CLUB RULES

1)   That this club be called the Dorset Arms Angling Club, Withyham & annual subscriptions will be as follows:-                                                                                                                     

Seniors £30.00, Juniors under 16yrs £5.00, OAP’s £10.00, Family £40.00. An entrance fee for Seniors, OAP’s & Family of £5.00 & £2.00 for Juniors. Subscriptions will be due after the Annual General Meeting & must be paid by May 1st otherwise existing Membership will automatically lapse & re-entry must be applied for.

2)         All members must have a current Environment Agency License, which together with their Membership Card must be carried at all times when fishing & be shown upon request.

3)         That the officers of the Club shall be President, Vice-President, Chairman, Hon Secretary & Hon Treasurer, with not less than five committee men & not more than twelve, six to make a quorum.

4)         Membership shall be limited to 150 Seniors & 50 Juniors. Both Senior & Junior applicants must be proposed & seconded by a member of the club at a General or Committee Meeting.

5)         These rules shall not be altered except at the AGM or a Special General Meeting called for that purpose. The AGM date will be notified to Members at least 14 days in advance. Any member wishing to alter any rules must give the secretary written notice prior to the AGM.

6)         Anything arising & not provided for by these rules shall be dealt with by the committee whose decision is final.

7)         All course fish are to be returned to the water as soon as possible after capture. A day’s capture of Trout to be limited to one brace.

8)         That no Member is to use more than two rods when course fishing.

9)         a) That no game is to be disturbed

        b) That all gates be kept shut.

        c) That no rubbish to be left on banks including un-used bait. Every Member will be responsible for any litter  found within 15 feet of wherever they may be fishing at the time.

        d) That members walk on the edge of banks & not on crops.

        e) That every endeavour is made to prevent annoyance to owners or tenants by whose kindness & courtesy we enjoy our sport.

        f) That no radio’s, dogs, etc be allowed.

10)         All forms of ground baiting are to be allowed with a one kilogramme maximum dry weight per session. No unused bait to be deposited in the lake after fishing.

11)      Any fish entered as Specimen may be weighed on members scales, provided an independent witness conforms the weight, not necessarily a club member & the scales be made available to the committee if requested. The capture of such fish shall be recorded in writing by the next committee meeting in order to become eligible.

12)      Junior members under 11 yrs MUST be accompanied by a senior member at all times.

13)      That no fires should be lit other than by working parties.

14)      Working parties are no longer compulsory but if you want to attend please ring the secretary for dates & venues.

15)      No members shall serve as or be elected as an officer or committee member of any other angling club.

16)      All complaints must be in writing to the committee.

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18)      For Pike fishing Snap Tackle is banned.

19)      Senior members only may purchase a day ticket for a guest Angler to  cover all waters . Tickets will cost £5.00 for Senior guests & £2.50 for Junior guests. Guests must be accompanied by a member.

TICKETS AVAILABLE TO PERSONAL CALLERS OR POST FROM: 

Mr. F. Stillwell

48 Balls Green

Withyham

East Sussex

TN7 4BU

RULES FOR FISHING AT BURRSWOOD

CLOSED SEASON MARCH 1st—APRIL 30th

1)         Members only to fish the Lakes shown on the DAAC map.

2)         Access to Lakes via the lower drive. No cars etc, to be taken into the Burrswood Estate.

3)         No Night Fishing Allowed