Fish-Ins 2009 - 2010 (Competition Events 1 - 6)

PAC MEMBERS ONLY

We have arranged for a series of 6 fish-ins (competition events 1-6) at  3 private club waters Nr Retford. These waters consist of a match stretch of the tidal river trent and 2 course & carp lakes (about time they were put to good use). We have arranged for 2 fish-ins in each of the 3 venues. These waters have been made available exclusively to the PAC. No pike matches have ever been held on any of the waters - all of which hold some surprises for the lucky angler.

All the best pegs will be selected to give all anglers an equal chance of success.

These are well established, secluded waters which are rarely fished. As fisheries bailiff for the club I have had to do lots of a_s licking with the owners, tenant farmer and their club members to get us on there - so fill your boots, you may never get a chance to fish these waters again.

Trent

This is a 38 peg match stretch with plenty of space available for you 'trotting' boys and those who want to use 'beach casting' leads the size of a small family car. We have been given the entire stretch so bags of room for around 15 anglers or so.

Main Lake & Back lake

These are 2 extensive pleasure course & carp lakes which are rarely fished and again, no pike fish-in has every been held here We have been given the entire lakes to go at so plenty of room for at least 15 anglers or so.

DATES

Sun 25th Oct 2009 - Main lake (Event 1)

Sun 6th Dec 2009 - Back lake (Event 2)

Sun 3rd Jan 2010 - Main lake (Event 3)

Sat 16th Jan 2010 - Trent (Event 4)

Sat 27thFeb 2010 - Trent (Event 5)

Sun 7th Mar 2010 - Back lake (Event 6)

LOTS OF PRIZES, TROPHIES, SHIELD & MEDALS TO BE WON (AND A LITTLE DOSH) BUT YOU GOT TO BE IN IT TO WIN IT.

THE COMPETITION OVERALL WINNERS (JNR & SNR) WILL BE DECIDED ON THE HIGHESTN POINTS OF 4 EVENTS OUT OF THE 6.

THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY NOT TO BE MISSED - YOU MAY NEVER GET A CHANCE TO FISH THESE EXCLUSIVE WATERS AGAIN.

IF INTERESTED, LIMITED SPACES SO NAMES TO ME ASAP: alan@piketrace.co.uk

Meeting place for Competiton Events

Meeting in the car park 8:00am at:

Eyre Arms

Rampton

Retford

Notts

DN22 0HR

Fishing from 9:00 - 4:00pm

Entrance fees £10.00 per person (Juniors Free) 

Optional pools £5.00 (winner takes all)

Prize money will be paid to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place along with medals, trophies as appropriate. All prize monies depending on attendance numbers.

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Local Fish-In Awards

Senior

1st £50.00 +  Shield (4 points)

2nd £25.00 + medal (3 points)

3rd £15.00 + medal (2 points)

4th £5.00 + medal (1 point)

Junior

1st £30.00 + Shield (4 points)

2nd £15.00 + medal (3 points)

3rd £10.00 + medal (2 points)

4th £5.00 + medal  (1 point)

All amounts variable depending on attendance numbers (figures based on 10 attending)

Medals / trophies / shields & Special Awards will be given at Presentation Evening on Tue 13th April 2010

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Match Rules

0. Anglers must be in possession of and use the following:
   • Forceps (no gags)
   • Wire cutters (recommended)
   • Unhooking mat (must be ready for use)
   • Wire traces (recommended min. 26lb breaking strain, 18 inches long)
   • Min. 15 lb breaking strain line or min 30lb braid (recommended)
   • Suitable landing net (min. 36 inch recommended)
   • Effective indication system (for runs and drop-backs)
   • Semi-barbless or barbless hooks (unless otherwise specified)
   • Suitable pike or carp rods (recommended min. 21/2 lb test curve)
   • Suitable pike or carp sack / tube
0. Junior anglers must be accompanied by an adult
0. Junior members may be assisted with all aspects of their fishing
0. No live baits (If allowed must have been caught from the same water)
0. Your peg will be allocated by your individual random draw
0. Only fish your allocated pegged swim (no moving without Steward's authority)
0. The organiser will start and end the match with the sound of a whistle
0. No pre-baiting (No bait to enter the water until the start whistle is blown)
0. Any appeal against allocated swim to be made within 30 mins. of start whistle (i.e. if the swim is unfishable, iced-up, weeded-up or unsafe)
0. Only 2 rods to be used at any one time
0. Only fish half way between your swim and neighbouring and opposing swim
0. No wading (unless authorised by the steward)
0. No balloon-drifted baits
0. Noise must be kept to a minimum
0. Rods must not to be left unattended at any time
0. All runs must be dealt with promptly (gorge tactics will result in disqualification)
0. You may assist another angler in landing a fish
0. You may assist another angler in unhooking a fish
0. You must inform the Steward of a catch as soon as possible
0. Pike must not be kept in a tube or sack any longer than necessary (recommended max. 30 mins)
0. No more than 1 pike to be retained in a sack or tube at the same time
0. Pike must be returned to the water immediately after weighing
0. Dead or damaged pike will not be weighed in
0. Your swim must be left clear of any litter at the end of the match
0. Local wildlife, water fowl, livestock and property must be respected
0. The Steward may ensure that you have all the required tackle and that it is of a suitable standard. The Steward may inspect your tackle, equipment and methods at any time during the match. Any angler found to be transgressing from the PAC Code of Conduct or Match Rules or endangering the quarry in the eyes of the Steward will be disqualified from the match with immediate effect. The Steward's decision will be final in all matters. All results will be published.

Match Rules may vary due to specific fishery rules, Local Authority Regulations or By-laws. You will be informed of any changes to the above prior to the match starting.

Be aware that any anglers or spectators attending or taking part in events will be seen by others as representative of the PAC and any wrong-doing may reflect on the reputation of the club and it's future use of the venue.