In reply to Post #15
Don't think the dog walkers were the problem. More the little thieves helping themselves to people's gear.
Don't think the dog walkers were the problem. More the little thieves helping themselves to people's gear.
In reply to Post #16
We've just been for a bbq all 22 swims vacated with all our gear left in the swims, 3 hours later we've all returned to our swims with nothing missing.
I'm not saying things may not have been stolen in the past (I'm not saying they have either as I don't know), but people love to jump on a band wagon and put things on with no first hand knowledge, so I'm putting some first hand knowledge on to give another perspective on the venue, so hopefully the original poster to make a informed choice (he may well still not want to fish here)
We've just been for a bbq all 22 swims vacated with all our gear left in the swims, 3 hours later we've all returned to our swims with nothing missing.
I'm not saying things may not have been stolen in the past (I'm not saying they have either as I don't know), but people love to jump on a band wagon and put things on with no first hand knowledge, so I'm putting some first hand knowledge on to give another perspective on the venue, so hopefully the original poster to make a informed choice (he may well still not want to fish here)
In reply to Post #17
Admittedly I haven't fished there for over 20 years, but it was never as bad as people are making out. It's leafy Hampshire. The worst thing was the stink of chicken sh*t from the farm next door, not sure if that's still there.
Some people aren't used to fishing lakes with public access. Be sensible with your gear and you'll be fine. If you're scared of the public fish a lake with a nice big fence and gate.
Admittedly I haven't fished there for over 20 years, but it was never as bad as people are making out. It's leafy Hampshire. The worst thing was the stink of chicken sh*t from the farm next door, not sure if that's still there.
Some people aren't used to fishing lakes with public access. Be sensible with your gear and you'll be fine. If you're scared of the public fish a lake with a nice big fence and gate.