chilliwilli Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 Hiya all.. I have just been looking at the blakemere website and it looks very, very good there. Now has anyone here been there and if so, is it that good or have they just use alot of spin on the website to make it look better than what it is???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zammmo Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 I have never been here so I cannot speak from expieriance but having looked at their website carefully I can only say I think your mixing up the words spin and slick. The site has more info on it than almost any site I have ever looked at,it has a very comprehensive F.A.Q. section and a lot of very good testimonials.Personaly I would hae no hesitation in going to fish there. I think you are doing the place an injustice to ask "if it's a lot of spin"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoogi Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 It impressed me enough to book a weekend on there. Sometime in May, i think... I got the impression that it's not run as a money making scheme. The owners seem to have the best interests of the fish at heart. A rare commodity these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilliwilli Posted March 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 I did not mean this in any bad way so I am sorry if anyone thinks I am.... It's just that you can make anything look and sound good on the internet and I just wanna know what pplz who have been there think of it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welder Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 I did not mean this in any bad way so I am sorry if anyone thinks I am.... It's just that you can make anything look and sound good on the internet and I just wanna know what pplz who have been there think of it... A good point, well made. The Internet can be informative and misleading in equal measures. I'm one of the party who'll be fishing there with stoogi in May. You may be sure of an accurate appraisal of the venue upon our return. I'm looking forward to fishing there, and to the company of those I'll be fishing with. I feel that it's fair to say that the place has hardly been open long enough to have generated much feedback but await any further information with interest. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zammmo Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 I did not mean this in any bad way so I am sorry if anyone thinks I am.... It's just that you can make anything look and sound good on the internet and I just wanna know what pplz who have been there think of it... A good point, well made. The Internet can be informative and misleading in equal measures. I'm one of the party who'll be fishing there with stoogi in May. You may be sure of an accurate appraisal of the venue upon our return. I'm looking forward to fishing there, and to the company of those I'll be fishing with. I feel that it's fair to say that the place has hardly been open long enough to have generated much feedback but await any further information with interest. Ian @ Willi I wasnt having a bash at you mate and what you say is fair comment but I would say that in the case of this particular fishery/website I think it's safe to say it is not a case of it being a hyped up "muddy puddle" @ Ian,Good comment mate.I'm sure you will have a great time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris71 Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Hiya all.. I have just been looking at the blakemere website and it looks very, very good there. Now has anyone here been there and if so, is it that good or have they just use alot of spin on the website to make it look better than what it is???? I went to Blakemere in late Jan it's a really beautiful place and seems well stocked with good quality fish, the guy who owns it made a point of coming to see me on the bank and asked me loads about how my day had been, he's also continually working on the place to make it better, I'm sure if you go you'll enjoy it I did! The swims are really well made up with plenty of room for bivvy etc and aren't muddy or waterlogged...what more can I say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobleyn Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 I did not mean this in any bad way so I am sorry if anyone thinks I am.... It's just that you can make anything look and sound good on the internet and I just wanna know what pplz who have been there think of it... A good point, well made. The Internet can be informative and misleading in equal measures. I'm one of the party who'll be fishing there with stoogi in May. Ian : Not casting any views on any of the members that may be on that trip Ian, but you do know that there is no alcohol allowed at the venue!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sterry Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 i know the venue and i know the owner i can vouch that it is worth a trip !!! i am booking several long trips for this year ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilliwilli Posted March 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 i know the venue and i know the owner i can vouch that it is worth a trip !!! i am booking several long trips for this year ! Well when you book up let me know coz I am up for it big time and by that time I will not have to go away coz this is my last job now. as soon as I am back I will be one of the jobless masses who will have time to go fishing. I can't wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welder Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 I did not mean this in any bad way so I am sorry if anyone thinks I am.... It's just that you can make anything look and sound good on the internet and I just wanna know what pplz who have been there think of it... A good point, well made. The Internet can be informative and misleading in equal measures. I'm one of the party who'll be fishing there with stoogi in May. Ian : Not casting any views on any of the members that may be on that trip Ian, but you do know that there is no alcohol allowed at the venue!!! Neil, as you can imagine, that topic has been discussed amongst us. I conclude that it'll do us good to go without for a couple of nights. Just not them nights. Possibly Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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choc Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 Looks good but I just do not get the 'Between March and September, two (2) rods only are allowed' when only 4 can fish on this size of water unless of course its a manic runs water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnorty Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 doesn't look like spin at all. I wish it were closer to me, I would love to fish it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy52 Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Stoogi, Welder, Hopefull and myself fished blakemere at the weekend, and can only say its not spin the owners (David and Nic) run it fantastically, the fish are stunning, the swims are very well thought out and we will be going back for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zammmo Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 What were the scores on the doors Andy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welder Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Stoogi, Welder, Hopefull and myself fished blakemere at the weekend, and can only say its not spin the owners (David and Nic) run it fantastically, the fish are stunning, the swims are very well thought out and we will be going back for sure What a cracking weekend in great surroundings and even better company. To sit watching Red Kites, Kestrels and other assorted predatory birds plying their craft was worth the price of admission. Hands up, I caught nothing. Andy52 had several good fish, all pristine and beautifully scaled. Stoogi and Hopefull had one each. Over riding thought is that this is one lovely place to be. Second thought is that I shall be going back there, soonest. Third thought is that I'm still in recovery from the sheer laughter involved in fishing with these people. Blakemere? I commend it to you. There is no spin, please believe me. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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