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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2006 8:20:24 GMT
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Post by Finny on Dec 30, 2006 9:56:57 GMT
Welcome to the site, what size where the carp.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2006 19:15:33 GMT
thanks!
carp ranged from 10lb to my personal best of 15lb had a few 12's and 14's too.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2006 21:03:03 GMT
We went last year around November and it was blowing a gail but was a fantastic day. We where going to try plan a long weekend down there and do Boddingtons and Clattercotes but never got it sorted  Maybe next year |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2006 23:36:38 GMT
Cracking Photo's Dan....What a day's fishing!!! Well done mate  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2006 9:57:37 GMT
cheers's guy's
it only took what hour and 40 mins to get there from leeds i strongly reccomend it to any keen carp or pike fisherman.
Predominantly stocked with carp a large number of which run to well over 20lbs but which average over 10lbs, perch to 2lbs 8oz, roach to 1lb 8oz, tench to 4lbs and pike to 26lbs
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Post by monkey20 on Dec 31, 2006 17:15:38 GMT
id rlly like a trip there:)
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Post by Spudgun on Dec 31, 2006 21:11:08 GMT
Nice fish mate, ;D
Going down to Daventry myself on Wednesday, unfortunately not to fish but to take my lad back home to his mother after the hols, drive past this venue every time I go and often stop and the place is always chock full of anglers.
As you look across the road from the bank where you took the pics my ex works in that hotel and only lives 500 yards up the road, now she thinks I am being nicer to her because I am mellowing in my old age but Mr Bof has got me really into these carp now so I have to get into her good books and then plan for a week down there in the summer.
'No honest love, I know David really loves fishing now its just that I won't have the time to look after him properly if I take him up home what with the new baby and everything, so I thought I could come down here for a few days and do some fishing and camping you know proper father/son stuff'
That's got to work right?
Paul.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2007 23:10:38 GMT
Nice fish mate, ;D Going down to Daventry myself on Wednesday, unfortunately not to fish but to take my lad back home to his mother after the hols, drive past this venue every time I go and often stop and the place is always chock full of anglers. As you look across the road from the bank where you took the pics my ex works in that hotel and only lives 500 yards up the road, now she thinks I am being nicer to her because I am mellowing in my old age but Mr Bof has got me really into these carp now so I have to get into her good books and then plan for a week down there in the summer. 'No honest love, I know David really loves fishing now its just that I won't have the time to look after him properly if I take him up home what with the new baby and everything, so I thought I could come down here for a few days and do some fishing and camping you know proper father/son stuff' That's got to work right? Paul. i know the hotel yes, thats where i met my pal from essex there ! and we then drove over to the resevior. definatly get your self down there in the summer ! if you can get yourself in it's one of the best match fishing waters in the UK and is often busy in summer! i'll be ther in summer definatly ! |
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Post by norbs on Sept 2, 2007 16:22:49 GMT
Would totally back up what Dan says, this is a phenomenal venue for a days escapism!
Been down a couple of times lately, last Wednesday I had 19 carp with 9 of them doubles, smallest fish was just shy of 7. Old man managed nine with 2 doubles.
Cracking fishery and fish and chips delivered to your peg!
Only problem is it does kind of spoil you....won't stop me going down again this Tuesday though!!!
Norbs....
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Post by j1 on Oct 11, 2007 15:56:29 GMT
steve ringer fishes drayton quite alot and uses the baggin waggler and method feeder to great effect there
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2007 21:30:51 GMT
i knew i knew the name of the venue. i was watching matt hayes and he went here with steve ringer it looked a brilliant venue. where abouts is it??
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Post by norbs on Nov 8, 2007 16:06:23 GMT
It's in Daventry leetommo.....
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Post by grahamebuchanan on Nov 16, 2007 21:44:23 GMT
what are the pegs like , or are you fishing from what looks like a kind of pier/jetty
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Post by norbs on Nov 17, 2007 21:20:29 GMT
Hi Graham....
there's basically a boardwalk all the way around the reservoir with individual jetty/pier style pegs jutting out.
They are however comfortable to fish as they all have attachments to slot in your rod rests and have plenty of room.
You do need to be careful with your bits of tackle though as it can be easy to drop disgorgers etc between the slats into the res!
Norbs....
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Post by norbs on Nov 17, 2007 22:47:25 GMT
This should give you an idea of what I'm talking about Graham!  |
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Post by grahamebuchanan on Dec 8, 2007 18:29:40 GMT
norbs sorry for late reply,looks a great place will have to go. thanks norbs graham
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2008 9:59:26 GMT
19th jan 2008 i'll be back there
theres a couple of lads from northern carping going down too on the same day
so if anyone else would like to join us down there for the day please feel free to come along.
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Post by todd123 on Jan 7, 2008 10:12:15 GMT
hi is this day tikket or book if so how mutch
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Post by norbs on Jan 7, 2008 18:38:10 GMT
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Post by michaelmadcarper on Jan 11, 2008 18:34:11 GMT
By any chance for drayton do you need to book 2 years in advanced
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Post by norbs on Jan 11, 2008 22:07:55 GMT
Not at all mate...worth checking in advance (especially at weekends) but there tends to be plenty of room on a weekday.
If you were thinking of going in winter I would be amazed if there isn't any room even on a weekend.
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Post by michaelmadcarper on Jan 12, 2008 8:59:16 GMT
I would never think about going to Drayton there are too many fish there for me and the setting of it i don't like by the look on pics i have seen of it, like the view for example. I just heard that on the carp crew with jan porter he said that some pegs can be fully booked for 2 years in advanced.
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Post by norbs on Jan 12, 2008 14:19:08 GMT
Why bother asking questions about it if you've no intention of ever going?
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Post by norbs on Jan 12, 2008 14:24:56 GMT
And what's wrong with a view like this?  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2008 14:45:27 GMT
I would never think about going to Drayton there are too many fish there for me and the setting of it i don't like by the look on pics i have seen of it, like the view for example. I just heard that on the carp crew with jan porter he said that some pegs can be fully booked for 2 years in advanced. but you fish newbridge  isnt that stocked heavly looking at a map of the water it does not look a easy water for the bigger fish. www.fisheries.co.uk/drayton/index.htmAjk btw that photo is stunning ;D |
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Post by michaelmadcarper on Jan 12, 2008 16:01:53 GMT
Why bother asking questions about it if you've no intention of ever going? Because thats what jan porter said on the carp crew DVD it can be fully booked for 2 years in advanced |
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Post by grahamebuchanan on Jan 12, 2008 19:50:33 GMT
NORBS whats a good winter bait there, IF im right i remember you mentioning pineapple,on an earlier reply. anything else you might suggest. will visit there in febuary
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Post by billy no mates on Jan 12, 2008 20:06:23 GMT
NORBS whats a good winter bait there, IF im right i remember you mentioning pineapple,on an earlier reply. anything else you might suggest. will visit there in febuary are you thinking going fishing there grahame an overnighter |
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Post by norbs on Jan 12, 2008 21:54:54 GMT
NORBS whats a good winter bait there, IF im right i remember you mentioning pineapple,on an earlier reply. anything else you might suggest. will visit there in febuary Hi mate... I've not actually fished there in winter (a long way to travel for shortened hours!)....if I was gonna fish it in winter I would use smelt & lamprey In summer I've had some great sessions on frenzied catmeat. if I was gonna carp fish the place in winter I would certainly try bright coloured boilies as my first line of attack.... Cheers ajk...I just love sunsets! Norbs.... |
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isnt that stocked heavly