Richard Shoesmith, Halifax.

Richard & his family are also enjoying another stay here at Lonsdale. Today Cathy has given us a write up of his first 2 day catches.

7 Fish, 3 common all over 22lb, the biggest being 28lb 7ozs., taken on 14mm boillies.
rod - Chubb 9' stalkers
reel - Shimano Bait Runner
Hooks - Barbless Muggers.!!

Jim Andrew Strikes again!!

Well Jim went home early hours of Saturday & we were told by a new arrical that afternoon thet he had already beeen on the radio chatting to Keith Arthur about his catches & received this email from Jim today. Thanks for sending it over Jim.

hello paul,

i'd like to thank you and
your team for a great time on my last two trips.
the roach fishing was out of this world with 11 roach
over 2lb to a pb of 2lb 9oz plus a pb tench of 6lb 13oz
it doesn't get much better. i lost count of the 1lb+ roach
i caught, some of which were just under the 2lb mark
and in mint condition. having fished for roach at
other fisheries ,( noted for their roach)
the roach at lonsdale knock them both into a cocked hat. needless to say
my future roaching will be done at your beautiful fishery.
look forward to my next trip.
p.s. a special mention for julian and his great breakfasts. thanks mate!!
see you soon,
jim.

On The BANK Holiday

Regular visitor Jamie Spence just enjoyed another visit to Lonsdale this week-end.

Over the past couple of weeks there's been some cracking fish out but for one reason or another no photos!

Well here we have Pics & email of Jamie's week-end!!

hi paul/val, just sending over the pics of the common we got 32lb on the nose
couldnt beleive the weight in this fish when i lifted it out in the net it
was super fat!!!!!!!
landed 7 other carp and lost a few too

a new pb for me,many thanks a great time had again

Campbell's Catch Up!!

Well, once again Jamie Campbell had himself a belting week. He caught a total of 14 carp whilst relaxing on his peg at cottage 6. Here are a selection of photos - thanks for sending them over Jamie & see you in September.

Johnny's Easter Hat Trick!

Johnny Pickard just had another good week at Lonsdale, with 6 good size carp ranging from the smallest at 11lb, up to his largest at 21lb. In the middle were 3 all at 18lb.

Well done, remember to send us the photos!

Views of a discerning angler

Hi Val / Paul

I just wanted to say thankyou for the lovely get well card and to let you know the operation seems tohave gone well ( bloody painful though).

Well I finally made it to Lonsdale after all and I must thank you once again for your patience and understandingduring my difficult period, it's reassuring to know the personal touch is still out there .

As you know I came up there to 'sort my head out ' before my amputation and I must say I couldn't have pickeda better place to do it .
If I was ever fortunate enough to be able to create my 'fishing heaven' it would be a replicaof Lonsdale, it is a 'proper fishery' for 'proper anglers' ie; people who appreciate tranquiliity and natural surroundings as much as the fishing itself . Speaking of the fishing, I'm a bit of a 'roach nut' so you can imagine how enjoyableit was for me. The sport was amazing ,I lost count of how many 'pound plus' roach I caught and I even managed to beat my pb for the species, I had no scales with me but 'hand on heart' it was a scale perfect beauty of well

over two pounds ! My favourite part of my stay though was the last two hours of each day, the only sound was the pheasants calling from the woods, a flat calm lake and a swim full of big roach .
ABSOLUTE FISHING MAGIC.

It goes without saying,as soon as I have learned to drive with 'one arm' I'll be back.

Regards and best wishes

John Aspinall