danglerman

Well what's the point of going there then. I've never blanked at Tiptree and I must have been there 25-30 times over the past 4-5 years.

Mainly Brookhall at Tiptree and Fennes at Braintree, always catch so it's worth going. I've also tried Newlands Hall in Chelmsford, way too busy for me. I intend to go to Cuton Lakes on the A12 and a new water at Leavenheath which is supposed to be good. Never fished Paxmans, wouldn't know how to join.

That's why I gave up fishing Layer pit. If you didn't have all the latest gear or you got dragged 20 yards left or right you had someone whinging that you're in their swim. Thought about joining CAPS, but there's plenty of decent day ticket waters around. Think I'll give Weeley a miss though, all you lot have done is moan about the place

Ended up having a float session at Brookhall, fishing for small bream and roach by way of a change. Must have had getting on for 100 but half way through the session the old rod tip bent round and I was into a carp. 13' hollow tip float rod with 6lb main, 4lb bottom, size 14 hook, you could say it gave me a scrap. Managed to bank a 9-10lb common 15mins later.

Hi Guys, I'm new to this forum. Can you believe my back garden practically backs onto Layer pit but I never ever fish it, the place is like Butlins. For day tickets I often go to Brookhall at Tiptree, had 6 out yesterday between 7lb-10lb, not huge, but good fun. Fennes at Braintree is also worth a look had fish to 17lb out of there. also Newland Hall the other side of Chelmsford has some biggish fish, but gets very busy. Am hoping to try Cuton Lakes on the A12 on Tues. Halstead Res is worth a look, but again gets busy, quite a lot of kids and chavs, but some big fish to be had off the top in summer.