In reply to Post #19
not quite correct - it was £1000 first off; 18 signed up but no more than that took up a place until the price was reduced to £600pa back in 2019.
Nobody cancelled once they got the Rulebook - its always provided to prospective members before membership fees are paid - that way you know what the rules are before you part with your cash. A year's ticket is currently £700pa, and membership is full.

In reply to Post #25
There's a few more over in the big lake that are reputed to be even older. We were told by somebody with access to the authentic info that the lake did receive some fish from Donald Leney back in the late 1950s, so having some descendants of those fish is definitely a possibility.

In reply to Post #20
That fish is known as the "Full Blind" and its still there, along with its mate "Half Blind". Probably around 20 of the really old ones left now, all around 40+ years old, and we have been told by those in the know that they are probably Leney descendants - they certainly look like they could be.

In reply to Post #197
yes, sure is a long walk if you're in he wrong place - ask our members! Lots of them now moving towards using Power Porters and suchlike, which makes a lot of sense on a venue like this.

I am definitely looking forward to seeing the guys and gal (yes, we have one lady member! ) back on the banks after the 29th, and hopefully the renewed fishing pressure and input will be rewarded with a few decent fish, (including hopefully some of the rarely-seen ones) showing up.

In reply to Post #195
That's a nice touch, Enut - and if he's still wandering the banks on 'the other side', then I hope he's still finding the early morning tench fishing to his liking!

He's not the only one, either - I see a number of annual 'memorials' spring up lakeside throughout the year, all of which we leave undisturbed, at least until the flowers go past their best. I doubt this is something that many syndicate water bailiffs encounter on their rounds!

In reply to Post #193
Yes, a quieter angling year, for obvious reasons, but for those who did get time out on the lake during the various lockdown periods, there were a few nice fish brought to the bank, including three 40lb+ fish (2 mirrors and a common), which are our first official syndicate-caught VW carp over that weight.

A goodly number of 30+ fish showing as well, and hopefully these too will cross the 40+ threshold before long. As is always the case on a water like this one, with many areas to aim at, combined with light angling pressure, its all about doing the homework and finding the fish.

Syndicate will be re-opening full time on 29 March. Membership is currently full, but all interested anglers are welcome to join the waiting list if they so wish.

In reply to Post #1
A small bait fridge/freezer would be useful, if there's space, and the budget allows it.

And some Little Nipper mousetraps - believe me, the little buggers will get in there at some point!

In reply to Post #1
A view from the other side of the table, if I may ...

As soon as a waiting list starts getting a fair few names on it, (say, over 25) its always going to be difficult for bailiffs/administrators/owners to answer a question like this. Combine this with a small total membership number, and those on the list will just have to be prepared to hang on in there if they really want to get a chance at fishing that particular venue.

Waiting times will invariably increase if the fish stock/fishing on offer is special, good value, or unique in some way, and the waitlist increases accordingly. Over the years I have had my name down on a number of fishery and Club waiting lists, and the response was often "Dead Man's Shoes, mate, so don't hold your breath".

I haven't got a crystal ball in my office, and I do receive a number of enquiries like this throughout the year, all of which I wish I could better answer with a real and honest degree of accuracy. Trouble is, there's no way I can foresee who will or will not renew their ticket when the time comes around !

No harm in asking the question, though, but please don't be surprised or disheartened if the response is somewhat vague.

Thanks.

In reply to Post #185
For anybody on here wishing to find out more about the WGP Syndicate, please can you now send your PM's to Rob_vw. I'm off for a nice break, and the laptop and phone are staying switched off and firmly in the cases!