May 2014

Record Number of Fish Banked in a Week!!!, 5th May

Adam and Stuart Sullivan had a phenomenal week of Specimen Carp fishing here last week at La Gléhias. They had a staggering total of 72 takes, of which they landed 57 fish with a colossal combined weight of 1288lb!!

Having arrived Saturday afternoon, the first 24 hours started out a little slow. They weren’t too worried as they were hoping for a quiet first night to catch up on some sleep. However, by Monday morning the runs were coming thick and fast and by that evening they had already put 28 Carp in the net!

Tuesday was a bit of a joke really as both anglers were pretty much unable to get more than 1 rod out each nearly all day. No sooner had a second rod been boated out then the first would then tear off!

The manic fishing continued until Thursday when we suspect a big batch of Cats came on the feed as Stuart was snapped off three times in one hour that afternoon. By the evening, the Carp decided to give the anglers a bit of a break and slowed up feeding.

At the start of the week, both Adam and Stuart were determined to fish every night here but by Thursday Stuart took the soft option and stayed up at the farmhouse to catch up on some sleep, and by Friday they both chose to sleep in proper beds away from the buzzers!

The catches included;
8 Carp 30lb+, 32 Carp 20lb+, 9 Doubles, 4 Singles,
3 Grass Carp,
1 Catfish

Every time I visited the lake there was either a fish being played in, being photographed or being put back, and on a couple of occasions there was a brace on the bank!

Well done lads, what can we say…..Incredible!!!!

P.S. Happy Birthday Adam! :)

Apr 2014

Floating Cabin Finished!, 12th Apr

After a total of 40 long days’ work in weekends and many evenings over the winter period, our ambitious Floating Cabin project was finally finished just in time for the start of our open season.

All powered with gas and solar panel, it is fitted out with an oven, hob and grill, fridge, sink with hot and cold water, a toilet and a double sofa-bed. It is now possible to spend a lot more time on the lakes in a bit more comfort.

However, there is still one more thing to do; we need to get the Cabin punted across Lake William over to its permanent position in Stump Lagoon, but we need to get the jetty and a place to moor it sorted first!

I might allow myself a few weekends off before I start this to catch up on a bit of other maintenance and rest!!

Jan 2014

Cabin Build Pt 10. Doors & Floors & More!, 20th Jan

Despite the wind and the rain and a couple of terrific hailstorms, Saturday turned out to be a pretty productive day. After finishing up the rest of the decking, I also managed to get the arch-topped front door tweaked and hung; two very nice jobs to cross of the list as these really start to complete the big picture! Just a few more outside jobs to go such as the rope fencing and a bit of guttering, and the exterior of the cabin is done.

Sunday was also a good day with the internal floor going down, including the main gas run being plumbed in beneath it ready to connect the gas cupboard to the kitchen area. I also managed to get the external gas cupboard door built and fitted, and fixed a couple of the anchor rings on the platform perimeter.

All in all, a really satisfying weekends work! Next on the list, glazing, guttering, insulation and wiring…..