Looking for a potential syndicate Beds / West Cambridgeshire area.
Also anyone know any info on Blunham club lake that became a syndicate?
Also anyone know any info on Blunham club lake that became a syndicate?
In reply to Post #1
Was that the one near broom that used to be called ivel valley?
Was that the one near broom that used to be called ivel valley?
In reply to Post #2
No mate not that one. Think it was out near the l shape somewhere
No mate not that one. Think it was out near the l shape somewhere
It was up near Willington
In reply to Post #4
Yep, just along from the l shape then. An old water ski lake or something wasn't it?
Yep, just along from the l shape then. An old water ski lake or something wasn't it?
In reply to Post #1
Kempston Hardwick water in Bedfordshire? There were winter tickets available last month. Unsure if they still have some left.
Kempston Hardwick water in Bedfordshire? There were winter tickets available last month. Unsure if they still have some left.
In reply to Post #5
Barford?
Barford?
In reply to Post #1
The barford. Lake is run by blunhams old bailiff it's a very private lake only a very small syndicate
The barford. Lake is run by blunhams old bailiff it's a very private lake only a very small syndicate
Charlies lake in chawston
In reply to Post #9
What about Elstow lakes, not sure what the situation is there these days, many years since I fished there!
What about Elstow lakes, not sure what the situation is there these days, many years since I fished there!
In reply to Post #8
Charlie's lake that's the one
Charlie's lake that's the one
In reply to Post #11
Charlie's lake is Chawston , see Honest Carp Blogs on Facebook.
Charlie's lake is Chawston , see Honest Carp Blogs on Facebook.
In reply to Post #12
Yeah, Chawton which is only a few mins from Willington, and also from the l shape.
Yeah, Chawton which is only a few mins from Willington, and also from the l shape.
In reply to Post #10
The back lake , Elstow2 is £300 a year , and is still the waiting list for the main lake , I think all tickets are taken.
The back lake , Elstow2 is £300 a year , and is still the waiting list for the main lake , I think all tickets are taken.
In reply to Post #2
Hi. That's now known as 'The Alcove'. Lots of work done to the site.Much tidier and run very well from what I have heard.
Hi. That's now known as 'The Alcove'. Lots of work done to the site.Much tidier and run very well from what I have heard.
In reply to Post #1
Heron Lake at Wyboston near St Neots.
Lovely lake, i was a member a few years ago, well run syndicate with sensible rules.
Some good fish in it then, could be some real NICE ONES NOW.
Heron Lake at Wyboston near St Neots.
Lovely lake, i was a member a few years ago, well run syndicate with sensible rules.
Some good fish in it then, could be some real NICE ONES NOW.
In reply to Post #16
Sorry for the capitals, typo
Sorry for the capitals, typo
In reply to Post #16
Thanks, i believe the waiting list is closed for Heron Lake.
Thanks, i believe the waiting list is closed for Heron Lake.
In reply to Post #18
Probably, but you can always get a round of golf there, not a bad course as long as you avoid the water!
Probably, but you can always get a round of golf there, not a bad course as long as you avoid the water!
In reply to Post #14
It's actually the other way round now, need to fish pit 1 first to get on list for pit 2 and it's around the £500 mark.
It's actually the other way round now, need to fish pit 1 first to get on list for pit 2 and it's around the £500 mark.
In reply to Post #20
How things change, whats happened there then? Has pit 2 now got a better stock than 1? Was a member myself in the 90s, pit 1 was a top lake back then.
How things change, whats happened there then? Has pit 2 now got a better stock than 1? Was a member myself in the 90s, pit 1 was a top lake back then.
In reply to Post #21
Fishing on pit 1 is still very healthy, the back pit has a lot more fish than it use to and the stockies are doing very well. Don't really know why it swapped round, demand I suppose.
Fishing on pit 1 is still very healthy, the back pit has a lot more fish than it use to and the stockies are doing very well. Don't really know why it swapped round, demand I suppose.
In reply to Post #22
Time flys, things change, hard for me to grasp it was 30 years ago when i had my time on there, all the old fish gone now i would expect, glad the pits are still good fisherys though.
Time flys, things change, hard for me to grasp it was 30 years ago when i had my time on there, all the old fish gone now i would expect, glad the pits are still good fisherys though.
In reply to Post #23
God , would never imagined that situation 😲. When the lake went free fishing and some of the fish seeded waters as far as Oxfordshire I proposed a syndicate on it . I quoted it it the same as Len Guard who lived near me , with places I could easily filled , and a bit extra for a gatted carpark at least the one nearest the entrance . There were a lot of thefts going on , but the carpark round the back was less vulnerable . Len won the day obviously , and offered me a place , even bailiffing duties 😀. I questioned why I'd lost out as I knew I'd offered enough money , the answer ??? Len had wrote in on official looking headed paper , fair play 😂
God , would never imagined that situation 😲. When the lake went free fishing and some of the fish seeded waters as far as Oxfordshire I proposed a syndicate on it . I quoted it it the same as Len Guard who lived near me , with places I could easily filled , and a bit extra for a gatted carpark at least the one nearest the entrance . There were a lot of thefts going on , but the carpark round the back was less vulnerable . Len won the day obviously , and offered me a place , even bailiffing duties 😀. I questioned why I'd lost out as I knew I'd offered enough money , the answer ??? Len had wrote in on official looking headed paper , fair play 😂
In reply to Post #24
Not exactly sure where this is tbh, there's a very weedy small intimate lake with islands on the left southbound on the a1, what lake please, quite a bit before wyboston, i think theres a sharp bend or two then as the road straightens its on the left. Sorry for the vagueness
Not exactly sure where this is tbh, there's a very weedy small intimate lake with islands on the left southbound on the a1, what lake please, quite a bit before wyboston, i think theres a sharp bend or two then as the road straightens its on the left. Sorry for the vagueness
In reply to Post #24
That's a pretty cool story Carpbourne, Len (God rest his soul) knew the score and did a great job. This all happened well before my time. I was recently told a story how the travellers camped nearby ‘borrowed' some poor buggers tackle and one of the Elstow bailiffs that was a little un-hinged took a double barrelled over to their caravan park and on demanding to speak to their honcho got the gear returned.
That's a pretty cool story Carpbourne, Len (God rest his soul) knew the score and did a great job. This all happened well before my time. I was recently told a story how the travellers camped nearby ‘borrowed' some poor buggers tackle and one of the Elstow bailiffs that was a little un-hinged took a double barrelled over to their caravan park and on demanding to speak to their honcho got the gear returned.
Anyone know where the Big Lake Beford - Dave Lane fished is?
In reply to Post #27
He fished Brogborough and Stewartby, both big and both Bedford.
He fished Brogborough and Stewartby, both big and both Bedford.
In reply to Post #28
Pretty sure theyre Ampthill AC ticket. Occasionaly hear rumours about them throwing something significant up,but as its open access im guessing theres a lot of bluster and those that do the time and get results stay tight lipped.. definately venues for those who want a challenge
Pretty sure theyre Ampthill AC ticket. Occasionaly hear rumours about them throwing something significant up,but as its open access im guessing theres a lot of bluster and those that do the time and get results stay tight lipped.. definately venues for those who want a challenge
In reply to Post #28
Yeah Stewartby. Dont think that ones on the ampthil ticket the bogborough one is. Marston is too.
The big lake Dave Fishes I think is parallel to the road that goes to kempston retail park from ampthill. If that is the lake he fishes, which from the looks of it, it is then it takes over a minute to drive past at 60mph! Looks awsome and I believe once held a 50lber that got ottered and I got told if Inwanted to waste ten years of my life there was an absolutely MINT scaley at about 37 38lbs.... this info was given to me by a reliable source several years ago. I'm assuming it is this lake descriptions locations and pictures/videos look it ;-)
Yeah Stewartby. Dont think that ones on the ampthil ticket the bogborough one is. Marston is too.
The big lake Dave Fishes I think is parallel to the road that goes to kempston retail park from ampthill. If that is the lake he fishes, which from the looks of it, it is then it takes over a minute to drive past at 60mph! Looks awsome and I believe once held a 50lber that got ottered and I got told if Inwanted to waste ten years of my life there was an absolutely MINT scaley at about 37 38lbs.... this info was given to me by a reliable source several years ago. I'm assuming it is this lake descriptions locations and pictures/videos look it ;-)
In reply to Post #27
Brogborough. Was at a slide show a few weeks ago in Bedfordshire and he talked quite a bit about his time on there.
Brogborough. Was at a slide show a few weeks ago in Bedfordshire and he talked quite a bit about his time on there.
In reply to Post #31
Lol...You were there too
. Got the impression he spent almost as much time building BBQ's as he did wetting a line!!! Enjoyed Penners' talk too. Couple of others I recognised too including the lad who had that 40+ beast from Ecton
Lol...You were there too
. Got the impression he spent almost as much time building BBQ's as he did wetting a line!!! Enjoyed Penners' talk too. Couple of others I recognised too including the lad who had that 40+ beast from Ecton
In reply to Post #32
I reckon penners slide shows are consistently some of the best. Never does the turned up, caught that routine.
Laney is just next level hunter. I could fish for a million years and I'd never be able to find them like he can. Or pecky. Whole different level of watercraft that I will never achieve.
Yeah I was there with a few mates and bumped into loads of guys I've not seen for ages. I really enjoyed the evening. I think it's brilliant that browns put all the effort in to do stuff for local anglers.
I reckon penners slide shows are consistently some of the best. Never does the turned up, caught that routine.
Laney is just next level hunter. I could fish for a million years and I'd never be able to find them like he can. Or pecky. Whole different level of watercraft that I will never achieve.
Yeah I was there with a few mates and bumped into loads of guys I've not seen for ages. I really enjoyed the evening. I think it's brilliant that browns put all the effort in to do stuff for local anglers.
Anyone know anything about Barford lake? Used to be on the Blunham ticket, believe it's a syndicate these days?
In reply to Post #34
Yes it is a syndicate fully booked . Very slim chance of a ticket
Yes it is a syndicate fully booked . Very slim chance of a ticket
In reply to Post #33
Agree 100 %. Hats off to Browns for the evening. No doubting Laneys ability but he can rub people up the wrong way with his actions on lakes they're fishing.My take on it is hes not necessarily breaking the rules, just pushing them to the max and fulfilling his writing obligations. Appreciate that he can and does get away with some things because of who he is though.
Agree 100 %. Hats off to Browns for the evening. No doubting Laneys ability but he can rub people up the wrong way with his actions on lakes they're fishing.My take on it is hes not necessarily breaking the rules, just pushing them to the max and fulfilling his writing obligations. Appreciate that he can and does get away with some things because of who he is though.
In reply to Post #36
I agree Andy. Laney is a nice bloke, an amazing, natural angler and tells a great story.....but rarely the full story!
I agree Andy. Laney is a nice bloke, an amazing, natural angler and tells a great story.....but rarely the full story!
In reply to Post #37
I don't think he is that popular with Reading DAA bailiffs
I don't think he is that popular with Reading DAA bailiffs
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