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ericthefish
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 02 Nov 2011 : 18:44:38
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| Hi, not been up for a while - any chance of a latest fishing report? Many thanks |
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diawl bach
United Kingdom
18 Posts |
Posted - 03 Nov 2011 : 14:02:55
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Hi all,
Fished on Farmoor 1 last Saturday with my Grandson,everybody I spoke too were catching.
We caught 15 Rainbows with three going 6lb to 6 3/4 lb,fishing washing line with sinktip line(awesome fishing).
We then fished on Sunday but the fishing was hard I got a blank but my Grandson got 4 Rainbows upto 5lb,everybody I spoke too were struggling for fish,what a differance a day can make.
Tight lines. |
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ericthefish
United Kingdom
7 Posts |
Posted - 03 Nov 2011 : 17:16:50
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| Thanks for that - was thinking of tomorrow but not too keen on the weather forecast |
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Farmoor Ranger
United Kingdom
162 Posts |
Posted - 04 Nov 2011 : 16:55:59
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Hello
There have been mixed fortunes for our anglers recently, the rod averages had taken a bit of a dip but are now picking up. The water level is also on the up and the clarity is pretty good. During the recent mild weather we have had quite a few buzzer hatches.
The favoured flies at the moment are Pearly P/T's, Diawl Bachs, suspender buzzers and then the usual lures, minkies, zonkers, boobies etc, mainly in green and black patterns.
The short days mean we are closing at 4.45pm at the moment but the water is fishing consistently throughout the day.
We look forward to seeing you on the bank soon.
All the best
Royston Maxwell
Farmoor Ranger
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Farmoor Ranger
United Kingdom
162 Posts |
Posted - 09 Nov 2011 : 21:22:41
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Farmoor will be open to pike fishing from Monday 21st Nov to Sunday 4th December inclusive.
There will be 10 places each on both Farmoor 1 and 2 and we will make 5 boats available on Farmoor 2
Bank fishing will be £20 each, boat fishing for 2 people is £60 and for a single angler £50.
Anglers wishing to fish for Pike must pay for their ticket at the time of booking.
The Bookings can be made via the Rangers phone 07747640707. In the event that the Ranger is unable to answer the phone please leave a message containing your number and the time you can be contacted.
The rules relating to all Pike anglers are shown below.
Royston Maxwell
Farmoor Ranger
Pike Trial Anglers’ Rules
1. The company within the context of these rules shall be deemed to be Thames Water and any other subsidiary of Thames Water.
2. Permit holders must comply with all the rules as set out in this communication. Any deviation of compliance will be observed as a breach of compliance.
3. Upon arrival, all anglers MUST collect their respective ticket/s before commencing fishing.
4. Permit holders must confine themselves to fishing areas as specified in the site information points as shown in the booking office. They must at no time, enter upon other property of the Company or adjoining property or in any way remove, damage or interfere with vehicles, machinery or equipment of the Company.
5. Anglers must park in the car parks provided. THERE IS STRICTLY NO PARKING OR DRIVING ON THE GRASSED AREAS. Cars, vans and cycles must only be parked in the areas indicated around the fishery, if at any time the facilities are ‘full’ other arrangements will be put forward by the Rangers on site. Anglers vehicles are left entirely at the owner’ risk. Where specified in the rules, cars, vans and cycles may be driven along the routes detailed to the fishing banks but they must be parked in the designated areas so as not to cause an obstruction. Lorries are not permitted on Company property
6. Registered disabled anglers additionally may park in the disabled bays situated around the site, providing the relevant BLUE BADGE is displayed in the windscreen. Information sheets are available on request and if required, are on display in the booking office.
7. All anglers must be in possession of a valid Environment Agency rod licence and Thames Water permit and at all times when on Company property and produce them on request.
8. Permit holders are NOT permitted to undertake the following:
i) To fish or be on Company Property or any venue at any time between 1 hour after sunset and 1 hour before sun rise, except where the fishery rules indicate that night fishing is allowed, or as specified in Special Notes and with the appropriate permit.
ii) Do any act that may cause pollution of the water
iii) Unduly tread down or damage banks of any lake, river or reservoir.
iv) Break or damage any fence, tree, shrub or hedge.
v) Light any form of fire or BBQ.
vi) Interfere with wildfowl or livestock or take the eggs of any bird.
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vii) Have in their possession any firearm or firearm ammunition including airguns and crossbows of any kind.
viii) Bring on to any venue from any other water, any freshwater fish or fish spawn, including to be used as dead bait, Lamprey sections will be permitted. Live baits are not allowed during the event.
ix) To wade or enter the water at any time. Wading is classed as standing in water at a depth to be over the top of ankles (top of shoes)
x) To relieve themselves anywhere on company property other than in the toilet facilities provided. Please use the toilet facilities that are on site, anyone found to be not adhering to this rule will be asked to leave the site without any form of refund. This is a ‘clean water reservoir’ and as so certain stipulations are set by law to uphold this classification. If whilst on a boat you need to urinate then you must bring a suitable container with you that will hold the contents securely until you alight on shore at which point the contents must be disposed of at the toilet facilities provided on site. Under no circumstances must any container contents be disposed of into the reservoir. Failure to comply with this rule will result in expulsion from the site without any form of monetary refund.
9. Permit holders enter Thames Water Property at their own risk and are warned that it is dangerous to depart from permitted accesses and fishable banks as shown in company literature. In granting permits and tickets the Company makes no representation nor do they give any warranty as to the conditions of the property, the fisheries, the banks or the accesses.
10. Thames Water cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to any member’s vehicle or property however caused while members are using Thames Water venues.
11. Thames Water reserves the right to refuse to issue any day tickets or cancel permits at its absolute discretion and in that event all former rights of the former permit/ticket holder (including the right to enter the Company’s property) shall immediately cease.
12. Thames Water Rangers are authorised to confiscate member’s permits and withdraw fishing tickets from the holder who is considered to be endangering their own, or other person’s safety, by being under the influence of alcohol, drugs, solvents, etc, and to remove them from the fishery.
13. No dogs are allowed on site at any time, not even kept in cars whilst fishing is undertaken.
Minimum of 15lb line to be used at all times (Braid is allowed).
15. Unhooking mats are compulsory with a minimum size of 48”x 30”
Two rods maximum per angler.
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Lure fishing is permitted with a minimum lure size of 6” (150mm).
All hooks must be of a barbless type; rig checks will be in operation.
19. Landing nets are compulsory and must be of a knotless construction; minimum size 42”, 36” circular boat nets are acceptable
20. All trebles on lures or dead bait rigs must have all three barbs crushed; rig checks will be in operation.
21. Wire traces must be used at all times with a minimum breaking strain of 25lb.
22. All fish caught must be held until picked up by a Thames Water Ranger for transfer to a holding cage prior to transfer into another reservoir on site at the end of the trial. This is for fishery management reasons; any person found returning fish without Rangers prior consent will forfeit their ticket with no refund.
23. Pike ‘gags’ are not permitted under any circumstances.
24. No rods to be left unattended for any reason, at any time, anglers must stay within 5metres of their rods whilst fishing at all times.
25. Any trout which may get caught are delicate and the upmost care must be shown to these fish especially after being caught on pike tackle. All trout must be returned to the water as soon as possible and reported to the Rangers at the end of the day.
26. Bait boats are not permitted.
27. Pike tubes are allowed for the holding of caught pike only; please keep the retention time to a minimum throughout the day to reduce stress on the fish.
28. A maximum of 2 trebles in any one bait at all times per rod.
30. Trolling is not permitted on this reservoir fishing is to be carried out ONLY when the motor is NOT in operation
31. Fishing is from 08:15 (gates open at 08:00) until 16:00 boats and 16:30 from the bank (gates locked at 16:45)
32. Boats must be back at the pontoon to be stowed away at the end of the trial no later than 16:00
33. Thames Water reserves the right to remove any person’s ticket with immediate effect.
34. Any persons infringing any of the forgoing rules will be liable to immediate removal from Company property and may be liable to the confiscation of their permits by a Ranger or other authorised representative of the Company for forwarding to the Access and Recreation Manager, together with a report as to the reasons for such confiscation. By accepting your ticket to fish the trial you are communicating that you have read and understood the rules and will adhere to them in every instance. |
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Farmoor Ranger
United Kingdom
162 Posts |
Posted - 11 Nov 2011 : 17:50:05
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Hello
Just a little tweek to the last info on the forthcoming pike trial.
The Gates will open at 0700 for the 14 days of the trial. Trout fly anglers are welcome to use the water from this time also.
At the end of the trial the opening times will revert to 0800.
The places available are 10 bank places per reservoir and 5 additional places for boat anglers on F2.
All Pike Anglers wishing to fish MUST pre-book and pay at the time of booking. You will NOT be able to pay and then fish on the day.
Regards
Royston Maxwell
Farmoor Ranger
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Farmoor Ranger
United Kingdom
162 Posts |
Posted - 18 Nov 2011 : 12:34:32
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Hello
The recent weeks have seen difficult fishing here. Some anglers have had very good catches but the majority have found it hard going.
The rod averages for both waters have struggled around the 1.5 to 3 but in the last two days fish have been coming to deep lures cast well out and on F1 they have been caught in the upper water. We have noticed a few more cock fish and females with eggs than we would like and we are looking closley at our stock fish deliveries. Some will enevitably get through but you can be assured we are aware of the problem and are doing all we can to rectify it.
Christmas Match.
The match takes place on Saturday December 10th
It is an individuals match, 9.30 to 15.30. 8 fish limit. + 1/2lb per 15 mins time bonus. Entry fee £35.00. Medals for 1st 2nd 3rd place. Raflle in aid of 'Help the Heroes'. Bacon rolls available from 8.00am (£1.00). Hot meal (inc) and results at close of match.
Please book your places ASAP. 07747640707 to assist with catering. As usual you are invited to dontate raffle prizes.
All the best
Royston Maxwell
Farmoor Ranger |
Thames Water
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Edited by - Farmoor Ranger on 18 Nov 2011 19:24:28 |
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Farmoor Ranger
United Kingdom
162 Posts |
Posted - 20 Nov 2011 : 11:35:55
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Hello
What a difference a day makes! The rod average has just topped 4.3 for F2 Bank and 3.1 For F2 Boats. Let’s hope it's the start of the expected good Autumn/Winter fishing.
A quick note to all those anglers wishing to fish from the boats here at Farmoor. Please ensure you always phone and pre book your boat whether required for weekend or week day.
Thanks
Royston Maxwell
Farmoor Ranger
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Farmoor Ranger
United Kingdom
162 Posts |
Posted - 29 Nov 2011 : 14:19:21
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Hello
Well the fishery continues to provide good sport. This week has seen the rod average on F2 top at 6 for the bank and 7.5 for the boats. F1 has been quieter with a rod average topping 3.
The water level is rising albeit painfully slowly but we are getting there.
The bookings for the Christmas match are coming in thick and fast so if you haven't booked yet please do. As you know the nominated charity this year is Help The Hero's. We have two nice auction prizes to offer so far.
1st is a visit for up to 4 people to the Medium Support Helicopter Aircrew Training Facility based at RAF Benson. The facility is a Private Finance initiative contract run by a consortium fronted by CAE and is the only one of its type in the UK.
Due to Health & Safety requirements and equipment used in the facility the minimum age for a visitor has to be set at 16 years. The visit will include a brief overview of what is done at the site followed by use of the computer based training facilities and a briefing on the Tactical Control Centre.
2nd A unique opportunity for one person to have 7 day a week full year ticket to fish F1 as catch and release only
There no plans to issue a season ticket on F1 next year and therefore the only way to fish for less than £25 per day 7 days a week will be to buy this unique ticket.
If you are unable to fish in the match we will accept sealed bids to be opened on the day should you wish to bid for either of these items.
All the best
Royston Maxwell
Farmoor Ranger
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Fryfishing
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10 Dec 2011 : 17:24:07
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Hello
Are you planning any more pike fishing in the new year?
Thanks
Fryfishing |
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Farmoor Ranger
United Kingdom
162 Posts |
Posted - 10 Dec 2011 : 20:13:41
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Hello
Today we held the annual Christmas match and it seems all involved had a great time. There were 41 anglers who entered into the match.
The results are:-
1st Lady. Jan Staines
1st (Over all.) Mr M Griffiths
2nd Mr Gareth Jones
3rd Mr Steve Cullen.
Heaviest Fish caught by Mr Brian Butler @ 3 lb 11oz
A nice Brown Trout was taken by Mr Gareth Jones at an estimated 7 lbs unfortunately the Browns don’t count in the match, but a lovely fish all the same.
34 Anglers weighed in 167 fish and 11 had taken their 8 fish bag limit.
The Christmas match always tries to raise funds for a chosen Charity and this year it was 'Help the Heroes' So many people brought in prizes for the raffle I thought it would still be going in the morning. The team here at Farmoor are proud to be involved with a group of people who are prepared to give so generously in these times of financial restraint.
Having already given so freely, all the competitors dug deep into their pockets and at the end of the auction and raffle they had raised in excess of £1,200. When all the funds are in they will be presented to the Charity. WELL DONE EVERYONE AND THANK YOU.
There was some frenzied bidding for the unique Farmoor 1 season ticket. Mr Brian Butler and Mr Paul Troth were locked in combat for some time but Mr Troth Triumphed with a bid of £300. Well done Paul and tight lines for the coming season.
Mr Charles Jardine fished in the match and was kind enough to donate a signed copy of one of his beautiful artworks depicting a hunting Rainbow Trout.
The Match Trophy was previously donated by the RAF at Brize Norton and this year their engineering division have produced two boat seats to be held at our lodge and hired out as requested with all the proceeds donated to this years nominated Charity. THANKS TO ALL INVOLVED AT RAF BRIZE NORTON.
Next years tariff for Farmoor Fishery was announced and we are all pleased to report there will be NO Increases in the ticket prices this year and there are one or two new ticket options.
Finally I can report the waters here are fishing well, normal winter methods are proving successful, the water level is lower than we would would like but still very fishable unlike a lot of other waters who are suffering with very low levels.
Don't forget we are open all year round apart from Christmas Day, It's never the wrong weather only the wrong clothes, so come and sample some winter fishing with us. A really nice 8lb Rainbow was taken yesterday by one of our day ticket anglers and theres a lot more where that came from
A very happy Christmas to you all
Royston Maxwell
Farmoor Ranger |
Thames Water
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SPINDLEBERRY
United Kingdom
12 Posts |
Posted - 12 Dec 2011 : 16:31:28
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Would it be pos. to show the new ticket options for 2012
Thank you. |
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Farmoor Ranger
United Kingdom
162 Posts |
Posted - 13 Dec 2011 : 16:06:30
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The new ticket options are:-
Farmoor 1 - 6 visit ticket £125
Farmoor 1 - Fishing Boat For 1 person £45
Thank you for your enquiry, all other prices remain the same as this year.
Royston Maxwell
Farmoor Ranger |
Thames Water
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Chickenfish
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Posted - 22 Dec 2011 : 22:31:15
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Fished Farmoor from the boat on Wednesday and had a fantastic time. Caught fish everywhere we went and it wasn't just boobies that did the damage. A pair of blobs on a DI7 caught a fair few fish.
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Farmoor Ranger
United Kingdom
162 Posts |
Posted - 23 Dec 2011 : 09:15:05
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Hello and a very happy Christmas to one and all.
Well the fishery is providing some splendid sport for those managing to creep out from under the burden of Christmas preparations. Yesterday F2 saw a 3.9 rod average from the bank and a 9.7 rod average from the boats.
F1 continues to provide slower fishing than we would like but fish are still coming to those who persevere.
I hope you all have a great Christmas; we only close on Christmas Day so plenty of time to fit in a few days fishing over the holiday period.
Thank you all for your custom and kind comments (yes and even the not so kind comments) over the year. We look forward to providing you all with continued great sport in 2012. Next years season tickets go on sale after Christmas.
Tight Lines
Royston Maxwell
Farmoor Ranger
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Thames Water
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Edited by - Farmoor Ranger on 23 Dec 2011 09:21:06 |
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