welder

I had a walk around there on Thursday. The pool in the 5th photo is by far the most attractive, being surrounded on three sides by woodland. I agree with Brian, float fishing is probably the way to go. A guy I spoke to had just caught a very large roach and was grinning broadly! I saw several good size carp cruising the margins, especially beside the reed beds, of which there are several. It's a nice little pool, I shall take my rods next time I'm in the area. Ian

So do I. It's a confidence thing. Ian

I had the same thought. The pool in the 5th photo looks bang on. The pool in the 1st photo seems to be very very long and narrow. Ian

Don't believe a word they tell you. PM sent. Ian Ian, would you be so kind as to send me the PM too, please? No problem, Guy. Ian

Don't believe a word they tell you. PM sent. Ian

You may have noted that, as promised, I refrained from comment. Cut and paste is to be commended. Ian

Obviously the result of a poked eye....be warned! Ian LOL!

You'll struggle to, with your eye poked. Ian

I'm pleased that I'm not the only person baffled by the regs. By the way, should we ever meet up..expect a poke in the eye for your cheek.... Ian

Hi Nick, I live in Water Orton, a spit from Kingsbury Water Park and the thing that puts me off fishing there is the seriously complicated regulations. I'm never absolutely sure what's open, what's closed and what's any good. The website is less than clear! Do you find the same or is it just my stupidity? Ian

A bad workman blames his tools, not his lack of skill You are quite right, I do. Ian

Rangler, as you live in Measham you will know the pools either side of the road past the M42 bridge, having turned off the High Street by the garage full of Rolls Royces. They look half decent. What's the score there? Ian

ossuss, where is this fishery, exactly? I may be able to help as my neice and her husband live in Heather, at the top of the hill. From their house you can see two fisheries, one each side of a road. Apparantly one is a syndicate and the other is day ticket. Let me know and I'll ask the questions for you. Ian

That sounds like a damn good idea, I'll try that myself. Ta! Ian

Dean, it's controlled by the Alvis Angling Club. The phone number is on a sign near the entrance. I regret that I can't remember what it is, soz! Ian

Stand up for yourself my son! I read your post and understood your reason for the question. I regret that I can offer little help as I haven't fished there for a while, despite that Willesley remains one of my favourite venues. Ian

Yeh, if Benson somehow swam all the way over from France.... I thought he swam from Holland he is actually from belgium EasyJet has a lot to answer for! Ian

I've heard much the same. Some of us from another forum were planning a 48 hour social on there until 3 of the guys did a weekend on there. The social is now postponed until we can find a proper venue. I think they'd better do something about the fry explosion soon or the word will get around with resultant damage to the reputation of the fishery. Damn shame, really. Ian

Lillies Lake has good carp, very weedy and shallow. There is a small island near to one of the banks which is a regular patrol route for the carp. Be aware that these carp have been fished-for LOTS so know all about hookbaits and hooks. I'm told that the jetski lake holds good carp but I've never fished it. The marina holds good stocks of fish, I've had good bream from there as well as carp. Fish as close as you can to moored boats in the long-term area. The River Nene holds good tench and pike. For pike fish just below the weir next to the locks. Good luck. Ian

I'd like to think that when Trish reads this they will stay in YOUR hair! LOL!

Stes, fishing the margins has always been my preferred approach. The margin is the only guaranteed feature on otherwise featureless waters. Where else would fish look for natural food? Slugs, worms, berries etc fall into the water only at the margin.

Well well, farting carp! Now there's a thought. I will certainly bung a tin or two into the bait bucket for future use.......wonder how carp feel about toast....

Hi, I was just making myself a snack, beans on toast..like you do..and I wondered if fish might like baked beans as much as I do. Has anyone used them as bait or, maybe, in method mix? Just a thought..................... Ian

Hi paul, welcome to the forum. I'm afraid that I've never heard of straton harold but don't despair, someone on here will know about it. Come on guys....what do you know?

Joey, I have to agree with beanz about the method feeder, it's so versatile. You can use it for casting into the distance or fishing the margins. In fact I prefer to use the method in the margins, especially as evening draws in. It has the added advantage that you can load as much or as little bait onto it as you choose, and you can add pretty well what you like to the mix.