Monmouth and District Angling Society Rules as amended and agreed at the AGM March 2023.
RULES
Rules 1 to 24 are constitutional rules and may be available to you upon individual request.
Constitution ratified at the 70th A.G.M.
CLUB RULES 2023.
The Fishing Rules (Bylaws)
25. When fishing, all members shall possess a current M&DAS membership card for
presentation, when requested, by another member or an appointed bailiff. Any
person fishing on the Society’s waters who cannot produce a membership card shall
be asked to leave the water.
26. No member shall use any hand line or net, other than a bona fide landing net.
Rods should not be left unattended in such a manner as to leave a hook in the water.
27. Whilst fishing Society waters, all fish captured shall be carefully handled and
returned safely as soon as possible to the water. Any breach of this rule shall be
deemed a Gross Breach of Conduct under rule 20. Barbless hooks only shall be
used and unhooking mats where appropriate.
28. Baits permitted on waters controlled by the Society shall be those permitted by
National Resources Wales bylaws except that:
Live bait fishing is prohibited on all Society waters. Dead baits shall be frozen fish
purchased for that purpose from a dealer, or sea fish. Spinners or artificial lures shall
be 5” (125 mms) or more in length and shall be used in conjunction with a wire trace.
when fishing for perch.
Maggots, casters or any other aquatic grub, larvae or pupae shall be prohibited on
the river Troddi.
On waters that have been designated as ‘Fly Only’ under rule 32, fishing during the
designated season shall be with artificial flies only, dressed on hook sizes no larger
than No 8 long shank, The maximum number of flies cast at any one time is three.
29. Except for fishing on the river Wye ground baiting shall be restricted to loose
feeding of hook bait samples only. The use of feeders and bait droppers shall be
permitted on the river Wye. No pre-baiting of any swims shall be permitted.
30. No vehicles shall be allowed on the banks of any waters controlled by the
Society except for the purposes of fishery management activities authorized by the
committee.
Any member fishing on the Society waters shall be allowed to fish one hour before
sunrise to one hour after sunset. Night fishing, camping overnight and fires are not
permitted.
31. When fishing Society waters, members must not carry with them nor have in their
possession, firearms, shot guns, air-powered weapons, crossbow or similar
weapons.
32. The committee shall have the power to designate any water controlled by the
Society as ‘Fly Only’. Such a designation shall be for the whole or part of the season
open for trout fishing. Details of any waters that have a differing designation from the
preceding season shall be published on our website or by email if possible.
33. Keep nets are not permitted on any of the Society’s waters.
34. Any portable music device must only be used with earphones whilst engaged in
angling activities on Society waters.
35. The leaving of any litter, line or shot on the banks of waters controlled by the
Society shall be deemed a gross breach of rules and may be dealt with under rule
23.
36. Members must not construct new steps or access platforms, nor cut down any
trees on the riverbanks without the express permission of the committee and the
landlord concerned.
37. Whilst any member is free to publish any catches made on Society waters the
disclosure of the exact location is discouraged.
38. On all club waters members are permitted to fish with no more than two rods at
any one time.
39. Anglers fishing at Treowen Pools shall use tackle of a strength and type
appropriate* to the species of fish being caught to ensure the wellbeing of the fish and
to minimize any subsequent damage or injury.
*For example, when tench fishing, do not use feeders weighing over one ounce and hooks larger than size 10.
40. Members fishing at Treowen Pools shall use the designated parking area and
clearly display a parking permit. Permits are available on request from the honorary
secretary and officers of the society.
41. If at any time the Environment Agency or National Resources Wales issue any
rules that may appear to contradict the rules of the Society, the Environment agency
and National Resources Wales bylaws shall be deemed to apply, and the rules of the
Society shall be amended at the first opportunity thereafter.
P Brundret
21 November 2023![]()
Monmouth And District Angling Society 
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