As promised, Marc has kindly sent pictures of his two massive fish.

Nice one mate!

Dont ask his more experienced brother how many he caught though !!

Marc with his new PB of 33lb 8oz

At 42lb 6oz, it don't get much better than this!

Marc with his NEW PB of 42lb 0 oz

Steve's 2nd session 3 x 30s and a 42lb mirror - awesome

9lb (ish) simmo


Hi there, Steve again. Just reporting on my second session on Guys Lake.

I had planned on a concerted effort for 5/6 nights to get a fish or at least find out more info.

The 1st day, Monday, was blowing a very cold N.East wind with high preassure. Damn! Oh well, I can't pick and choose when to go fishing so its get on with it and fish the conditions as best I can! I had a good walk round the lake and settled in a swim next to the one mentioned in my previous posts. This time I was in the middle of island, the south(sheltered) side. There wasn't a lot to report really as nothing showed in my area.
I had several walks around the lake, noticing the odd few fish showing in open water but the swims were all taken so a move wasn't really on.

I spoke to one fellow on Wednesday, Marc, who was really chuffed to get a PB fish of 33lb 8oz mirror.

Well done that man.

He had moved from the opposite end of the lake as he'd seen fish move at the other end. It was quite a hike round the lake. I suppose I could have moved into next swim to him but thought I might restrict his area, so decided that wasn't fair. Two more 30's were caught in open water at the end of the island, I believe.

Wednesday also brought a change in the weather and suddenly, in the late afternoon, a storm blew up and it lashed down. I new this would bring some fish on the move . After a rough old night with wind, rain and more rain I woke disappointed not to have had any action in the night. I looked at the rods - as you do - and noticed that my Right Hand rod had come out of the clip. I got up and felt the line and it was solid so I hit into it and Lo and behold! - a carp was on the end!!!

It was a simple job to land the fish really, considering that it was my first carp for ages. I netted and put it on the unhooking mat, ready for the photos. It wasn't a huge fish by any means, a little simmo of 9lb ish, but it was still a huge relief to finally catch a carp! It felt like a great weight had been lifted off my shoulders.

Later in the day, Marc, who had the earlier PB of 33lb 6oz ,came round to tell me he had another new PB - this time a mirror of 42 lb 6oz!! I was really chuffed for him and shook his hand.

This carping lark is easy, eh?

Game on !!!!

With a bit of luck I will be getting some pictures of his catches via E-Mail. I must say the pictures of the 42 are stunning.

A very interesting day in all but nothing more for me. Friday night was uneventful so I left Saturday morning with only my little simmo to add to my portfolio but masses info on certain big fish spots. Also, being two swims away from the capture of 3 x 30s and 1 x 40. gave me a genuine lift. Maybe it will be my turn soon. Well we live in hope !

Steve goes to Guys Lakes. A new start

Hi again. I have just got a permit for Guys Lakes Syndicate so on Thursday I made my way to the site for a exploratory three day session. Eventually I found the entrance and drove down the road with some excitement.

On arrival at the first car park I was surprised to see a few cars there and even more pleased to see the nature of the lakes. In the end I made my way to Gaunts and was very pleased to see plenty of parking around the sites lakes. There are ample toilet facilities and best of all, well manicured banks and walkways, which is a blessing when getting to the not too distant swims. After a look round I settled on a swim at the far end of the island. After a little chat with Tim and Andrew who were already fishing, I made my way to the car and started take my gear to the swim (with a big help from Andrew who brought some of my gear for me, life saver that he is !!).

Anyway, to keep it short I was fishing and taking notice of things.

I had a good chat to the guys already mentioned, gathering info, as you do. Tim was finding it hard to get his bait and attached PVA bag to spot near island in the brisk wind, so I told him to use bait only, and to get it on the spot. Low and behold a bit later we were photographing a 27.05 linear! Well done that man! He had one more little simmo and dropped another in the next two days, his first from the lakes. His mate Andrew had a 22lb carp and a 10lb+ tench. I must say they were two very pleasant guys and we will be keeping each other informed of the lakes catches etc. Myself, I did not catch this session but i am confident that I will and I am glad to say what a really pleasant time I had. I can't wait to get back in a weeks time for a really serious assault on these lakes. Many thanks to Tim and Andrew for making me welcome and giving me plenty of info. Much appreciated guys !!!