Coaches take some R&R during Easter Break

 WIth schools out for Easter, we have decided not to run any courses and have some time off for our own fishing.  First out the blocks were Coaches Dave & Paul. Dave caught a true old warrior from Carpdell Fishery, in teh form of a Mirror Car know as Tear Drop at 26lb+.  Coach Paul has also been out and Landed a cracking mirror from a local club lake at 28lb 10oz.  We running up to a...
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February 2017 - Students try their hand at water monitoring

 A bitterly cold session which severely reduced the practical fishing time but still plenty of activities for the students. As part of their environmental course, we are looking at monitoring ponds and lakes and what fishkeepers / fishery owners can do to protect and manage water quality. Samples were taken and assessed from both the main lake and stock ponds and on their return after half term we will be looking at how to interpret the readings and best practice...
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February 2017 - Lake finally thaws

 Finally the lake has thawed but with the water temperatures still very low, we knew it was going to be tough going. With perseverance comes reward and the first notable fish of 2017 certainly wasn't what we were expecting. Micky is pictured below with the surprise Winter Tench with photobombing assistance from Isiah and Ben! Inside the classroom the 3 lads and Charlotte all had plenty to do as we picked up on missed sessions so that they had...
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December 2016 - Big Carp Magazine

 Another update on Carpdell, including a great common caught by WAC Coach Dave
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December 2016 - Students in a spin!

 Back in session with Micky, Ben and Tom. Maggot feeder proved the downfall of a stunning young Carp for Tom which shows a bright future for Carpdell. In the classroom we worked on The Water Cycle and students learned how to make spinning traces.
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December 2016 - Congratulations For Level 1 Cast Pass!

 Congratulations to Ben, Charlotte, Isiah, Micky & Thomas who have all successfully completed their Level 1 CAST awards with us, catching some amazing fish along the way. All will now transfer over to our AIMS programme where we are sure their success will continue.
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November 2016 - Toms in the press!

 Congratulations to Tom who appears in the latest issue of Big Carp Magazine with his Common Carp of 25lb 08oz.
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October 2016 - Back on the rods with Eden

 Been over a year since we last saw Eden so was great to catch up with him and his father for a short 2 hour session at the weekend. They were soon quickly into their stride, landing a good number of Carp in the process, nice one!
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October 2016 - Coaches trip

 For once we had the half term off and decided to make the most of it with a 3 night trip planned. Having recently joined Milton Keynes Angling Association, our chosen venue was Willen Lake. Whilst a few lumping Bream were caught, Carp were our chosen target, a very elusive target they proved to be! We will certainly be making a return to seek our revenge, and with a lake this size its going to be the type...
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October 2016 - Read all about it!

 To keep up to speed with what's occurring at Carpdell Fishery, there is now a monthly article written by Chris Reilly in Big Carp Magazine
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