Rules Carp Arena

The rules are divided into 3 sections

1. Respect for the environment
2. Respect for the fish
3. Respect for other fishermen

1. Respect for the environment
   • It is not allowed to cut plants, trees or reeds. If you are bothered by any kind of vegetation, please report it to the bailiff.
   • No unloading gear behind swims. Park only in the designated parking spaces. The road must always remain clear. No driving around between 21:00 (9pm) and 08:00am.
   • Should you leave the swim, you should always wind in your rods. Remove the bait from your hook so that animals cannot injure themselves.
   • Campfires and barbecues on the ground are prohibited. However, a barbecue on legs is allowed. Throw your ashes in the provided waste bin, not in nature!
   • Only green/camouflaged tents are allowed. They must be always set up within the borders of the swim.
   • Weapons of any kind (crossbows, bows or other similar equipment) are not allowed.
   • Climbing trees is strictly prohibited.
   • Swimming is prohibited.
   • Each angler is responsible for keeping and leaving his/her own swim clean. Smokers should use an ashtray and discard cigarette butts safely into rubbish bins, not in the swim/bushes.
   • Toilet and shower are available. Use of the toilet is compulsory.

2. Respect for fish
   • Taking and/or moving of carp is always prohibited. We are strictly catch and release.
   • Nuts of all types are forbidden.
   • Maggots, worms, casters and other live bait are prohibited.
   • Particles such as Hemp and Maize must be ordered and purchased from the venue. Nobody is to bring and use their own particle baits.
   • Unhooking mats, landing nets, weighing bags, slings, markers, water buckets and wound disinfection are provided. Do not bring your own attributes!
   • It is compulsory to unhook a fish in the water. If this is not possible from your boat, please disconnect the lead system’s underline. Boating with hooked fish and a connected lead system is strictly prohibited.
   • Make sure all fins are flat against the body of the carp before lifting it out of the water. Always use a weigh sling to lift the fish from the water and to return it. Should a fish have damage, treat it with the wound disinfectants provided.
   • Always keep a fish wet while shooting on the bank. Provide a filled bucket of water.
   • Fish over 15kg must be unhooked and photographed in the water.
   • Bream and Tench caught must be kept in the net (present at the swim).
   • Carp sacks are not allowed. Any anglers found to be sacking fish will be asked to leave the site. Slings are provided. Make sure you have a camera with you with flash to take nice night pictures.
   • Only Micro barbs are allowed, this prevents unnecessary damage in the carp’s mouth.
   • Use only fish-safe lead systems where the lead and fish can be released in the event of a line breakage.
   • Braided lines are allowed if combined with nylon or fluorocarbon shockleaders and a fish-safe system. Braided leaders are prohibited. Minimum mainline thickness 0.35mm for nylon/mono main lines.
   • Zig rigs are permitted, with a minimum line thickness of 0.30mm.
   • Leadcore, unleaded, freefall or other braided leaders no longer than 100cm (1 metre).
   • 360°rig and automatic hook systems are prohibited.
   • Fishing in obstacles/snags is not allowed.
   • There are regular checks. You may be asked to wind your rods in to check the safety of your end-tackle.

3. Respect for other anglers

1. • Drug and alcohol abuse will not be tolerated, if found you will be asked to leave.
   • You arrive on Saturday before 12.00, you leave your spot the following Saturday before 10.00. When you arrive later, please leave a signal on the fishery phone. (+32 484 60 89 51 )
   • Maximum 3 rods per angler. Rods must all be fished in your swim. Spod and marker rods may be rigged as extra rods for spod and marker purposes only.
   • Dogs only allowed if leashed and kept under control at all times.
   • For film and photo purposes with a drone, permission must be given in advance by Embryo Europe HQ. Drones for flying out lines are not allowed.
   • The use of a boat is allowed. These are provided by Embryo Angling Habitats. Own boats are NOT allowed. Use of a boat is at your own risk. Life jacket is REQUIRED. Using waders in the boat is PROHIBITED.
   • The use of a bait boat is allowed. The boat must be bone dry before start of the session.
   • Do not seek the limits of your spot, be considerate of other anglers. In case of anti-social behaviour, you will be asked to leave.
   • Anglers under 18 are welcome when accompanied by an adult.
   • We want everyone to enjoy a nice holiday, so please bear in mind that noise over the water carries far. Please keep the volume of any music low.