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Post by gary on Apr 20, 2008 20:04:18 GMT
Hi Kev, Sue & those who have already fished Kingshaw... I've had a bit of a read on the general aspects of the lake in terms of depth etc but what I have yet to ascertain are the general characteristics of the lake to factor in to my decisions on line, leads, tubing etc.
Can you let me know answers to the following please to aid my decision.. ta v much
In early May.....
1: what's the water clarity like?.. crystal clear?, murky? or somewhere in between?
2: if the water does have colour, is it green, brown, other?
3: what's the colour of the gravel.. almost white? darker stone or a mixed bag?
4: are there silt pockets in the lake, if so, are they smelly or generally sweet smelling?
5: is there much weed in the lake. especially in the shallower areas.. if weed does exist, what type(s) exist.
6: are there any areas of clay, sand etc
7: I think the answer's no but better ask all the same.. are there any chats or crays please?
Many Thanks in advance
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Post by gary on Apr 20, 2008 20:10:49 GMT
ah, just re-read the venue thread and found a post that answers some of the above.. oops:
There is a large plateau which at its shallowist comes upto 9/10 feet in the summer. slopes of gently on 2 sides back down to roughly 16/17 feet. 1 side drops of quickly to various dephs back down to again16/17 feet. The last side drops down forming a gully between it and the bank. Around the margins are plenty of shelves of various shapes and sizes. There are also a number of small mussell beds to be found (Lovely jubbly). In open water you will find hard gravel patches, though there are no distint bars at present. this is something I am thinking of introducing at some stage. You will find weed around the edges, though it mostly only goes out about 3,4 feet from the bank. It is also nice soft weed which breaks easily(name of it escapes me) Look for areas that have been cleared by the fish. The water is very clear, but because of the mature trees which line the lake it is given plenty of cover around the margin areas. I use light brown rig tube and brown coated leads. Brown speckled pebble leads would also be good. (or simular)
Whilst i,m here i,ll tell u about any snags. We have spent a considerable amount of time removing large trees from the far end of the lake. We have also lifted up the tree line which was touching the water around most parts of the lake. (Just like to say a quick thanks to Stevie Bryce for all his hard work with the removal of the trees, top man) There are several large telegraph type poles (wood) to be found by swim 4. Just up from the bait shop.I will say fish like to vacate this area. Apart from this there are no major snags remaining to our knowledge. Now ive said that your bound to find 1 lol. When our guests arrive we do like to walk the lake with them (should they wish that is) to piont out features as mentioned etc.
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Post by fishingswampie on Apr 23, 2008 20:13:31 GMT
Gary its a sign of madness mate talking to yourself. lol
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Post by gary on Apr 23, 2008 21:41:15 GMT
;D ;D
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Post by pellethead on Apr 23, 2008 23:45:12 GMT
he only talks to his self cos no one else listerns mate
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Post by gary on Apr 24, 2008 13:44:26 GMT
ooooooooooooooooo.... get you
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Post by Sue on Apr 24, 2008 15:41:37 GMT
Dont worry Gary. I will talk to you when you come if no one else will. I always fell sorry for the odd one lol
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Post by gary on Apr 24, 2008 16:05:20 GMT
thanks Sue, I almost feel normal now ;D
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Post by pellethead on Apr 25, 2008 8:58:15 GMT
ooooooooooooooooo.... get you ;D love ya really mate
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