The carp syndicate has been in operation for a few years now and members have enjoyed the benefits that night fishing brings. Please find listed below the syndicate rules.
Bingley Angling Club
NIGHT SYNDICATE RULES
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- A sub-committee comprising two syndicate members to look after the administration of the syndicate, these members must be on the general committee and make monthly reports at meetings.
- Membership to run from January 1st to December 31st. Anyone not renewing by February 1st will be excluded.
- Membership will be limited to 30 members and a waiting list set up if demand exceeds limitations.
- A membership fee of £20 is to be paid in addition to the club membership fee.
- Members must be in receipt of a carp permit available from the General Secretary.
- Entry into the syndicate is restricted to anglers who have been club members for a full season.
- Coppice Pond is limited to 6 anglers per night.
- Fishing is not to exceed 24 hours Friday to Sunday, and 48 hours Monday to Thursday.
- Members must book in advance through the syndicate committee by phone, A rota system will be implemented at peak periods to allow equal access to all members.
- Members found to be night fishing without a prior booking will be expelled from the club.
- Members may use a third rod 1 hour before sunset to 1 hour after sunrise and when there are no more than 6 anglers on the water. (to be monitored and withdrawn if abused)
- Rods to be no more than 3 feet apart and in 1 swim.
- Unhooking mats are to be used at all times.
- No keepnets allowed.
- No hooks smaller than size 8 or lines less than 12lb breaking strain to be used.
- Carp sacks may be used only to allow weighing and photos, or allow fish to recover.
- Syndicate members are responsible for keeping banks free from litter.
- Anyone found guilty of leaving litter will be expelled from the club.
- No meat or sweet corn tins are allowed on any club waters.
- Noise to be kept to a minimum.
- IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY ANGLERS ARE ADVISED NOT TO FISH ON THEIR OWN.
- All club members can apply for a guest membership, limited to 2 nights per year at a fee of £5 per night.
- Membership and bookings are available from – Paul Kitching – 07957 620920.
email – chairman@bingleyanglingclub.co.uk