21 Aug 2024

SOUTH WEST LAKES CARP FISHING

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South West Lakes Reservoirs hold some stunning carp and other species and are well worth visiting.

(Above) Chris Tester  caught this 26lb Mirror at Upper Tamar.

(Above) Melbury produced a 23Ib 7oz Common, 20Ib 7oz Common, 14Ib Mirror, 14Ib 3oz Common for Mervyn Beale over a 3 day and night session this week 🎣 Well done Mervyn!
To celebrate National Fishing Month, we’ve currently got 15% off all day tickets, including Melbury Reservoir. Book via the Catch app and don’t forget to submit your catch report!
Following the previous success of our carp removal project at Roadford, we will once again be temporarily introducing carp fishing at Roadford Lake for September, with tickets for the first half of the month on sale now! 🎣
Just off the A30, Roadford Lake is a naturally beautiful location perfect for anglers living in both Devon and Cornwall and this unique opportunity should not be missed!
Throughout the month, we’ll be removing carp from the lake for restocking purposes elsewhere, and we ask that all fish caught are placed in the floatation pen situated in the water, where they will be collected each morning. 🐟
Carp fishing will only be available in a designated area of the lake and all anglers are advised to bring a pair of waders.
For more information and to book, visit: https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/roadford-lake-carp1
12 Aug 2024

Stafford Moor Carp Catches

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Barry Smyth & Steve banked 14 carp between them  on Lodge Lake swims 2 & 3.  Barry landing new pb 31lb! All caught on Sticky baits Manilla boilies over a bed of house pellets.

(below) Ryan Turner & friends fished up on Lodge lake for 48 hrs lots of fish between them biggest being 31lb 14oz from swim 1 , 3 & 5 all caught on a mixture of Mainline baits & Sticky baits.

(Below) Jack Burrett who travelled all the way from Norfolk to fish Beatties Lake, Jack had 33 Carp from the Inlet Swim over 4 nights, with the biggest being 31lb 2oz.

 

12 Aug 2024

Bulldog Carp

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 Rob Hancock enjoyed a successful session on Bulldogs carp lake.
Rob tempted the lake’s nicest mirror (first pic) he has also managed to bag the lake’s biggest mirror! (Second pic 30lb10oz) Alongside multiple other fish!
Rob tempted these chunks using Bulldogs infamous ‘sfp’ bait!
25 Jul 2024

STAFFORD MOOR – CARP CATCHES

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Glenn & son banked 47 carp out from Silver Birch lodge on Beatties lake 26 in the 20’s and 2 in the 30’s.

All caught on sticky baits krill & mainline cell boilies over house pellets

Pete & Hannah  on Lodge lake on the double swim peg 1 for 48hrs Hannah managed to get a PB of 33lb 4oz & Pete had a few one which was 30lb 1oz all caught on Royal Marine Wafters and double cream seed boilies by munch baits.

21 Jul 2024

The Mainline Baits Open Carp Match at Upper Tamar

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 Final Results July Mainline Competition. 
Friday 11am arrived, the draw for the July Mainline Comp was completed, all anglers were transported to their swims. The mood amongst the anglers was upbeat and raring to go.
The horn was sounded at 2pm for the start of the competition, around 15:45 the phone rang, fish been caught peg 12 Dave Bellew with a cracking 22Ib 6oz Mirror, within minutes the phone was ringing again, this time peg 14 Dan Hole & Jack Chillingworth 18Ib 15oz Mirror.
Things went a little quiet until around 19:00 when peg 14 had another fish, followed swiftly with peg 12 recording its second fish.
Former winner Nigel Woods fishing peg 10 recorded his first fish of the day. The Devon bank seemed to be dominating the competition with peg’s 10, 12, & 14 producing the fish. This carried on into the late evening.
Saturday morning arrived with fish being caught on the Cornwall bank, but still pegs 10,12,14 dominating the leader board.
Saturday evening arrived and the leader board was very close with six pegs recording 3 recorded fish. During Saturday late evening 11 fish were recorded and the leader board was still very close.
Aaron & Liam Jones were on 2 fish and not far behind the leaders.
Sunday morning arrived and peg 14 was in the lead with peg 12 second and peg 10 3rd. Nigel Woods peg 10 starting catching and there was 6oz’s between second and third place.
Aaron & Liam Jones peg 27 were unlucky losing 2 fish in the last hour. With 10 minutes to go Nigel Woods, peg 10, landed 23Ib 14oz fish putting himself into second place 15oz’s behind the leader. Top weights were recorded by 8 pegs making it an exciting competition. Out of the 18 pegs drawn only 2 pegs did not record any fish. Over 50 fish were recorded, all in all a very close contest.
The format of the prizes this year were changed, to give anglers more chances to win prizes. First, second, and third prizes remained the same.
A big thank you to all that took part, thank you John Kneebone and Mainline Baits for sponsoring the event.
A massive thank you to our volunteer marshal’s who gave up their time to help run this event. Gary, Laura, Bob, Ken and Mark, you made my running the event easy. ( Mervyn )
Results below:
1st: Dan Hole & Jack Chillingworth peg14 58Ib 1oz.
2nd: Nigel Woods peg10 57Ib 2oz
3rd: Dave Bellew peg12 48Ib 6oz.
Section winners:
Section 1 Richard Voisey. Tim Frost peg 11.
Section 2 Rod Sanders. Corey Mills peg17.
Section 3 Simon Fowler. Stuart Morrish peg 22.
Section 4 Liam Jones. Aaron Jones peg 27.
Biggest Fish: Craig Hunt. George West peg 21 18Ib 15oz.
Smallest Fish: Simon Fowler. Stuart Morrish peg 22 7Ib 13oz.
18 Jul 2024

REEL TIME – Volume Two – Christopher Yates

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The postman delivered the latest offering from the Little Egret Press a pleasing collection of writings by Christopher Yates. Whilst I have only just started reading Reel Time Volume Two  I have no doubt that it will become one of my favourites as are all of Chris’s books. It is difficult to describe how Chris is able to convey the magic of angling so fluently. His writing is easy to read and has a delightful simplicity that manages to ooze tales from the water’s edge in an evocative flowing style that takes you there.

The book is illustrated with fine artwork by North Devon based David Blackaller and David Cowdry.

I was privileged to interview Chris several years ago for Angling Heritage and it was an enjoyable and enlightening experience that I treasure.

My own book “I Caught A Glimpse”. Was published by the Little Egret Press in 2019.

https://thelittleegretpress.co.uk/product/i-caught-a-glimpse-ltd-edition-hardback/

 

 

 

 

 

 

11 Jul 2024

Barnstaple Bait and Tackle Opening Saturday July 13th

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Barnstaple Bait and Tackle Opens on Saturday July 13th ensuring that Barnstaple anglers continue to have a well stocked tackle shop to visit for all their needs. I called in to the shop prior to its opening and chatted with Chris who is full of enthusiasm for the new venture. The shop carries on the legacy of Quay Sports where Chris was the manager. A wide range of bait and tackle from well-known brands is stocked. The shop caters for Coarse, Carp, Sea and Fly Fishers. It is essential that anglers use all of our excellent local tackle shops that provide far more than just bait and tackle. Friendly advice, a social meeting hub and convenience add value not found on line.

Chris Connaughton
💥 READY FOR YOU!! 💥
So, after a lot of hard graft from friends and family, we are 99% kitted out, stocked up and ready for your presence at our grand opening on Saturday (13th)!!
You will find us at 6 Queen Street, EX32 8HJ. Currently, the large carpark nearby is closed but you will find a smaller one to the rear of the shop and another, Belle Meadow, just the other side of the bus station.
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We should have a full compliment of baits for sea and freshwater, both frozen and live.
Can’t wait to see you all!!
BBT
Opening Hours – Monday       9:00- 18.00
                            Tuesday.      9:00- 18.00
                            Wednesday  9:00- 18.00
                             Thursday     9:00- 19.00
                             Friday.         9:00- 18.00
                             Saturday      9:00- 17.00
                             Sunday.      10.00 – 14.00