The last blog I wrote was nearly six months ago now, and as nobody has contributed, I volunteered an update.Bit cheeky really as I haven't fished PV in a while, but at least it brings people up to date.Without doubt, the biggest news is the great effect the removal of the skimmers has had on the fish. With only occasional nuisance fish coming out to the carp anglers.The new stock fish have settled in nicely by all accounts, although as expected with such dramatic changes there have been a few loses, which although they are upsetting are quite minimal, the EA have been involved, and I stand to be corrected but these have occurred due to Spring Mortality Syndrome, (NOT SVC)!As usual, the lake was slow to pick up due to the cold weather, but once the water temperature rose enough the fish went on the munch. The pics are just a few of the fish that have been out, and in no particular order as the date settings on the cameras haven't been set.
Apologies for any incorrect info if there is any.
The angler on the left is Shane Woods with one of the big commons, this fish weighing in at 34lb12oz. One of the owners of PV, Dave with a fantastic looking common, unfortunately, I don't have the weight, but if memory serves me right, its a tad over thirty, and a fish that hasn't been banked in a long time.It was foul hooked on the surface last year, so at least its recovered well
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Sorry, don't have the anglers name for this one, which is a shame as its a new confirmed record for the fishery, and the one were all after. The big girl at 40lb14oz!! What a corker!Finally, just looking through the website, it seems quite a lot of anglers visiting PV are enquiring about bait and tactics etc, so Ill throw my ten pennorth in.
Everything works on here, it all depends on how long you are there for, what time of year it is, and what the weathers doing.
If you know how to surface fish, and can put up with the bird life,mixers and zigs are the way to go during the warm weather.If you don't like surface fishing and the weather is warm,make sure your baits are in shallow water, either in the margins or down the shallow end. I try and head for the corners if poss, or along the tree lines. If the weathers a bit cooler, don't be afraid to put bait in! There are loads of fish in there, and once they've finished spawning (which they tried to do this last weekend), and had a rest, they'll be feeding properly.
If you fish over particles, which is a good method to use now the skimmers have gone, make sure your hooklinks are no longer than four inches, and your hook bait is small.
I'm fishing elsewhere at the moment, but will definitely be coming down for a few overnighters shortly.Ive used all my B2 now and have filled the freezer full of Nash Scopex Squid Red. One of the anglers on there last year was struggling for a take until he switched to this, and his results were fantastic, so I know it works as well as any other boilie on there.
Fish any good quality bottom bait with a stringer, and you wont go far wrong.
As for amounts, I usually put a kilo in for an overnighter, and put one rod in the center of it, and one just off the area,the third rod can then be cast to showing fish.
I think the two Dave's would like to see more contributors to the Blog, so just click on the links if you would like to contribute. It seems a bit daft me writing stuff when I'm not fishing there regularly, fishing changes all the time, and I may be talking b**locks as usual!!
Finally, and most importantly, DIP YOUR NETS WHEN YOU GO ON AND OFF the lake, you never know what you may be bringing on or taking away.
Happy hunting,
Phil.
