In reply to Post #184
hi Paul66 - I've sent you a PM.
hi Paul66 - I've sent you a PM.
In reply to Post #185
For anybody on here wishing to find out more about the WGP Syndicate, please can you now send your PM's to Rob_vw. I'm off for a nice break, and the laptop and phone are staying switched off and firmly in the cases!
For anybody on here wishing to find out more about the WGP Syndicate, please can you now send your PM's to Rob_vw. I'm off for a nice break, and the laptop and phone are staying switched off and firmly in the cases!
In reply to Post #186
Rob-vw;
any updates on how the lakes are fishing at the moment? I've heard that a few 30s have been out in the last month but not seen any photos anywhere - was told there were a couple of pictures in Angling Times/Anglers Mail, yes?
Also, what's the weed situation like - clear, or likely to get heavily weeded this year?
thanks
Rob-vw;
any updates on how the lakes are fishing at the moment? I've heard that a few 30s have been out in the last month but not seen any photos anywhere - was told there were a couple of pictures in Angling Times/Anglers Mail, yes?
Also, what's the weed situation like - clear, or likely to get heavily weeded this year?
thanks
In reply to Post #187
I was down last weekend to see a couple os mates and the swims 1-8 there was quite a lot of weed
I was down last weekend to see a couple os mates and the swims 1-8 there was quite a lot of weed
In reply to Post #188
Had a look yesterday - yes definitely more weed than last visit. Lots of fish visible though, and close in. Will need to think about how to beat the weed; maybe pva bags or just seek out a clear spot.
Had a look yesterday - yes definitely more weed than last visit. Lots of fish visible though, and close in. Will need to think about how to beat the weed; maybe pva bags or just seek out a clear spot.
In reply to Post #189
Weed doesn't seem to be putting the fish off. I've spoken to Rob the bailiff and he says there's been fish caught all round the lake, including some 30s, best one just over 38.
Weed doesn't seem to be putting the fish off. I've spoken to Rob the bailiff and he says there's been fish caught all round the lake, including some 30s, best one just over 38.
In reply to Post #190
The only action my bivvy is seeing is acting as a makeshift pushchair garage at Glastonbury.
The only action my bivvy is seeing is acting as a makeshift pushchair garage at Glastonbury.
In reply to Post #191
Saw some photos in the angling press today. There's a nice 38.5 pictured in Anglers Mail, and in the ATimes Carpfeed mag there's a very good article by Ian Lewis, inc photos. Seems like a few guys are beginning to get amongst 'em - will be interesting to see what comes out. Hopefully I'll be one of the guys catching them haha!
Saw some photos in the angling press today. There's a nice 38.5 pictured in Anglers Mail, and in the ATimes Carpfeed mag there's a very good article by Ian Lewis, inc photos. Seems like a few guys are beginning to get amongst 'em - will be interesting to see what comes out. Hopefully I'll be one of the guys catching them haha!
In reply to Post #192
Obviously not to much angling last year, but any up to date info ?
Obviously not to much angling last year, but any up to date info ?
In reply to Post #193
Yes, a quieter angling year, for obvious reasons, but for those who did get time out on the lake during the various lockdown periods, there were a few nice fish brought to the bank, including three 40lb+ fish (2 mirrors and a common), which are our first official syndicate-caught VW carp over that weight.
A goodly number of 30+ fish showing as well, and hopefully these too will cross the 40+ threshold before long. As is always the case on a water like this one, with many areas to aim at, combined with light angling pressure, its all about doing the homework and finding the fish.
Syndicate will be re-opening full time on 29 March. Membership is currently full, but all interested anglers are welcome to join the waiting list if they so wish.
Yes, a quieter angling year, for obvious reasons, but for those who did get time out on the lake during the various lockdown periods, there were a few nice fish brought to the bank, including three 40lb+ fish (2 mirrors and a common), which are our first official syndicate-caught VW carp over that weight.
A goodly number of 30+ fish showing as well, and hopefully these too will cross the 40+ threshold before long. As is always the case on a water like this one, with many areas to aim at, combined with light angling pressure, its all about doing the homework and finding the fish.
Syndicate will be re-opening full time on 29 March. Membership is currently full, but all interested anglers are welcome to join the waiting list if they so wish.
In reply to Post #194
That's really good to hear. My old fishing buddy passed away in 2019 and, with the estate's permission, his ashes were scattered off the pole swim. If there's a lake in heaven I'm pretty sure it would be like Virginia Water and Chris will be happily spending his mornings fishing there.
That's really good to hear. My old fishing buddy passed away in 2019 and, with the estate's permission, his ashes were scattered off the pole swim. If there's a lake in heaven I'm pretty sure it would be like Virginia Water and Chris will be happily spending his mornings fishing there.
In reply to Post #195
That's a nice touch, Enut - and if he's still wandering the banks on 'the other side', then I hope he's still finding the early morning tench fishing to his liking!
He's not the only one, either - I see a number of annual 'memorials' spring up lakeside throughout the year, all of which we leave undisturbed, at least until the flowers go past their best. I doubt this is something that many syndicate water bailiffs encounter on their rounds!
That's a nice touch, Enut - and if he's still wandering the banks on 'the other side', then I hope he's still finding the early morning tench fishing to his liking!
He's not the only one, either - I see a number of annual 'memorials' spring up lakeside throughout the year, all of which we leave undisturbed, at least until the flowers go past their best. I doubt this is something that many syndicate water bailiffs encounter on their rounds!
In reply to Post #196
It was actually quite funny, he wanted to be scattered off the pole swim, his daughter phoned me to say she was at the lake and could I confirm she was at the right place, well she wasn't, she round the other side! As you know VW is not a small lake and she walked all the way round it carrying his ashes to get to the right swim. He would have laughed at that!
It was actually quite funny, he wanted to be scattered off the pole swim, his daughter phoned me to say she was at the lake and could I confirm she was at the right place, well she wasn't, she round the other side! As you know VW is not a small lake and she walked all the way round it carrying his ashes to get to the right swim. He would have laughed at that!
In reply to Post #197
yes, sure is a long walk if you're in he wrong place - ask our members!
Lots of them now moving towards using Power Porters and suchlike, which makes a lot of sense on a venue like this.
I am definitely looking forward to seeing the guys and gal (yes, we have one lady member! ) back on the banks after the 29th, and hopefully the renewed fishing pressure and input will be rewarded with a few decent fish, (including hopefully some of the rarely-seen ones) showing up.
yes, sure is a long walk if you're in he wrong place - ask our members!
Lots of them now moving towards using Power Porters and suchlike, which makes a lot of sense on a venue like this. I am definitely looking forward to seeing the guys and gal (yes, we have one lady member!
) back on the banks after the 29th, and hopefully the renewed fishing pressure and input will be rewarded with a few decent fish, (including hopefully some of the rarely-seen ones) showing up.