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Hi Tim went to shallowbrook my local lake and had one fish and my arm was aching and the rod was bending more than ever before so thought 'great its a biggie' then it came off! As you can imagine the air was blue!!! Brave man fishing there always hearing of setups and tackle going walkies there. I can say the same of many waters, and in some cases (NOT all) it is put about to keep putting anglers off from fishing the water. Yes, there are all sorts of "tales" put about to discourage incoming anglers. Can't comment on Shallowbrook, I've never been there. Ian

Love it! I have PB,s with Grebe, Coot and Swan. A fish or two would be handy. Ian

It's a shame that Little Farriers, on the Carp Society ticket, is so far from Kent. It meets all of the other criteria with abject ease. Most tranquil place I've fished. Idyllic, trust me. Ian

Have a look at Rushes Lake, Vire en Champagne, Sarthe, France. It meets all your criteria, especially the food(!!) and if life in a bivvy doesn't suit your Dad they have a self contained apartment/gite that would be ideal for him. I've been there twice and would live there if I could! Oh, nearly forgot. Welcome to this cracking forum. Ian

Looks like I'd better do rather more than just walking round there. Ian

David, this yet another water fairly near to me that I've walked around but never fished, Doh! Oh, welcome to the forum, mate, enjoy and thanks for the heads-up. Ian

Just to let you know Tim has contacted me and he is going to post the stick to me so hopefully sorted now till I can get some chubb bars. Just wanted to say a big thank you to you both for all your help and advice. Simon, I should have had a look on here before rummaging in the garage! I can't find mine so it's just as well that Tim is sorting you out. It's good to see that the forum is maintaining it's reputation for being a friendly place. Tim, you're a star! Ian

Frogy, you'd probably be better off accepting Tim's (Newmarket) offer of his flexy-stick thingy as I've no idea where I chucked mine and if you could see the inside of my garage (read skip) you'd fully understand why it would take some time to find it! By the way, despite lacking the bit we're discussing, you've done very well indeed on price! I'll have a look tomorrow, honest. Oh, and I'm pretty sure that Tim's nearer to you. I'm in North Warwickshire, near Brum. Ian

Frogy, if I can find it you're welcome to my original, nasty elasticated pole thingy for free, mate. You'll be better off with the Chub items though, trust me. Ian

Now you've got me intrigued, what other way? I have sent jrc spare parts an email so hopefully they will reply tomorrow and let me know if any spares are available. Buy a set of 3 Chub telescopic bivvy braces and use them instead of the elasticated pole thingy. In fact, the latest Sti's have them as standard, now, so you could use those I guess. My STi is older and I used to have the elasticated bit which was a nightmare to deploy. Now, all is sweetness and light. Oh, and the bivvy is far more rigid when assembled. Ian

If you fancy travelling to a fishery near Stratford upon Avon give Arden Fishery a go. It's entrance drive is off Ingon Lane. Orchard Pool is the specimen water there and holds some cracking old warriors, dark fish that have been in there for a long, long time. Ian

Well in, Lee. I've only just picked up on this thread, sorry. I find the Riddings speci pool a bit of an enigma. It's either rammed or you're fishing solo. Summer weekends are often simple lunacy! Have you looked at the top pool, right at the very top of the site? There are some fairly well kept secrets in there....not quite so secret now, of course . If you try it you'll see a line of reeds along the centre of the water. Cast as close to them as you can. Ian

Sounds like bait boat territory although I guess that they're not allowed. Ian

Esmine, if you don't already have one get a fleece lined overblanket. I use a Trakker Peachskin which has straps and buckles to attach it to the side frame of the bedchair so it stays put. It's the business! Ian

Once again, you're welcome mate. Ian

I haven't fished Coombe Abbey for years but I remember that there was a no-fishing bank (Nature Reserve?) and all the fish seemed to be over there! Things may have changed, though. Ian

You're welcome. Ian

If it's the one almost opposite the marina on the edge of Fazeley....save your money. It's NOT as advertised....it's rubbish and the bailiff lies pathologically. A pal of my son, a very competent, knowledgeable angler, had a ticket for the place and swears he was robbed! If you use the search facility on here you may find a thread on the subject. It was covered in some depth. Ian

Rickyboy, you might want to have a look at The Lamb Angling Club (Google it) as they control several waters in and around Tamworth. Good luck, mate. Ian

Have a look at Lemington Lakes. Fairly close to you and there's some lumps to be had. Ian

Same. Ian

Ok mate thats great, I'll get some photos up and I'll put a general " How i got on post " up when I'm back Good man, I'll look forward to it. By the way, if you've got 1.3 million quid knocking about spare you could buy the water and the owner's adjoining palatial house. It's all up for sale....... Ian

Dan, it's a fairly large, reed lined, bay and the swim I've mentioned is the only one which has access to the bay. Yes, there's a good sized lily bed and the water, in general, has a silty bottom, typical of Shropshire meres. I've done a couple of mini-socials on the water and Andy52 did very well in the swim I'm talking about. Enjoy. Ian

It is mate, iv just booked for a day session on monday, worth a shot. Il put a post up letting you guys know a bit more about the place Danny, if it's available get into the swim at the righthand end of the lake, when viewed from the car park. It's a bit of a hike but when you get there you'll see why I advise this. Ian