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Match Rules

Match Rules

TWAPS Match Rules FOR REGULAR MATCHES 2026

  1. Only current TWAPS members may enter any TWAPS matches.
  2. The match draw and fishing times are as the current match calendar.
  3. The TWAPS Match Secretary shall be deemed to be the Match Organiser, but if he/she is unable to attend then he/she shall nominate an alternate who will be advised to all attending anglers before the draw.
  4. Every angler draws his or her own peg at every match. (except for exceptional circumstance, e.g. traffic detours, breakdowns).
  5. Any pools (for over 18s only) are optional on the day.
  6. Keep nets shall conform to current Environment Agency rules, A net for retaining carp should be of a “carp safe design”.
  7. Keep nets should be dry before being placed in the water, except where Host fishery rules request the use of a dip tank before fishing.
  8. Pole limit will be 16 meters.
  9. Only 1 rod/pole to be used at any time.
  10. All feeder and bombs to be free running, lead clips and Guru x-safe systems are allowed if fishery permit.
  11. Fishery bait limits rules to apply.
  12. No bait to enter the water before the start whistle.
  13. No moving swims during a match, An angle may move swims before the match starts if his or her peg is deemed unsafe with the permission of the match organiser. If a platform is provided, than the angler fishes from the platform if it is suitable.
  14. An angler can cast up to the midway point between the adjacent or opposite angler.
  15. No feeding a second swim with a pole cup whilst fishing another red/pole. Feeding a second line is acceptable.
  16. Pike , Trout, Sturgeon and Catfish will not be weighed in.
  17. Net weight limits, Site limit of 50lbs with a tolerance of 10lbs, if over the tolerance the net will be disqualified.
  18. Silver fish and carp are to be kept in separate nets.
  19. In the case of a fish being played at the final whistle, the angler with have a additional 15 minutes to land the fish.
  20. No moving of fish between keep nets after the final whistle.
  21. Weighing in will be carried out by anglers occupying the first and last three pegs in each  match. Should an angle from any of these pegs leave the match early, the angler in the next adjacent peg shall help they the weigh in.
  22. If an angler disputes a weight by the steward, this must be raised before the fish are removed form the scales.
  23. Complaints must be made to the organising steward before vacating the site.
  24. League points. The winner of any points match will be awarded 100 points, runner up 98 points, angles in third place and below will be awarded 2 points less than the angler above him or her provided they weigh in at the end of the match. An Angler who completes the match but does not weigh in will be awarded 10 points. An angler who leaves early receives 0 points.
  25. In the event of anglers drawing in the final league standings, the winner will be the angler with the heaviest accumulated weight from all qualifying matches throughout the season.


TWAPS Match Rules FOR CHAIRMAN'S MATCHES

Last updated: 28th January 2024

NOTE FROM THE CHAIRMAN
  1. Current TWAPS members only may enter.
  2. Every angler draws their own peg at every match.
  3. 5pm draw time, fish 6pm til 9pm.
  4. 3 out of the 4 matches to count.
  5. Keep nets must conform to current Environment Agency bye-laws.
  6. I rod or pole only in use at any time.
  7. No bait to be introduced into the Fishery before the starting whistle.
  8. Any angler disputing a weight by the scales person, must raise it before fish are removed from the scales.
  9. Subject to numbers fishing, both lakes maybe used, and if so points will be awarded equally.
  10. As in the past both lakes will be used, and so those drawing the steps lake in round 1 will fish the long lake in round 2, the steps lake in round 3 and long lake in round 4. Those drawing the long lake in round 1 will fish alternate lakes for rounds 2,3 and 4 as well.
  11. Points will be awarded as follows; 1st 30, 2nd 28, 3rd 27, 4th 26, etc.
  12. In the case of a tie for points at the end of the series, the winner shall be the angler with the highest accumulated weight from their chosen matches.
  13. Carp to be kept in a separate net from other species.
  14. Complaints must be made to the organising steward before vacating the site.
  15. No pools payments applies for these matches.
  16. Entrants are responsible for car park charge.

Inn On The Lake swim closure - Main Lake swims 1, 2, 14, 15 and 16 are closed due to low water levels and fish welfare till further notice,

Lake Closure - Cobham Bottom lake is closed till further notice.

Cobham Closure - All lakes will be closed for fishing and visitors on the 12th and 13th September due to works being carried out on site involving machinery.

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