Flyn Mardell has had a good run at Furzebray carp lakes of some stunning 20’s topped off by the one up zip at 31lb. Colder weather has slowed sport but as soon as the wind goes round to a warmer direction carp will go on the feed and I expect to see some stunning fish from Furzebrays three lakes.
The carp known as Blackspot has been tempted from Furzebray at weight of 45lb 12oz. It was caught during the spring at a weight of 39lb 12oz a massive weight increase of 6lb. At this rate this carp and others in the lake could be nudging 50lb next year!
When I started carp fishing back in the early eighties such a water would have been unheard of in North Devon. Waters that contained such huge carp were spoken of in hushed tones and I would suggest that Furzebray now holds fish to almost match those at Redmire Pool in its glory days.
Some stunning autumn carp from Furzebray Carp Fishery with several thirty plus fish. The carp always lookstunning at this time of year there colours reflecting the autumn hues on the surrounding trees.
(Below)Adam Short had successful trip on the island lake landing 3 fish, including the Rudd mouth at 30lb 4oz plus superb fish of 29lb 8oz and a 26lb 8oz
(Above) Brian Ford banked the carp known as Star at a massive 39lb 12oz.
(Above) Jamie Moxey landed Pearly at a new top weight of 32lb
What a stunning carp!!
George Osbourne has banked “Angie’s” Common at a new top weight of 37lb 2oz and setting a new lake record for a common.
Brian Ford & Chris Gillard had a great weekend at Furzebray Carp Lakes both landing fish to over 30lb.
(Below) Ryan Pryer had a fantastic fishing Furzebray and staying in the lodge…. He banked 4 30’s including Orange spot at 38lb, Star at 35.4, 3 scales at 32.6, mint common 32.4, Tiger Fish at 29.8 and The Leney at 29.6.
Steve Pinn is now part of CR Baits and enjoyed recent success at Furzebray banking a fine carp known as Pearly at 29lb 10oz
With everything packed away except for rods and bed I was resigned to my fate of blanking but thought I’d give it another hour. Then out of the blue this beast, a fish known as ‘Pearly’ came along. To say I’m chuffed is an understatement. She went a spawned out 29lb 10oz not quite the elusive 30 but what the heck.
As is the norm these days, CR Baits 12mm pastels (white) did the job on the trusty Ronald Mc Don’ over CR1 chops and particle.
Great angling Steve and thanks for the report.
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Some stunning fish have been banked at Furzebray now that the carp have finished spawning.
(Below) 33lb 12oz mirror from Willow Lake a new lake record!
(Below) Mark Downing with a stunning 21lb 12oz home grown mirror from the Lawns.. This is one of 5 for Mark last night which included the leather at 30+
(Below) Glen Stanton with two crackers from the Island lake before spawning, The rudd mouth linear at 29+ and Measles at 34+
(Below)Chris Bissett also fished on the Copse last week and banked some lovely fish including a 29lb 12oz and a 20+ Zip.
Steve Pinn place a bait in the margin at Furzebray and was delighted when an hour or so later this 22lb 7oz ghost carp made off with a CR1 pale yellow pastel over une petit bed of CR1.
Andrew Ferenczi stayed at Furzebray and even though he only fished short sessions he was rewarded big time for resting the swim with the mighty Clover at 40lb 6oz.
(Above) Joe Darby broke the Copse lake record with this stunning 34lb mirror carp.
(Above) Steve Pinn banked this beauty from Furzebrays Willow Lake on CR Baits 12mm yellow special pop up.
(Above) Jay Thomas with a stunning 25lb Furzebray Carp!
(Above) Jay Thomas with another stunning carp or 32lb