The 2023 New Season is almost here.
This month has been a little warmer overall when compared with the month of February in the past. During some sunny days this month the Carp have been seen “Topping” in good numbers and the Catfish have been seen “Seeking” out Rudd and other smaller cousins.
The opening day is now only 11-days away and this is an ideal time to:
Apply online for your 2023 Membership @ www.manor-fisheries.co.uk/night-fishing.
Request online your preferred reservation @ www.manor-fisheries.co.uk/reservations.
Repair and replace any missing fishing tackle.
All reservations need sufficient time for payment (minimum 48-hours) noting the local weather forecast can be seen online HERE. We look forward very much to meeting Members both old and new.
No Increase in 2023 Fishing Charges
Subject to change, the website has been updated and all 2023 charges can now be seen at www.manor-fisheries.co.uk.
Membership Charges
These remain unchanged from last year and stay at the 2021 rate. Applications for 2023 Membership can now be made noting Membership numbers will again be limited.
Fishing Charges
These remain unchanged from last year and stay at the 2019 rate. The charges for a non-fishing guest or under 18’s also remain at No Charge
Member Gift Vouchers
Pre-paid Day and Night tickets may be ordered for a Member via the Reservation tab by indicating in the Comments section a 2023 Voucher is requested. Should the date for fishing not be known, show the date as unknown and the recipient of the Gift Voucher may choose their preferred date subject to availability.
2023 Season
Members can now reserve fishing for the New Year when we look forward to meeting visitors both old and new in 2023. Fishing availability will resume on Saturday 11th March 2023 and the website tab at www.manor-fisheries.co.uk/availability shows all the Spaces available.
A Member can now reserve day and night fishing up to month-4 ahead as follows:
From 1 March 2023 acceptance of March/April/May/June 2023 fishing reservations.
From 1 April 2023 acceptance of April/May/June/July 2023 fishing reservations.
etc, etc.
Fishery Maintenance
The fishery was closed for the winter and on-going maintenance has been actioned before reopening on Saturday 11th March 2023 including:
Apartments and Cabin Maintenance
Lakes and Grounds Maintenance with the valued help of David and Jason Hodge:
Swim repairs
Removal of reeds encroaching swims
Cutting back of overhanging trees
Lakes Management
Daily fish feeding all lakes (the charge for fish food up 37%+ over last year)
The Lake netting program with the help of Hadlow College has unfortunately been postponed due Covid issues associated with Hadlow College
Swim Repairs
Having repaired swims this month, we request anglers do not cause unnecessary damage requiring more repairs.
Several swims contain concrete for strength where the use of a rod pod is ideal. Although the use of bank sticks is still fine, when fishing near to the water’s edge avoid damage through banging into the concrete which will also scare fish away from your swim. Locate your rods (and bank sticks) in the water and further back from the water’s edge to completely avoid the concrete.
Stray leads/hooks
When carrying out maintenance work many stray leads/hooks were retrieved from over-hanging branches. In spite of fixed leads and Cat hooks being banned, it was disappointing to come across several of these rigs. If in doubt as to what constitutes a Running Ledger see www.manor-fisheries.co.uk/fixed-or-running-ledgers. Better still, dispense with a lead clip and use a more fish friendly Run-Ring.
Run-Ring Kit
A Running lead is the most basic ledger rig possible. It is fish friendly (safe) and almost a guaranteed catcher.
The main line must be able to run freely when there is a take.
That is why we recommend it!!
Keeping with the simplicity theme, we believe the easiest and the best way of attaching a lead is a “Running lead” setup. To do this simply thread the lead onto the mainline, then a bead and swivel and then tie on your hook length/hook (40lbs braid for Cats).
This running ledger rig, with exception of the knotless knot, has been used for almost hundreds of years in one guise or another and cannot be beaten if you are fishing close range or you are stalking. If you are specimen fishing for Carp, Cats or Tench this is the rig to be used at Manor Fisheries. It is simple and effective and allows concentration on more important things such as watercraft and bait placement.
Please note Membership will be withdrawn from any angler found using a bolt rig (fixed lead) or Cat hook and there will be no exception.
A number of Cats have been lost due to the straightening of poor-quality hooks. Hooks for Lake 2 (Carp/Catfish) should be barbless and forged (not wire or Cat hooks). A strong hook with a larger eye than most brands (good for making hair rigs); that is competitively priced, can be sourced from Wicked Rigs (Hand Made in the UK).
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Comments and Feedback
As a valued visitor, we welcome receiving any feedback you may wish to give with respect to the accommodation, fishing, or facilities at the lakes. Please send us your comments via https://www.manor-fisheries.co.uk/comments-feedback