spitmaloney

I ve just had a 5 day and night session @ Blue Lake. Its an awesome pit, but the numbers of carp are few. I didnt even get one take, but I m not surprised, as its one of those waters you have to do an apprenticeship on. i dont expect to take a fish for 2 yrs. It is very high Security with at least 3 x locked gates to go through to get to any swims. There are only a handful of swims available as the level is 10 ft above its norm. Really nice bunch of lads down there but are very protective about their fishery. i ve waited a long time to find such a daunting pit and I pity my missus cause she aint gonna see much of me until I have had some Cyprinious Carpio on the bankio

I was a member of this fantastic water for nearly 20yrs and due to illness let my membership go. I know its called something else now. Does anyone have any news on how its been fishing and if all the carp I put in there in the late Seventies from the Alders Trout Lake, have piled on the Lbs. I am looking to re join but have been told its still dead mans shoes. Some people may know me - Trevor Mcgregor

I went up there on Saturday (25th April ) as I wanted to have good look round, prior to joining the club. I had phoned Reg who polices it, and it is very strictly controlled. I was greeted by a friendly enough guy who gave me a bit of info, but would not let me through the gate. I think this is a good thing, espedcially if there has been bother down there in the past. I am used to fishing private waters and as long as you dont P anyoneoff its usually ok once they accept you. He did tell me that there were only 5 or 6 swims available at the moment, due to high levels. With regards to bait I would stay traditional to start with as these baits are sometimes overlooked by seasoned carp anglers. On a water like Blue Lake its all about homework and experience, and sometimes it pays to do something different from everyone else. When I start fishing it in a few weeks time, I wont expect to catch anything in my 1st season there, so any double will be a bonus. Say hello when you re down there I m the 52yr old with busted features, who still uses 1970 s Optonics ( converted by Les Banford )