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It's been a while since we heard from the Carp Society, so I asked Ian Welch for an update to let Anglers' Net readers know what they've been up to - Ed. Centre of Excellence at Horseshoe Lake
NEW LODGE From 2003, permit options were sold first as a seasonal and now as an annual permit alongside 24 hour tickets. This, along with the commercial success of the Winter Show, has enabled the Society to embark on a new era of financial stability making it possible to bring into reality today the concept of Horseshoe Lake as a ‘Centre of Excellence’. Horseshoe has long been renowned for the quality of its fish and fishing. Matt Hayes, the Society President, frequently refers to Horseshoe as ‘the theatre of dreams’…
In Spring 2007 the retail outlet will be expanded to include space on the upper floor. The Lodge will be used for the majority of Society events and presentations, and will be available to the trade for hire for promotions or meetings. It is already attracting attention from key trade suppliers for those purposes. The development of the Fishing Lodge provides excellent facilities for the visitor, member and the trade alike.
Design is by Riverhorse, a leading design company based in south east London. Riverhorse Studio
SPONSORSHIP A 5-year deal has been signed, closely linking Dynamite Baits and the ‘Centre of Excellence’ at Horseshoe Lake. Pete Chandler, Sales Director of Dynamite Baits comments “Dynamite Baits is very proud to be linked with The Carp Society’s Horseshoe Lake complex. It is unquestionably one of, if not THE most functional and most beautiful complexes in the country. The superb new building and outstanding facilities it offers will allow Dynamite to hold all manner of promotional functions, open days and tuition sessions with our sponsored anglers, which in turn will allow us to support and host junior events to encourage more people to get into fishing. “Horseshoe’s complex is all about the fishing experience, and until you see it and experience the prolific fishing on offer you’ll never be able to fully appreciate it. We are really looking forward to working with and supporting this fantastic complex.” David Mannall, Commercial Director of The Carp Society “We are thrilled that this major company has recognised that the Carp Society can provide the high level of professionalism required to compliment their leading position in the angling world. This will be a very active relationship so watch out for future events and activities for anglers to enjoy.” Our new clubroom has seating for 50 at bistro-style tables and chairs with state-of-the-art 50” plasma screen for Powerpoint presentations. Full catering kitchen is equipped to cater for at least 50 people Large flat grassed area surrounds the venue for bivvy or other displays. Dedicated try-before-you-buy swim for demonstrating rods and reels. Easy access plenty of parking space. Beautiful venue with excellent facilities at one of the country’s most prestigious lakes.
Horseshoe Lake is situated in the Cotswolds just outside the village of Lechlade, near to Swindon and Burford on the Gloucester/Wiltshire border. Purchased by the Society in 1993 and consisting of 62 acres, the fishing at this ex-ARC worked gravel pit is now one of the finest carp waters in the country. The lake consists of two main 'arms' or 'bays' known as Summer Bay and Winter Bay. Depths vary from an average of 4ft in Summer Bay to an average of around 11ft in Winter Bay. Please note that we have a number of swims which can be reserved for disabled/ wheelchair anglers.
24 hour Tickets (commencing/finishing at 12 noon) Once a member has purchased thirty 24 hour sessions during the period he/she will automatically qualify for an annual permit with unlimited access until the end of the period. Day Tickets (9am to 5pm) Numbers may be limited at the discretion of the Manager according to the conditions prevailing and taking into account the number of anglers already at the lake. As such it would be wise to telephone the office during peak holiday periods. Annual permit Fish Stocks: The current lake record stands at 42lb 13oz.
As part of our agreement with Dynamite Baits, all the stock are to be supplied with Dynamite Baits carp and trout pellets
Alongside the carp swim huge fish of all species. Bream in excess of 14lbs, tench in the 6-9lb bracket are now common, and they go to over 12lb. Roach recorded at 3lb with large catches of fish 1-2lb are there for those that want them, beautiful rudd with 2lb fish recorded every year and a 3lb fish always a possibility. Winter though good for carp angling is also popular for pike into the high 20s, along with perch to 4lb. New Lake record set at 36lb 6oz common in September 2006 and a mirror at 29lb 4oz in April 2005. The smaller 2 acre lake contains tench and a few rudd. There is easy access to all swims, good car parking and there are toilets at the site.
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The lake itself is some 17.5 acres or so in size and is a rapidly maturing sandpit. It is several years old and has never been an angling venue until June 2001! Excavation of sand finished around 1992/3 leaving the lake in its present form, however there have been sand pits on this site for the past sixty years or so. The lake is typical of many in the area, gin clear, weedy water with an abundance of natural food, the water quality being first class for holding and growing fish. Bordering the lake is Langholme Wood Nature Reserve to the South. To the North there is the Doncaster to Gainsborough Rail link and the Warping Drain, a seldom-fished land drain holding good stocks of Pike, Tench and Bream. The Society holds a long-term lease with a large mineral company. At the end of the specified 10 year period there is an automatic renewal clause. Stocks of fish have been provided from several sources including Horseshoe Lake, Carp Lake Daiwa, Woldview and Shotgate. Initial stocking in July 2001 was some 50 Woldview bred fish and 6 Horseshoe twenties. Since then, many other fish have been added from Shotgate Lake and the Society's own water, Lake 61. Total original stocks were in excess of 210 doubles and in the order of 50 high singles which have now grown to a largest fish of 35lb 12oz in September 2006.
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The Lodge comprises a spacious clubroom, full professional catering facilities, administration offices and a retail outlet. The retail side will feature a ‘try before you buy’ rod purchasing swim and the large outdoor area adjacent to the Lodge will be used for feature weekends promoting a wide range of products such as specialist bivvy displays. The ‘Centre of Excellence’ tag will be maintained throughout the selection of retail goods on offer.
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