I fished around 9 weeks ago maybe longer!
Like the posts say to look at its one of the nicest lakes about but in terms of stock and friendliness it's a shambles!
I think the last 8 months I've seen one 30+ come out which was a 34lb Ghostie.
Although he boasts there's plenty of 30's in there? I think he's talking utter tripe and knows full well if he states the actual lack of 30+ carp he wouldn't have any custom!
He's social media skills are the worst I've seen, as stated he accused a few lads of dumping rubbish even though they never and he didn't have proof just assumed!
He wouldn't back down either or apoligise!
Strikes me as a proper lonely bitter pisshead.
I for one won't be returning after he pushes all the bait he has on you saying it's the approach to take when it's definitely not.
By all means people can make there own judgement but if I had to give advice I'd say AVOID!
Like the posts say to look at its one of the nicest lakes about but in terms of stock and friendliness it's a shambles!
I think the last 8 months I've seen one 30+ come out which was a 34lb Ghostie.
Although he boasts there's plenty of 30's in there? I think he's talking utter tripe and knows full well if he states the actual lack of 30+ carp he wouldn't have any custom!
He's social media skills are the worst I've seen, as stated he accused a few lads of dumping rubbish even though they never and he didn't have proof just assumed!
He wouldn't back down either or apoligise!
Strikes me as a proper lonely bitter pisshead.
I for one won't be returning after he pushes all the bait he has on you saying it's the approach to take when it's definitely not.
By all means people can make there own judgement but if I had to give advice I'd say AVOID!
In reply to Post #16
Nothing changes this has been Paul for years. It's all about the 💴💵💸💰. The bait in his freezer works best , your cradles too small. He used to charge you £5 each way to take your gear to the lake. The water itself although small is lovely and with a change of ownership it could really take off again. As for the rats it doesn't sound like anything has been done to control them .
Nothing changes this has been Paul for years. It's all about the 💴💵💸💰. The bait in his freezer works best , your cradles too small. He used to charge you £5 each way to take your gear to the lake. The water itself although small is lovely and with a change of ownership it could really take off again. As for the rats it doesn't sound like anything has been done to control them .
In reply to Post #17
Agreed mate a change of ownership needed he also used to get his Thai girlfriend to cook breakfast for a tenner and he tried the dinners as well,wont be long he will be charging to use the toilet and shower.
Agreed mate a change of ownership needed he also used to get his Thai girlfriend to cook breakfast for a tenner and he tried the dinners as well,wont be long he will be charging to use the toilet and shower.
I appreciate the feedback guys.
I think I'm going to give it a miss. I've had my doubts about the stock for a long time and you guys are just confirming my suspicions. :(
It amazes me how some people are just so bad at basic business.
Let me know if it ever changes management. I'd love to go back there!!
I think I'm going to give it a miss. I've had my doubts about the stock for a long time and you guys are just confirming my suspicions. :(
It amazes me how some people are just so bad at basic business.
Let me know if it ever changes management. I'd love to go back there!!
In reply to Post #19
Give wintons ago bud they've got 3 lakes over there surely one of them will be to your liking
Give wintons ago bud they've got 3 lakes over there surely one of them will be to your liking
In reply to Post #20
I probably will to be honest. I just wish the stock of Kingfisher lake was in Mallards lake haha.
I'm not sure how big Kingfisher lake is. It doesn't say on their website but looking on google maps it's smaller than Mallard lake and it says Mallard lake is only 4.6 acres. I'm not a huge fan of having hardly any water to fish. Menards was pushing the limit as it was on that respect. He has too many swims on Menards.
I probably will to be honest. I just wish the stock of Kingfisher lake was in Mallards lake haha.
I'm not sure how big Kingfisher lake is. It doesn't say on their website but looking on google maps it's smaller than Mallard lake and it says Mallard lake is only 4.6 acres. I'm not a huge fan of having hardly any water to fish. Menards was pushing the limit as it was on that respect. He has too many swims on Menards.
In reply to Post #21
Nothing wrong with Kingfisher stock, 40 carp give or take. Smaller lake but 6 anglers max.
Walked round menards last spring and he was telling me about all the upper 30s that are soon to be 40s. Not seem anything of the sort on his catch reports. Looks like alot of the bigger fish have lost weight or aren't growing. Not for me.
Nothing wrong with Kingfisher stock, 40 carp give or take. Smaller lake but 6 anglers max.
Walked round menards last spring and he was telling me about all the upper 30s that are soon to be 40s. Not seem anything of the sort on his catch reports. Looks like alot of the bigger fish have lost weight or aren't growing. Not for me.
In reply to Post #21
Yeah, as Ryan has said, I wouldn't worry about the size of Kingfisher, it's the hardest on the complex though.
Fished it last season, done a few long sessions, only managed 2 carp out, but have heard some have fished it longer than that and caught nothing, then others turn up for a couple of short stays and have it right off.
The larger fish in the lake are absolutely stunning, the two bigger commons, the big mirror and a decent back up of big commons too. Plenty to have a go at, and all the more rewarding if able to get among them, as it is not easy.
It is only 6 anglers on at one time, and that is split 4 on the larger side and 2 on the smaller side, with gaps between each swim, so to not disturb the nearest angler in the process. I actually really like it there, and any reputation I thought it did have has been eradicated from my mind. Haven't been able to join this season, but looking to get on a winter ticket in October
Also, going back to Menards, the guy has now made a full public apology, so thought this may be worth noting.
Yeah, as Ryan has said, I wouldn't worry about the size of Kingfisher, it's the hardest on the complex though.
Fished it last season, done a few long sessions, only managed 2 carp out, but have heard some have fished it longer than that and caught nothing, then others turn up for a couple of short stays and have it right off.
The larger fish in the lake are absolutely stunning, the two bigger commons, the big mirror and a decent back up of big commons too. Plenty to have a go at, and all the more rewarding if able to get among them, as it is not easy.
It is only 6 anglers on at one time, and that is split 4 on the larger side and 2 on the smaller side, with gaps between each swim, so to not disturb the nearest angler in the process. I actually really like it there, and any reputation I thought it did have has been eradicated from my mind. Haven't been able to join this season, but looking to get on a winter ticket in October
Also, going back to Menards, the guy has now made a full public apology, so thought this may be worth noting.
In reply to Post #23
Had a similar thing re rubbish happen to me at copse lake yatley on farnham ticket myself and my 13 year old son was accused of leaving rubbish behind by one of the bailiffs on social media wasnt happy and went back the next week to see him, he wasnt therecbut a guy that was fishing next to me that same week told me it wasnt me so I contacted the committee and they were adamant it was me and got a warning my point is after being on the receiving end of this even after Paul has apologised I would be fuming not the first time hes done something like this will never learn unfortunately
Had a similar thing re rubbish happen to me at copse lake yatley on farnham ticket myself and my 13 year old son was accused of leaving rubbish behind by one of the bailiffs on social media wasnt happy and went back the next week to see him, he wasnt therecbut a guy that was fishing next to me that same week told me it wasnt me so I contacted the committee and they were adamant it was me and got a warning my point is after being on the receiving end of this even after Paul has apologised I would be fuming not the first time hes done something like this will never learn unfortunately
In reply to Post #23
Hello mate.
What "reputation" was that then? Did it used to have a band name?
How busy does it get at Wintons? Is it a nightmare trying to book a swim or?
Hello mate.
What "reputation" was that then? Did it used to have a band name?
How busy does it get at Wintons? Is it a nightmare trying to book a swim or?
In reply to Post #25
I've never had an issue getting on but normally book 48hr sessions a few weeks in advance. Overnighters mid week usually space with just a few days notice.
I've never had an issue getting on but normally book 48hr sessions a few weeks in advance. Overnighters mid week usually space with just a few days notice.
In reply to Post #25
Mostly about the catfish being imported to beat records (some years ago now), but tbh, I'm not sure how much of it was actually true, now that I've actually fished there.
Just heard it a couple of times, probably through anglers who couldn't catch a cold there and were bitter about it, as I really like the place and couldn't fault it
It doesn't get overly busy as you book swims, so they always have set number of anglers on each lake at one time I believe. And no, booking is a doddle, just phone up and get on, simple and easy, depending on which lake you fish you may need a bit of notice to get on say Kingfisher, which is the out and out carp water, but never had issue getting on Mallard or Heron myself
Mostly about the catfish being imported to beat records (some years ago now), but tbh, I'm not sure how much of it was actually true, now that I've actually fished there.
Just heard it a couple of times, probably through anglers who couldn't catch a cold there and were bitter about it, as I really like the place and couldn't fault it
It doesn't get overly busy as you book swims, so they always have set number of anglers on each lake at one time I believe. And no, booking is a doddle, just phone up and get on, simple and easy, depending on which lake you fish you may need a bit of notice to get on say Kingfisher, which is the out and out carp water, but never had issue getting on Mallard or Heron myself
Thanks for all the replies guys.
Slack lines
Slack lines
I've seen that Menards has now joined the stock pool to the main lake and added yet more swims! Time will tell how that goes for them.
In reply to Post #27
cats in menards?
cats in menards?