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Mounts Bay Angling Society Catch & Release Policy 2023
Mounts Bay Angling Society allows anglers to self weigh & release fish that are not to be retained for the table.
THIS IS ALL BASED ON “TRUST” AND MEMBERS SHOULD NOT ABUSE THIS TRUST.
Members are asked to regularly check that their scales are accurate, by weighing objects of known weights.
Do “NOT” enter fish as catch & release if they have been retained for “ANY” purpose.
Weigh fish in a bag or sling, “DO NOT” suspend by gills or mouth.
All fish entry emails to [email protected]
If a fish is kept for eating or bait it must be weighed officially in one of the tackle shops or using your own scales in front in front of a club member witness.
A photo next to tape is not compulsary for kept fish but would be greatly appreciated.
Catch & Release Rules
1: Fish “MUST” be photographed close up, “NEXT” to a clear tape that clearly shows the fish’s length, or in the case of rays (its wingspan). Look below and at clubs website to see C&R examples/pictures. – Only good pictures will go on club website. “ALL” fish/pictures will be reviewed by a C&R committee that will deem if the fish is acceptable.
2: If possible a photograph(s) of fish being held/released by the angler before returning to sea should be included.
3: Photograph(s) “MUST” be sent to clubs designated C&R email account within 48hrs of fish capture.
4: Weight of the fish “MUST” be sent in kilograms/grams – fish in pounds & ounces will “NOT” be accepted. If you weigh in pounds & ounces it’s the angler’s responsibility to convert to kilograms/grams. – “ALL” catch & release fish to be weighed on digital scales in metric.
5: Only fish with a good chance of survival should be released.
6: If you wish to claim a club record you “MUST” retain fish and have it weighed on certified scales. The club has started a separate list of catch & release records, for fish that would have beaten existing records but have not been retained.
7:Up to 3 rods may be used but no more than 3 hooks in total. A treble hook counts as one hook. Members should only use 3 rods if it does not effect the fishing of other anglers.
8: If the above rules are not adhered to the committee has the right to remove the fish.
All fish emails to [email protected]
Mounts Bay Angling Society allows anglers to self weigh & release fish that are not to be retained for the table.
THIS IS ALL BASED ON “TRUST” AND MEMBERS SHOULD NOT ABUSE THIS TRUST.
Members are asked to regularly check that their scales are accurate, by weighing objects of known weights.
Do “NOT” enter fish as catch & release if they have been retained for “ANY” purpose.
Weigh fish in a bag or sling, “DO NOT” suspend by gills or mouth.
All fish entry emails to [email protected]
If a fish is kept for eating or bait it must be weighed officially in one of the tackle shops or using your own scales in front in front of a club member witness.
A photo next to tape is not compulsary for kept fish but would be greatly appreciated.
Catch & Release Rules
1: Fish “MUST” be photographed close up, “NEXT” to a clear tape that clearly shows the fish’s length, or in the case of rays (its wingspan). Look below and at clubs website to see C&R examples/pictures. – Only good pictures will go on club website. “ALL” fish/pictures will be reviewed by a C&R committee that will deem if the fish is acceptable.
2: If possible a photograph(s) of fish being held/released by the angler before returning to sea should be included.
3: Photograph(s) “MUST” be sent to clubs designated C&R email account within 48hrs of fish capture.
4: Weight of the fish “MUST” be sent in kilograms/grams – fish in pounds & ounces will “NOT” be accepted. If you weigh in pounds & ounces it’s the angler’s responsibility to convert to kilograms/grams. – “ALL” catch & release fish to be weighed on digital scales in metric.
5: Only fish with a good chance of survival should be released.
6: If you wish to claim a club record you “MUST” retain fish and have it weighed on certified scales. The club has started a separate list of catch & release records, for fish that would have beaten existing records but have not been retained.
7:Up to 3 rods may be used but no more than 3 hooks in total. A treble hook counts as one hook. Members should only use 3 rods if it does not effect the fishing of other anglers.
8: If the above rules are not adhered to the committee has the right to remove the fish.
All fish emails to [email protected]
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