commonly Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 Due to the recent arrival of my 3rd son, i have stupidly agreed with the ol' lady that i will only go on a 72 hr trip this year. (i'll try n get a few sneaky overnighters though) So i've booked Pullens lake in mid July (no cracks about being a fair weather fisherman a) wondered if anyone has any tips or advice??? Cheers fellas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bivvystreet Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 Congrats on the new little one matey,Elphics will divide opinion but I'm sure someone will be able to help you out,good luck when you go though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commonly Posted March 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 thanks a lot fella. Not too sure why?? Considering the state of some of the well known day ticket waters near me hope it will be worth it & at least i can say i've been Be lucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bivvystreet Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 Sorry mate I mean it's going to divide opinion because of where the fish came from but that's for another thread,enjoy yourself anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commonly Posted March 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 I'd love a big British Common, but how big do they grow???? In my experience around the 40 mark, full of spawn. Lovely!!!! I have heard that several venues boast 50lb+ fish, i find it hard to believe that these fish originated in this country or haven't been genetically altered one way or another, which i believe a lot of popular venues will stock to get the big girls as a draw. from my knowledge, which is not a lot, Elphicks were one of the first to pioneer what has now become the norm & will continue to be as we find the lure of catching a big girl, without the need to go abroad Sorry to those who don't like it, but i am booked & hoping for a result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bivvystreet Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 Sure everyone on here will agree it's up to you where you want to fish chap. As far as British 50lb commons go there is definitely one in Burghfield and there will be others elsewhere,maybe a topic for a new thread. Hope you enjoy your session mate dalthegooner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalthegooner Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 Carp are an imported species. No carp 'originated' in the UK As for genetic altering. There are now carp which are bred to be resistant to KHV which can only be a good thing. A fish is a fish as far as I'm concerned. So long as it's healthy, good looking and puts up a good fight; I'm happy commonly, rosstheangler, muftyboy and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bivvystreet Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 I just think there could be a risk to other fisheries from these fish which doesn't sit right with me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commonly Posted March 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 I can understand the sentiment, but as Dal says most fish nowadays are farmed to ensure we catch good sized fish. I struggle to comprehend these fishereies that have 70lb+ cats that are known to eat anything & everything, including the specimens. The owners are going to stock the fish that get arses on the bank. I guess as long the angler walks away happy from a venue he will come back again & again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bivvystreet Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 I can understand the sentiment, but as Dal says most fish nowadays are farmed to ensure we catch good sized fish. I struggle to comprehend these fishereies that have 70lb+ cats that are known to eat anything & everything, including the specimens. The owners are going to stock the fish that get arses on the bank. I guess as long the angler walks away happy from a venue he will come back again & again. Yep,I make you right there chap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commonly Posted March 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 some of my buddies were doing a 48 on Pullens today, went there had a look around, mmmmm!!!!Looked a bit small for 4 of us One of them's had a 22 mirror. Looks a bit to commercial set up,Someone's making some serious dough!! North lake was empty so had a look around there, mental to think 'the pig' all 62lb of her was in there somewhere!!!! Wish i'd booked that lake now, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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