Bley Rules

Please read carefully and adhere to ALL of the rules below.

• Carp sacks are not allowed and no fish are to be sacked unless they are injured.
• Unhooking mats must be wetted before use: Large thick Polly ball types are needed.( we do keep some on site )
• All Rigs should allow the lead to release in the eventuality of a break.
• BARB LESS HOOKS ONLY to be used.
• No lead core of any description, and for chod rigs only use rig tubing and your reel line ( NOT A LEADER )
• No leaders of any kind, THIS MEANS your mainline must be tied directly to your swivel.
•  Do not leave rods unattended.
• Boats including (Bait boats) are not allowed , even for groups hiring the lake exclusive.
• No nuts under any circumstances are to be used for baiting
• No particles…… DO NOT BRING ANY WITH YOU. small tins of sweet corn are acceptable.
• Swims must be left clean and all rubbish removed, including cigarette ends and bottle tops etc.
• Do not throw any rubbish including cigarette ends into the water.
• All glass and plastic bottles are to be kept separate from your rubish. ( There are now very strict rules in France for recycling )
• The cutting of trees or degradation of the natural vegetation is strictly forbidden, and fires are not allowed on the lakeside.
• If you want to move swims you must ask first, so that other anglers on the lake do not suffer as a result, and do not move onto any other lakes on the estate without permission.
• There is ALWAYS a draw for choice of pegs unless other pre arrangements have been made or exclusive hire to one party.