BERWICK & DISTRICT ANGLING ASSOCIATION

PERMITS

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Fishing on the Berwick & District Angling Association water is subject to compliance with the current rules and regulations. The following terms and conditions reflect the situation during 2012 and are for information only.

Reference to the current rules in force at the time of fishing must be made and adhered to while on the water.

SALMON
Cost of permit is as follows and is current for 2012.
SALMON SEASON PERMIT (includes brown trout).
Cost £160 for full season.
Concessionary for OAPs £130 (No Saturday fishing for migratory fish).
SALMON DAY PERMIT £30
No Concessionary tickets.

Anglers must sign a declaration stating that they have satisfied the conditions relating to the prevention of spread of the parasite Gryrodactylus Salaris given in the current Tweed Angling Code.

Anglers must comply with the terms of the current Tweed Angling Code together with the following conditions. Any infringement of these conditions may result in confiscation of the permit and/or the banning of the angler from the association water.

The salmon permit can be shared between an adult and non-adult (16 and under) when fishing together (shared rod).

Salmon anglers do not have priority over trout anglers.

General Conditions
1. Fishing is by fly only, spinning or bait fishing are not permitted.
2. No fishing on Sundays.
3. Season: 1st February to end of November for salmon.
                  15th March to 30th September for brown trout.
4. Anglers must carry a permit when fishing and it, as well as fish and tackle, must be exhibited to any Water Bailiff, Police Officer, Keeper, River Watcher, or any authorised person, including members of the Association on application.
5. All parr, smolts, kelts and grayling must be carefully returned.
6. Permit holders must respect fences and property being passed over, shut gates, and park sensibly as heavy farm machinery will be using the roads. Do not light fires, take dogs onto the waterside or interfere with any farm animals or game.
7. Suspected pollution or poaching must be reported without delay to the Secretary.
8. Only Resident season permit holders are entitled to vote at the Associations AGM held in early January in Berwick (see local press for details). This permit must be produced at the AGM for voting purposes.
9. ALL migratory fish MUST be returned until the end of June. After June season permit holders can kill one fish per week (Mon-Sat).
10. After killing a migratory fish, the angler can continue fishing for migratory fish catch and release with barbless hooks.
11. BY LAW the catching of any salmon or sea trout must be reported to the Secretary either by post or telephone or email within one week of the catch date. The following information is required: Species, catch date, beat number and whether the fish was killed or returned.
12. Permit holders must observe the following:-
            (a) Only two anglers are permitted to fish a pool at ANY ONE TIME.
            (b) Do not start fishing in front of another angler.
            (c) Keep moving down the pool when others are waiting to fish behind you.
            (d) If you wish to fish the pool again, come out of the water and take your
                  turn at the head.

Brown Trout Conditions.
13. For conservation reasons, anglers are encouraged to return all brown trout, but brown trout under 9 inches and over 12 inches MUST be returned. Specimen trout over 22 inches may be taken as part of the two fish limit.
No more than TWO brown trout may be taken in a day.

14. Extent of Association water for brown trout: -
Canty’s Bridge to approx ½ mile above Allanton bridge, excluding Edington Mill stretch from footpath above the Cauld down to the mill lade. Hutton Bridge up to the Cliff above Duncan’s Mill stretch south bank only. Please refer to the current map.
15. Brown trout fishing is only allowed after the 1st of May on Gainslaw Hill Stretch between Canty’s Bridge up to the Cauld, South bank only.

BROWN TROUT
Cost of permit is as follows and is current for 2012.
Season Permit Cost     £35
Weekly Permit Cost     £20
Day Permit                  £10
Youth Season Permit   £3
OAP Season               £25
      
Anglers must sign a declaration stating that they have satisfied the conditions relating to the prevention of spread of the parasite Gryrodactylus Salaris given in the current Tweed Angling Code.

1. Fishing is by fly only, spinning or bait fishing are not permitted.
2. A cast with a maximum of three flies may be used. The point and droppers of the cast must be no stronger that 5lbs breaking strain. Each fly must be single hook, no larger than a size 12 (i.e. double and trebles are not permitted.
3. No fishing on Sundays.
4. Season Permit: 15th March to 30th September.
    Week Permit: Seven day period from the nominated date (inclusive).
    Day Permit: On the nominated date.
5. Extent of Association water for brown trout: -
Canty’s Bridge to approx ½ mile above Allanton bridge, excluding Edington Mill stretch from footpath above the Cauld down to the mill lade. Hutton Bridge up to the Cliff above Duncan’s Mill stretch south bank only. Please refer to the current map.
6. Brown trout fishing is only allowed after the 1st May on Gainslaw Hill Stretch between Canty’s Bridge up to the Cauld, South bank only.
7. Salmon anglers do not have priority over trout anglers.
8. Anglers must carry a permit when fishing and it, as well as fish and tackle, must be exhibited to any Water Bailiff, Police Officer, Keeper River Watcher, or any authorised person, including members of the Association on application.
9. For conservation reasons, anglers are encouraged to return all brown trout, but brown trout under 9 inches and over 12 inches MUST be returned. Specimen trout over 22 inches may be taken as part of the two fish limit.
No more than TWO brown trout may be taken in a day.
10. All salmon, sea trout, parr, smolts, kelts and grayling must be carefully returned.
11. Permit holders must respect fences and property being passed over, shut gates, and park sensibly as heavy farm machinery will be using the roads. Do not light fires, take dogs onto the waterside or interfere with any farm animals or game.
12. Suspected pollution or poaching must be reported without delay to the Secretary.
13. Prior notice must be given in writing to the Secretary by all fishing parties.
14. Only Resident season permit holders are entitled to vote at the Associations AGM held in early January in Berwick (see local press for details). This permit must be produced at the AGM for voting purposes.

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