In reply to Post #14
Those are some cracking mirrors and its mad to see how much the big scaley and the other mirror have grown since then.
Those are some cracking mirrors and its mad to see how much the big scaley and the other mirror have grown since then.
In reply to Post #12
Blimey you done incredibly well to get 104 fish out of there in a year...ive never fished it but 5 years ago i worked there for 4 months in the tower, spill weir and tunnel...james the then bailiff lived on site and his rods were out 24/7 by the tower...i never saw or heard of a fish coming out the whole time i was there.
Theres some big pike in there. we had to overpump during the day as we were working in the tunnel and had to shut the compensation valve down...first thing in the morning we would go up the tunnel and find large pike and perch which had been pushed through the valve....sadly mangled
By the way did you know weir wood is one of the sources of the medway...this is what the compensation valve does it trickles a constant flow into the river system so if we shut the valve we had to overpump to continue the feed.
Blimey you done incredibly well to get 104 fish out of there in a year...ive never fished it but 5 years ago i worked there for 4 months in the tower, spill weir and tunnel...james the then bailiff lived on site and his rods were out 24/7 by the tower...i never saw or heard of a fish coming out the whole time i was there.
Theres some big pike in there. we had to overpump during the day as we were working in the tunnel and had to shut the compensation valve down...first thing in the morning we would go up the tunnel and find large pike and perch which had been pushed through the valve....sadly mangled
By the way did you know weir wood is one of the sources of the medway...this is what the compensation valve does it trickles a constant flow into the river system so if we shut the valve we had to overpump to continue the feed.
In reply to Post #1
Funny enough I may have to change waters next year and this was one on my list.
Not too far from me.
I love a,lump of water.
Funny enough I may have to change waters next year and this was one on my list.
Not too far from me.
I love a,lump of water.
In reply to Post #2
A couple of mates were on there last year. Fished about 40 nights between them and think they had one run. They said it was a stunning water. The crays are a nightmare though. They were using simple rigs, trying to make them as cray proof as possible fished over beds of bait to try and draw/hold fish. They set up bivvies in a couple of spots and left them there most of the time. Apparently you can cut your own swims out. Their spots could only be reached by boat. They did hear of fish coming out though. The reserve end seems to be the place to head for. They pulled off this year but another chap we know has gone on there and had a fish out almost straight away. The Carl and Alex videos certainly give some good pointers. Not easy based on their accounts.
A couple of mates were on there last year. Fished about 40 nights between them and think they had one run. They said it was a stunning water. The crays are a nightmare though. They were using simple rigs, trying to make them as cray proof as possible fished over beds of bait to try and draw/hold fish. They set up bivvies in a couple of spots and left them there most of the time. Apparently you can cut your own swims out. Their spots could only be reached by boat. They did hear of fish coming out though. The reserve end seems to be the place to head for. They pulled off this year but another chap we know has gone on there and had a fish out almost straight away. The Carl and Alex videos certainly give some good pointers. Not easy based on their accounts.
In reply to Post #21
Time isn't always a factor on these big waters I've just fished Ardingly reservoir for 3 years doing days only and I'd say my catch rate was as good as anyone doing 2 or 3 nights it's all about right place right time.I did join Weirwood about 5 years ago but got put off standing in the car park at the nature reserve end watching a procession of Carp leaping out the other side of the rope.
Time isn't always a factor on these big waters I've just fished Ardingly reservoir for 3 years doing days only and I'd say my catch rate was as good as anyone doing 2 or 3 nights it's all about right place right time.I did join Weirwood about 5 years ago but got put off standing in the car park at the nature reserve end watching a procession of Carp leaping out the other side of the rope.
In reply to Post #22
Andy by the sound of it your mates were fishing it wrong most of the fish get caught close in from margins upto 80 yards which is what i ust to fish. Had 90% of my fish on overnighters to without prebaiting i had my fish litterally casting out a hour befor dusk with half a kilo of boilies spread over 2 rods rarely went a night without atleast one carp
Andy by the sound of it your mates were fishing it wrong most of the fish get caught close in from margins upto 80 yards which is what i ust to fish. Had 90% of my fish on overnighters to without prebaiting i had my fish litterally casting out a hour befor dusk with half a kilo of boilies spread over 2 rods rarely went a night without atleast one carp
In reply to Post #23
Watched the videos myself, obviously nature reserve end seems to hold a fair few.
Does the other 200odd acres throw up as many fish or does everyone jump in the boat and head flr that end?
Cheers
Watched the videos myself, obviously nature reserve end seems to hold a fair few.
Does the other 200odd acres throw up as many fish or does everyone jump in the boat and head flr that end?
Cheers
In reply to Post #24
My favourite area, where I caught most of my fish, was about half a mile away from the ropes across the nature reserve
My favourite area, where I caught most of my fish, was about half a mile away from the ropes across the nature reserve
In reply to Post #25
Took a drive today, walked across dam and down towards boat ramp then drove to the bird hide at other end. Can see them staying put down that end with no need to even venture out into the other 240 acres. Me and a pal are up for this next year. Going back Friday to hopefully catch up with someone in the shop as it was,closed today.
Prob be able to hide gear in the bushes and,just bring rods home.
Definitely interested.
Took a drive today, walked across dam and down towards boat ramp then drove to the bird hide at other end. Can see them staying put down that end with no need to even venture out into the other 240 acres. Me and a pal are up for this next year. Going back Friday to hopefully catch up with someone in the shop as it was,closed today.
Prob be able to hide gear in the bushes and,just bring rods home.
Definitely interested.
In reply to Post #20
Lol. I did a little jig at 4 in the morning, Nothing big but a mid double common. scattering of baits and a snowman set up.
Lol. I did a little jig at 4 in the morning, Nothing big but a mid double common. scattering of baits and a snowman set up.
In reply to Post #27
Nice one, took a boat out few weeks back, love the look of it.
Nice one, took a boat out few weeks back, love the look of it.
In reply to Post #31
Mid 30's from what i Know of
Mid 30's from what i Know of
In reply to Post #32
Hasnt gone any bigger since carl had it but there could be atleast one other of similar size if not bigger but hasnt been out for a good few years. Lovely place though really enjoyed fishing there over the years
Hasnt gone any bigger since carl had it but there could be atleast one other of similar size if not bigger but hasnt been out for a good few years. Lovely place though really enjoyed fishing there over the years
Just been for a (long) walk over there today. Got an awesome feel to it. Any current members on here?
In reply to Post #34
Full of stockies now mate. Go on their FB page.
Full of stockies now mate. Go on their FB page.