Caring for your Barbel

Release your Barbel carefully into the water

Hold the Barbel head first into the flow until it begins to swim from your grasp with vigour, this can take several minutes so be patient

Never attempt to keep Barbel in a keep net for long periods !

Always peg your net upstream so that any fish can enter your net and sit in the flow without the need to turn around , Always try to release Barbel and other big fish shortly after capture !

The club have very few rules compared to many others, these rules are in place to preserve our fish stocks and the countryside in general, these rules are very sensible and are not intended to detract any enjoyment from your days fishing, please read and adhere to these rules checking for updates on a regular basis, thank you.

 The Scunthorpe Police Angling Club reserve the right to impose rules on all waters under their control for the benefit of good angling practice, the environment, wildlife and other countryside users.

1. No fish are to be taken from any club water. (anyone found to be taking fish from any water controlled by the club will not only be dealt with internally but will be subject to prosecution from the relevant authority)

2. No fires are to be lit, no bivies or tents to be erected.

3. No litter is to be left,   (If you are found littering you will be barred from the club and eventually banned for life pending an investigation)

4. Barbless hooks must be used at all times, you will be checked !

5. No Nuts !

6. Do not park vehicles as to impede any vehicles right of passage, keep all gateways and disabled pathways clear at all times.

7. All members must show current permit from S.P.A.C and E.A rod licence on request (These must be carried at all times)

8. Do not fish at any disabled platforms unless you are disabled.

9. No live baits.

10. If you do take your pet to the waterside please keep it under control and respect other water users, if your pet fouls the pathway or bank side please pick it up and take it home. (No dogs are allowed at Lady Pit farm)

11. All gates must be securely fastened and kept locked where necessary.

12 . No Barbel are to be kept in nets on bottom stretch below the weir at Lady Pit Farm, No Night Fishing (you must vacate lady pit farm at dusk)  No bivies, No dogs, No Camping.

Tips for a fish friendly season.

When you are allowed to use a keep net remember ! do not keep fish for long periods, release your fish after a short time especially in hot weather or shallow water, DO NOT tip your fish down the net upon release, swim them down in the water and out through the neck to allow safe passage and minimal damage to scales which can cause infection.

If you photograph your catch do it on a soft piece of ground, do not tip your fish onto concrete or sharp objects, for large catch shots use a suitable mat a large piece of polythene, pond liner is ideal moistened with water before you start, stay out of direct sunlight and do it as fast as possible to minimise fish distress, return the fish carefully as soon as possible.

These rules are for your benefit, fish conservation and other anglers, please adhere to them at all times.

Simple guidelines to help the environment and wildlife.

You do not have to do much to safeguard the countryside and wildlife in general, it will take very little input from you to make a big difference overall as long as you are aware that you are fishing in an an environment that demands your respect and awareness.

The best thing that you could do for the environment is leave it alone !, be vigilant to pollution and the natural habitat of nesting birds when in season, it goes without saying that you should never leave litter of any sort this includes line which is one of the most damaging things to the bird population.

Before you fish always take into account your proximity to nesting birds, water voles or insect life that may have taken residence on or close to your peg, if you find that this is the case then do not disturb these creatures and find another spot if you are able to do so, be aware of any overhanging branches or plant life in and around the water as these often contain insects or water born creatures that you cannot see, if you need to trim the weed growth back to give you access to your peg then do it sympathetically, do not take it upon yourself to trim any trees or make major alterations to any of the S.P.A.C venues if you have a concern then report it to a senior club member or the elected venue site manager.

When visiting waters that are leased to us on an annual or short lease basis please check and adhere to all rules posted at the fishery sites

Anglers must carry their club membership and current E A rod licence at all times and produce them on demand !

Be a good and respectful angler, help others to learn and maintain the countryside code for the benefit of all

Respect all wildlife and countryside users

If you have any questions concerning these rules or other club business please contact the club we welcome input from all members

Copyright C 2007

Please read all rules carefully