TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR CARLOGIE, BALLOGIE & COMMONTY FISHINGS
GENERAL
1. Fish with fly only.
2. The Dee Conservation Code must always be observed. It is paramount that kit is disinfected to prevent the spread of Gyrodactylis salaris. Please ensure that disinfection is properly carried out using the Virkon spray provided at all main huts.
3. Terms: you (The Customer) and Ballogie Estate (The Owner)
PAYMENT and CANCELLATIONS
4. Rents are due in full.
5. The Customer is not permitted to sub-let fishing without the prior written approval of The Owner.
6. In the event of a cancellation by the Customer, the Customer will remain liable for the whole agreed rent. We can try to re-let the fishings for you if you give us enough warning. In the event of re-letting taking place, a 25% administration charge will be made.
We strongly advise that you take out the appropriate insurance to cover your booking.
7. Please note that in line with general practice, we cannot give refunds for fishing spoilt by inclement weather or poor water conditions. Nor do we give refunds if you decide not to come.
8. No publicity without prior written consultation with The Owner.
9. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on the beats.
FISHING ETIQUETTE
10. A fisherman commencing to fish in front of a fisherman fishing the opposite bank should commence fishing at least one hundred yards downstream from the opposite angler, or in a different pool. When starting behind the opposite fisherman, allow a separation of at least fifty yards.
11. A fisherman must make steady progress downstream while fishing a pool, thereby allowing any following fisherman on either side of the beat equal progress through the pool.
12. A fisherman should show awareness of others fishing the river and should be prepared to lift his line out of the water by request should a fisherman on the opposite bank be playing a fish.
13. If you are sharing a rod (max 2 persons), then the combined fishing effort should not exceed that which could be expected from one reasonably fit person. Fishing in relay is not permitted without allowing time to pass for the person finishing the pool to walk back up to the start.
14. Details of all fish caught (weights, pools in which they were caught, date etc) must be entered into the data sheets provided in the fishing huts or should these be closed, the required information should be submitted to the ghillie before departure.
INSURANCE
15. The Customer is strongly advised to take out a Public Liability Policy, covering themselves and their guests, for not less than £500,000
16. The Customer and guests are advised to wear and use their own personal protective equipment where appropriate. This should include chest waders, wading stick, appropriate clothing and a flotation device to marine standards.
17. The insurance cover in the fishing huts and on the rod-boxes does not extend to the property of The Customer. If you wish to leave your belongings in the huts or rod-boxes it is at your own risk and you are advised to ensure that you have adequate insurance cover for sports and other items when travelling.
