As the title.
Just out of interest really. Anyone got any idea, even a rough estimate?
Just out of interest really. Anyone got any idea, even a rough estimate?
In reply to Post #1
Legit old ones or moody imports ?
Legit old ones or moody imports ?
In reply to Post #1
Lots
Lots
In reply to Post #1
How many 70's are there in the UK? Now that's a question 😉
How many 70's are there in the UK? Now that's a question 😉
There's none in welly 😳
In reply to Post #1
137.5
137.5
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9
9
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69 dude
Wouldn't know if anyone kept a national record of big fish anymore. BCSG regional organisers used to but doubt they do now.
69 dude
Wouldn't know if anyone kept a national record of big fish anymore. BCSG regional organisers used to but doubt they do now.
In reply to Post #1
I think SAGA insurance know. As soon as I turned 50 they started sending me loads of stuff offering free pens if I took out life cover with them. ...
I think SAGA insurance know. As soon as I turned 50 they started sending me loads of stuff offering free pens if I took out life cover with them. ...
In reply to Post #9
50 plus. Saga would get more takers if they offered a bait deal instead of a pen 🖊
50 plus. Saga would get more takers if they offered a bait deal instead of a pen 🖊
In reply to Post #5
CRUEL
CRUEL
In reply to Post #5
I've heard that recently aswell 😢
I've heard that recently aswell 😢
In reply to Post #12
They had another bunch of losses?
They had another bunch of losses?
Isn't there an un-caught 50 in every lake?
In reply to Post #14
99% of the time it is wishful thinking, an Un caught 50.
But that other 1% of magical venues, do exist, wether they are no publicity, low stock, extremely private, no fishing, trout reservoir, great bloodlines and neglect.
99% of the time it is wishful thinking, an Un caught 50.
But that other 1% of magical venues, do exist, wether they are no publicity, low stock, extremely private, no fishing, trout reservoir, great bloodlines and neglect.
In reply to Post #5
16 X 40's and 5 X 50's still in Welly
16 X 40's and 5 X 50's still in Welly
One of my club waters produced it's first one a few weeks back. 
In reply to Post #16
Is that it? For that money. I thought it was meant to have a crazy stock of big fish.
Is that it? For that money. I thought it was meant to have a crazy stock of big fish.
9999 
In reply to Post #18
Wtf. That is still a crazy number of big fish. I bet there aren't that many 50s in the midlands and north of England, ignoring the multiple wronguns!
Wtf. That is still a crazy number of big fish. I bet there aren't that many 50s in the midlands and north of England, ignoring the multiple wronguns!
In reply to Post #20
Time to sell up and move south then.
Time to sell up and move south then.
In reply to Post #21
Lol, I'll ask the Missus!
Lol, I'll ask the Missus!
In reply to Post #18
It did have 22 x 50's and about 25 x 40's at the same time around 4 years ago. But those fish date from the mid to late 1970's and unfortunately nothing last for ever and the are slowly fading away each year. And it would as probably had a detrimental effect of those big old fish, if they started added stockies during the peak of the lake..
But your paying for a lot more than just the stock. It's very safe and secure and the etiquette is generally of the highest order plus it's a very picturesque mature lake these days.
It did have 22 x 50's and about 25 x 40's at the same time around 4 years ago. But those fish date from the mid to late 1970's and unfortunately nothing last for ever and the are slowly fading away each year. And it would as probably had a detrimental effect of those big old fish, if they started added stockies during the peak of the lake..
But your paying for a lot more than just the stock. It's very safe and secure and the etiquette is generally of the highest order plus it's a very picturesque mature lake these days.
In reply to Post #23
22x50 and 25x40 is an amazing stock and I can see why the ticket price was as high as it is, I'm not convinced on what people are saying is the current stock that it's worth over £2k a year. There's plenty of safe, beautiful water that don't cost anything like that.
22x50 and 25x40 is an amazing stock and I can see why the ticket price was as high as it is, I'm not convinced on what people are saying is the current stock that it's worth over £2k a year. There's plenty of safe, beautiful water that don't cost anything like that.
In reply to Post #24
I agree. It was £2100. From £1200 to £1500 is a realistic price to ensure all 50 tickets are sold.
I agree. It was £2100. From £1200 to £1500 is a realistic price to ensure all 50 tickets are sold.
In reply to Post #23
Yes, I've heard the same, that it is a great atmosphere and camaraderie amongst the anglers. I've only fished one lake in my whole life that had a fifty in, to still have four fifties in Wellington it is an amazing venue. Judging by Darrell Peck's recent results at Welly , the back-up fish ain't too bad!
Yes, I've heard the same, that it is a great atmosphere and camaraderie amongst the anglers. I've only fished one lake in my whole life that had a fifty in, to still have four fifties in Wellington it is an amazing venue. Judging by Darrell Peck's recent results at Welly , the back-up fish ain't too bad!
In reply to Post #26
There are plenty of other waters with equal and better stocks and lovely surroundings, you just know about them because they dont have tackle/bait company knob head's on them trying to push a product or making a ***** video.
There are plenty of other waters with equal and better stocks and lovely surroundings, you just know about them because they dont have tackle/bait company knob head's on them trying to push a product or making a ***** video.
In reply to Post #24
I've just received a call from them to ask if I want to still be on the list and they would charge me £100 to do so. I've been on that list for 8yrs without an offer of a place and I know of a couple of people who got offers quicker than that. I politely declined!
I asked about the fish deaths and was told they had a lost a couple 😂
I've just received a call from them to ask if I want to still be on the list and they would charge me £100 to do so. I've been on that list for 8yrs without an offer of a place and I know of a couple of people who got offers quicker than that. I politely declined!
I asked about the fish deaths and was told they had a lost a couple 😂
In reply to Post #28
That's a joke, you have waited 8 years but can only stay on the list if you pay £100??
That's a joke, you have waited 8 years but can only stay on the list if you pay £100??
In reply to Post #29
Yes, great eh?!
Yes, great eh?!
In reply to Post #30
The thinking behind that is to keep the list small and people move up quicker on the list. Also helps keep those who add them self to every waiting list going, but have no intention of joining if offered a place. They are out there!
The thinking behind that is to keep the list small and people move up quicker on the list. Also helps keep those who add them self to every waiting list going, but have no intention of joining if offered a place. They are out there!
In reply to Post #31
I understand the thinking behind it but it doesn't work if you have people being queue jumped.
Ie You could end up giving over £100 and never get offered a ticket!
I understand the thinking behind it but it doesn't work if you have people being queue jumped.
Ie You could end up giving over £100 and never get offered a ticket!
In reply to Post #31
Re: The £100 waiting List deposit.
This was done to reduce the numbers from 690 down to a to genuinely serious 100.
Re: The £100 waiting List deposit.
This was done to reduce the numbers from 690 down to a to genuinely serious 100.
In reply to Post #1
Yeah I suppose the realistic answer is lots. Be interesting to know how many are in Day Tickets rather than super pricey syndicates. 2 50s in a day ticket lake near me with lots of nice back up fish too and another one abit further away with alot of big fish in too. Both lakes pretty much fully booked all year round though
Yeah I suppose the realistic answer is lots. Be interesting to know how many are in Day Tickets rather than super pricey syndicates. 2 50s in a day ticket lake near me with lots of nice back up fish too and another one abit further away with alot of big fish in too. Both lakes pretty much fully booked all year round though
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