Very privileged to be able to fish this lake. Stayed at the manor for 2 nights whilst in Dorset.
The lake is an anglers paradise which has been left in a natural state without any resemblance at all to a country park. Had the whole lake to myself for the 2 days. The only visitor I had was an Adder that got a little too close for comfort. No fish, but really enjoyed my trip.
Will have to return one day for another crack at the wildies.
Today saw the good lady and I visit Beamish in the snow.
It was great as it was far quieter and great to see the town in the snow.
We were pleased the trams were still running.
It is amazing the amount of fishermen who avoid fishing in the weed. Fish naturally use weed, not only for food but also for cover and their home. There are times when it is nonsensical to fish anywhere else but in the weed, as this is where the fish are.
Here at a local lake I had the whole of the bottom half of the water to myself. Other fishermen sat at the opposite side of the lake motionless behind their armada of rods and electronic bite alarms. Fishing on the surface, a bag of chum mixer, my trusty old Richard Walker Mark IV, I took numerous Carp to 5lb while the fishermen at the bottom half of the lake which was clear of weed caught nothing.
Although it was an overcast day, we never fail to enjoy ourselves at Beamish.
Over time the engines change so there is always something new to explore there.
Fishing one of my favourite lakes in 2005, I caught probably the best common Carp that I ever have, almost like varnished Oak. It weighed in at just under 30lb’s.
Writer, fisherman, amateur naturalist and sometime Idler...
The Wonder of the World, The Beauty and the Power, The Shapes of Things, Their Colours Lights and Shades, These I Saw, Look Ye Also While Life Lasts. - "Denys Watkins-Pitchford".
The Wonder of the World, The Beauty and the Power, The Shapes of Things, Their Colours Lights and Shades, These I Saw, Look Ye Also While Life Lasts. - "Denys Watkins-Pitchford".
The Wonder of the World, The Beauty and the Power, The Shapes of Things, Their Colours Lights and Shades, These I Saw, Look Ye Also While Life Lasts. - "Denys Watkins-Pitchford".
The Wonder of the World, The Beauty and the Power, The Shapes of Things, Their Colours Lights and Shades, These I Saw, Look Ye Also While Life Lasts. - "Denys Watkins-Pitchford".
The Wonder of the World, The Beauty and the Power, The Shapes of Things, Their Colours Lights and Shades, These I Saw, Look Ye Also While Life Lasts. - "Denys Watkins-Pitchford".
The Wonder of the World, The Beauty and the Power, The Shapes of Things, Their Colours Lights and Shades, These I Saw, Look Ye Also While Life Lasts. - "Denys Watkins-Pitchford".
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