Pike Stillwaters

**marcelxl** · Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 2:44 pm Post subject: Pike Stillwaters

Hi all!
Back on the scene after some time away (foolishly!) Dusting off the old Pike rods and planning to throw myself back into it as soon as I can get me act together! The plan is to fish the Yorkshire Rivers mainly although not set in stone but then come the floods and that`ll be spanners to that. So, I`m after a back up plan somewhere that`ll be not too effected by flooding if at all, any ideas or anyone willing to share/swap info?
used to fish several but lost touch on these, which is a shame as we put alot of effort into those and would be interested if any of these are still fishing particularly Damflask (which owes me big!-bloody place!) Wintersett, Hollingworth, Ulley or anywhere else w.Yorks- but not scared of a drive.
Also usual fishing buddy has decided to grow some twins inside his missus (what was he thinkin?!) so if anyone up for some socials or sharing transport (live in Bingley) PM me

**Giles** · Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 2:19 pm Post subject:

Fairview at Cawood has Pike to over 30lb (best to go when it's freezing as this is mainly a Carp venue so you need to ensure its not going to be rammed with Carpers) Live baiting allowed and encouraged.
Woodalls pond at newport mid 20's Deads only no plugs etc
Emmotland Ponds 30 plus. Pond 2 deads only.
Horseshoe pond Whitley Bridge high 20's. Deads only.

These are the one's that I'd go to if I can't get on a river or drain. Woodalls would be my first choice for a near guaranteed catch. If you want any more info post back up.

You can find directions to all of these venues on our venues map with the exception of Horseshoe which i'll add later today. NSA Venues

Giles.

**damo** · Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 6:32 pm Post subject: Pike

I used to fish Pebley Reservoir (just of jct 30 M1). Its about 25 acres with good parking. I haven't been for a while since I moved but it is cracking for them with a 30 out in the past and lots a doubles. Lots of bottom weed so pop-em up.

If you go fish into the wind (unless its a real biter). Either off the dam wall or the roadside pegs.
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**Giles** · Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 7:05 pm Post subject:

can you PM me with some more specific directions Damo so I can add Pebley res' to the venues map?

Cheers in advance.
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**marcelxl** · Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 12:18 pm Post subject:

Many thanks, all good!
Pebley, i always intended to have a go at but never got around to it, it used to have a good reputation.
Also, my old feller back in`t olden days used to fish fairburn ings which is a reserve, is this still accessable does anyone know and if so whats the crack?

**marcelxl** · Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 12:36 pm Post subject:

Killington lake anyone?
Its up near Cumbria you can see it from the M6 its massive and run as trout water through the warmer months and I think somewhat forgotten with most of the the locals heading for Windermere etc. can only get info from controlling clubs site which could be a bit biased!

Have access to boat with all the trimmings too if waters allow it

**Giles** · Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 1:40 pm Post subject:

Fairburn ings is still available to fish or at least it was last year.
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**marcelxl** · Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 6:59 pm Post subject:

nice one, do you know about tickets, catches etc?

Fished it a few years ago, heard it was day ticket on the bank job, but got there and fished half a day but got beaten by the weed-no bailiff though.

All these plans, only the beast decides today is the day to get a holiday booked-bless her! that`ll be no new Pike rods this year then!
Wind,rain on the Ure in November or Tarpon on Cuban flats? didn`t take much arm twisting, I have the breaking strain of a KitKat!

**Giles** · Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 7:30 pm Post subject:

Most lads recon it's free as they fish week in week out with no sign of a bailiff. Tarpon/Pike ermmmm I think i'll go for the Tarpon. Grin

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**marcelxl** · Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:19 pm Post subject:

yea, you`re not wrong!

As much as I love our predators and spending winter days on the river, 2 weeks all inc, swim up bar as well as the fishing.......... its not rocket surgery!

**marcelxl** · Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 5:55 pm Post subject:

One of the things I like in a Pike water is size-I think the best Pike waters need to be BIG! the bigger the better in fact going on the old addage that pike thrive on neglect.
To me, one of the best things about winter piking is being out in wild weather and sat on the unkown of a big water.

Over the next few months as well as going local, I`m planning on doing a bit in the Lakes (I`ll even blag the old fellers boat for a few sessions) weekend trips getting some motor pike in the Scottish lochs (leads required including digs if anyone is willing to help!?) I also have good friends close to the broads and the fens, would be shame not use this!

This is an open invite by the way Exclamation

any ideas or anyone wanting to make one in, let me know.

**Giles** · Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 7:20 pm Post subject:

My uncle has a farm just outside of inverness at a place called Dalnavie. I'm sure he has fishing rights on the loch on his land he also has some holiday cottages on his farm. I'll make some enquiries Big Smile

**marcelxl** · Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 9:47 pm Post subject:

Lake district Pike action anyone?

anyone fancy a go or have any info PM me please.

I`m thinking doing a bit midweek (crowds of Jerkit

/parking) and from the bank initially (when i get towball fitted to the van my old feller is kissing goodbye to his boat!!) probably south lakes but not really bothered about a bit of a travel.

wow wow wee wah!

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