticket before
attending the water, you must do this by contacting the Pond
Warden by calling or by text on: 07851662643
Please contact during the following hours only: Monday to
Saturday: 9am to 6pm. Sundays: 9am to 1pm.
You MUST NOT attend the venue until your booking has been
confirmed by the Pond Warden either by telephone or text.
Tickets available are as follows:
12hr Day Ticket Monday to Thursday: 9am to 9pm with no access
to the venue before 8.30am.
No 12hr tickets are available Friday to Sunday inclusive.
24hr Ticket Monday to Sunday inclusive run from 1st May to 31st
October, 5pm to 5pm with no access to the venue before 4.30pm.
November 1st to February 28th tickets run from 3pm to 3pm with
no access to the venue before 2.30pm.
Please ensure you inform The Pond Warden of the correct ticket
time (12hr or 24hr) you wish to fish so the correct booking can be
made on your behalf.
You are NOT permitted to return to the venue for a period of 24hrs
after fishing either a 12hr or 24hr booking.
Any tickets booked must be cancelled by calling/texting The Pond
Warden if you are unable to attend the venue after making any
booking.
This water will be closed March 1st to April 30th inclusive
48 49SOAKE POND CONT.
Pond Warden - Ade Batten Tel. 07851 662643
2. The maximum stay on the venue is either 24hrs or 12hrs
dependant on the ticket booked.
3. If you are unable to fish after making any bookings, you MUST
cancel the bookings immediately. PC Repairs & Upgrades
4. Abuse of the ticket/booking system will lead to disciplinary
proceedings.
5. No swim is to be occupied before your booking times, as
explained in water rule1, and no tackle is to be taken on to the
water for any reason whatsoever before those times set out.
6. No member other than Club Officials may visit the water for
any reason whatsoever unless they are booked in to fish, or
attending an official work party.
7. ALL gates MUST be kept locked at all times when not in use. New
8. Do not climb or interfere with the otter fencing whatsoever. Ever Stock
9. No dogs are permitted on this water. y we
10. No guest tickets.
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11. Absolutely no weed raking, no alterations to the water, swim
stations, bank side vegetation or surrounding grounds
whatsoever.
12. No spodding on this water.
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50STANBRIDGE PONDS AND RIVER ROTHER
TRIBUTARY, PETERSFIELD. GU31 5RB
Pond Warden - Pete Woodward Tel. 07879 836315
Lily Pond: Mixed fishery with small carp, tench, bream, roach,
A Stanbridge Farm
perch and rudd.
Long pond: Fun carp fishery (all sizes up to small doubles)
River Rother tributary: Narrow with pools and weirs holding
trout, gudgeon, roach and rudd.
46
B21
Access to Ponds via the Gate by vehicle across the field
when ground is firm only. If not, you must park vehicles in the
Stanbridge Farmyard. If you are going to access via the field with
Gate
Petersfield
your car, park just inside the farm entrance and cross over the
road to open the date or you will be leaving your vehicle sticking
out on the main road. Please be aware that this road is quite fast,
To
Sussex Road
so please take care and be alert. When driving across the field,
please try and take a higher route so and the lower levels of the
field are very soft.
tary
Access to the tributary can be made from either A or B. The northern
o t h e r Tribu
end is indicated by the end of the field and Southern end (across the
B2146) adjacent to a public footpath. Both ends are signed.
A shows where you pull into Stanbridge Farm, our gate is
R iver R
opposite this so please be careful when crossing to open the
gate. B shows the entrance to the Ponds, please be aware that
the fence is electrified - you can unhook the fence with the blue
handle - you do so at your own risk.
All general water rules apply plus the following:
1. The entrance field may contain cattle, ensure all gates and
fences are secured.
POND
LONG
Lily pond is still fishable with cormorant netting in place, it is
POND B
just a bit restrictive.
LILY
No closed season on the two ponds. The river tributary stretch
is closed from 15th March to 15th June inclusive.
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