OPEN MATCH RULES                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

• At least 2 keepnets to be used on all matches
  
  
• Only 65lb maximum per net.  If you are over the limit by more than 5lb then your whole net will be disqualified. 
  For example:
  • 70lb in 1 net would be knocked back to 65lb
  • 70lb 1oz in 1 net and the whole net will not count

   

• All buckets and bait boxes should not be washed out in the lakes prior to a match
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• All fish to be netted by a landing net

 

• No floating baits

 

• A float or indicator must be used at all times.  There must be 10.16cm / 4” of line between the pole tip and float and 15.24cm / 6” deep below the float

 

• Barbless hooks no bigger than a size 10

 

• No Braid
  
  
• No Boilies

   

• Feed pellets must be Tunnel Barn’s own.  Any angler found to be using different will be disqualified

 

• No litter to be left on the pools after the match

 

• No bread allowed (from 1st MAR)


• No loose feeding of bread is allowed in any form.  Bread is only allowed as hook bait, in the form of bread punch, no bigger than 10mm (1 OCT-28 FEB only) 


• All keepnets must be dry before they are put into the water and can only be put in 15 minutes prior to the match starting. They should be laid out on the bank while setting up