saddler

I have often wondered if there are any decent fish in the lake on the NEC, it looks quite "Carpy", is it private ??

Springslade and Hazelslade are 2 differant lakes, I don`t know much about Hazelslade but I used to fish Springslade, it is just off the A34 near the cross roads for Cannock Chase and the Penkridge turn, I have no idea who controlls it now, there where some lovely looking Carp in there to about 24lb and also some Chub which would give you screaming runs and take any size bait you put on, It was a very nice and peaceful lake, round like a Goldfish bowl, as far as I can gather it is not hard to join, Pop into the tackle shop in Penkridge, the guy who runs it is very friendly and helpful, he will put you in touch, I believe Hazelslade is a "just turn up and fish" lake, just ask anyone who is fishing,

Walked around Chasewater quite a few times and only ever found Carp twice, both times at the same place, Down the left hand side at the bottom(Norton side) seen 2 the 1st time I found any, around the 20lb mark and 1 about the same size the second time, I think you would have to spend a lot of time and put in a lot of bait to stand a chance, Still if you are brave have a go>>>>>>>>>>>>