The 2023 Season is now fully Open.
After a cold start……………this month has been a little warmer overall when compared with past February months. During some sunny days this month the Carp have been seen “Topping” in good numbers and the Catfish have also been spotted “Seeking” out Rudd and other smaller cousins.
Manor Fisheries Opened on the 11th March and if not already actioned now is an ideal time to:
1. Apply online for your 2023 Membership @ www.manor-fisheries.co.uk/night-fishing.
2. Request online your preferred reservation @ www.manor-fisheries.co.uk/reservations.
3. 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.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO RECORD YOUR CATCH IN THE CABIN LOGBOOK - THANK YOU
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 April 2023 acceptance of April/May/June/July 2023 fishing reservations.
etc, etc.
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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Fishing Report – 11th March 2023 to 31st March 2023
Introduction
Our season began with cold and wet weather. Nevertheless “Regulars” were not deterred and good catches were soon being made – and especially by the lady anglers!!.
The following “Records” from 11th March onwards, are based on angler reports recorded in the Cabin logbook. Congratulations to all those anglers who have featured in the 2023 Leader Boards.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO RECORD YOUR CATCH IN THE CABIN LOGBOOK - THANK YOU
Lake 1 (Carp) Logbook Catch Reports
Ted Welch visited on the 12th March to head the Carp Leader Board with a 19lbs Mirror caught at 1.30 pm. Pineapple boilie was the successful bait
Visiting on the 14th March and after a very wet start, Adrian Burton landed a Common weighing 14lbs 5ozs using Cell baits and 2 x Mirrors weighing 13lbs 5ozs and 12lbs using Cell and pacific tuna boilie baits respectively.
The Carp Leader Board was raised on the 15th March when Luke Jewell visited and using fruit and nut boilie baits landed a Common weighing 20lbs 2ozs.
Arriving on the 20th March to experience a wet 36-hour session, Danny Smith persevered and was rewarded with a 15lbs 4ozs Common and a 13lbs Mirror.
Regular Reg Miller returned on a very wet 22nd March and was rewarded with a 15lbs Common
Beginning his 36-hour session on a wet and windy 24th March, Kieran Wright soon had successes ledgering with Robin Red boilies and float fishing with prawn. Congratulations to Kieran who raised the Carp Leader Board to 21lbs 12ozs with a Common plus Commons weighing 16lbs 8ozs, 15lbs 8ozs, 15lbs 4ozs and 14lbs 8ozs and a 14lbs 12ozs Mirror.
Visiting on the 25th March, Danny Donnelly landed a 14lbs Mirror on krill boilie baits and a 12lbs Common on Cell
There was yet more rain when regular Terry Hare returned on the 28th March and using pacific tuna boilie baits Terry landed a 16lbs Common and a 11lbs 5ozs Mirror.
Dominic Minney and Jessica Wood arrived on the 29th March for a 36-hour visit and both had many successes including:
Dominic - Commons weighing 16lbs, 14lbs 11ozs, 13lbs 3ozs and 10lbs plus Mirrors weighing 18lbs 11ozs, 17lbs 2ozs, 12lbs 12ozs and 11lbs 8ozs
Jessica - a 20lb 13oz Common, caught at 3:25 am on a Manila boilie topped with fake corn, a 13lbs Common and a 10lbs 13ozs Mirror
Jessica and her 20lbs 13ozs Common
Returning on the 31st March, Luke Jewell endured horrendous wet weather and using 18mm CC Moore baits landed a 15lbs 2ozs Common
Lake 2 (Carp/Catfish) Logbook Catch Reports
Many congratulations to Sue Rogers who had a great start to the season when visiting on the 27th March. Using liver with garlic glug baits, Sue raised her Catfish PB to 38lbs 11ozs and now tops the Catfish Leader Board.
Sue with her PB Cat
38lbs 11ozs PB
Lake 3 (Mixed) Logbook Catch Reports
Mark and Sue Rogers both had a successful visit on the 21st March and using Feeder rods and a variety of baits, found the Carp were only interested in sweetcorn
Mark – 2 x Commons both weighing 6lbs 8ozs
Sue – Commons weighing 8lbs 1oz, 5lbs 5ozs and 5ozs plus a 7lbs Mirror
Mark Young and Shaxted visited on the 29th March and both had success with the Carp which seemed to be active very early morning and then later in the afternoon
Mark – 5 x Carp to 7lbs
Francis – 2 x Carp
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