The Freshwater Informer

21/08/2024

A number of members of The Freshwater Informer team will be at this great event taking place at the Angling Centre at Wylands Farm this coming Saturday, so come along and say Hi 👍🎣

19/08/2024

Deadline Day.

We hope that you all made the most of the weather over the weekend. If you caught a fish that you would like to see in The Freshwater Informer then make sure that we receive your catch reports anfld photos by 5pm today to be included in the September edition.

I managed to get out for the day with a feeder rod in the hope of targeting some tench and bream, but it turned out that the carp had other ideas...

Good fun on light tackle though, and nice to be out on the bank.

Have a great day 👍 🎣

15/08/2024

Surface Fishing - exciting but frustrating!🎣🎣

14/08/2024

Congratulations to Jayden Brett as this months winner of the Sussex bait developments bait package for the capture of an incredible 35lb 8oz common. A fish that beat dad Damien's pb by some margin!

To be in with a chance of winning next month's prize, as well as competitions sponsored by Fish With Carl and Parker Baits, send your catches to [email protected] or via the website at www.freshwaterinformer.com

Remember, winners are chosen as much for the story behind a capture, and the quality of the photograph, as they are for pounds and ounces.

Good luck 👍 🎣🎣

13/08/2024

TOP TIP TUESDAY

Please use sun cream while fishing in the UK it is important for several reasons:

1, UV Protection: Even on cloudy days, UV rays from the sun can pe*****te through the clouds and cause damage to your skin. Sun cream (sunscreen) helps to block these harmful UV rays and prevent sunburn, which can be painful and increase your risk of skin cancer over time.

2, Reflection from Water: When fishing, you're often near water, which can reflect and amplify the sun's rays. This reflection increases your exposure to UV radiation, making sun protection essential.

3, Long Hours Outdoors: Fishing trips can last for several hours, especially during the summer months when the sun's intensity is higher. Continuous exposure without protection can lead to sunburn and long-term skin damage.

4, Prevention of Skin Aging: UV radiation contributes to premature aging of the skin, including wrinkles, age spots, and loss of elasticity. Using sun cream helps to mitigate these effects and keep your skin looking healthier for longer.

5, Health and Comfort: Sunburn can be extremely uncomfortable, causing pain, redness, and even blistering. It can also ruin your fishing trip by making you feel unwell and unable to enjoy the time on the bank.

In summary, applying sun cream while fishing in the UK (or anywhere outdoors) is crucial to protect your skin from UV rays, prevent sunburn, and reduce the risk of long-term skin damage and health issues.

12/08/2024

Good morning everyone,

We hope that you all had an enjoyable weekend.

No fishing for me, but I did manage to find a bit of time for tea, cake and a good book - all of which were very enjoyable 😀

Remember, if you've caught a fish that you would like featured in The Freshwater Informer you can send it to use via messenger, email @ [email protected] or our website www.freshwaterinformer.com

It's gonna be a hot one ☀️

11/08/2024

Caption This...

10 yr old Buddy Lawrence with a PB common of 34lbs, and one of the most entertaining trophy shots we've seen for a while👍🎣

10/08/2024

Good morning everyone,

I managed to find the time to take a little stroll along the River Dudwell (a tributary of the Rother, which is more of a stream really) where I spotted this little trout parr. Whether he's a Brown Trout or a Seatrout, I couldn’t really say, but it was nice to see, and gave me some hope for our local rivers.

Have a great weekend 👍 🎣

09/08/2024

Sad News,

We have received reports that there has been a confirmed outbreak of KHV at the Gedges Lake complex, Paddock Wood, controlled by PWACS. (The club has taken appropriate steps to limit the spread)

KHV is a highly contagious viral disease that specifically affects Carp, and can result in a 100% mortality rate of infected fish.

Although there is no cure, it is vitally important that we, as anglers, take precautions to avoid the spread of this disease which affects a number of fisheries each year.

The best course of action is to make sure you make use of any chemical dip tanks placed at your chosen Fishery, before fishing, and thoroughly dry any nets, mats, or slings in direct sunlight after fishing, as the UV light kills the virus, to help limit the potential spread of the disease.

How to spot KHV

The disease occurs in water temperatures between 16°C and 29°C. Stress events can trigger an outbreak. Fish often become lethargic and gather at water inlets or in the shallows.

If you see any fish in distress, be sure to report them to the Bailiff, Fishery, or controlling Club.
Symptoms can include;

Patches of dead (necrotic) tissue in the gills, often with secondary fungal or bacterial infection. ...
Sunken eyes.
Over or under production of mucus.
Rough, dry patches of skin.
Sloughing of mucus.
Appearance of bleeding on skin and base of fins.
Patchy pale colouration or reddening of the skin.

08/08/2024

Go and check out Monster Baits and don't forget to take advantage of the discount code they have supplied in The Freshwater Informer magazine for you all to enjoy there great baits Mb15 to give you a discount on your orders.

It's all about the savings right? well any order over £60 is free delivery!
www.monsterbaits.co.uk

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08/08/2024

Did you know that if you submit a catch into us and we select it as the Parker Baits fish of the month you can win a Parker Baits prize just like Ricky Young did.

06/08/2024

There are some stunning fish coming out of Tricklebrook Fishery at the moment, as this example caught by an angler known only as Jack proves.
If you are down there for a session, be sure to pick up a copy of this month Freshwater Informer.
Alternatively, you can grab a copy from;

Absolute tackle

Sandwich Lakes Ash Kent

Frant Lakes

Pinions Pet Foods

Best Buddies Pet & Fishing Supplies

Romney Angling

Bodle Angling

Bait Bucket Tackle Warehouse

Gabriels Fishery

Sussex bait developments

Greenacres Farm Fishery

Trade in tackle

John Page Trailers

Non-Stop Angling

Wobbly Rabbit

AR Tackle

Hastings Angling Cente

Coghurst Hall

RBK Leisure

Outlaw Pro - Cottington

Absolute Bait Solutions

Camo's Carp Cabin

Go Outdoors - Canterbury

Outlaw Pro - Canterbury

Angling Direct - Sittingbourne

Willows Angling Centre

Eureka Fishery

Angling Direct - Ashford

Invicta Tackle

Charlie's Lake

Maidstone Angling

Medway Tackle Supplies

Medway Tackle

Eastbourne Aquatics

Anglers Den

Polegate Angling

Percy's Tackle

Scottie's Tackle

Prime Angling

Arun Angling

Sumners Ponds

Angling Specialist Horsham

Cheam Angling

Caterham Tackle

Coltsford Mill

Crowborough Tackle

Specialised Angling
or
Bewl Water

05/08/2024

The August edition of The Freshwater Informer is out now, featuring contributions from Russ Evans , Bob Rolph, Andrew Lush and Bob Morris, to name but a few.
Pick up your FREE copy from;

Hawkhurst Fish Farm

Kent Tackle

Iden Wood Fishery

Shirkoak Fishery

Tenterden Trout Waters - Stillwater Trout Fishery

Jack Frost Tackle

Beaver Fishery

and many more 🎣🎣👍

03/08/2024

We are just back from a great trip over to The Tackle Box to drop off this months magazine, where Jim (of Jim’s Journey) got some great advice from Martin Bowler and Julian P Cundiff on how to develop his fishing. It was also a real pleasure to get to chat with Joan and Steve Briggs and hear about their upcoming adventures to Romania and Italy.

As well as the Tackle Box, deliveries were also made to,

Mousehole Lakes

Fishon Tackle Shop

Kent Combat Store,

Darenth Lakes,

Bob Morris,

Angling Direct (Crayford)

Danson Angling,

03/08/2024

Be sure to check out 'Diary Of. A Matchman' in this month Freshwater Informer as Freddy Joe Beaney - pictured with a pb 6lb 8oz tench - shares plenty of his tips and tricks from the local match scene.

Copies are now in stock at;

Pittlands Lakes Angling Club

Orchard Place Farm Fishing Lakes

Claygate Lakes

Elphicks Fishery

Monks Lakes

and

Lucky Lakes.

Deliveries continue today, as well as popping in to the Nash Open Day at The Tackle Box and hopefully catching up with this months cover star Harley Williams.

Have a great weekend 👍🎣🎣

02/08/2024

The August issue of The Freshwater Informer is out now, and winging its way to a tackle shop or fishery near you now.

Copies have already landed at;

Angling Centre at Wylands Farm

Brick Farm Lakes Trout Fishery

Horam Manor Fishery

MFC Outdoor Stores

Anglers Den,

and

Polegate Angling

with more deliveries due today👍🎣🎣

01/08/2024

Good morning everyone,

The August edition of The Freshwater Informer goes out for delivery today.

Be sure to grab your FREE copy from your local stockist.

A full list of stockists can be found at www.freshwaterinformer.com

Have a great day 👍 🎣

31/07/2024

It's national fishing month, and The Freshwater Informer has been doing its bit by introducing 12yr old Jack Ayles to our great sport.

A poor choice of venue and tactics on my part (a hugely overgrown lake and legering in heavy silt...) made things far harder than they needed to be, but eventually our efforts paid off and young Jack managed to convert my lack of foresight into fish on the bank.

Well done Jack👍🎣🎣

30/07/2024

A nice touch by Phil and Danni at Brick Farm Lakes Trout Fishery

SUMMER PROMOTION
Despite the warmer conditions, we do remain open throughout the Summer, and continue to stock when possible. We do appreciate though that fly fishing at small stillwaters such as ours will be trickier and much less fruitful. Therefore when you purchase a day ticket during August, if you don't catch, then we will give you a £10 voucher to be used on a return visit throughout October 2024 only.
_Ts&Cs apply: only one voucher can be redeemed at a time in October, and the voucher is only valid against a day ticket, not tackle or coaching etc._

30/07/2024

Good morning everyone,

Ryan, and the rest of the TSF Team, had a productive trip to Orchard Place Farm Fishing Lakes with carp to 18lb and cats to 24lb.

Enjoy your day 👍🎣🎣

29/07/2024

If anyone ever asks you why we fish - show them this.

The Obsession, now available on Carl Smith's YouTube channel Fish With Carl.

Covering the highs and lows of what at times seems like an impossible target, the narrative is seamless, the cinematography sublime.

Quite possibly the best fishing film since A Passion For Angling.

What happens when carp fishing becomes an obsession? When one fish takes over my whole life?Learn more about fishing on my channel!Follow m...

29/07/2024

The summer holidays are underway, making it the perfect opportunity for some Dad's and Lads, Mum's and Sons, Dad's and Daughters, etc, to spend some quality time together.

Dad Jamie, and his son Riley, got their holiday time off to a perfect start with a brace of Common's weighing in at 36lb & 20lb respectively 👍🎣🎣

28/07/2024

We've all been there 😅😅

Have a great day 🎣 👍

27/07/2024

What could be better than fishing, supporting a good cause, and enjoying the sunshine?

The Angling Centre at Wylands Farm is hosting an Open Match that allows you to do all three, AND be in with a chance of winning some great prizes, including an Acolyte Waggler Rod by Drennan worth £199

JOIN US FOR A CHARITY OPEN MATCH! 🎉🎣

We're excited to invite you to our Charity Open Match event happening on Sunday, July 28th! This year, we're raising funds for Charity For Kids, our chosen charity dedicated to supporting disabled, sick, and terminally ill children and their families in Hastings and Rother. The event is proudly sponsored by Drennan International, a renowned brand in the angling industry.

Event Details:
🗓️ Date: Sunday, July 28th
⏰ Arrival Time: From 7:00 AM
🎟️ Draw Time: 8:00 AM
🎣 Fishing Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Wylands Farm, Hastings

Entry is £25, with £10 going to cash prizes on the day, and £15 going directly to the charity. Pre-booking is not required! Simply arrive on the day and report to the café.

27/07/2024

Good morning everyone,

The August issue of The Freshwater Informer is in the final stages of production, ready to go to the printers at the beginning of next week.

The weather for the weekend is looking pretty good, so hopefully many of you will get a chance to get out on the bank.

Good luck & tight lines,

Enjoy your weekend 👍🎣🎣

26/07/2024

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22/07/2024

Hit It!🎣🎣

5pm today is when we lean in to the deadline for the August issue of The Freshwater Informer.

If you have a capture that you would like to see in next month's magazine, and be in with a chance of winning prizes from either Parker Baits, Sussex bait developments (Juniors) or Fish With Carl (Juniors) make sure we receive them by then.

You can send your reports either via messenger, email at [email protected] or on our website at www.freshwaterinformer.com

Have a great day 👍🎣🎣

21/07/2024

20/07/2024

With the Website Updated please use the report catches feature wich can be found from the front page or here.

https://freshwaterinformer.com/contact-us/

While everyone else is enjoying the sunshine, Glen has been locked in a darkened room updating The Freshwater Informer website. Just in time for everyone to send in their catches from the weekend using the new upload portal.

Check it out at www.freshwaterinformer.com

19/07/2024

While everyone else is enjoying the sunshine, Glen has been locked in a darkened room updating The Freshwater Informer website. Just in time for everyone to send in their catches from the weekend using the new upload portal.

Check it out at www.freshwaterinformer.com