The PFIGA Code Of Practice

Under the PFIGA Code of Practice, PFIGA Members are required to:

• Observe high standards of business ethics in all dealings.

• Ensure their image as evidenced by their behaviour and the appearance of their dress, plant, equipment and tackle, at all times reflects a high standard of professionalism.

• Maintain exemplary standards of behaviour in relationships with clients, other anglers and users of the aquatic environment.

• Ensure that all instructing and guiding operations are based on well developed skills and contemporary techniques.

• Observe, foster and promote all fishing regulations.

• Ensure good standards of sportsmanship in all fishing activities with particular reference to the welfare, conservation and propagation of the target fish species.

• Encourage and promote conservation of the environment, the fish and the species upon which fish feed.

• Demonstrate an authoritative knowledge and understanding of the natural history and heritage of the fishery and its surrounds.

PFIGA acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land and water on which we guide. We acknowledge and pay respect to elders past and present, and to emerging leaders.