Henfold Lakes, Surrey

[Rosssparky]

Originally Posted by Rob M

Result. As I'm quite green to this I don't want to break any rules. I saw a couple of others feeding their swims with bread and maggots so I'd thought I would. They were very strict about using hemp though, shame as I had a tin of it

Rob

Hi Rob went to Henfold for the first time this morning to have a look around, will be going back to fish. What do you catch ??

[roach1664]

Originally Posted by Rob M

Well, I got to Bury Hill Lakes at 7.30am yesterday (Sunday) and found that it was swarming with people dressed in camo green. I thought it was an army exercise! It was mental, so I decided to go to Henfold Lakes about 3 miles down the road as I wanted a less busy area to try out my fishing. It seemed a lot quieter, which suited me. I followed the advice I had read on the forum and plumbed my chosen swim and adjusted my float. I was fishing light 4lb main and 2.5 hooklength. The only problem was groundbait is banned there so I was just fishing with my red maggots, sweetcorn and bread. It was quite a while before I got any bites, I missed a couple, but in the end caught three roach and 1 crucian carp about a pound. No photos, but I am going to return this week so hope that I catch again and I'll take the camera. Anyway, it WAS everything I hoped for these fish really fight on light tackle, a real bend in my rod I loved it! . Oh, all fish caught on maggot

Rob

henfold rules! rule 3! you CAN use ground bait!
1. Barbless hooks only
2. No keep nets to be used and no fish to be kept in any containers whatsoever.
(Unless in Match Competitions)
3. No more than 1kg of ground bait.
4. One landing net and unhooking mat per swim.
5. Anglers must ensure their swim is clear of litter before commencing fishing,
and on departure. (any unwanted tackle i.e fishing line, hooks, split shot etc. are
to be disposed of correctly and not left in the swims or on the banks. We care for
our wildlife and do not wish anglers to jeopardise the environment.)
6. All fish must be returned to the water as soon as possible.
7. All fish must be handled with care and not lifted more than 18” above the
ground.
8. No radios to be played on the banks, although personal appliances (ipods) with
headphones are acceptable
9. No excess baits to be thrown into the lakes on departure - please use the bins
provided or take it home
10. Bicycles and cars to be left in the car park - with exception of disabled persons who
with prior permission may park at certain points. Please display disabled badges at
all times
11. Juniors under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.