mdollan

Eye kettleby is right on my doorstep, have spent many hours fishing this lake. The 'private lake' for the lodges isn't very good, so if you're looking at fishing stick to the 'specimin' lake, the fish aren't very big in there the biggest being the Chief when last caught was mid 20's. But hasn't been seen for a long time. The food is excellent in the restaurant and reasonably priced too, check on the opening times of the restaurant, as I remember the opening times/days are strange. The lodges are very, very nice, comes complete with your own hot tub and sauna. I'm sure you and the missus will have a wonderful time! M

Not doing too well to be honest, not caught in the past 6 sessions, granted only day sessions. I'm on my way out now, hopefully I'll have some better look today! I've been told that there's about 150 carp on the water. But after having a walk round on monday I discoved 6 fish heads off the beaten track, so someones catching well and eating them.. Got my eye on a few other locations in the area from Syston through to Melton, so hopefully I'll find somewhere suitable. Mark

Thanks for the reply Tony, sounds like there's a lot for me to consider! Not sure I'd like to be looked down upon from other match anglers. It does look like a really nice place, but if it's not maintained and is as weedy as you say it is, it could be more hassle than it's worth! I wasn't suggesting that I'd turn up unannounced for a walk round, and no I wouldn't appreciate people walking round my place, however, I'm sure that no one would take out a membership without seeing the water first. I read the rules before I sent off for the application, and although they sound a little, shall I say, harsh - they seem fair, considering it's a 'match anglers' water. I'll wait and see if I ever get a reply back about visiting before I make a decision, as I'm literally only 5-10 minutes away. As much as I enjoy fishing The Pits, I'm getting fed up of using Eye Kettleby as a 'confidence boost'. A new water to explore is always fun and a great challenge, and although I'm not lazy, honest, I prefer not to travel miles and miles, although, travelling further is probably going to find me a 'better' water. Thanks again for you response, and who knows I might see you there one day! Mark

I know The Broome Angling Society has been mentioned before by other members. I currently spend a lot of time fishing at Frosby Pits, I knew that there were other pools in the area, but only noticed the big shiny gates opposite last weekend! Anyway I've emailed off and have got the application form and had a read through the lovely set of rules, but before I fill out the membership form I was looking for some advice from any other possible members. I know that a lot of fish were lost throughout the summer, does anyone know if it's been re-stocked or at least have a rough idea of how many carp are in the Jurrassic and whether it's a hard fish or not (obviously I'm used to a hard fish at the Pits!) Also it would be nice if I was able to have a walk round, it appears to be like Fort Knox, does anyone know how I'd be able to gain access to the site for a wander round? Many thanks in advance! Mark