In reply to Post #26
I have just renewed for the upcoming season on Carolina Lake BTW.
Very well priced in my opinion.
Its a lovely Lake to Fish

In reply to Post #25
Cheers Mate. Yes its like that sometimes isn't it?
Good we all who enjoy the fishing there keep each other up to date and chit chat
Last October I was on the lake, I struggled to even catch Roach and Rudd. Couldn't even get a bite...
I had a chat with J* the Baliff last time, he reminded me of the Crucians in Carolina and no one had caught one for ages. Took me back to 35 years ago when I used to fish it regular, the old Baliff Ron (Bless Him) always insisted there where Crucians in there which was correct as they were put in as part of the original stock.
I always used to ask him ( Ron) regarding Tench, he insisted there was but I am not sure.
I would love to see a few Tench in there, I remember late 70's/early 80's catching them in Maxey # 1 pit when it was part of DSJ angling club..
Anyway its a Carp forum I am just reminiscing.
Keep in touch all regarding Magical Maxey.
Tight Lines.
Cheers.
Rob.

In reply to Post #22
I'm not sure regarding the Common in Savannah mate..
Off topic but just for info I was back in the area a couple of weeks back, spent 4 days there .I had 2 Lovely commons from Carolina in the margins whilst silver fishing on maggots. I was just sitting quietly and they came right in. I just kept flicking maggots in an they hoovered them up
They wouldn't touch corn. Not big fish, low doubles but great fun on a feeder rod and light line and good to see there are still a few left
A 2lb + Roach too. Made my trip.
Cheers, Rob.

In reply to Post #11
Another good informative post and thanks for sharing.
Great that you managed to get the spawn so the strain survives, it's efforts like this that ensure some of these old strains survive, well done mate.

In reply to Post #8
Yes a great Post many thanks for sharing mate.

In reply to Post #6
I think you are 100% regarding the number of Carp in either of the lakes mate ....
The locals told me the same ,that they don't see anyone fishing Savannah at all. I used to fish Carolina a lot around 35 years ago before I went overseas.

In reply to Post #1
Was on Carolina lake opposite side of the public footpath for a few days 2 weeks ago when I was back in the area. Was after silver fish on the feeder.
Lake was very, very quiet, just a couple of Roach and small jack pike grabbing the maggots upon retrieval. Couple of locals walking dogs told me of the otters. Bloody great big one came and hissed at me on the corner swim next to the small middle lake, then another surfaced only a couple of meters in front of me before submerging when I clapped my hands. They in there for sure....

In reply to Post #26
So am guessing no update on Carolina lake ?
Thanks anyway all
Shall continue to enjoy forum
Cheers!

In reply to Post #24
Ha,Small world! He lives in Peterborough these days .

In reply to Post #22
Yes he is my elder brother!