H&C

9
Jun
2010

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Introducing Bury Hill Fisheries

Russ in action

“The fishery has experienced some unsettled weather this week, but those that have came out in the rain have enjoyed some good catches across the lakes. Around this time of the season the fish have or are thinking about spawning so feeding goes right out of the window leaving anglers frustrated. One of the main points I stress to the anglers is that it is important to fine tune their tackle, which is something I will cover over the coming weeks and months as we go through the weather seasons.

On Temple Lake, which is for members only and not available on a day ticket, some of the syndicate have had some decent catches with a few mid-thirties coming out, but it can be a hard lake at the best of times as the fish are big and wise. You can always check out our website to view some of the monsters that have been landed. The bream and carp have already spawned but go a bit finicky soon afterwards. Looking at the past couple of days, I can see that they are back on the feed judging by the bubbles blowing down the middle of the lake; it's a good sign so don't miss out.

Milton Lake has been on top form since winter with some really good bags of crucians coming out and, with a mix of tench as well, we have had some smiley faces from our customers. Bonds, now that the carp have spawned, has also produced some great sport and should be set for a good summer ahead.

At weekends, which are the busiest time for the fishery, we also have club matches going on and these are held through a booking process on 01306 877540. During the week, I hold a few competitions where some of the open match anglers get their turn to show off their skills and in recent matches we have had some bags not far off 100lbs of bream and tench winning; great fishing by anyone’s standards.

Later in the season - 21st and 22nd September to be exact - I am running another Bury Hill two day festival where 40 anglers compete on the Old Lake with the heaviest combined weight taking the title. This is turning out to be an annual event now, and all the places were sold out within 48 hours of me releasing the news and dates! It just goes to prove that anglers enjoy the event. I take part in the event myself, but it can take the edge off my fishing as I am wearing my organisers cap. I do enjoy the event though. Prior to the event, the fishery will be holding some open matches so all of the competitors can get in that final bit of pre-festival practice.

At Bury Hill Fishery, we offer our visiting anglers the choice of three day ticket waters to choose from, Old Bury Hill, Milton Lake and Bonds Lake and all three offer varied sport. The flagship is the Old Victorian Estate Lake, which is well over 200-years-old, and some 12.5 acres in size offering 75 pegs to fish from. The lake holds carp up to 38lbs, bream averaging 4-6lbs with plenty bigger, tench touching double figures with 5-7lbs being most common. There’s a decent head of some very big crucians over 4lbs, perch, rudd and roach. In the winter months (1 October to 14 March) our predator season starts, and many anglers flock to the fishery to share in some great pike and Zander sport. The pike run up to 20lbs with the Zander going over 15lbs plus a huge head of double figure fish; the sport at times can be second to none.

Milton Lake, offering 30 pegs is one of my favourite lakes in the country and offers some brilliant sport with stacks of crucians up to 3lbs, Perch well on their way to 4lbs, loads of tench at all sizes up to 6lbs plus some of the very best rudd and roach fishing you can get with the bigger specimens well over 2lbs. There is also a smattering of commons and mirror carp to add to the mix but if you wanted to bag up purely on small carp all day long ranging from 1lb to 13lbs then nearby Bonds Lake is the one for you. With 20 pegs and an island running down the middle of the lake, all manner of methods have accounted for some big bags. With all of the lakes reed lined with patches of lily pads scattered around, plus trees all around the fishery the scenery is beautiful and many of our visiting anglers have commented on how fantastic the fishery is, plus of course the fishing.

With a good majority of anglers having a break from fishing during the old closed season dates of 15 March to 15 June, it gives them a good chance to respool the reels, clear out the old and replace with the new, plus the odd new rod to play with this coming summer. Personally, I am on the go all year round with some big up and coming matches to look forward to starting on 16 June with a Fish O Mania qualifier at Willingshurst Fishery near Shamley Green. The winner of the 130 peg match goes through to the £25,000 winner takes all 16 man final at Heyfield Lakes, Doncaster, where the final is shown live on Sky Sports. I have had a couple of near misses so I am keeping my fingers crossed my time to qualify will be coming soon.”