Catch Report

The last week the weather has yet again been somewhat unsettled, with lots of  rain and sprinkling of sunshine, and hardly any wind. The temperatures have fluctuated between 17C and 26C degrees during the day, and nighttime temperatures have been around 10 degrees. The atmospheric pressure has been high, hovering around the 1028mbp mark. The carp are very mobile at the moment frequently visiting most parts of the lakes on a daily basis and they are often being seen in large numbers in the early hours (3am till 5am) so getting up early can give you a real edge. The fish are loving the upper layer due to warm water temperatures, so don’t forget you zig and floater gear as this will often get you a bonus fish or two, during the less prolific times of day.

Starting things of with S2, Karl Astley managed 6 bites resulting in 4 fish being landed from peg 18, small zigs with 10mm DNA baits pb pop being the winning way. Jack Mcilwaine  landed a lovely 19lber caught over a spread of bug boilies, pellets, liquid and maize with a match the hatch wafter. Next up Martin Pilkington managed 6 bites from peg 1 including 4 tench a 19lb mirror and a new PB in the shape of a 27lb 8oz mirror all bites falling to  fake corn over a bed of hemp, corn and chopped boilies fished towards the point.  Steven Ogden landed 2 fish up to 29lb from the point and Nigel landed a 23lber from peg 3. Philip landed 3 fish to 19lb from peg 18. Lastly Rob landed 8 fish from peg 9 up to over 20lb, solid bags fished to the far margin and zigs kept the bites coming.

Now we hop over the bund to S1, Lewis Lord landed a 22lb mirror and a 15lb common from peg 2 both caught from the far margin on snowman rigs over boilies. Aaron Walsh landed 4 fish to 19lb from peg 11 all caught on pink pop ups over a good spread of DNA S7 boilies. Next up Darren Wright landed 3 fish up to 22lb from peg 7 all fish coming from the right-hand margin on bug wafters over bug boilies and corn . Lastly Callum Browen landed 5 fish up to 19lb all caught on DNA bait PB pop ups over SLK and corn.

Now we run up the hill  to Foxes, Kieron did an overnighter in peg 6 and landed 4 fish including 3 over 20lb with the biggest tipping the scales to 24lb 3 fish came to s7 wafters over s7 boilies from the right-hand margin and the other came to a solid bag fished on the bar. Ben Landed a 22lber during a day session. Next up Barry  Jones landed 2 fish from peg 4 up to 21lb both caught of the bar over a scattering off boilies and lastly “Sir Lanky” landed 2 fish to 20lb off the top during a short evening session.

Now to the members, waters, Bantons Mat Rydeard landed 5 fish topped by a stunning 25lb scaly mirror, Paul landed a 30lb mirror caught on nutrabaits pop up over corn, maize and Trigger ice boilies. Mat B has been getting amongst a few in the last 2 weeks landed 8 fish all over 20lbs and to top it of 2 a teamer in the form of  “sally’s fish” and the “queen” simple bottom baits over plenty of bug boilies is doing the do for Mat. Now to the “Mighty” Mark Bowden landed a 22lb mirror. Kenny carries on his fantastic run of form this time landing 3 fish up to 30lb and Shaun landed 2  fish to over 20lb and lastly Neil has been landing a few in the past week or 2 up to 29lbs.

Now to River, the coarse lake. The fishing continues to be top notch with plenty of carp, bream, tench and big roach being landed daily, with the odd chub and specimen size perch, chucked in for good measure. All tactics are scoring well at the moment, including feeder, float and pole fishing . The carp seem to be favoring the central areas such as peg 2, 3, 11 and 12 and the tench seem to be in the margins and in the corners in pegs 4 and 16. The best bait for the tench at the moment seems to be 12mm boilies or large cubes of meat. Tyler Coulton Has been enjoying this fantastic sport recently and this trip was no different landing 46 fish including 16 tench to over 4lb and carp up 9lb, Yellow mainline pineapple wafter over a mix of pellets and krill ground bait has been the winning method.

 

1. The weather is up and down, and the fish don’t know weather they are coming or going so fish for a bite at a time until we get some settled carpy conditions then will be the time to give them some good quality bait.

2. Don’t forget your zig and floater gear. Be patient finding the fish and feed the birds off and the bites will come.

3. Be mobile and reactive, as the fish are often on the move and if you are not on them you simply won’t catch them. also, if the fish are in the upper layers and you are fishing on the bottom you need to react and change methods to suite.

4. Don’t leave home without your solid bag bucket this is a massively successful tactic at all times of the year.

5.  Be prepared for the changeable weather ( Water proofs, sun cream, hat, water ect)

6. Remember effort = reward

 

Take the hassle of cooking whilst you’re away, and get your food delivered to your peg. This service is available 7 days a week excluding Sunday evenings. Please visit the website to view the menu. You can place your order in person, at Reception or over the phone and pay by card at the time of ordering. Breakfast orders must be placed before 8 am and evening orders need to be placed before 4pm.

• Bait boats are allowed on S2 only.

• Please remember to send in your pictures and reports.

• Please REMEMBER if you land a fish over 30lb from any of the waters and require assistance please ring a bailiff, so that they can come and help with the photos, fish safety, and verifying the weight.

 

Opening hours are - 7am till 7pm daily.

Please remember to pack your fish care equipment last, including mat/cradle, net, sling and waders, so that they are easily accessible on arrival, as you will be required to submerge them in the disinfectant dip, for a minimum of 5 minutes before you check in. Each angler must have their own equipment. You will not be able to proceed to the lakes, until you have done this, and we aim to prevent delays and have an efficient check in process to make your fishing trip enjoyable.

For your convenience we have a shop on site holding a wide range of terminal tackle and bait from, Korda, Fox, ESP, Tackle Guru, Mainline, DNA Baits, Sticky Baits, and Dynamite we also stock a range of drinks, toiletries, confectionery and much more.