NO DOGS EXCEPT ON A LEAD AND UNDER CONTROL. There are no bait restrictions, but all multiple baits such as seeds, nuts, peas and beans must be well soaked, well cooked and used in moderation.

Is Linear Fisheries weedy?

The weed in the lake is treated regularly and for the most part you won't even find a strand of weed when you get past 40 yards. However, it can be weedy in close at times during the summer.

What time do the gates open at linear?

Please make sure you pack up in plenty of time before our security team locks down. Gates will still be opened between 7:30 and 8am each morning. A stunning and intimate lake, just under 3 acres in size with a clean, hard bottom, snags, gravel...

How do you fish Hardwick Smiths?

On Hardwick, where there are definitely more fish, it's more a bait-and-wait approach. "I've found tipping your baits with yellow gets quicker bites and they prefer a low pop-up or a bottom bait. "Spots depend on the time of year.

How do you use a Spomb float?

1. 1) Bend out the wire arm that protrudes through the casing. ...
2. 2) Trim the Spomb Float on one side so it sits flush inside the Spomb. ...
3. 3) Close up the gape on the wire and slide the doctored float down over the crook to secure it in place.

A guide to Linear Fisheries from the head bailiff

What's a linear carp?

The linear carp get its beautiful name from the line of scales along its lateral line, which is usually quite a distinct feature of this carp. This line can often consist of the only scales the carp possesses, but more often than not, it has more scales or patches of them all over its body.

Is Drayton Reservoir open?

Drayton Reservoir is open for fishing all year round from 7.00am until 9.00pm in summer (Monday to Friday) and 6.30am until 9.00pm (weekends). The fishery closes for day ticket anglers half an hour before dusk in winter. Night fishing is available by advance booking only off the new walkway past the sailing club.

Is Clattercote reservoir open?

The fishery is open 24 hours.

What does a linear carp look like?

These carp will have large and small irregular scales scattered across their flank, some of these patterns can form known formations such as a Linear of fully scaled pattern. A mirror carp with a linear pattern would have one single row of scales running down the entire flank along their lateral line.

What is a ghost carp?

Ghost Carp (simply an alternative name for Ghost Koi), are a hybrid, and are usually the result of breeding Mirror or Common Carp with Purachina Koi (Platinum Ogon) to get White Ghost Koi or Yambuki (Yellow Ogon) to obtain Yellow Ghost Koi.

Can you walk around Daventry reservoir?

The best thing to do in Daventry Park is to walk around the reservoir, through the fields and along the nature footpath. ... The footpath for this circular walk is flat and therefore easy and suitable for pushchairs and young children to walk.

Can you walk around Drayton Reservoir?

It is an easy walk and a reasonable length. At the end of it you will see an expanse of water that is Drayton Reservoir. Turn right off the route as it meets the road and follow the track down towards the lake. The track goes right round the lake.

What is the biggest carp in Drayton Reservoir?

Drayton Reservoir has produced its biggest-ever carp, plus an incredible match weight totalling 6,480lb. The 35lb venue record fell to Drayton regular Ollie Booker, who fished a boilie over a huge bed of pellets at peg 79 in an area known as 'the Straight'.

Are linear carp rare?

The most popular are Common, Mirror, and Koi Carp, and even a few Asian guests like Silver, Bighead, and Grass Carp. ... Linear Carp is one of the rarer types of carp. The Linear Carp is more popular in Eastern Europe and Russia than in North America and Western Europe.

What fish is a F1?

F1's are a hybrid between a carp and a crucian carp or brown goldfish. This cross produces an at-tractive fish which looks much like a fully scaled common carp and have the reputation in match fishing circles as being the ideal alternative to a pond full of traditional carp.

What is a zip linear carp?

With a line of scales running from head to tail, this fish is the most distinctive of the main lake residents, a fish of outstanding beauty. With a top weight over 40lb, this is one seriously impressive carp.

What's the difference between a SPOD and Spomb?

A Spod is a tube shaped device with a weighted end that is filled with bait from the top. Upon impact with the water's surface, the tube tips upside down and empties the bait onto the lake bed. A Spomb looks a bit like a small rocket with a spring-loaded nose that causes the tube to open length-ways down the middle.

What is SPOD fishing?

What is a spod? A spod is basically a cylindrical bait rocket with a buoyant nose cone. ... Spodding is a method used by many carp anglers as it enables the angler to very quickly bait up a swim with light or small baits beyond catapult range.

What is a Spopper?

The sinking Spomb, also known as the Spopper, is the brainchild of entrepreneur Christophe Pelhate, and is an adaptation of the popular feeding device commonly used in carp fishing.

Can you use bait boats on linear?

No boats, drones, bait boats, radios, guns, fires, picnics, swimming, drugs or heavy drinking. ... There are no bait restrictions, but all multiple baits such as seeds, nuts, peas and beans must be well soaked, well cooked and used in moderation.

How big is St Johns linear?

Probably the best big carp day ticket water in the UK

Arguably the most famous day ticket water in the country, this 18 acre gravel pit has proved itself as one of the top day ticket lakes on the Linear site for many years and is well known throughout the carp fishing fraternity.