We don’t want to be too draconian or prescriptive in our approach to angling at Famous Five Fishing. But we love our fish and we adore the environments in which they are located. And we know our guests feel the same way and will love and respect all that we have created.
Mainline and Terminal Tackle
● Mainline: 18lb minimum (20lb+ recommended on Eagles)
● No braided main line, except on spod or marker rods.
● Hooklink: 35lb minimum
● No lead core or leaders.
● Minimum 18inches of rig tubing.
● Barbless hooks only.
● No curved, bent or long shanked hooks.
● No fixed/bolt or tethered rigs (ronnie, 360, spinner)
Bait
● Tinned or frozen sweetcorn is allowed. No plastic hookbaits and no nuts (except as hookbaits).
● Bait boats are allowed. A rowing boat is available at the risk of the angler
● Only particle and pellet purchased on-site can be used
● No dumping of unused baits at the end of the week.
Fishing
● 3 rods per angler maximum which must not be left unattended.
● All rods must be a minimum of 3lb test curve.
● Stalking with one rod is allowed wherever it is safe to do so.
● All carp over 40lbs, cats over 100lbs and all grass carp are to be photographed in the water
Environment
Keep the swims clean and tidy. Please use the rubbish bins provided at each swim. Please ensure all glass and bottles goes in to the appropriately labelled dustbin.