Llyn Carfan continues to fish well with a number of carp to double figures being caught. Mr Ashead took pride of place over the last week with 25 lb grass carp. He took it off the top and close in with slow sinking bait. having previously struggled to land the fish he caught the grass carp certainly made his week.
I had a report of a 4 lb tench from the top lake the first I have heard of this year. Although as most people fish for carp on that lake it is not surprising that the tench get missed.
We are also getting a number of very large roach and rudd caught, mostly on carp baits although those who choose to pleasure fish for the silver fish are also reporting excellent catches.
We still have a couple of spaces for touring caravans over the August bank holiday.
31.07.2010
Both lakes continue to fish well with numerous carp between 4 lb to 9 lb. The larger fish are not being landed as often although we do have many reports of the one that got away.
Graham our regular Saturday morning angler was very pleased with the 14.3oz common he took this morning.
Best results of the week must go to a father and son team who were in the area on holiday they managed 27 carp between them on the bottom lake.
Most excited angler of the week must go to Sue who has a caravan on one of our pitches. She took a eleven pound common on dog biscuit . I have placed a picture in the picture gallery but you would have thought she could look a little more pleased about it!
Roach and Rudd are also taking well with good size fish being reported.
FBM Holidays Pembrokeshire Fish Week
Coarse Fishing Championship.
The Pembrokeshire Fishweek FBM Holidays Coarse Fishing Championship Heats were very successful. Starting on Monday, the first 3 hour heat,Jonathan Davies had a top weight of 28lbs 10oz from peg 11 on the bottom lake. It was no surprise as Jonathan (aka Rimmer) had been out practising and setting up rigs the weekend before!
Tuesday evening fished well with joint winners on pegs 5 and 6. Chris Harrison on peg 5 bagged 23lbs and Dave Allen on 6 equaled his weight exactly.
Friday night`s match, on the top lake,proved far more challenging with some anglers failing to catch anything.This may have been because some persisted for the carp alone hoping that the one large one would give a huge advantage over the silver fish.The nights eventual winner was Chris Kidd with 10.8ozs
Over the week 13 anglers qualified to battle it out for the Saturday's 5 hour final to win a trophy and £750.00 prize money.
The conclusion of the FBM Holidays Coarse Fishing Championship which was run as part of the Pembrokeshire Fish Week took place on Saturday 3rd July, 2010 at Llyn Carfan Coarse Fishery,Tavernspite.
As one of the finalists were unable to make it 12 anglers drew for pegs at 9.30am. This allowed one hour to set up their equipment on their pegs before the 10.30a.m. start.
The anglers appreciated that the pegs were deliberately spaced out for this competition.This allowed the anglers a chance to fish for the bigger carp without worrying about the fish running through the next competitors swim.
There was an exciting start with the first carp actually caught within a minute of the whistle. All anglers continued to catch all day using various methods from poles to rodsusing floats or feeders. It was interesting to watch the anglers change tactics as the hours passed. When fishing for the roach that were further out went quiet,pre fed margins were tried for that elusive large carp. Jonathan Davies used this to great effect when he took the biggest carp of the day the only double figure fish taken. That fish certainly helped him gain the runners up spot.
Peg 6 took the top prize on Saturday and had also produced the winner on Tuesday evening. Interesting then, that on Monday, it blanked completely!
Complimentary refreshments were provided by Llyn Carfan and that along with the fine weather resulted in a relaxed and enjoyable competition.
The winners were:
1st Prize of £400.00 plus trophy went to Chris Kidd from Hook who drew peg 6. He weighed in 34lbs 13oz, a mixed bag of carp and silver fish. Chris also won Friday evening match with 10lb 8oz bag from the top lake.
Second place and £200.00 went to Jonathan Davies from Cross Hands on peg 7 with 18lb 6oz he took home £200.00. Jonathan won the Monday night bottom lake match from peg 11
Third prize £100.00 went to Dave Allen on peg 12 with 18lb 1oz. Dave qualified on Tuesday evening with a joint top weight of 23lbs from Peg 6
Fourth prize £50.00 went to Mike Hanson from Hinckley. Mike and his son Lee both qualified from the Friday night matchExcellent fishing with both lakes giving good returns.
Susan an angler who has a caravan on out touring pitch took 11 carp during Sunday afternoon. The biggest was being 8 lbs.
Dave from Liverpool who took advantage of the fine weather to spend the last three days here caught carp continuously during his stay. His boys also had a fantastic time with the youngest an 8 year old taking a nine pound carp as his first ever fish.
Various methods are working pellet to the margins and floating baits being the favourite at the moment.
Beware of using maggots at this time of year as it can lead to being pestered by small roach. That said feeding a swim and then fishing with heavier bait a little further away can bring some good results.
We have the FBM holiday coarse championship here this week. This is part of the Pembrokeshire Fish week programme, there are still places available if you wish to try it. Total prize money £750.00.
Contact me on 01994240819 if you wish to book in. More details on
www.wwpf.pembrokeshiretourism.net
Just one bit of interesting news regarding the new Blue Stone village. Pembrokeshire County council has agreed with Blue Stone to forgo their loan repayment for shares in the company. The PCC had originally give Blue stone a million pound loan grant at the start of the project. The PCC reported that this was a sign of their faith in the company!
Here’s the latest news round-up from the Tourism Team at Pembrokeshire County Council.
To keep up to date, visit our tourism industry site at www.tourismhelp.co.uk
Dale Slipway
Dale Yacht Club has recently taken back the lease of the Dale Slipway. Due to its current insurance situation, the Club is restricting slipway access on three days this year when events are taking place, as follows:
· August 16, 9am-6pm: Dale Dinghy Regatta. High water: 1457, 5.4m
· August 29-31, 9am-5pm: Cruiser, Dinghy and Longboat Weekend. High water: Sun 1530, 5.05m
· September 29, 9am-2pm: Road closure for the Dale Half Marathon
Any future restrictions will be posted on the Club's website, www.daleyc.freeuk.com, or you can call them on 01646 636362
REMINDER – Pembrokeshire Switches to Digital TV on 19 August
Pembrokeshire will go digital from 19 August 2009, when the Preseli transmitter's analogue TV signal will be switched off.
The Preseli transmitter will be the second in Wales to have its analogue transmission disconnected.
The other analogue TV signals in Wales will be turned off one transmitter at a time between August 2009 and March 2010. The signal is already in the process of being switched off all over the United Kingdom.
Many people already receive Digital TV, either Freeview through a conventional aerial with a ‘set top' box or a modern TV with a digital tuner built-in, or from Sky TV or Freesat by means of a satellite dish.
Anyone still relying on the analogue service will need to arrange to pick up Digital TV. Most existing televisions can be converted to pick up digital television through an aerial, satellite dish or, in some areas, cable.
People aged 75 or over, and some disabled people, are entitled to help to adapt their set.
Please note that radio is not affected by the current TV switchover to digital.
Further information about the switchover, and any help which is available can be found on the Digital UK Helpline - 08456 50 50 50 or online at www.digitaluk.co.uk/when_do_i_switch/wales
Dear All,
23.08.2010 Pembrokeshire coarse fishing news
