RESTRICTIONS

The restrictions at the lake have been introduced for the well being and protection of the Carp, and the anglers fishing here. Please read carefully the restrictions if you plan to fish the lakes.

All group organizers are advised to make sure all their group members have read and understood the restrictions before planning their week....as there are no exeptions.

Important !

! Please be aware that all anglers will need to verify the safety of their rigs before starting fishing!

! Certain fish (the very large carp) are not to be removed from the water until I am present, (Luke).

1.  No sacking

2.  Maximum 4 rods

    (never left unattended)

3.  Minimum 0.35mm Mainline & hooklinks

     (full spools of unjoined mainline / no backing)

4.  No braided mainline, No Leadcore, or any type of leader

5.  Only the supplied boats and baitboats are allowed

6.  No litter/no crapping

7.  All particles must be purchased at the lake

    (or the sealed jars of particles from known bait companies, limited quantities only)

8.  Hooks must be barbed, no long-shank nailer type hooks, or

     any type of bent hook!

        (Please see hook guide below)

9.  All photographs taken of the Carp must be in the water.

       Visitors to the lakes are welcome to call

       regarding queries concerning the restrictions

     Note! the conduit/pipe type markers are not allowed.

PREFERENCES

The carp at the lakes have fairly soft mouths for gravel pit fish!

Rods of 3 lbs TC and under are preferred.

A correctly set clutch is also preferred to back winding.

PHOTOGRAPHING FISH !

A new policy at the lakes now, is that all photographs of fish are to be taken in the water.

This new policy has been introduced, just like all of the other restrictions, to protect the carp from unnecessary risk of injury, and in this case, during the photography.

There are shallow areas in every swim, and you are welcome to bring chest or thigh waders if you prefer.

HOOK GUIDE

Use of certain types of hooks are not allowed at THE GRAVIERS, on both lakes.

This rule has not been introduced to try and stop you from catching.

During my own investigations into the risk of damage caused to fishes mouths by hooks, the conclusion was made that certain hook patterns greatly increased the risk of tearing, double hooking, and failure to be ejected in the case of a lost fish.

Below are some examples of known hooks patterns that are not to be used at the lakes; 

NOTE; Any hooks that have been modified,(bent) are not allowed, Barbless hooks are also not allowed.

The key characteristics of the  patterns are, obvious bent shank, with inward pointing eye. See diagrams below:

These types of patterns are NOT ALLOWED.

If you are unsure about your chosen pattern, please do not hesitate to ask.  0033 380 233539