Archived Lake Reports for November 2006
North Lake Adult only Non-members*
19/11 2006
North Lake has now produced an amazing 76, 30lb plus fish and 10, 40lb plus fish this year. There are still plenty of high twenty pound and 30 pound fish being caught but the Catfish are now pretty inactive in this colder weather. Sport has slowed up a little with the colder water temperatures but there are some really great catches being put together. Ben and Barry O’Connor put together a fine 25 fish haul in 36 hours with fish to over 25lb, their session will appear in Carp Talk in the next couple of weeks so keep your eye out for that.
It’s vital to pay particular attention to your presentation and consider scaling down your baits as the water temperature continues to drop. Historically, this is the time of year when North Lake can produce unexpected monsters as they feed up in preparation for the middle of winter.
Pre-booking North Lake sessions is essential
North Lake is still incredibly popular, so pre-booking sessions is absolutely essential. 1–2 weeks’ notice is required for a weekday session and 2–4 weeks’ notice is required for a weekend session. Day only sessions may not be pre-booked but it is advisable to ring us the evening before to check availability. There are always last-minute cancellations so you can get lucky.
* Minimum tackle requirements: 40” net, 40” unhooking mat, 2.5lb T.C rods and 10lb line per angler, no sharing allowed. Pre-booking 2–4 weeks in advance for 24 hour plus weekend sessions on North Lake is advisable.
Plantation Lake*
19/11 2006
Plantation is never easy and in the cold weather you have to really work hard. Some cracking 20lb plus fish have been banked in recent days so perseverance does pay. Pellet is a real winter favorite, especially when fished in conjunction with a pva bag of smaller pellet near the hook-bait, try adding a CSL glug for that extra attraction. Corn always works on Plantation but if you want to try something different, get hold of some of our fluorescent pink ‘mega’ corn, it’s a real winter winner as the Tutti flavor dissipates well in cold water.
Prairie Lake
19/11 2006
Prairie Lake has really been fishing well and continues to produce some cracking fish to low twenties. As with Plantation, pellet can be a real favorite at this time of year. Maggot and caster always seem to work along with the flavored corns and luncheon meats. Try some new tactics, the bagging waggler can be devastating on lakes like Prairie, if you are not sure how to do it, come down to the lodge and ask. The monster Perch are back in evidence so sling a float fished lob worm into the margins and you never know…
Sandwich Lake
19/11 2006
Float fishing is always productive as well as ledgering. Scale your hook length right down and concentrate on as finer presentation as you dare to fool the bigger fish. Sandwich remains very constant as we enter into the winter months with very good bags being put together on a daily basis. Favorite baits at present are corn, pellet, worm and caster. Particles such as hemp always work well so bear that in mind.
Remember that matches have now started again so it’s worth phoning before a Wednesday or Sunday session session to check availability.
Kettles Lake
19/11 2006
Kettles has, again, been fishing well and continues to produce lots of those hard fighting Ghost Carp that so many of you enjoy. The method remains the firm favorite as far as tactics go but don’t overlook the humble float fished worm or maggot, especially in the margins. This can be a real winner. Particle continues to produce, remember to keep topping up your swim throughout the session. Little and often is the way to go. Try scaling down your presentation as in the colder weather the fish are not as hungry or as active as they are in the summer.
Pullens Lake members only
19/11 2006
Pullens continues to produce quality fish to high twenties. Try some particle hook-baits such as tares, maize or lupins they can be really effective at this time of year, especially when used in conjunction with glugged particle. Fruit based baits certainly seem to have the edge in the colder weather. The humble Tutti Fruity can be a real winner.
Remember that as of 1st January, both Pullens and West End will be available to ‘dult Only’ non-members at the same rates as North Lake, please ask in the lodge for further details and booking availability.
West End Lake members only
19/11 2006
Same old, same old, West End is doing what West end does best: producing loads of hard fighting, large Carp. Even in the winter it can pay to spod loads of particle, remember to keep topping up your swim throughout the session. Pellet is also worth a try and can really do the business, especially when fished in conjunction with a pva bag of smaller pellet near the hook-bait but add some fruity glug just to give it an extra edge.
Remember that as of 1st January, both Pullens and West End will be available to ‘dult Only’ non-members at the same rates as North Lake, please ask in the lodge for further details and booking availability.