TBF MATCHES/EVENTS/COMPETITIONS

  • A minimum of 2 keepnets to be used on all matches with fish evenly split between both nets.  Nets must be left to dry on the bank for at least 20 minutes whilst setting up and can only be sunk 15 minutes before the start of the match
  • 65lb maximum per net.  If you are over the limit then these are the tolerances:
    • 70lb in 1 net would be knocked back to 65lb
    • 70lb 1oz in 1 net and the whole net will not count
  • You can only fish to half way between yourself and the next angler either side of you
  • All buckets and bait boxes should not be washed out in the lakes prior to a match
  • 3 tins of meat is the maximum allowance per angler per match
  • You can only feed whilst at your own peg
  • ​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 please
  • No bread allowed (from 1st MAR to 30th SEP)
  • Bread is only allowed as hook bait, in the form of bread punch, no bigger than 10mm (from 1st OCT to 28th FEB). No loose feeding of bread is allowed in any form
  • Unused bait should NOT be thrown into the lakes.  Please use the bucket on the weigh in buggy​
  • Gardening rules: ​You may trim any vegetation above the water’s surface, but please do not pull any out of the water and please leave any trimmings neatly on the bank beside your peg