In reply to Post #29
Now that sounds like the start of a great thread
Now that sounds like the start of a great thread
In reply to Post #27
If you class that place as a first class fishery then we both have very different standards. And that's okay. You enjoy it pal. But it's not for me. I'm glad I scratched that itch though.
And as for utter crap, I saw quiver rods being used. They were bowed in the middle as it rested on the bank stick at the front and a bucket at the back
the guys around me were just getting boxed of their faces, high as kites. Rods laid on the ground overnight cos they couldn't be bothered to reset them and cast back out.
You missed my point Mr Notts re: bait boats One can only imagine the disputes if boats could be used down there.
As for rats... there were some big Roland's for sure. Not quite 30 or 40 at once but definitely some big ones.
I didn't feel particularly safe either given the guys around me. That said, and for balance, I did talk to some nice folk too.
If you class that place as a first class fishery then we both have very different standards. And that's okay. You enjoy it pal. But it's not for me. I'm glad I scratched that itch though.
And as for utter crap, I saw quiver rods being used. They were bowed in the middle as it rested on the bank stick at the front and a bucket at the back
the guys around me were just getting boxed of their faces, high as kites. Rods laid on the ground overnight cos they couldn't be bothered to reset them and cast back out. You missed my point Mr Notts re: bait boats
One can only imagine the disputes if boats could be used down there. As for rats... there were some big Roland's for sure. Not quite 30 or 40 at once but definitely some big ones.
I didn't feel particularly safe either given the guys around me. That said, and for balance, I did talk to some nice folk too.
In reply to Post #33
I actually fish secure waters that are invite only. Very select and strict. I have fished the pits over 35 years and its a place I would gladly go back. Carp to 40 Bream to 17lb tench 14lb and the river has done a few massive barbel. I agree a few years ago it did have the argos anglers there. But that was a while ago and think they are priced out now. The lakes have 2 first class baliffs who are firm and also getting the farmers to pay for quality ajs stock fish and why not the place is a gold mine.
I actually fish secure waters that are invite only. Very select and strict. I have fished the pits over 35 years and its a place I would gladly go back. Carp to 40 Bream to 17lb tench 14lb and the river has done a few massive barbel. I agree a few years ago it did have the argos anglers there. But that was a while ago and think they are priced out now. The lakes have 2 first class baliffs who are firm and also getting the farmers to pay for quality ajs stock fish and why not the place is a gold mine.
Anyone got any feature maps of pit 5 please??
In reply to Post #33
Started fishing the pits this year, love the place. yes, you get rats, most fisheries have them and found its no worse than others.
The bailiffs are sound, always ready to help, give advice if needed.
Quiver rods being used, yes, remember its also a course fishery and have seen anglers targetting the big Tench and Bream [must be mental].
Pit 5 and 6, learn to cast, enough casting video's on Youtube if you want to chuck 120 yds, but why bother, most of my fishing is done within 30 yds of the bank and i do ok.
Just because its a big expanse of water doesn't necessarily mean you have to chuck to the middle, fish swim, often the margins are the best.
Started fishing the pits this year, love the place. yes, you get rats, most fisheries have them and found its no worse than others.
The bailiffs are sound, always ready to help, give advice if needed.
Quiver rods being used, yes, remember its also a course fishery and have seen anglers targetting the big Tench and Bream [must be mental].
Pit 5 and 6, learn to cast, enough casting video's on Youtube if you want to chuck 120 yds, but why bother, most of my fishing is done within 30 yds of the bank and i do ok.
Just because its a big expanse of water doesn't necessarily mean you have to chuck to the middle, fish swim, often the margins are the best.
In reply to Post #35
Google earth and post 21. The bars as mentioned run from the A1 bank towards the railway bank
Google earth and post 21. The bars as mentioned run from the A1 bank towards the railway bank