COMMERCIALS WHERE YOU DON’T NEED A POLE TO CATCH
NORTH POOL BRIDGE FARM, YORK, NORTH YORKSHIRE
There’s a good head of quality carp to target in Horseshoe and the Carp Lake. Fishing the bomb with corn on the hook or a waggler through the water will find good fish.
Contact: 07928 359420 Postcode: YO19 4SQ
CUDMORE FISHERY, NEWCASTLE-UNDERLYME, STAFFORDSHIRE
There’s a really good mixed head of fish in Drumble and Edwards Lakes. Fishing a waggler while feeding maggots and casters should result in bites from skimmers and chub.
Contact: 01782 680919 Postcode: ST5 5HW
McCALLUMS FISHERY, DONCASTER, S YORKSHIRE
Try a feeder on East End Lake, using a sweet groundbait and maggots on the hook. Expect mainly skimmers with the occasional very good carp. Contact: 01302 770224 Postcode: DN3 3NT
MIDLANDS LAKE ROSS, SPALDING, LINCOLNSHIRE
Even though it’s only a small pond, Lake Ross is solid with fish and contains lots of F1s and carp. The waggler with bread on the hook can be very effective. Contact: 01775 761690 Location: PE11 3NA
BODDINGTON RESERVOIR, BYFIELD, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
One of the most popular winter venues, Boddington is home to some huge carp that can be caught on the feeder at range. Contact: 07740 534891 Postcode: NN11 6UD
BARSTON LAKES, SOLIHULL, W MIDLANDS
Try a cage feeder with maggots at short range for the skimmers, or cast a Hybrid around 50m out for a bigger carp or F1. Contact: 01675 444890 Postcode: B92 0LB
SOUTH GOLD VALLEY LAKES, ALDERSHOT, HAMPSHIRE
You’ll catch on a rod on all the lakes, of which the best is Syndicate. Either the tip or a big waggler can produce the goods. Contact: 07786 827333 Postcode: GU11 2PT
VIADUCT FISHERY, SOMERTON, SOMERSET
When the water clears in the winter the waggler really comes into its own, particularly on Spring Lake, where you can catch silverfish on casters or carp on corn by the island.
Contact: 01458 274022 Postcode: TA11 6LJ