Apr 2016

Offers for May, 21st Apr

Glehias are offering 30% off weeks commencing 30th April and 7th May, this discount applies to both the fishing and accommodation. There is also 20% off on week commencing May 21st. 

You can get a quote here

Apr 2016

Decked Swims Under Way., 20th Apr

Last winter, over a cup of hot chocolate and marshmallows, we discussed what lake projects and general maintenance projects would take priority this year. Due to water erosion, heavy foot traffic, and possibly nesting catfish, the bank along Willow Walk made it to the top of the list. 

This season we envisage installing six decked pontoon swims along Willow Walk, extending around four feet out onto the lake, plus three possibly four smaller pontoons along the Dam Wall. This should not only shore up and extend the life of the banks, but give anglers more casting room and increase bivvy space. Also, over time, the banks have become more inclined and the new swims should lessen the risk of anglers slipping in when landing heavy fish.

The area most in need of attention was along from the Gate Corner, and we completed the first two decked swims last weekend. We will endeavour to have all swims completed by the end of this season, but obviously work can only go on while the lake is free of anglers so this will ultimately decide the rate of progress.

Each pontoon on Willow Walk will be approximately three meters by two, and will have a slight raised lip around the outer perimeter to stop anything easily slipping into the lake. The Dam wall swims will be around three meters by one and a half. The pontoons will only jut out over the lake by about a meter and this should make casting around marginal trees easier. It will also feel more balanced having decked pontoons along both fishing banks.

Careful attention is also being given to the planting surrounding each swim as it is built. So far, we have planted more Lily-pads as not only are they pretty but anglers will have a feature to fish to at close quarters if they wish. While the planting will take a little time to take a hold and mature, we believe all these little attentions to detail will be worth it as it should all look fantastic over time.

Apr 2016

Lake Record Common, 1st Apr

Steven Calthorpe arrived on Saturday morning with mate Mark Mercer for a weeks fishing. The wind was howling and the rain was coming down in sheets but the keen anglers carried on and set up the rods and bivvies regardless.

The lads came up to the farmhouse for dinner and went back to the lakes immediately after, the rain had started to ease off,  darkness was upon them and the rods were set for the night, so they thought…

At 9:15 pm Steve started getting a few gentle knocks from his rod in the deep end; this went on for about half an hour before it finally turned into a run. Having struck into it, Steve first thought he was into a small fish and only started to realise it was something bigger as it neared the net and started to put up a fight.

The Big Common was banked at 9:45pm and weighed in at 41lb 8oz. Thanks to Steve’s quick thinking, he contacted us immediately and we were able to get some cracking shots as last time this fish was out at 40lb two years ago we didn’t get a decent photo.

Mark has also managed to break his PB in his first night here with a cracking 26lb Mirror, so all in all, despite the weather, a great start to the week.

For the record, the 41lb 8oz Lake Record Common was hooked close to the Dam Wall near BBQ corner on an Individual Baits 20mm Tutti Steamie specially made for the trip in a more washed out neutral colour.

Well done Steve, keep them coming.