skybluearmy Posted April 5, 2009 Report Posted April 5, 2009 Im writing this as i sit on peg 6 at the monument. The story about the fake corn being banned is rubbish. Dave the bailiff said Rob gave a interview to the angling times and in that they asked him if he had ever considered banning fake corn. He answered by saying it had been thought over once but would not be happening at the fishery,however they decided to spin it as it was being considered and put the story to print. Fishing has been very slow this weekend with the carp not having any of it. Only two fish (to this point (3:40pm) have come out,both to my brother in law. He had a 25lb 14oz and 16lb 4oz on saturday. Nothing since.... Finished 2 fish all weekend. I dont know about the monument.....more like a monumental was of time and money this weekend turned out to be. But i guess if your not on the bank,you aint gonna catch. Ive set up a Monument forum for everyone who has been there to share picture,tips etc and ask for advice if your booked on to go there, its at http://monumentforum.fairtopic.com Quote
bluebirdjones Posted April 7, 2009 Report Posted April 7, 2009 im of to the monument this week end on were on pegs 8, 9 an 10 any advice any one Yeh, use search... https://forum.carp.com/carp-forum/viewtopic.php?t=29609 did do but in all fairness alot can change from week to week on a water mate fished last week,peg 6.add 2 fish both on sweetcorn.peg 8 cast straight out abt 60 yards mate.go on web site an go round on pegs.dave taylor an rob go threw all features. Quote
gradea Posted April 17, 2009 Report Posted April 17, 2009 I am there for the third time this weekend..third time lucky I hope. In my experience so many methods have worked for one or two people at one time or other. Bed of maggots with a bunch on a hair clip bed of corn with 3 on a hair. I have got peg 2 this time and I am going to bait up a 2m circle in the margin by the boat with corn and leve that one there all weekend, and the other rod I am going to mix it up every 4 hours with boilies, stringed..bagged..smashed and spodded going to try the SbS and the other ones they do there if all else fails gonna hit my own brand of Chokkie and Nut !! kif none of that works I am gonna go and get me a curry on the way home Quote
gradea Posted April 20, 2009 Report Posted April 20, 2009 Well the curry was nice !!! 1 bloke ..A young local expert who appeared to be familiar to the fishery, caught 10 Yes 10!! and guess what with black foam over a bed of pellets and corn on a zig 4 foot off the bottom. I love it when I take to my clothing and headrests in the car with the scissors to get black foam. ..I had 1 run middle of the night dropped as I got to my rods. We all know that you will only stand a really good chance of catching on 1 of 4 hot pegs, 4, 6,7 ,13 and as word gets around and people read forums like this there will be a 5 years waiting list for these pegs, it’s like a big game of hook a duck over there! no one fishes to the features they just spod out bucket loads of bait into the middle and hope for the best. I think a big fish looks allot better that a fattened fish..Hey maybe that’s just me. Plus Rob Hales is not a man of his word either, following a complaint, I was given a discounted session at the Monument where I would just pay the £30 to fish, also Rob himself was supposed to visit the fishery, say hello and give some tips and advice for my session as way of an apology, neither happened, I was charged £40 to fish, and I received no visit at all, but at least this time the manager on Duty, Dave was very helpful and a nice guy, I am copying in the monument on this posting. I will not be going back Quote
skybluearmy Posted July 13, 2009 Report Posted July 13, 2009 Hey guys, have a look at a forum i put together for the monument. Good topics and looking to get new members http://monumentforum.fairtopic.com/index.htm Quote
hopefull Posted July 13, 2009 Report Posted July 13, 2009 If you think the Monument is pricey, check out the prices on one of Rob Hale's other lakes at Acton Burnell. £2,000 for a week's fishing? I'd rather cut off a nut thankyou! Quote
goblin Posted July 13, 2009 Report Posted July 13, 2009 If you think the Monument is pricey, check out the prices on one of Rob Hale's other lakes at Acton Burnell. £2,000 for a week's fishing? I'd rather cut off a nut thankyou! from one who knows about such things mate...you wouldnt Quote
stoogi Posted July 13, 2009 Report Posted July 13, 2009 If you think the Monument is pricey, check out the prices on one of Rob Hale's other lakes at Acton Burnell. £2,000 for a week's fishing? I'd rather cut off a nut thankyou! from one who knows about such things mate...you wouldnt Sorry Del, i disagree. 2 grand for a week? I'd rather cut off one of Andys' nuts off too. Quote
hopefull Posted July 13, 2009 Report Posted July 13, 2009 If you think the Monument is pricey, check out the prices on one of Rob Hale's other lakes at Acton Burnell. £2,000 for a week's fishing? I'd rather cut off a nut thankyou! from one who knows about such things mate...you wouldnt OK then, I'll accept a hearty kick in the plums instead! That'd still be preferable to spending £2k for a week's fishing, never mind the size of the fish. Quote
welder Posted July 13, 2009 Report Posted July 13, 2009 I can manage hearty kicks. See you at Merrington. Ian Quote
stoogi Posted July 13, 2009 Report Posted July 13, 2009 It could be a raffle prize. Put me down for a tenners worth of tickets. Quote
hopefull Posted July 13, 2009 Report Posted July 13, 2009 Sod that, does Rob Hales accept cheques? I'm off to Acton :lol: Quote
welder Posted July 13, 2009 Report Posted July 13, 2009 It could be a raffle prize. Put me down for a tenners worth of tickets. Think of the charity money we could raise, ....as well as the bruises. Ian Quote
goblin Posted July 14, 2009 Report Posted July 14, 2009 now this does sound fun....I cant lose....dont even need any padding anymore ...... Quote
hopefull Posted July 14, 2009 Report Posted July 14, 2009 Sweet, I'm happy for you all to kick Del instead Quote
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