In reply to Post #15
Depends where you take them on the 1st date..
Depends where you take them on the 1st date..
In reply to Post #12
You've had a proper run of bad luck Paul, as for Cats – Register the water with the EA, add Catfish along with all the “Standard” species to the list you would like to stock. If the water meets the criteria, Not In-line, not on a Flood Plain and fully secure (Thinks it means as in, nobody can just walk on and fish it /remove stock) you stand a chance.
You've had a proper run of bad luck Paul, as for Cats – Register the water with the EA, add Catfish along with all the “Standard” species to the list you would like to stock. If the water meets the criteria, Not In-line, not on a Flood Plain and fully secure (Thinks it means as in, nobody can just walk on and fish it /remove stock) you stand a chance.
In reply to Post #12
your lake will have to be classed as "Land locked" to stock cats.
personally i wouldnt stock them, just run a net through every yr to thin stock down
your lake will have to be classed as "Land locked" to stock cats.
personally i wouldnt stock them, just run a net through every yr to thin stock down
In reply to Post #18
Not In-Line - same thing as Landlocked Joss. But even most Landlocked waters always have an over-flow, in which case they will stipulate that you fit a "Bio-Filter". Basically a enclosure with a stainless Steel Mesh base built in , so no Catfish fry could ever get washed out into the main water courses.
Think I would try Pike first, before going down the Catfish route.
Not In-Line - same thing as Landlocked Joss. But even most Landlocked waters always have an over-flow, in which case they will stipulate that you fit a "Bio-Filter". Basically a enclosure with a stainless Steel Mesh base built in , so no Catfish fry could ever get washed out into the main water courses.
Think I would try Pike first, before going down the Catfish route.
In reply to Post #19
yeah mate, thought so.
I cant stand catfish in waters, dont think they have a place, but thats my opinion.
Pike, perch and a few brown trout
yeah mate, thought so.
I cant stand catfish in waters, dont think they have a place, but thats my opinion.
Pike, perch and a few brown trout
In reply to Post #20
"Brown Trout" that's an interesting one. Was always lead to believe they don't do well in Carp waters, gravel pit type venues anyway.
Fished a carp water many moons ago where they were put in, didn't do well at all.
"Brown Trout" that's an interesting one. Was always lead to believe they don't do well in Carp waters, gravel pit type venues anyway.
Fished a carp water many moons ago where they were put in, didn't do well at all.
In reply to Post #20
I do fish for cats now and then but thay breed like rabbits and can take over ,
I do fish for cats now and then but thay breed like rabbits and can take over ,
In reply to Post #21
They need a good oxygen level to thrive.
They need a good oxygen level to thrive.
In reply to Post #21
thats would of course depend on water quality mate
or put some rainbows in
thats would of course depend on water quality mate
or put some rainbows in
In reply to Post #23
like most species hey
like most species hey
In reply to Post #25
Yes;but what I was trying to say is brown trout require a much higher oxygen level to thrive than carp. Carp are amongst the hardiest of fish.
Yes;but what I was trying to say is brown trout require a much higher oxygen level to thrive than carp. Carp are amongst the hardiest of fish.
In reply to Post #24
Legally fishing for the pot whilst Carping👍
Legally fishing for the pot whilst Carping👍
In reply to Post #26
got what you meant mate.
I know a few places, tiny that have a few trout in, they've done really well.
they say gudgeon have the highest tolerance to low DO
got what you meant mate.
I know a few places, tiny that have a few trout in, they've done really well.
they say gudgeon have the highest tolerance to low DO
In reply to Post #21
Only trouble with Trout is if your water has high quality gin clear water, they become a Cormorant magnet during winter months. And you end up with a few Carp getting “Spiked” by the dammed things – not a pretty sight if the wound gets infected, as they rot from the inside out.
I do have a few Rainbows and Brownies in one lake but they are between 16-20lb in size, they have thrived alongside the Carp, Cats, Pike, Roach, Perch and Grass Carp.
Only trouble with Trout is if your water has high quality gin clear water, they become a Cormorant magnet during winter months. And you end up with a few Carp getting “Spiked” by the dammed things – not a pretty sight if the wound gets infected, as they rot from the inside out.
I do have a few Rainbows and Brownies in one lake but they are between 16-20lb in size, they have thrived alongside the Carp, Cats, Pike, Roach, Perch and Grass Carp.
In reply to Post #29
trout of that size are massively impressive fish.
Biggest ive had it 13.6oz rainbow
a 20lb Brownie must be incredible to see
trout of that size are massively impressive fish.
Biggest ive had it 13.6oz rainbow
a 20lb Brownie must be incredible to see