Carp Catchers Blog

I’m sure a lot of you are aware of the problem with illegal importations of large carp into the this country and the risks it possess to our current fish stocks. The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) have released this short video to raise the awareness of illegal importations and the dangers involved.

Tackling Illegal Importations Video

Take a quick look, its a very interesting and potentially eye opening video to those of you who are unaware of what goes on with the importation of illegal imports.

Dave

David and James Kirk are off to the British Carp Angling Championsip Qualifier at Kingsbury Swan Pool this weekend. They are representing themselves as well as Team Carp Catchers. I’m sure we all wish them the best of luck on what looks to be a tough venue. Good luck guys.

John

Carp Catchers Ltd

An update now on the campaign to save Farlows Lake from being turned into a marina. I have been informed by the bailiffs that the marina proposals have been turned down by the council. Great news! However the owner is planning to resubmit the proposal, so we will have to keep an eye out for the future. Thank you to all those who emailed in support of the campaign.

Best Fishes,

John

Another reminder now. There is a national coarse fish closed season on all rivers, streams, drains from the 15th of March to 15th of June inclusive. Some stillwaters and canals which are designated sites of specific scientific interest (SSSI’s) also have the same close season. So make sure you are fishing legally, as you can face a big fine and a criminal record if you are caught otherwise.

Best fishes,

John

For those carp anglers of you with the new smart phones there is a new carp fishing report App. For more details go to icarp.com or check out the App Store and search for icarp.

Best Fishes,

John

Top day ticket water Farlows Lake  is facing closure again as the owner has has resubmitted plans to turn it and the adjacent canal into a marina. This is a very famous historic carp water, please help to save it by emailing Margaret Smith at smith@southbucks.gov.uk and letting the council know your thoughts. Please make you thoughts constructive and positive, as negative or abusive comments will be counterproductive. Farlows Lake is self funding and can be used by anyone whilst a marina I’m sure will be for the privilaged few. Please help to save Farlows Lake.

Best Fishes

John

Please note that as of the 18/2/2011 we will close at 6.00pm on Fridays.

Best Fishes,

John

Nash Tackle are to be a major sponsor of this years World Carp Championships. The Championships are to be held on the mighty St. Lawrence River in September. The match will be on 35 miles of the river between Ogdensburg and Massena.

The event will see 200 paired carp anglers from around the world do battle for the £30,000 first prize. The World Carp Championships were last held in 2005 and saw top British carp match pair Tim Paisley and Steve Briggs prevail.

Best Fishes,

John

Membership for the 2011/2012 season is now open for the Wellingborough Lakes Carp Syndicate. If you would like more information check out the joining page on the website at www.wellingboroughlakes.com.

Best Fishes,

John

More sad news I’m afraid, this time from Silvermere in Surrey. The much sought after Polo has passed on, along with one other carp.

Best Fishes,

John