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dicky mint

dicky mint

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just wondering if anyones been 'troutin' on the local stillwaters of late? i don't think i've been on the fly since about october and am now suffering withdrawals! first winter for a few years now that i haven't been out at all (foolishly:question: chased ol' bucket mouth all winter, managed 3 keepies:confused:) know the weather hasn't been condusive ie 2 inches of ice doesn't help with getting ya flies down, but who's stuck it owt? where've you been? what you caught? it's been very quiet with regards fly reports, please give me something:D

dicky
 
Nivvor Been Trootin aall Winta

Nivvor Been Trootin aall Winta

Like yersell, I've been in pursuit of those green and grey bug---s since October (without a geet deal of success, I might add).

BUT, we had wor A.G.M. at me trout fishin' club last week and we're aall rarin to start on 22nd March.

We've planned a big pre-season stocking and what with the fish that have over-wintered and the natural head of browns that we have it should be a good 'Opening' (that's if it's not frozzen ower).

Tight lines,

Drof
 
waskerley

waskerley

whats the score up there drof with regards membership, daytickets etc. what kind of size is it, does it get very busy? where exactly is it? soz for all the questions m8 but its one of the few i've never fished:)
 
Waskerley

Waskerley

Wotfettle Dicky,

The lake is run by 'North West Durham Angling Association' and we allow five day tickets per day at a cost of £10 per rod.

There is a two fish limit but fly anglers can have unlimited catch-and-release until the second fish is killed. Day-ticket wormers cannot catch-and-release.

We maintain membership levels to 150 so there is usually a waiting list for entry.

Yearly subs are £70 which gets you unlimited visits with a two fish bag limit plus C & R until second fish is killed (there is also a one-off payment for new members of £35). So your first year would be £105 and £70 per year thereafter.

Members have the option of fishing two lakes: Waskerley Park and Smiddy Shaw but only Waskerley has day-tickets.

As far as 'busy' is concerned, if you see six rods on, thats considered 'busy'. Many's the time I'm up there on my own during the week.

So there's always stacks of space, bearing in mind that it must be around 80 acres (Takes about an hour to stroll round it.

Mind you it's not a 'Big Fish' water with the average 'stockie' being around fourteen inches but there's plenty of them. There are a few bigger browns in there in the 4 to 12 pound range (biggest brownie last year was a 10 pounder taken by a member on fly).

There's also a breeding head of wild browns and every September we put in a couple of hundred rainbows to enable us to fish past the brown-trout 'close season'

A bonnier wee spot you couldn't wish to see and it can be accessed from the main 'Moor Road' by taking the turn-off to the left about two miles past 'The Moorcock' pub. Watch-out for the signpost stating 'Hawkburn' and 'Waskerley Way'. Its about a half mile down the single track road to the lake.

Ignore the turn-off for 'Waskerley Station' which is only about a quarter mile past 'The Moorcock'

Sorry if all this seems a bit laang-winded but I think it answers aall ya questions.

Tight lines,

Drof
 
Sorry to butt in but is it ok for disabled access Alan? Obviously I wouldn't expect it being suitable everywhere but maybe parts are ok?

I have lived in Consett all my life but never been and had a look around Waskerly. A lot of my summer shore fishing is impossible now so looking for other ideas to keep me occupied.

Jim.
 
willywetegg said:
Sorry to butt in but is it ok for disabled access Alan? Obviously I wouldn't expect it being suitable everywhere but maybe parts are ok?

I have lived in Consett all my life but never been and had a look around Waskerly. A lot of my summer shore fishing is impossible now so looking for other ideas to keep me occupied.

Jim.
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Wheyaye, there's disabled access. Athough most of the lake is typically 'difficult' depending on the degree of disability

The designated 'Disabled Access' point is immediately at the bottom of the single track road leading down from the moor. Turn slightly right at the tee junction and drive through the double gate and over the cattle-grid. You can get your car virtually onto the waters edge.

Tight lines,

Drof
 
Cheer's for the info, I will have a drive up and have a look around. I can get about a little but can't walk very far, as long as I took my seat up with me I should be ok with the occasional rest. I've got to try something to get me out of the house in the warmer weather.

Jim.
 
willywetegg said:
Cheer's for the info, I will have a drive up and have a look around. I can get about a little but can't walk very far, as long as I took my seat up with me I should be ok with the occasional rest. I've got to try something to get me out of the house in the warmer weather.

Jim.
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If you turn right at the tee junction at the bottom of the road down from the moor (instead of going left towards the 'Fishing Lodge') after about 200 yards you'll come to a grassy clearing with picnic tables. It's a pleasant place to sit and take-in the scenery.

cheors,

Drof
 
willywetegg said:
Even better, SWMBO would be quite happy sitting in the sun reading a book while I got on with some fishing.

Thanks again.

Jim.
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Wheyaye, my swMbo often takes the Sunday papers up with a bottle of hooch to keep hor gannin' while aa'm whippin' the watta (wetha pormittin)

Drof
 
many thanks drof, very thorough:) checked out the website as well, very informative. am now looking forward to my first visit:D you never know, might see you up there, and you jim;) cheers again

dicky
 
been some good fish and bags caught at a few places when not iced over, been a few big ones out of jubilee and west house
 
dicky mint said:
many thanks drof, very thorough:) checked out the website as well, very informative. am now looking forward to my first visit:D you never know, might see you up there, and you jim;) cheers again

dicky
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Wheyaye, might bump into yeeze up there. I'm up there at least twice a week when the weather improves.

Mind you if you plan a week-end trip it might be prudent to ring Graham Robinson in advance and book your place (there's only five day-tickets and when they're gone, that's it).

Tight lines,

Drof
 
drof46 said:
Wheyaye, might bump into yeeze up there. I'm up there at least twice a week when the weather improves.

Mind you if you plan a week-end trip it might be prudent to ring Graham Robinson in advance and book your place (there's only five day-tickets and when they're gone, that's it).

Tight lines,

Drof
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that suits me drof, i tend to avoid weekend trout fishing, prefer a bit peace and quiet;)
 
red rock said:
been some good fish and bags caught at a few places when not iced over, been a few big ones out of jubilee and west house
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yeah, seen the pics in the ronny gill/journal:eek: obscene aren't they lol

here's one of sandra's pigs from a couple of years ago;)
 

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is it same rules as last year drof:)had some canny days up there,until my 10 quid went missing,from the safe,all eyes on me like
 
lasthope said:
is it same rules as last year drof:)had some canny days up there,until my 10 quid went missing,from the safe,all eyes on me like
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Same rules apply for 2010 re Day Tickets, Bonny Lad :

1. Fill-in the D.T. sheet on the counter with your name/number.

2. Fill-out the chit with your personal details.

3. Place a tenner in the envelope and post it and the chit into the steel chute.

4. Chute goes into an underground safe in the next room which is set in concrete.

5. Safe is emptied twice a day to make it less attractive to 'bandits'


Might see you up there this year.

cheeors,

Drof
 
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money

drof46 said:
Same rules apply for 2010 re Day Tickets, Bonny Lad :

1. Fill-in the D.T. sheet on the counter with your name/number.

2. Fill-out the chit with your personal details.

3. Place a tenner in the envelope and post it and the chit into the steel chute.

4. Chute goes into an underground safe in the next room which is set in concrete.

5. Safe is emptied twice a day to make it less attractive to 'bandits'


Might see you up there this year.

cheeors,

Drof
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i done all that last year but had some prob with ten quid i payed,when safe was empty my envelope was empty to but i payed, me and my lass payed at the same time,hers was in my one was empty,got nout but dirty looks from the lad who empty it meaning to i dont beleave you???????few weeks past and a member i no said there found some money under safe,
 

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