A former clay quarry, the lake is deep in places and full of features to target. Contact: 01926 612379Lake record: 27lb 10ozRules: Barbless hooks onlyStock: Approximately 250 carp with a fair head of twentiesTickets: £20 per 24 hoursWebsite: www. bishopsbowlfishery. co.
A 22-acre, feature-filled lake bordering a nature reserve. Contact: 01603 872948Lake record: 46lb 13ozRules: Two rods maximum, barbless hooks only, no trout pellets, peanuts or tiger nutsStock: Over 1,000 carp, with a huge head of twenties, several thirties and some fortiesTickets: £20 per 24 hoursWebsite: www. catch22fishing. co.
Two pleasant lakes of 1½ and 7½ acres with an abundance of features to target. Contact: 01932 583630Lake record: 32lbRules: No bait boats, night tickets available separatelyStock: Over 200 carpTickets: Spring ticket (March 15th to June 15th) £57Website: www. cemexangling. co.
A 38-acre reservoir set in stunning 200-year-old mature woodland. Contact: 07769 683057Lake record: 43lb 12ozRules: No bait boats, no artificial baitsStock: Approximately 400 carp with loads of twenties and more than 10 thirtiesTickets: £500 per yearWebsite: www. greasley-estate. com.
A 3½-acre, 40-year-old lake with depths averaging five feet. It’s a session water with challenging fishing, so more suited to experienced anglers. It only allows a maximum of five anglers at a time and with eight pegs available you’ll always have plenty of water to go at. What’s more, they are all well featured and produce fish regularly.
Future uncertain for portfolio of waters with massive angling organisation up for grabs.
The future of some of the country’s most famous carp waters could hang in the balance following the news that the largest commercial angling organisation in the UK has been put up for sale. Cemex Fisheries runs nearly 70 different stillwater and 20 river venues around the south of the country, including such famous waters as Horton Church Lake, the Roach Pit and Yately Carpark Lake. However a statement from Cemex UK operations today has revealed that the Angling arm of the operation is being put up for sale.
Brilliant opportunity at one of UK's major carp tackle firms.
An amazing opportunity for an carper looking to get into graphic design has come up with on the UK’s best know carp tackle firms. Nash Tackle is seeking a graphic designer to join the ranks of its design team down in Essex. The company is looking for an individual that’s energetic and focused with an excellent knowledge of Adobe packages and experience of graphic design within a corporate environment – and, of course, they must have a passion for carp fishing.
Online tackle store launches zero percent finance on vast range of kit.
Online tackle store Tackle Fanatics has great news for carpers feeling the pinch. The company has launched zero percent finance for its customers, giving anglers the chance to buy the kit they want while spreading the payments of 12months at no extra cost. One of the very few paperless finance offers available, all you have to do is phone the guys at Tackle Fanatics, fill in a form online and wait for approval.
Free guide from bait firm features plenty for the carp angler.
The new 2012 Sonubaits Bait Guide hits tackle shop counters this week delivering a comprehensive run through of the firm’s superb range of products. Packed full of new bait the guide also brings you a host of tips and hints on how to get the most out of them from some top names in the world of carping, including Avid Carp’s Ian Russell and Chris Lowe. This year sees the Sonubaits brand launch a variety of new carp-related products, including a hook bait range that has been developed with the help of the Avid Carp team.
Thinking Tackle series six gets a second airing on Sky Sport.
Great news for carpers! If you've not yet seen series six of the superb Thinking Tackle then you’ve got another chance, with all nine episodes set to be aired on Sky starting later this month on March 26. Being shown on Sky Sports 2, 3 and 4 there’s plenty of action and carping education to be had – and you’ll even see our very own Dan Wildbore getting in on the fishing in episode two alongside brother Jake. Don’t miss it! Show One: Danny Fairbrass is joined by Gareth Fareham as they tackle Sandhurst Lake on the CEMEX Yateley complex.