(Below) Jarek Cheery and friend Kamil fished up on Lodge lake and banked 4 fish in a 24 hour session, all fish caught on our house pellet in a pva bag and Sticky baits krill wafters.
Torridge Carp Lakes – In Fine Form
North Devon’s recently open Torridge Carp lakes have been fishing well over recent weeks with numerous twenty pound plus carp. Rob Jewell enjoyed an overnight session banking five carp to 33lb 7oz.
Kracking Carp
KRACKING SESSION
Taro Bell had an absolute cracker of a session on Nirvana’s day Ticket Kracking Carp Lake! Taro caught a 40lb 8oz, 33lb & 22lb Mirrors, caught on Remix Baits with a standard supple rig.
Melbury Carp
Deano Johnson caught this superb 23.12 mirror from Melbury Reservoir.
Stafford Moor Carp Catches
The Devon Fishing Diary group’s social organised by Jamie Lashbrook enjoyed great sport fishing on Beatties and lodge Lake at the weekend. Here are a few of their catches & also 4 of the guys now have new pb’s including Ashley Marsh with his 32lb 7oz stunner & Michael Goldrick’s 30lb 2oz. (Below)
(Below) Martin Stiling fished on the beach swim on Beatties lake banking nine fish up to 27lb 7oz which is Martin’s new personal best. All Martin’s fish were caught on Mainline cell and our house pellets.
TORRIDGE CARP LAKES
Torridge Carp Lakes opened earlier this spring and have been producing some quality fish to over 30lb. Contact details below.
Torridge Carp Lakes
Brookfield farm
Little Torrington
EX388PZ
Shepherds and Old meadow lake are a pay as you go day ticket lakes (NO PREBOOKING)
£25 per 24hours (unlimited stay)
Tickets are on site and to be filled in and posted through the letterbox
Updates on swim availability will be every Morning and evening via Facebook page.
Melbury Carp Catch
Tim Thornton has been among the fish at Melbury this week. A 26lb 8oz old original common, 23.08 mirror and 18lb common were the rewards! A DNA baits Bug corker wafter over a bed of 18mm Bug boilies.
QUAY SPORTS – RECRUITING STAFF
Quay Sports are looking for experienced anglers to join their friendly team at their new fishing tackle store – See Advert post below –
Job description
Company description
Quay Sports is a fishing tackle shop catering for all types of angling including carp, coarse, sea and game. We aim to provide a wide and extensive range of fishing tackle to the Devon area and online.
Job description
Quay Sports fishing tackle store require an enthusiastic and keen angler with an all-round knowledge of carp, coarse, match, sea & game fishing. Our busy Barnstaple based store needs another team member to help with daily tasks such as serving customers, offering guidance to customers, re-stocking and managing inventory, entering products onto a database, and various other store related jobs.
A good knowledge of angling is essential as we would expect the successful applicant to be able to offer advice to the customers on all aspects of angling.
Previous customer facing experience and I.T experience would also be advantageous.
We are looking for someone that has an approachable and cheerful character to fit in with our established and well harmonised team.
This is a permanent full time position with 28 days paid leave per annum.
In return we can offer an attractive salary working in a sector that you would love, great staff discounts and working within a friendly team.
Applications should include your CV but most importantly you’re angling knowledge and experience.
Reference ID: QS-1
Application deadline: 09/07/2021
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £16,700.00 per year depending on experience.
Applications should be initially by email to [email protected].
QUAY SPORTS – OPENS ITS DOORS
QUAY SPORTS – Opened on Saturday, June,26th with its staff greeting over 100 customers.
I called into the newly opened Quay Sports conveniently located on the Roundswell Industrial Estate close to Lidl’s and Sainsbury’s. To find an extensive range of tackle to cater for all disciplines and levels of expertise. The company has already established a strong online presence with its Roddarch Tackle label and is expanding to offer an over the counter service for local anglers. Owner Mark Potter is supported by store manager Chris Connaughton who is well known on the local carp scene. Nick Cole is a keen sea angler. Local companies like Lakebed Leads are well represented along with many mainstream brands. One of the benefits of a tackle shop is the increased interaction between anglers with rigs, tactics and locations often hot topics. There is also the advantage of being able to see and handle the available tackle before purchasing.
The shop offers a discount to all blue light emergency service workers. They also produce a guide to fishing for beginners at a cost of 50p with all proceeds going to the Children’s Hospice.
MAINLINE CARP COMPETITION RESULT – UPPER TAMAR
South West Lakes Trust hosted Mainline Baits Upper Tamar Carp Open Pairs Match with the £2000 first prize taken by John Kierle and Sam Fowler who banked nine carp for a total weight of 117lb. In runner up spot were Karl Yates and Allan Jones with four carp for 56lb 5oz winning £1000 and in third David Bellew and Josh Bellew with four carp for 51lb 15oz receiving £500.
