Black Rabbit

A last opportunity to grab one of the few remaining tickets for our club. Our venues have never look so good and the fish stocks better than ever. To apply for a ticket (still only £40) in time for the new season send an email to phoenix_angling.club@yahoo.co.uk for an application form.

Hi Guys, The opportunity has arisen for new members to join our club, Phoenix Angling Club. We hold three very tranquil and scenic and very natural stretches of the river Great Ouse above Bedford. Our waters currently hold numerous Chub over 6lbs with 7lbs+ more that possible, Perch to 3lbs+, Pike possibly into the 20lbs + range, Barbel in to double figures, Tench to 6lbs. large bags of quality, pristine Roach are possible and also, in recent, years we have seen large shoals of quality Dace making a resurgence. Details of our Club & waters can be found on our website at www.phoenixac.co.uk membership applications can be requested via email at phoenix_angling.club@yahoo.co.uk please note that there is an underscore in the email address between ‘phoenix’ and ‘angling’ and not a space. Membership for the 2016-17 season has been kept at a very reasonable £40. Membership numbers are limited, so if you are interested in joining it would be beneficial for you to act quickly.

Hi Guys, The opportunity has arisen for new members to join our club, Phoenix Angling Club. We hold three very tranquil and scenic and very natural stretches of the river Great Ouse above Bedford. Our waters currently hold numerous Chub over 6lbs with 7lbs+ more that possible, Perch to 3lbs+, Pike possibly into the 20lbs + range, Barbel in to double figures, Tench to 6lbs. large bags of quality, pristine Roach are possible and also, in recent, years we have seen large shoals of quality Dace making a resurgence. Details of our Club & waters can be found on our website at www.phoenixac.co.uk membership applications can be requested via email at phoenix_angling.club@yahoo.co.uk please note that there is an underscore in the email address between ‘phoenix’ and ‘angling’ and not a space. Membership for the 2016-17 season has been kept at a very reasonable £40. Membership numbers are limited, so if you are interested in joining it would be beneficial for you to act quickly.

Hi, anyone familiar with River Thames around Penton Hook Island? Cheers.

Hi guys, I managed to get my first session in last Saturday, and was suitably rewarded with this 9lbs beauty.

I can confirm that at the moment there are still a few tickets left. But going fast The price this season remains at £40. There has been a lot of careful maintenance carried out on our waters this closed season. The venues and their associated swims are looking better than they have for years. £40 for three venues on the beautiful Upper Great Ouse in Bedfordshire, bargain!!!

The price of a ticket for the 2015-16 season has been set at just £40. Same price as last season, offering exceptional value. Numbers are limited, apply for yours now at: Phoenix_angling.club@yahoo.co.uk

Pure magic from the true legend, Mr Jack Hargreaves. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGhUCGZ33nU O to spend a day in the countryside of my boyhood . . . . . . .

Last season's ticket was only £40. I would suspect that next season's ticket won't be much different, if at all.

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A couple more pics of the waters. . . . . . . .

The Phoenix Angling Club in Bedford, Bedfordshire is currently inviting new members to join them for the 2015 – 2016 Season, offering a rare and exciting opportunity to fish three stretches (collectively approx 2.75km) of the famous River Great Ouse above Bedford, holding quality Barbel, Chub, Pike, Perch, Tench, Bream, Roach, & Dace. These waters are very fertile, natural and not over fished, creating a near perfect environment for an enjoyable and peaceful fishing session. See photos below. Membership also currently includes access to the famous IPA (Ivel Protection Association) sections of the River Ivel around the Biggleswade & Sandy area of Bedfordshire. For further details go to Phoenix AC website at www.phoenixac.co.uk For membership applications & enquires email Phoenix AC at: phoenix_angling.club@yahoo.co.uk Please note that there is an underscore and not a space between phoenix and angling in the email address. This email link also appears on the Phoenix AC website.

As promised I have uploaded pics of the scales in situ. Not easy to see in the first pic. The third pic is of the swim itself. The location is on a Club section of the river Great Ouse above Bedford. My initial thoughts, given the swim & location were Chub or Barbel but thought I would ask the opinion of other forumites. Assuming it is Chub or Barbel, what size would you estimate? Thanks for all the responses so far. BR

I should be returning to the same location tomorrow so, all being well, might be able to post a photo of the scales in situ for contextual purposes. By the way Vagabond, most interesting, informative and illuminating post. Thank you very much.

Okay Guys, Think I've sorted it now and uploaded pics. I don't want to reveal which river as yet as it may bias opinions, but will do at a later date. In the meantime all opinions etc appreciated. BR