Membership time again and my local lakes have hiked the price by 30%.
Is this the norm now, I'm thinking of giving it a miss. I did most of my big fish hunting 20 years ago so get more enjoyment from some day ticket waters I know.
Anybody else have price rises this year.
Is this the norm now, I'm thinking of giving it a miss. I did most of my big fish hunting 20 years ago so get more enjoyment from some day ticket waters I know.
Anybody else have price rises this year.
In reply to Post #1
Re: the 30% price hike.
Have the lake/complex membership total numbers dropped to compensate for more empty swims on the lakes, do you know ?
Re: the 30% price hike.
Have the lake/complex membership total numbers dropped to compensate for more empty swims on the lakes, do you know ?
In reply to Post #1
Yes, my club is introducing a night ticket as a supplement, in order to try to reduce membership applications , as the waters now contain some large carp, and everyone suddenly wants to be on the bank. It's hard to get a decent swim that gives you a chance of catching nowadays.
Yes, my club is introducing a night ticket as a supplement, in order to try to reduce membership applications , as the waters now contain some large carp, and everyone suddenly wants to be on the bank. It's hard to get a decent swim that gives you a chance of catching nowadays.
In reply to Post #2
No nothing has changed, and don't get me wrong the lakes are nice and with low membership numbers. At this time of year you could be the only one fishing. Its just the price hike with no explanation.
My whole outlook on fishing has changed now I'm not chasing big fish, so i won't lose any sleep letting my ticket go.
No nothing has changed, and don't get me wrong the lakes are nice and with low membership numbers. At this time of year you could be the only one fishing. Its just the price hike with no explanation.
My whole outlook on fishing has changed now I'm not chasing big fish, so i won't lose any sleep letting my ticket go.
30% of what was the initial price?
30% on a £50 ticket isn't comparable with 30% of a £1000 ticket.
Are they looking to add fences or restock maybe?
30% on a £50 ticket isn't comparable with 30% of a £1000 ticket.
Are they looking to add fences or restock maybe?
In reply to Post #1
No, People in the Medway Valley just seem to enjoy having their pants pulled down.
Considering the Trout Lake, Big Lake and Ford Lake was £60 in 2002, to charge over £200 just for the Trout Lake in 2022 is laughable.
I suppose they need to re-coup the lost Larky money somehow eh?
No, People in the Medway Valley just seem to enjoy having their pants pulled down.
Considering the Trout Lake, Big Lake and Ford Lake was £60 in 2002, to charge over £200 just for the Trout Lake in 2022 is laughable.
I suppose they need to re-coup the lost Larky money somehow eh?
In reply to Post #6
Ford lake was £120 last year now £160, all the others have gone up by the same %.
Like I said before the Ford lake is worth it even at the new price but I don't fish it much and to put prices up without good reason is a no no.
As for restocking or fence repair, last time I went the gate post fell over when I unlocked the gate
plus no toilet or car park.
Ford lake was £120 last year now £160, all the others have gone up by the same %.
Like I said before the Ford lake is worth it even at the new price but I don't fish it much and to put prices up without good reason is a no no.
As for restocking or fence repair, last time I went the gate post fell over when I unlocked the gate
plus no toilet or car park.
In reply to Post #7
I think their waters still offer brilliant value for what you get, they did also give all existing members a discount on the current tickets for this year due to Covid which they didn't need to do.
I think their waters still offer brilliant value for what you get, they did also give all existing members a discount on the current tickets for this year due to Covid which they didn't need to do.
In reply to Post #8
Not putting the waters down, would just like to know the reason for the price increase.
Not putting the waters down, would just like to know the reason for the price increase.
In reply to Post #9
They don't have to have a reason. It's their lake, they can charge what they like. You either pay the prices or don't.
They don't have to have a reason. It's their lake, they can charge what they like. You either pay the prices or don't.
In reply to Post #7
I would jump at the chance of a £160 ticket! It may be annoying to you the price has gone up, but the costs of lots of things have gone up and perhaps they just need that extra money tj stay afloat? Feel yourself lucky you have very very affordable club lakes near you.
I assure you that extra £40 will feel like nothing when all the local lakes become holiday venues or lake exclusive hires for £1200 a week
I would jump at the chance of a £160 ticket! It may be annoying to you the price has gone up, but the costs of lots of things have gone up and perhaps they just need that extra money tj stay afloat? Feel yourself lucky you have very very affordable club lakes near you.
I assure you that extra £40 will feel like nothing when all the local lakes become holiday venues or lake exclusive hires for £1200 a week
In reply to Post #11
No its not annoying to me, its worth the money. Just like to know why, new fish, new fences or just want more money to stay out of the red.
Medway valley holiday venue
No its not annoying to me, its worth the money. Just like to know why, new fish, new fences or just want more money to stay out of the red.
Medway valley holiday venue
In reply to Post #12
Have you tried contacting them? Most clubs Syndicates normally send out a letter email or Social media post explaining the reason for the price hike.
Have you tried contacting them? Most clubs Syndicates normally send out a letter email or Social media post explaining the reason for the price hike.
In reply to Post #13
Just an email saying just about what a great year they have had, everything but the price rise.
I have other places I'm planning on fishing so if I kept it I may not use it.
Just an email saying just about what a great year they have had, everything but the price rise.
I have other places I'm planning on fishing so if I kept it I may not use it.
In reply to Post #14
Would be nice to be given a reason. But it's there buisness so in reality they don't have to. I no they have recently lost the rights to the Angling on the Leybourne country park. So maybe trying to recover lost revenue. Or if there leasing there waters the cost of that might of gone up as well.I suppose all you can do is swallow the hike or vote with your feet.
Would be nice to be given a reason. But it's there buisness so in reality they don't have to. I no they have recently lost the rights to the Angling on the Leybourne country park. So maybe trying to recover lost revenue. Or if there leasing there waters the cost of that might of gone up as well.I suppose all you can do is swallow the hike or vote with your feet.