Monument or other suggestions?

[Tim Kelly]

Does anyone have any experience of fishing "The Monument" near Telford? I'm looking to find somewhere to go with a couple of friends for a weekend that has a good chance of catching, is secure for vehicles etc and isn't full of chavs. the Monument is a bit dear, but sounds like it might tick some boxes.

 

Looking to go in April, any comments, or perhaps an alternative in that general area (west midlandsish).

 

Any thoughts much appreciated.

[RobStubbs]

Does anyone have any experience of fishing "The Monument" near Telford? I'm looking to find somewhere to go with a couple of friends for a weekend that has a good chance of catching, is secure for vehicles etc and isn't full of chavs. the Monument is a bit dear, but sounds like it might tick some boxes.

 

Looking to go in April, any comments, or perhaps an alternative in that general area (west midlandsish).

 

Any thoughts much appreciated.

 

Have you actually tried to book it yet ? I'd suggest you try and make a booking ASAP if you want to go there, last I heard it was very booked up as it's very popular.

 

Rob.

[Tim Kelly]

Ah, no I hadn't! Any suggestions for anywhere else in case it's booked?

[RobStubbs]

Depends where you want to go and how busy you can put up with. Try Oxford for Linear fisheries or maybe Orchid Lake.

 

Other than that I can't really think, as I don't really know the area or many day ticket waters.

 

Rob.

[Tim Kelly]

It's the busy bit that had me thinking of the monument. I've driven past the Linear place a few times and not liked the look of it. Too busy and a lot of young lads there who may or may not **** about all evening. I'm not a carp angler at all, but am trying to organise a weekend away with some friends from the blackpool area (I'm in London) and the west midlands seems like a reasonably equitable place to meet up. We are pike anglers really, but April is generally hopeless for pike and so carp seem like a worthwhile alternative.

[Andyh]

It's the busy bit that had me thinking of the monument. I've driven past the Linear place a few times and not liked the look of it. Too busy and a lot of young lads there who may or may not **** about all evening. I'm not a carp angler at all, but am trying to organise a weekend away with some friends from the blackpool area (I'm in London) and the west midlands seems like a reasonably equitable place to meet up. We are pike anglers really, but April is generally hopeless for pike and so carp seem like a worthwhile alternative.

 

If you're looking a weekend break with some good fishing try this place

http://www.watersmeet-hotel-angling.co.uk

About equal distance from London or Blackpool.

Some good fish to mid twenty's with regular action from smaller low doubles.

Bar & restaurant serves good food, owners very friendly & helpful

Fishing is restricted to hotel residents only.

I 've been fishing there on & off for 25 years and would recoomend it

 

Andy

[Tim Kelly]

Many thanks, I'll look at the website.