Etiquette

As the popularity of fishing the Teifi increases year by year the need for good manners on the bank and the understanding of fishing etiquette is of prime importance. The ethos of open accesses to all on our association waters is an important one and a principle which Welsh clubs are proud of and wish to maintain.

The spirit of friendliness and tolerance found on the Teifi and our neighbouring rivers can only be retained if anglers aim to act in an ethical and considerate way towards each other and their environment. Rather than imposing new rules the committee of the Teifi Trout Association would like to draw the attention of members and visiting anglers to some of the following points which while blindingly obvious to, and already adopted by the majority, are noticeably lacking in a small but annoying minority.  

Entering or fishing the river less than fifty metres downstream of another angler without their consent is extremely bad manners  and anyone reported to have acted in this way will be expected to explain themselves to the committee.   

 The first angler at a pool one hour before sunset can decide when it is to be fished. The latest the pool can be held in this manner is thirty minutes after sunset.  

The best way to determine how a pool is to be shared is by friendly discussion and agreement, for example the first angler can fish it for fifteen minutes and then the other for the next fifteen minutes. If an amicable agreement can’t be reached then the club byelaws state that if requested an angler must vacate a pool after 30 minutes.

 

 

While the points above are seen to be of prime importance we feel it is necessary to advise our members and visitors of some other aspects of etiquette that will help to maintain the harmony that should prevail on the river.  

Wade quietly when entering, fishing through, or leaving a pool; don’t spoil it for the next angler.  

Shining your torch on the water or at neighbouring anglers at night should be avoided.  

Remember to switch the ring tone off of your mobile phone if you take it with you.  

Loud conversation with your companion or somebody on the end of the phone can be very irritating to other anglers. “Practice to be quiet”.  

If fishing on the opposite bank to another angler, whether spinning, fly fishing or worming do not cast your line in a way that will interfere with the angler opposite. In fact try to avoid fishing opposite other anglers.  

Avoid walking close to the river banks in the vicinity of other anglers.