Hi Anglers,
Yesterday, we lost Don. A true angler and gentleman. He is now, for sure, reeling in "the biggun's" in a better place. We will miss him dearly and will always have a peg reserved for him.
Fish in peace, friend.
Much loved,
Mike & Zulema
Friday, 26 August 2011
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
Hi Anglers,
I am happy that so many of you share my concerns over the management of my fishery. All constructive comments or ideas are welcome and will be noted. At the moment, the changes are: No rental without a licence of some sort. No dog food or meat products allowed (frankfurters and luncheon meat are allowed). Permission is needed for any guests who wish to join you around the lake (and will be limited).
Cheers,
Mike
I am happy that so many of you share my concerns over the management of my fishery. All constructive comments or ideas are welcome and will be noted. At the moment, the changes are: No rental without a licence of some sort. No dog food or meat products allowed (frankfurters and luncheon meat are allowed). Permission is needed for any guests who wish to join you around the lake (and will be limited).
Cheers,
Mike
ROY'S 3rd MATCH (Pairs / Match between Roy's Team and Ray's Bar)
1st: Rob, Rabbit and Aaron, 154lbs 5oz (Roy's team)
2nd: Rick and Ant, 98lbs 4oz (Ray's Bar)
3rd: Chris and Mark, 89lbs 8oz (Ray's Bar)
4th: Roy and John, 72lbs 12oz (Roy's Team)
5th: Grosh and Heatly, 49lbs 8oz (Ray's Bar)
6th: Barry and Dennis, 30lbs (Roy's Team)
Largest fish: Rob, 9lbs 14oz (Roy's Team)
Results of match between Roy's Team and Ray's Bar:
Winner Roy's Team : 257lbs 1oz
Runner up, Ray's Bar : 237lbs 4oz
What a match! Almost 500lbs of fish pulled out. Big thanks to Tony for helping out. It half killed us weighing in that many fish. Everybody fished with respect for the animals and we had a perfect day.
Thanks to all of you who took part. Hope to see you soon.
Cheers,
Mike
1st: Rob, Rabbit and Aaron, 154lbs 5oz (Roy's team)
2nd: Rick and Ant, 98lbs 4oz (Ray's Bar)
3rd: Chris and Mark, 89lbs 8oz (Ray's Bar)
4th: Roy and John, 72lbs 12oz (Roy's Team)
5th: Grosh and Heatly, 49lbs 8oz (Ray's Bar)
6th: Barry and Dennis, 30lbs (Roy's Team)
Largest fish: Rob, 9lbs 14oz (Roy's Team)
Results of match between Roy's Team and Ray's Bar:
Winner Roy's Team : 257lbs 1oz
Runner up, Ray's Bar : 237lbs 4oz
What a match! Almost 500lbs of fish pulled out. Big thanks to Tony for helping out. It half killed us weighing in that many fish. Everybody fished with respect for the animals and we had a perfect day.
Thanks to all of you who took part. Hope to see you soon.
Cheers,
Mike
Friday, 19 August 2011
Hi Anglers.
On arriving at the lake today, I removed a 14lbs, 11lbs, 6lbs and 3lbs dead mirror carp from the lake. I will be changing all of the regulations in the next couple of weeks. Frankly, I almost closed the lake there and then. From Tuesday 23rd August, nobody will be able to rent equipment from me unless they hold a current Spanish or European fishing licence. People who are not fishing are not allowed round the lake unless expressed permision is given. Anyone found using barbed hooks will be banned for life. The only reason any of my fish are dying is because of bad angling practices. By this I mean stricking too hard, not playing the fish long enough, dropping the fish, keeping the fish too long out of the water, etc. None of these practices will be tolerated here. In the last two months I have lost nearly 60 fish. There is no disease here and the water quality is good.
I would like all my regular anglers to please inform me if anybody is seen who is not capable of fishing here. Please, let's not forget this is not a lake suitable for beginners and there are fish in here over 20lbs. I will soon be offering angling classes to people and may appoint somebody to police the waters for me to check hooks, etc. Failure to follow the regulations could lead to expulsion.
Anyway, I will be emailing everybody the new regulations as soon as I have them prepared.
Isn't it typical of the human race, than a few bad eggs spoil something for the rest of us. I do this primarily in the protection of the innocent fish and I hope that we will all benefit in the end.
Please, send me any comments.
Cheers,
Mike
On arriving at the lake today, I removed a 14lbs, 11lbs, 6lbs and 3lbs dead mirror carp from the lake. I will be changing all of the regulations in the next couple of weeks. Frankly, I almost closed the lake there and then. From Tuesday 23rd August, nobody will be able to rent equipment from me unless they hold a current Spanish or European fishing licence. People who are not fishing are not allowed round the lake unless expressed permision is given. Anyone found using barbed hooks will be banned for life. The only reason any of my fish are dying is because of bad angling practices. By this I mean stricking too hard, not playing the fish long enough, dropping the fish, keeping the fish too long out of the water, etc. None of these practices will be tolerated here. In the last two months I have lost nearly 60 fish. There is no disease here and the water quality is good.
I would like all my regular anglers to please inform me if anybody is seen who is not capable of fishing here. Please, let's not forget this is not a lake suitable for beginners and there are fish in here over 20lbs. I will soon be offering angling classes to people and may appoint somebody to police the waters for me to check hooks, etc. Failure to follow the regulations could lead to expulsion.
Anyway, I will be emailing everybody the new regulations as soon as I have them prepared.
Isn't it typical of the human race, than a few bad eggs spoil something for the rest of us. I do this primarily in the protection of the innocent fish and I hope that we will all benefit in the end.
Please, send me any comments.
Cheers,
Mike
Thursday, 18 August 2011
Friday, 12 August 2011
Wednesday, 3 August 2011
Dear Anonimous,
The subject of barbless hooks.
After 2 years of intensive fishing, I find very little if no damage to the mouths of my fish. Unfortunately, there are a few who think they are marlin fishing and are rough with the fish. This bad treatement would damage the fish whatever the hook used and I try to keep this under control. There is a local lake I know of here where there is no control on hooks and many of the fish are without lips. Also, if a barbed hook is swallowed deeply, in my experience, the fish would normally die. Whereas barbless hooks offer a much better chance of survival, as the fish will naturally, in time, expel the hook.
There are very few snags in my lake, so you do not end up having to drag the fish through banks of weed or lilies, etc. This means that generally here the fish are cleanly caught and I believe this to be an important fact in the wellbeing of my fish.
PS. The rule here is: If you encounter any damaged fish, please advise me and I come to your peg and apply healing gel.
Cheers,
Mike
The subject of barbless hooks.
After 2 years of intensive fishing, I find very little if no damage to the mouths of my fish. Unfortunately, there are a few who think they are marlin fishing and are rough with the fish. This bad treatement would damage the fish whatever the hook used and I try to keep this under control. There is a local lake I know of here where there is no control on hooks and many of the fish are without lips. Also, if a barbed hook is swallowed deeply, in my experience, the fish would normally die. Whereas barbless hooks offer a much better chance of survival, as the fish will naturally, in time, expel the hook.
There are very few snags in my lake, so you do not end up having to drag the fish through banks of weed or lilies, etc. This means that generally here the fish are cleanly caught and I believe this to be an important fact in the wellbeing of my fish.
PS. The rule here is: If you encounter any damaged fish, please advise me and I come to your peg and apply healing gel.
Cheers,
Mike
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