Barbless/De-Barbed Hooks

Using barbless or de-barbed hooks is compulsory on our waters. Barbless speaks for itself, de-barbed means the barb is crushed flat in line with the hook point.

Fish Handling

The Association practices mandatory catch and release and when releasing fish please do so in or on the water. If a photo is required, un-hook the fish in the water in a fish friendly net, i.e. knotless and preferably rubber. Always wet your hands, keep the fish low to the water surface and never use a towel to hold a fish.  If the fish is hooked deep, cut the leader close to the fish’s mouth and release.  Never go digging around as this will only result later in the fish’s death.  Remember these are the jewels in the DAA’s Crown.