Destan Pool Rules
General Rules
- All customers must always be in possession of a current EA rod licence. Members must show them on demand to agents acting on behalf of the Environment Agency.
- Take all litter (including cigarette ends) home. Bins are provided for you to use when onsite but all rubbish from them should be taken away.
- Fires are allowed in provided log burners only. Firewood is NOT to be cut or utilised from the surrounding countryside. They must either be bought in or provided by the hirer.
- Respect the venue, its inhabitants, wildlife and plant life.
- No trees/bushes or bank side foliage to be cut
- No guns or Crossbows allowed on club waters. Only well-behaved dogs allowed , all poop to be cleared up at the time
- All fish captures must be weighed and recorded on the post hire provided recording sheet within 7 (seven) days of capture.
- All strangers to be challenged and ordered to leave the site (unless on the public footpath) if proof of permission to be there cannot be established.
- A three-rod limit per angler always applies . All rods to be fished from the same peg.
- No pleasure / rowing boats allowed on the water at any time.
- Bait Boats can be used
- All particle baits to be prepared thoroughly.
- No nuts of any sort.
- No fish to be removed; introduced or moved from Destan Pool..
- ALWAYS fish in a gentlemanly manner
- Sessions are to last no longer than7 days and then you must not return to fish the water for at least 24hrs.
- Unhooking mats are compulsory and provided by owner. DO NOT USE OWN HOOKING MATS. Leave your unhooking mat in the car please.
- Gates must remain closed at all times. For your security and otter protection. They are pretty vicious in this part of the world 😉
- Please keep the location of the fishery private. Please do not share the location on social media or any other form on communication.
- No rods to be left unattended or left under the supervision of another angler. Your rods, your responsibilit
Rig Rules
- Destan Pool Management reserve the right to inspect members fishing rigs at any time!
- Line with a minimum breaking strain of 12lb to be always used when fishing for Carp, including floater fishing.
- No Braid.
- Rig tubing must be used and be a minimum of 1 meter above rig. Tungsten or rubber only. ABSOLUTELY NO RIG MAROLE
- ONLY use the nets and unhooking mats PROVIDED for hygiene reasons.
- No Shock leaders.
- Absolutely NO fixed lead rigs allowed. Only rigs allowed using running leads allowed,
- No 360 rigs or fixed lead rigs !
- No rigs involving knots up the line e.g. Beach casting rigs.
- Distance markers using pole elastic will not be allowed.
- No lead core rigs are allowed
- Hooks should be barbless or microbarb only. Destan pool management reserve the right to check hooks.
- Surface fishing allowed but be aware of wildlife!
- no artificial or plastic baits.
Fish safety
- Fish care is top priority.
- Keep the fish wet.
- Have a bottle/bucket of cool water / damp cloth ready to keep the fish calm & wet whilst on the mat, BUCKETS WILL BE PROVIDED
- This is especially important during the warmer months.
- Have everything you need ready to hand before you start fishing.
- Make sure you have your damp cloth, scales, sling, forceps and camera ready before lifting the fish out of the water. This will keep the time the fish is out of the water to a minimum.
- Treat any cuts or sores. Propolis will be provided and MUST be left behind at the end of your session.
- Treat all injured fish, such as cuts; sores; marks present on the fish.- Always make sure you keep any treatment away from the eyes and gills of the fish.
- Destan Pool Management decision is final.
Your Safety
- No wading. The water Is deep in places. Deep water is dangerous.
- Life saving equipment is only to be used in an emergency.
- There is a chemical toilet on site. Please flush before and after.
- Strictly NO DRUGS
- Strictly NO HEAVY DRINKING (water is dangerous!)
- Please respect the neighbours. No excessive noise. Noise carries in the countryside!
