My syndicate has already extended memberships to cover loss of fishing during both of last year's lockdowns, and has announced that it will be doing the same again at the end of the current one. Can't say fairer than that - appreciated!

In reply to Post #2
Waiting list on Virginia Water now, too, but you can still get your name down. There's a link on the Windsor Great Park website.

In reply to Post #191
Saw some photos in the angling press today. There's a nice 38.5 pictured in Anglers Mail, and in the ATimes Carpfeed mag there's a very good article by Ian Lewis, inc photos. Seems like a few guys are beginning to get amongst 'em - will be interesting to see what comes out. Hopefully I'll be one of the guys catching them haha!

In reply to Post #189
Weed doesn't seem to be putting the fish off. I've spoken to Rob the bailiff and he says there's been fish caught all round the lake, including some 30s, best one just over 38.

In reply to Post #188
Had a look yesterday - yes definitely more weed than last visit. Lots of fish visible though, and close in. Will need to think about how to beat the weed; maybe pva bags or just seek out a clear spot.

In reply to Post #186
Rob-vw;

any updates on how the lakes are fishing at the moment? I've heard that a few 30s have been out in the last month but not seen any photos anywhere - was told there were a couple of pictures in Angling Times/Anglers Mail, yes?

Also, what's the weed situation like - clear, or likely to get heavily weeded this year?

thanks

In reply to Post #170
Has there been much out since start of April? I'm down for my first visit after Easter break. Thanks

In reply to Post #161
That point about being able/not able to deal with the distances was something that Rob was keen to point out when I went round with him. Its also one of the reasons I was glad I did the tour - at least I could see what I had to deal with. I reckon anyone who gets a ticket without seeing it first might be in for a bit of a surprise

In reply to Post #157
last walkabout, I was looking at the paths to/from the swims. If you've got a normal single-wheel barrow then access to all the swims, except maybe no. 7 and no.17, is do-able. If you have a wide barrow or a 4-wheel electric, you may also find the paths down to no.10 and no.11 to be a bit narrow - they are woodchip paths with plank edging boards. Single wheel - no problem. However I'd go and check the width before buying one of the bigger barrows, just to make sure it will fit !

In reply to Post #154
When I did my tour, Rob did mention they were looking at a swim drop-off service as an 'extra', but the way it was explained, at the moment its looking like a very limited service if it even gets off the ground. Having had a better look around now, its a decent push to a lot of the swims so I reckon that fishing off the barrow and keeping total kit weight as light as possible has got to be the way to go.