General Rules.

Only two rods may be used for carp fishing at Sierra Brava.

There are no rules about hooks at present. I recommend large, strong, curved patterns.

Suitable shockleaders should be used when fishing at Sierra Brava. To minimise breakages from snags and to prevent crack offs (they happen!).

No fixed lead systems. Lead clips or other lead release methods should be adopted in case of breakages, crack offs etc...

When fishing tight to snags – do not leave your rods.

When fishing tight to snags – either fish with baitrunner extra tight, or locked up.

When fishing locked up – ensure rod is secure in rests and the pod is also secured to ground.

Rods/tackle must not be left unattended. Rods can be left in charge with fishing partner for a short period of 20 minutes i.e. taking a shower.

Respect

Show consideration towards fellow anglers.

Respect nature; do not cut down excessive vegetation/trees etc.

For call's of nature, holes must be dug and excrement buried (see add. facilities).

All rubbish to be bagged, which I take away at the end of your session.

No open fires are allowed at Sierra Brava.

Cans of lager/beer/soft drinks are more preferable to glass bottles.

Carp Care

Handle the carp with care at all times, especially during the spawning period.

*Carp grossly spawned up should be released immediately, and photographs should be done in the water, helping support the carp’s tummy.

Unhooking mats should be used for every capture. As tempting as it is to unhook small carp in the water’s edge, do not do it. The edges at Brava are sometimes very hard; so damage may result to the carp from struggling and you too, if the hook gets embedded in a finger or thumb!!

Landing nets must be collapsed when carrying a carp to the unhooking mat. Do not carry carp with the landing net arms – they are not designed for this.

*For extra large carp collapse the net in the water. Place collapsed net into retainer sling. Zip up and secure, then carry with two people if necessary to the unhooking mat.

Take extra caution when holding carp for pictures. The terrain at Brava can be savage. Always hold over the unhooking mat. Never stand up with a carp in your arms on dry land. Return carp to the water’s edge using the unhooking mat.

Have water ready for pictures. On very hot days, ensure the carp is kept wet at all times and the carp is returned as quickly as possible.

Ensure all carp are fully recovered before releasing.

Do not treat small carp any differently to large carp – remember the small carp are the future stock of Brava.

Boats.

No inflatable/hard boats are allowed at Sierra Brava.

Bait boats are permitted but extreme ranges are not allowed.

***You will undoubtedly see people occasionally breaking some of these rules whilst fishing at Sierra Brava. Please do not ask me to bend the rules in any way, shape, or form. The answer will be NO!