RADAC Club Rules - Please follow at all times!
1. All members to hold a current E.A. licence.
2. All members to observe all regulations of the E.A.
3. Members must not cause damage by depositing litter, all litter should be taken home, No camp fires (other than recognised camping stoves.) Members are also expected to prevent such behaviour of others.
4. Members must carry their membership cards at all times when fishing.
5. Keepnets must be a minimum of six foot long, 18 inch rings, are made of knotless material. No keepnets to be used on Stargate or Tilcon pond during close season. Keepnets are only allowed during matches on close season. Coarse fish close season - 15 March to 15 June inclusive. The coarse fish close season applies to all rivers, streams and drains in England & Wales, but does not apply to most still waters. There are, however, Some exceptions that retain the close season - the Broads and some private clubs.
6. Members must ensure the well being of their catch at all times.
7. All fish are to be returned alive at the end of each session.
8. No fish to be removed or introduced without permission of the committee.
9. Baited rods must not be left unattended at all times.
10. All persons fishing for carp must abide by the following rules and be in possession of the following equipment;
a) An appropriate size unhooking mat.
b) A landing net not less than 36 inches.
c) No fixed bolt rigs to be used.
d) All lines not to be less than 10lb breaking strain.
e) Tiger Nuts can be used but must be shop prepared and shop bought.
f) No fresh water clams to be used.
g) Carp clinic to be carried at all times and used for carp.
h) Maximum 3 kilo of ground bait or loose feed over a 24 hour period.
I) Lead-core can be used (maximum length of lead core to be used is 1 metre)
11. Carp must not be retained in keepnets; appropriate carpsacks are acceptable for short periods.
12. Persons fishing for carp may use up to 3 rods when there are no more than 4 anglers on the lake at any one time and are in possession of a 3 Rod licence. 3 rods may be used during the night with no limit on persons fishing on the lake. Common sense to be used so as not to encroach on other anglers.
13. All members may use up to 2 rods on alarms, to fish for large breed fish (pike, carp, chub, bream, tench, etc)
14. All members who wish to fish for carp must also comply with rule 10.
15. Boilies can be used on both lakes.
16. Night fishing permitted after the payment of the appropriate night fishing subscription and only available after 1 year’s membership has been achieved. Member’s cards will be marked to show this fee has been paid.
17. Hooks must be barbless or micro-barbed.
18. No live baits or freshwater dead baits (including freshwater molluscs) to be used at any time. Only Sea dead baits allowed i.e.: Mackerel, Lamprey etc.
19. No fishing from a watercraft.
20. Fishing is prohibited on the pond referred to as the Back Pond.
21. No removal of weed or vegetation unless under the guidance of the committee.
22. Juniors under the age of twelve are to be accompanied by an adult when fishing Day or Night.
23. A member shall produce their membership cards when requested by another member showing their own membership cards. Members are also requested to show their membership cards to council wardens (showing I.D) and the police.
24. All members must have a responsible attitude
towards members of the public visiting Stargate ponds.
25. Membership is open to anyone within and outside
the G.M.B.C. area. Unless co-opted, all committee
members must reside in the G.M.B.C. area.
26. Re-election of the members of the management
committee will be raised every third anniversary at the
A.G.M. with effect from 1st March 1997.
27.Any decision taken by the committee can be overruled at a subsequent general meeting, if there is a 2/3 majority.
28. The Committee of R.A.D.A.C. may not serve on any other fishing club simultaneously.
29. There will be no pre-baiting on either pond. Bait only to be introduced at time of fishing. Maximum 3 kilo of groundbait or loosefeed per 24hr session.
30. During periods of hot weather, fish are not to be kept in keepnets between 11am-5pm.
31. Members are forbidden from casting directly into weedbeds, this will seriously damage fish if caught and dragged through the weed.
32. Guests can now purchase a day ticket to fish either Stargate or Tilcon ponds for the price of £5, a RADAC member must accompany the guest at all times, (guests can only fish during the day hours of 1 hour before sunrise and 1 hour after sunset)
33. Members are not permitted to use Stargate pond car park, if they are not in possession of a key for the gate.
34. No tins allowed at bankside (i.e. sweetcorn, hemp, meat). Empty tins in a suitable container before fishing.
35.Any members wishing to fish for pike must use a wire trace not less than 12” long, all trebles for dead baits should be barbless except those holding the bait. (Pike gags are banned). Plugs and lures can be used. Must also be procession of a 36" + Landing net and hooking mat and a pair of forceps.
36. Fishing and parking is at the members own risk. All vehicles must be parked sensibly and in designated parking areas. Do not park on the road or the grass verge adjacent to the Tilcon pond.
37. Do not defecate on the banksides or surrounding areas. Use a trowel or shovel and bury it.
38. Litter and discarded line will not be tolerated. Your swim must be clear of litter, cigarette butts and nylon at all times, even if it was there when you arrived.
39. Birds, their nest and eggs and any other wildlife must not be interfered with or disturbed in anyway.
40. Fishing is prohibited in the small bay and stream adjacent to the dam in the South east corner of Stargate pond.
41. No Bloodworm or joker to be used at anytime.
42. Any members that breach or bend any of the above rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action by the committee. The committee reserve the right to withdraw the fishing rights of that
member if deemed appropriate.
43. Daytime fishing starts 1 hour before sunrise and
ends 1 hour after sunset.
44. Any member that does not understand any of the above rules please do not hesitate to ask a member of the committee.
45 : As of 1st January 2022 Ryton and District Angling Club Has a No Alcohol Drinking & Recreational Drugs Policy, Anyone found to be breaking this rule will be asked to attend a meeting in front of the committee which could lead to a Ban from club waters.
46 – Car park Permits must be displayed in your windscreen at all times when using either Stargate or Tilcon Car Park.
47 – No fishing permitted 2 hours before a club match ( Members are allowed to fish during winter matches on Tilcon from November to March)
