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| Name: | dava davies |
| E-mail address: | info@djdaviesbuilders.co.uk |
| Comments: | what night at clegg hall wed only been fly fishing for 3 months had 6 fish 1 of which was 131b plus . kicked cry baby lawrence dawbers bum again.away for 2 weeks now but i will return to defend my title soon.didnt see anyone not catching that nigt even toe nails was catching with his
white wolf it will fall to bits soon he never has it of. |
| Name: | The lawrence dawber |
| E-mail address: | lozdawber@live.co.uk |
| Comments: | went to clegg hall today with toe nails, and hold ma hand, landed and released 8 fish mayority on dry fly good nite hold ma hand had crackin fish 13 pound all round good afternoon fishin and will certianly be back soon |
| Name: | The lawrence dawber |
| E-mail address: | lozdawber@live.co.uk |
| Comments: | went to clegg hall today with toe nails, and hold ma hand, landed and released 8 fish mayority on dry fly good nite hold ma hand had crackin fish 13 pound all round good afternoon fishin and will certianly be back soon |
| Name: | john chjarlton |
| E-mail address: | azebob@tiscali.co.uk |
| Comments: | 20th July 2009
1st visit to the fishery and very impressed,ended up with 10 rainbows and 1 brownie, all on dries under difficult conditions. Pleasent surroundings and very friendly and helpful owner (i want his dog!) all in all recommeded for a relaxing days fishing - the road leading to the fishery isnt that bad there are worse ones out there ! |
| Name: | dave davies |
| Comments: | had a good crack at clegg hall last wed 5 of us from bury went had 14 fish between us back for round 2 tommorow.lawrance dawber tells a good fishermans tale if anyone wants to hear one |
| Name: | Eddie Feakes |
| E-mail address: | eddiefeakes@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hi. I am coming up from Surrey to visit my daughter & her partner this week end, he has never been fishing in his life, so while my daughter is at work, we are going to come fishing at your lakes. I have been there ones before a few years ago, but not to fish.
Can we get One Sporting ticket for me & one Catch & Keep for John, as I think if he catches a fish he would like to take it home for tea. What Flies are working well at the moment, we will be coming early Friday Morning |
| Name: | tony nelson |
| E-mail address: | anthony.ap.nelson@talk21.com |
| Comments: | another good days fishing,heavy rain didnt stop the fantastic sport.a nice fishery well worth travelling from wirral for the day.. |
| Name: | lawrence dawber |
| E-mail address: | lozdawber@live.co.uk |
| Comments: | first time fly fihing and caugth three fish upto four pound well made up . venue very nice fish in crackin condition ,also staff very helpful espcially as new to fly fishin . only downfall was was the sun going down which unfortunatly meant hometime will defo visit again soon thanks again loz |
| Name: | Brett Davies |
| Comments: | First Visit To Clegg Hall Confirmed What i had been told about this very well run fishery , Abundence of quality feeding trout and perch which was fun .
Weather was harsh driving rain and wind , time made things a little harder for me but i still managed to catch 8 nice trout 3 lb the biggest for me including a lovely Blue Other Anglers caught steady all day on Damsels . Two Quality Anglers i seen Catching 14 and 16 Fish on Damsels. Thankyou. Be Back Soon Hopefully |
| Name: | Grant Hinks |
| E-mail address: | granthinks@btinternet.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.btyahoo.com |
| Comments: | Excellent Dry fly fishing.Some monster fish in 2 i saw them. |
| Name: | Sally Hegarty |
| E-mail address: | sally.hegarty@btinternet,com |
| Comments: | Hi there,
Ged Powell came for a lesson with you today, which he thoroughly enjoyed. He has asked me to email you so that you can send the picture of him with his gigantic fish! He'd be very happy if you would do this! I am sure you will be seeing a lot more of Ged. Thanks for making his day off most enjoyable. Kind regards, Sally |
| Name: | mickey |
| E-mail address: | mck.carr@googlemail.com |
| Comments: | web site comments: we arer currently re designing the web site to make it more functional than present.stay tuned because we hope to launch within 7-10 days |
| Name: | k henshaw |
| E-mail address: | kevinhenshaw@live.co.uk |
| Comments: | GREAT PLACE / VERY FRIENDLY / WE HAD A BAD DAY CAUGHT 7 IN TOTAL / THE FIGHTS WITH THE FISH WERE ECXELLENT / THE ONLY DOWNSIDE TO THIS VENUE IS THE ROAD WHICH MUST LOOSE THE FISHERY A LOT OF CUSTOM AS THE HEAVY PLANT MACHINERY DOING RENOVATION WORK HAVE DESTROYED THE ROAD / I FOR ONE WILL BE COMPLAINIG TO THE LOCAL COUNCIL / HOUSE OF COMMONS / AS PLACES LIKE THIS NEED ALL THE HELP THEY CAN /
A MUST FISH VENUE / VALUE FOR MONEY |
| Name: | New Visitor. |
| Comments: | Does anyone know why the Fishery Report or Photo Gallery has not been updated since March 2008? Any chance of getting the web site up to date please? |
| Name: | Ian Bleakley |
| E-mail address: | ian.bleakley@genesis.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hello,
Do you do tuition / taster sessions with the hire of equipment? Regards Ian |
| Name: | Gary Lacey |
| E-mail address: | lisalacey@rocketmail.com |
| Comments: | This was my first time fishing at Clegg Hall, and what an experience.........On arrival at Clegg Hall the welcome we had was fantastic, very helpful & friendly.
I have been Fly Fishing for many years and have travelled to various locations, I must say that Clegg Hall is up there with the best of them, I really enjoyed my time there and caught 16 rainbow trout (my personal best of 12.5lb) I highly reccomend Clegg Hall and will definately be visiting agin very soon. Gary. |
| Name: | Harvey Hudson |
| E-mail address: | harvey2k6@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I fished Clegg Hall for the first time last week (18/06/2009) and had a packed day of one take after another (mainly on an emergerging Klink Hammer). The thing I really enjoyed about this water, and gives it an edge over others, is the fish fight like fury and go like the clappers. This place is well stocked and managed, good value for money, and with a really friendly welcome. The only downside is the narrow access road, but once you carefully navigate that, the fishery is like an oasis at the other end. |
| Name: | kev fisher |
| E-mail address: | kevinfisherkitchens@googlemail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://universalgranite.co.uk |
| Comments: | what can i say other than mirror some of the other comments, a freindly warm welcome by mick who pointed me in the right direction, the fish were everywhere, this is a water where you can turn up in your car and enjoy the stunning suroundings and quite simply fish, its a fishermans haven with plenty of fish to had by fishers at every level, all i can say is GO. |
| Name: | Michael G. Marsden |
| E-mail address: | Michael.George@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Long time since my last visit. Nothing much changed, fish still moving all over. The ticket office has been cleaned up and given a lick of paint but the greeting is still cheerful anf the tea and coffee still flows. The fishing was hard until my collegues and I used a "new fly" which worked very well with the fish taking it hard and fighting well. It turned an average day into a good one. Very noticable that the weed problem of previous years is not there at the moment. Fish are as usual in tip top condition |
| Name: | glyn owen |
| E-mail address: | glyn35@msn.com |
| Comments: | my first time fly fishing been meaning to do it for years ,been working in bury saw the signs so went and had a look. so me and pal from work kev booked up training session on a night . got some good advise and tips. i had lost 3 fish but kev did not get a bite. about 9 ish kev went home to mcdonalds as feeling peckish, i stayed a bit longer. it started raining but i told kev "i am not going till i catch a fish" ten mins later using a boobie wallop fish on . kept the rod up and line tight this time and hauled in a nice three and a half pound rainbow, which i ate for me tea next day.got my own gear now and will be going back as much as i can great spot would highly recommend .crack on !!cheers glyn |
| Name: | Mark Lynch |
| Comments: | I am new to fly fishing and was a bit apprehensive on arrival. To be greeted by the owner who asked "Fancy a brew?" was not what i expected, but set the trend for the whole day. I felt welcome and relaxed; sipping tea and being introduced to the world of fly fishing with great patience.
I was then offered the chance to fish with one of the regulars who spent about an hour patiently offering advice as i untangled my line and stood om my fly. The waters are not too big to be intimidating, and whilst there you feel a million miles from the hubub of modern life. The setting is idillic. Did i catch any fish? - as it happens - the thing is - well....... All i can say is its not all about catching fish - it was a great day. For the beginner, this is the place to start, you don't even need a rod, just turn up and the staff will do the rest. Also judging by the standard of the regulars i would suggest it is pretty good for the more experienced too. Just a lovely way to spend a day!! Thanks Clegg Hall - see you soon - tight lines and all that. |
| Name: | karl |
| Comments: | first time at clegg hall had brill time.deff/going back. staff are brill give plenty of advice. fish jumping out eveywhere you look.... |
| Name: | karl parker |
| E-mail address: | kaep_09091999@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | Did my first flyfishing on sat evening 23/05/2009. had a brilliant time staff are brill and very helpfull, anybody who has not had a go at flyfishing this is a very good place to start nice open space............give it do!!!! you know you want too........ |
| Name: | karl parker |
| E-mail address: | kaep_09091999@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | Did my first flyfishing on sat evening 23/05/2009. had a brilliant time staff are brill and very helpfull, anybody who has not had a go at flyfishing this is a very good place to start nice open space............give it do!!!! you know you want too........ |
| Name: | christian holt |
| E-mail address: | bobbyandbubble@gmail.com |
| Comments: | great lake had a fun day =P |
| Name: | Fred Ryan |
| E-mail address: | fred_ryan@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I had my first lesson which I found relaxing no pressure only upon myself. Fly casting takes time to learn and apart from my instructor other fishermen were keen to give me hints there is a nice family atmosphere at Clegg Hall And I look forward to many more day's fishing there I also landed two rainbow trout on my first session so went home with a grin which stayed all the way home. |
| Name: | Tony |
| E-mail address: | tonyrugby@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | I visited Clegg Hall on Saturday 11 April for the first time during a trip to see friends over Easter. Having chosen the venue after reading comments on the site, I was not disappointed. I fished throughout the afternoon in bright conditions and caught some excellent fish on a variety of flies. Fish were showing everywhere and it appeared that everyone was catching. The owner was very friendly and helpful and the fishery is extremely well planned and maintained. As a visitor, I was made very welcome and spoke to several of the regulars, who were equally as helpful. I would strongly recommend this venue and look forward to a return visit - hopefully before next Easter ! I had no problem with the access road and drive a car not a 4 x 4. Thanks for a great day and good luck. |
| Name: | Ken |
| E-mail address: | kenbonio@googlemail.com |
| Comments: | Had a cracking introductory lesson here this week. 4 hour introduction covering casting, fly selection, finding the fish etc.
Caught my first trout towards the end of the lesson, fantastic feeling. Great place to fish, everyone very friendly - will definitely be going again. |
| Name: | steve day |
| E-mail address: | steve@pi8.com |
| Comments: | Great place to fish friendly atmosphere have been 3 times this year 1st visit 7lb blue + 8 Rainbows 2nd visit 7 Rainbows 5 Perch.
Today was fantastic steady action all day it was blowing a gale so drifting was the way to go had 25 Rain bows 15 Perch biggest Rainbow 8lb largest Perch came in at the 1lb mark |
| Name: | steve day |
| E-mail address: | steve@pi8.com |
| Comments: | Great place to fish friendly atmosphere have been 3 times this year 1st visit 7lb blue + 8 Rainbows 2nd visit 7 Rainbows 5 Perch.
Today was fantastic steady action all day it was blowing a gale so drifting was the way to go had 25 Rain bows 15 Perch biggest Rainbow 8lb largest Perch came in at the 1lb mark |
| Name: | ian duncalf |
| E-mail address: | ian.wd@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | visited clegg hall wed 4 march this being my 8th visit here
find the staff freindly and very help full mick can not do enouth to help fished on lake 1 first fish showing all over the lake fished with a intermeadiate line with a green nomad a caught 4 in the first hour things slowed off a bit whent over on to the other lake and caught 2 more blood worm and cats wisker moved back on to lake 1 for my last hour of 4 and had two more the fish all put up a good fight all in good condition and all returned safely all the time i was fishing mick was busy with the task of repairing the lane up to the fishery will be returnig for another good days fishing |
| Name: | ian duncalf |
| E-mail address: | ian.wd@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | visited clegg hall today 4/3/2009 weather man had got it all wrong no snow or rain just sunshine a nice breze and plenty of fish showing i was to enjoy 4 hours of excellent fishing on two lovely lakes i fished on a intermeadite 12'leader with legged blood worm,green nomads,green/black cats whisker these accounted for a total of severn fully finned rainbows in the 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 pound size,s and all put up a good fight all the way to the net.
while i was fishing mike the manager first made me a brew then it was off to the task of filling the pot holes in down the lane mike was still doing this when i left so come on people this is one venue you should fish every week the fish are there the warm frendly atmosphere is there and a not so bumpy lane up to the fishery |
| Name: | john aston |
| E-mail address: | carolynccas@aol.com |
| Comments: | just my 4th visit to clegghall had a good day sunday with 9 fish but a better day today 9 rainbows 2 blues plus a rainbow of 8ld cant wait for weekend must say john the owner is making a good job of the road to the fishery he was working hard on it all day today |
| Name: | dave |
| E-mail address: | dave_caz1982@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | very pleased with clegg hall great waters great fish got a nice one in the frezzer now from today.Owner was very helpful he helped setting our rods up and showing us the ropes as we was new to fly fishing,and we both left happy good day.Defo be returning to clegg hall |
| Name: | Michael Navin |
| E-mail address: | michael.navin@ntlworld.com |
| Comments: | Today was the forst time I have fished Clegg Hall - I had been somewhat put off due to previous comments on the state of the lane leading to it. I was reassured today to see that the lane was actually being resurfaced!! I( am not sure how long it is likey to take but once done - Clegg Hall should be a more attractive propositon than it has been in the past ie no need to have a Sherman Tank to negotiate the pot - holes.... |
| Name: | Michael.G.Marsden |
| E-mail address: | Michael.George@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Re the message from "Concerned". Whoever they are they are guilty of lible as I do not knoew them and their comments are total fabrication. I do not hold any position with regards to Clegg Hall Trout fishery and if they dare to name themselves I will sue them!! |
| Name: | Concerned |
| Comments: | I thought this was a fishery guest book, I didn't realise that it was the Michael G Marsden (Fishery Manager) fiction pages! I know the fishery and Michael and I have never read such a load of bull in all my life. Why has the Fishery Reprot Page not been updated for nearly 12 months? |
| Name: | Michael. G. Marsden |
| E-mail address: | Michael.George@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Visited CH again last Tuesday and found Ice over both lakes. There were one or two spots fishable but it was hard work. Its good to have a challenge somedays and this day was one of them. By lunchtime there was lots of free water but it was still hard work. The fish were topping infrequently but most were taken on the bottom using either a bloodworm or Buzzers. At the end of the day I took 9 rainbows and another good Brownie. I also had the pleasure of fishing alongside Andy Kitchenor who is the MD of The Essential Fly. Andy also found conditions were hard. Both lakes were full to overflowing but the weather spoilt things. The wind was bitter and there were frequent fine mizzley showers-still it didn't spoil our day. The fish caught were again in tip top condition and faught well. |
| Name: | Michael.G.Marsden |
| E-mail address: | Michael.George@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Another fine day at CH. Cold was an understatement and Ice was prevalent until lunch time. Fishing was slow but the fish were there. Took a nice brownie about 3lbs in great condition and eventually retired at 3-30pm taking 9 rainbows on what proved a hard day. Nice change. It was good to see a few new faces on the water as well. |
| Name: | Michael Marsden |
| E-mail address: | Michael.George@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Last Wednesday saw yet another visit to Clegg Hall. It was the first of the New Year, the water now being open again after the severe frosts. On arrivel I noticed the lack of surface action and felt that it would be a great day. I was right. Three casts Three fish!! what a start. My collegue struggled until the afternoon having caught only one fish and dropping two. I moved onto the small lake and continued catching there. I changed tactics and went onto a Fritz under an indicator and ended the day with 31 fish with my collegue ending the day with 7. Hopefully I will be back next Tuesday to enjoy this most pleasant fishery |
| Name: | Michael.G.Marsden |
| E-mail address: | Michael.George@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Yesterday saw my first visit of the new year and what a day it was!! 31 trout in a 6 hour stint most of which were taken on a Black and green Fritz suspended under an indicator. Some others were taken using a Red Arsed buzzer at about 3ft down. Some fish were moving just under the surface and all of them went like rockets, What a great days fishing. The weather was good also. Just at the moment the water is almost perfect and the fish are obliging. Clegg Hall is back to its best. Come on and join the fun!! |
| Name: | Michael G. Marsden |
| E-mail address: | Michael.George@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Happy New Year to all readers. Today was the first day that I was able to get to my favourite fishery since Christmas. I christened my new Greys G-Tec rod and landed 31 fish. Most of them were taken on a Black and Green Fritz suspended beneath an indicator at about 7 ft depth. The rest were taken on two red arsed buzzers one at three feet and the other at 7ft. I only fished at two places, one on the big lake and the other on the small one, My collegue fished all over caught one fish, dropped a couple and then joined me on the small lake and fished with a similar Fritz to me and caught fish quite regularly until we couldn't see any more. All the fish went like rockets and when they were returned they swam off strongly. In all a very satisfactory day out. Cant wait till next time!! |
| Name: | Michael G. Marsden |
| E-mail address: | Michael.George@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Happy New Year to all readers. Today was the first day that I was able to get to my favourite fishery since Christmas. I christened my new Greys G-Tec rod and landed 31 fish. Most of them were taken on a Black and Green Fritz suspended beneath an indicator at about 7 ft depth. The rest were taken on two red arsed buzzers one at three feet and the other at 7ft. I only fished at two places, one on the big lake and the other on the small one, My collegue fished all over caught one fish, dropped a couple and then joined me on the small lake and fished with a similar Fritz to me and caught fish quite regularly until we couldn't see any more. All the fish went like rockets and when they were returned they swam off strongly. In all a very satisfactory day out. Cant wait till next time!! |
| Name: | Michael.G.Marsden |
| E-mail address: | Michael.George@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Visited my favourite fishery again last Thursday and had yet another great day. Mike has at last got the fire working so it was hot everything all round. It was cold and windy but no ice or frost and the fish were obliging. My friends and I took 9 fish each and lost quite a few as well. The best of the day was a 7lbs Rainbow but I ran it a close second with a perfect Brownie of about 3lbs. All the fish faught well and those released swam away strongly to fight again another day. Also a bonus was to meet Andy Kitchenor of "The essential Fly" company. Andy had also taken a few fish when we arrived and he continued to catch untill he went home later in the afternoon. Christmas greetings to all who read these entries and tight lines for 2009 |
| Name: | martin crombie |
| E-mail address: | info@martincrombie.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.martincrombie.co.uk |
| Comments: | First time out to CleggHall Fisheries, Rochdale, a beautiful looking water as I ventured out in 7 degree's mid December hard core fisherman style.
A sheltered water in areas providing a good degree of tree cover, ideal for fishing on the drop using black weighted buzzers & Cats whisker flies on the floating line, 12ft leader and watching for any movement on the floating line. This is a great method for catching here taking up to 15 fish to 2.5lb on the drop providing brilliant entertainment and even had a member of staff bring out a hot cup of tea that I could get use to! Fishing as good as this in December should encourage more anglers to get their lines out in the colder months as the sport was super today, at times 5 chucks - 5 fish. Fishing across the ripple using short retrieves did well also. Another plus here is not a single snag in 5 hours and thus no lost flies, and no line wastage, other lakes take note. All in all, great value and excellent sport. The track down to the lake as with many excellent fisheries I have frequented needs major repairs. |
| Name: | Liam |
| E-mail address: | liam@stepway.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://stepway.co.uk |
| Comments: | Great place to fish, can be a little hard, but thats what fishing is all about! One of the better waters around Rochale.
Ps can be quite windy (true fly fishers won't mind)! |
| Name: | des smith |
| E-mail address: | desmond.smith@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | cheers for the help with the flies mike , will be back there on saturday , still cant belive i have caught my first double , |
| Name: | peter bent |
| Comments: | to all the staff at clegghall , i had a wonderfull time at the fishery you were very helpfull again , and the road there is getting better every time
thanks for a great time |
| Name: | Michael G. Marsden |
| E-mail address: | Michael.George@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Yesterday saw yet another visit to my favourite fishery. On arrival everything was covered in frost and there were a few fish topping. There were 10 swans on the lakes and they looked very impressive. By 11 am we had cought nothing so we had a brew with Mike, the fishery manager, after which we returned to fishing. At 3pm we were so cold that we decided to call it a day and the end result was 4 browns and 9 rainbows to me and 2 rainbows to Dave my fishing collegue. The lakes are full to the brim and things are promising for a great back end. |
| Name: | M. G. Marsden |
| E-mail address: | Michael.George@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Yet another page in my diary. Today was the first time for months that the lakes were not exploding with rising fish. They were there just under the surface and for the first time for ages deep down as well. It took a while to catch the first fish and then I caught steadily throughout the day ending up with 30 trout and 1 perch. The iflux of cold water has worked wonders and the fish seem to be moving well all over both lakes. My collegue Ged struggled a bit but still managed to land over 12 fish. We were joined for an hour or two by our Lancashire "Top of the water" fisher man Ricky Nuttal who again showed us how to catch fish from the top. He also missed more that he caught for a change. Clegg Hall is at last awakening to the great back end fishery of the last couple of years and manager Mike is beginning to get to terms with everything. I think that the back end has now begun and it will continue right through the months until we see "Summer"!!next year. The signs for a terrific winter period are here. Come on and join us for some great sport. C U on the water |
| Name: | Michael G. Marsden |
| E-mail address: | Michael.George@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Went to CH again today after a long break. The weather was fowl to say the least but despite the wind and rain I managed to hook and land 9 fish. There were a few on the surface but I took all my fish at about 8.5ft deep. The weed is now dying back and pretty soon the fish will come on the feed with a vengance. I have never seen as much water coming into the lakes, maybe that has added some energy to the fish. They were, as usual, in good condition and the larger ones went like rockets. Hopefully it wont be long before I get back again. |
| Name: | Michael G. Marsden |
| E-mail address: | Michael.George@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | I went to CH on Monday and found it very hard work. The fish were about but just what were they feeding on? I did eventually get a three fish hook up with one rainbow and two perch on damsel nymphs on a slime line. I wasn't satisfied with this catch so I went back again yesterday and found that Mike had been weed cutting. Because there was no real wind there were large rafts of weed on the lake and the fish were under and around it. It was impossible to fish it unless you used an indicater and I did this using very small buzzers and the occasional damsel nymph and small blood worm. This resulted in some lost fish and the end result was that I caught over 12 fish whilst others struggled with one or two fish. Role on winter!! No weed and hungry fish. The biggies were showing all day. They are there you've just to catch them. |
| Name: | Michael G. Marsden |
| E-mail address: | Michael.George@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | I went to my favourite fishery again yesterday and had a hard days fishing. The fish were showing all over the lakes and were preoccupied on something which I could not find in my fly box. I did however complete my first treble- a rainbow and two Perch on the same cast. I was fishing a slime line with three different patterns of Damsel nymph and nearly lost my rod with the viscious take. There were plenty large Blues around but they were not in anything I offerred. I'll be back on Wednesday to try again before the hot weather takes over. |
| Name: | Michael.G.Marsden |
| E-mail address: | Michael.George@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | I went to Clegg Hall Yesterday to see the new stock being introduced, and I was not disapointed. There were some excellent fish put in ,amongst them were some large Blues and one fantastic Brownie about 8-9lbs. I didn't take any tackle with me so I used Mikes for an hour or two loosing one and being smashed uo by something large which set off like an express train before my line parted. Such is life. The water level is up and with the excellent fish stocked the next few days should show great improvement if the weather settles down. |
| Name: | Don Brown |
| E-mail address: | donald.brown90@ntlworld.com |
| Comments: | I have made several visits here and found he staff very helpful. It is in a lovely setting and there is a strong fellowship amongst the anglers. It is very mush a sporting water which can be challenging to catch fish. This of course adds to the interest. I highly commend it as an excellent fly fishing venue. |
| Name: | Michael.G.Marsden |
| E-mail address: | Michael.George@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | I have just visited the web site again and I am surprised to find no further entries to the visitors book. I feel that this is another method of reporting on the fishery and not just a site for me and Tom Brownbill to exercise our own experiences. It's easy enough to use and it is a method of promoting a great Local fishery. Come on folks just a few words after a visit. It only takes a few moments and its your comments on what you have found on the day. Why not give it a go? |
| Name: | michael dyson |
| E-mail address: | mick dyson@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | fantastic fisheries. friendly staff, a well set out water. enjoyed the day,keep up the good work michael. |
| Name: | Michael G. Marsden |
| E-mail address: | Michael.George@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Due to the weather I only went to CH late in the afternoon yesterday and I was rewarded for the effort. It was extreemley windy but I caught a great Brownie about 3.5lbs, three blueies and six rainbows all in the space of 4 hours. The wind obviously stirred up the water and the fish and even though it was not very comfortable the fishing was good. Despite the weather there was a good number of anglers present which shows that the fishery is growing in popularity. Yet again I look forward to my next visit to this great little water. |
| Name: | Michael.G. Marsden |
| E-mail address: | Michael.George@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Yesterday saw another visit to my favourite fishery. The weather was just as required and fish were rising all over both lakes. What were they taking?? Anything small and Black but just on or under the surface. It was hard going. Just one of those days. Lots of fish dropped off only a few landed- no biggies and lots of anglers for a change. The water is clearing, the hatches are getting more prolific and I am missing more and more fish. This fishery is still great and will only get better!!! |
| Name: | penfold |
| E-mail address: | foggy1@fsmail.net |
| Comments: | First trip to Clegg Hall yesterday after seeing adverts whilst on way to Pennine. Definately won't be my last visit!
Read comments about the access road and these have been blown out of proportion-ok its a little bumpy but you are travelling up a dirt track not the A58-just take your time. Fishery location is almost second to none with the fishing challenging at times,which is what i want,if you want a fish a chuck go to a stock pond!Staff very helpful and easy to talk to and things will go stronger and stronger. See you there soon. |
| Name: | Michael G. Marsden |
| E-mail address: | Michael.George@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Yet another day at CH. Weather hot and sunny and contrary to usual habits fish feeding on the surface all the day long. There were large hatches of Sedges and small black flies throughout the day but catching the fish was hard. Once again the small buzzers worked reasonably as did the all white buzzer, which accounted for three good Bluies. Alarge white boobie minkie on the top raised a few fish but I missed them so fished the same on a sinking line and hooked six fish also dropping another two. It was hard work but again a great day on a great water. |
| Name: | tom brownbill |
| E-mail address: | BROWNBILL_TOM@HOTMAIL.CO.UK |
| Name: | Michael G. Marsden |
| E-mail address: | Michael.George@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Been to CH again today and caught my first brownie, 3 in fact all about 2.5lbs and in great condition. Also caught 13 rainbows and a perch. What a great day. Successful flies were small- size 16's so needless to say I dropped a lot off as well. The large lake was stuffed with fish feeding throughout the day on hatches of small black flies and buzzers. It was some of the best sport that i have had for a long time. can't wait to get back again |
| Name: | tom brownbill |
| E-mail address: | BROWNBILL_TOM@HOTMAIL.CO.UK |
| Name: | tom brownbill |
| E-mail address: | BROWNBILL_TOM@HOTMAIL.CO.UK |
| Name: | Michael G. Marsden |
| E-mail address: | Michael.George@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Yesterday saw yet another visit to my favourite fishery. As we arrived I noticed action over the small lake with fish taking something from just under the surface. Using my bloodworm I caught one fish and missed another then had nothing for over two hours. After lunch I altered my method and fished much shallower, using small buzzers and missing takes left right and centre. I then mastered the idea and began to hook fish, landing five and missing twenty or more before they went off again. There is plenty of food in these lakes which all helps to make the fishing more competitive. So far the resident fish are in front!!! Can't wait for my next visit. |
| Name: | scott crossley |
| E-mail address: | scott_crossley999@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | great location. great fishery. keep up the good work |
| Name: | tom brownbill |
| E-mail address: | brownbill_tom@hotmail.co.uk |
| Name: | thomas j brownbill |
| E-mail address: | brownbill_tom@hotmail.co.uk |
| Name: | tom brownbill |
| E-mail address: | BROWNBILL_TOM@HOTMAIL.CO.UK |
| Name: | tom brownbill |
| E-mail address: | BROWNBILL_TOM@HOTMAIL.CO.UK |
| Comments: | Having fished at pennine and a number of other trout venues this place has it all.constant hatches from the water mean as an angler you will be rewarded for 'matching the hatch'Fantastic access from all banks with a variety of aquatic plant life to encourage insects habitation. This place will grow from strength to strength.With regard the road,it is rough so drive slowly! That will be fixed it time anyway I go for a days fishing not road testing.Match the fly of the moment and you can catch fish all day. Awesome natural venue. Well done all concerned. |
| Name: | tom brownbill |
| E-mail address: | BROWNBILL_TOM@HOTMAIL.CO.UK |
| Name: | anthony lever |
| E-mail address: | tony.lever@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | have been to clegg hall now 11 times and it gets better every time had 5 rainbows 1 brown 2 blues and also lost 3 i will be back this week keep up the good work mike |
| Name: | Michael.G.Marsden |
| E-mail address: | Michael.George@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Yesterday saw yet another visit to my favourite fishery and what a day it was. I hooked and lost at the net my first six fish and I was feeling sorry for myself when I hooked a rainbow about five pounds which set off like a rocket. This was followed by another dozen fish again some of which shed the hook, it was just one of those days. My friends, Ged and Dave, who were also fishing lost fish too. Ged losing one estimsted to be well into double figures. Well thats how it goes. Win some, Loose some!! As the weather changes for the better this fishery will wake up and provide some of the best sport in the North of England. Its well worth a visit. See you there soon!! |
| Name: | M. G. Marsden |
| E-mail address: | Michael.George@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | After a spell in hospital and a long time spent indoors I eventuallt got back to my favourite fishery last week. I was met by John who could not do enough for me and he and Mike, who had come in for a bit of practice, were brilliant. They helped me carry my tackle around the lakes and made a cold and windy day most pleasurable. Conditions were not great but by the end of the day I had landed 6 trout to about 3 lbs all of which were in top condition. If things continue as they are we will be in for a great season. I have yet to catch a Clegg Hall Brownie but I know that others have done. Looking forward to my next visit |
| Name: | mick bradley |
| E-mail address: | mick_bradley@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | called in this morning after seeing the sign at the end of the road .will definitely be back next weekend (with rod this time)has it looked very good and have heard good reports............ |
| Name: | peter john helliwell |
| E-mail address: | peterjhelliwel@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | not been to the fishery yet !! but looking at the pics in the photo gallery i will be there on the 6th march !!!!
the fish look unbelievable !!! |
| Name: | Paul Kelly |
| E-mail address: | paul.kelly57@blueyonder.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hi Micheal
would it be possible for yoy to e mail me the picuture you took yesterday (saturday 26/01/08) of the brown trout I caught. thanks Paul (Ians mate) |
| Name: | Michael G. Marsden |
| E-mail address: | MichaelGeorge@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | After a successful year at Clegg Hall may I convey the compliments of the season to the Staff and to other friends I have met whilst fishing at this venue. It has been most successful and I look forward to another good season to follow the Christmas and New Year breaks.
Cheers all the best to Derek, Mike aand John |
| Name: | anon |
| Comments: | 3 things, 1 sort out the road, its a disgrace. 2 sort out the stocking policy, there is a serious problem with most of the fish ive seen caught there recently, some kind of deformities in the fish making them twisted in shape and some serious skin problems. 3 sort out the prices, pennine is cheaper better quality and bigger fish and better managed all round. |
| Name: | aron penty |
| E-mail address: | aronpenty@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | hello i am a veteran fisherman and i have only been to clegg hall fishery once but it wont be the last i found the water hard yet sporting the scenery is beautiful and is in a great surounding area i found the rubber legged blood worm works the best for me on a 4 foot leader with WF 8 Floating line if you would like to contact me please add my msn at aronpenty@hotmail.co.uk |
| Name: | Edd Fletcher |
| E-mail address: | pateddfletcher@tiscali.co.uk |
| Comments: | Just had four hours sporting ticket. A bit dear for OAPs but me and my mate John had a very enjoyable session. I had three trout John only one, but he did get broke twice with what looked like double figure fish.
If it was a bit cheaper for a sporting ticket we would go more often, so in the long run the fishery would gain. The weed is still a problem if you don't keep the line moving though. Good luck Edd. |
| Name: | wooddy |
| E-mail address: | nigel@conversions.orangehome.co.uk |
| Comments: | comments on the road surface re potholes if you come in on dyehouse lane on postcode OL16 2QP and do not come from the wildhouse lane approach as this is a bad way in the other is better off the old A58 halifax road at smallbrigde end the brothers from mayers plant hire part onwers of the fish farm ?????? have been hard at this weekend now grading and planed the lane to make it easy smother to get up to the lakes and parking and as now almost sorted this situation out but must say the fishing was as good as it gets anywhere keep it up |
| Name: | smc |
| Comments: | fished sun 30th sept 1st visit only came because pennine was full having come all the way from liverpool.
started with damsel caught 3 lost2 1st 20 mins anyone catching fish with damsel its mine lol caught2 cdc another 7 yellow tinhead 6 hours 12 fish,11 returned very enjoyable. i do agree with some of the other write ups regarding the road down to the lakes,cost maybe a little to expensive in respect to the facillities at the moment. will be back for more sun 21st. |
| Name: | Mick Marsden |
| E-mail address: | mickthemarmiliser@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Great to find that the website has been brought up to date at last. This is a very important way to publicise the venue. There is a great picture gallery showing some of the fasntastic fish that are stocked at Clegg Hall. An up to date web site will ensure continuity of news at the water and this will lead to more visitors to the site and to fish the waters, where management are always willing to help. Keep it up chaps. |
| Name: | Pete Bony |
| Comments: | Please note that this is a family friendly site and any entries using abusive language will be deleted. Should anyone be found to repeatedly use abusive language after their entry for the same thing has been deleted once they will be barred from entering any further comments.
I an sorry that this has to be done but after all this is a family friendly site. Tight Lines Pete Bony (Web Master) |
| Name: | boom boom |
| Comments: | jacko. you are 100% mistaken re cowboy comments! Maybe the comments are mischeivous eh ? In any case , this a family site so do not use bad language you muppet |
| Name: | Royboy |
| Comments: | I beleive the fishery has potential, but I have to agree with previous comments that the price is HIGH.
When you consider that Pennine is only 3.5 miles away and holds bigger, more fish and has better facilities than Clegg Hall the prices don't make sense. Having said all that I do like the fishery and the two people who where in attendance on both occasions when I fished were very friendly and pleasant. One final comment the access down the path needs some attention. Please don't consider me too critical, my comments are meant to be purely construtive J.R.L |
| Name: | barry tew |
| E-mail address: | barry.tew1@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | Very good fishery all round the only downside is the road
leading to the lakes they are in very poor condition full of ever growing potholes some up to a foot deep and stretching right across the road if it gets much worse i will be fishing up the road at pennine tarmac roads and carpark not pot holes and rubble |
| Name: | barry tew |
| E-mail address: | barry.tew1@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | Very good fishery all round the only downside is the road
leading to the lakes they are in very poor condition full of ever growing potholes some up to a foot deep and stretching right across the road if it gets much worse i will be fishing up the road at pennine tarmac roads and carpark not pot holes and rubble |
| Name: | M. G. Marsden |
| E-mail address: | mickthemarmiliser@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | The entry from Jacko surely cannot refer to Clegg Hall
Trout Fishery . The mare I read it the more it appears to apply to Pennine Fishery where I believe they no longer have night fishing. There is a drive you have to go up to get to the fishery and there is a gate at the bottom. I can and will assure Jacko that he will only get a cheerful and respectful welcome at Clegg Hall by the owner and his staff at any time. |
| Name: | M. G. Marsden |
| E-mail address: | mickthemarmiliser@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Just returned home after a hard day at Clegg Hall. Trout of all sizes topping all day but the only way I could get an offer was on a sinking line and a Minkie boobie. I took two fish and changed flies and lines throughout the afternoon and the only other offer |I got was when something took my indicater and I'm sure swore at me!!. The weather was fine and there was quite a stiff breeze blowing all day. Derek the owner was on hand to give advice and he did nothing but appologise for the lack of bites!!. THAT'S NOT his fault. There is so much natural feed about at this time so we must expect fishing to be hard. That's what it's all about!! This is a great fishery and the staff are all helpful.Can't wait to get back again |
| Name: | neil kenyon |
| E-mail address: | neil@kenyon5438.frreeserve.co.uk |
| Comments: | Made it back today for a second chuck..fish moving all over the place,after floggin it for 2 hours with nothing i got talking to a regular who advised me to try a hopper across the surface and bingo nailed a fish around 5lb,after that had loads of takes but nothing made full contact..until next time! |
| Name: | anthony nelson |
| E-mail address: | anthony.ap.nelson@talk21.com |
| Comments: | very wet day for our first visit to this fishery,we all had a good day,small hares ear cdc caught most of the trout.i had a nice 9lb rainbow.we will be coming back |
| Name: | Mick Marsden |
| E-mail address: | mickthemarmiliser@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Yesterday, the 26th I again visited Clegg Hall with some friends. After all the bad weather the day before I was adamant thet this would be a bad day, how wrong I was. Fish were rising all over both lakes and before long I had missed a couple of half hearted takes. Derek, the owner came and spoke to me and after taking his advise I changed tactics and caught my first Blue of the day, shortly followed by a takeable rainbow and numereous Perch. After lunch things changed again and I fished a sink tip and a Minkie boobie and bang I caught my first Clegg Hall doublefigure fish. A beautifully conditioned Rainbow. after that I caught a few more rainbows before we had to call it a day. Cant wait to get back again!! |
| Name: | neil kenyon |
| Comments: | Fished 21.6.07 on a 4 hour sporting ticket..Fish were taking gnats off the surface but werent interested at anything in my fly box..the size of fish in this place was awsome and saw fish from about 2lb up to 18lb jumping..i feel that there was to much live food for them.I only had one fish at aroundn 5lb..I will return. |
| Name: | Charles Peake |
| E-mail address: | bardy.1@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | will be calling as soon as poss , wonderful day fishing |
| Name: | Nigel Higson |
| E-mail address: | harezippy2@aol.com |
| Comments: | Fished Clegg Hall for the first time Sat 9th June 2007.Overall thoroughly enjoyed the 4 hrs session although difficult.When the conditions are right,this fishery could be a prolific Trout water.To sum up,friendly staff,well stocked,good quality Trout,nice size of water with excellent banks.Good luck with the weed clearing on the 2nd lake!! I'll be back.N Higson. |
| Name: | Mick Marsden |
| E-mail address: | mickthemarmiliser@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Tuesday last saw another visit to this great fishery. There was movement all over both lakes upon our arrival. Surprisingly though the fish weren't feeding on the small black gnats that were all over the water. it was one of those days, a nice breeze causing a gentle ripple , fish topping every where but not many taking the fly. It took 6 hours to land four fish, but who cares, this is a great fishery and who wants to catch fish constantly on every visit?The fishery is growing in popularity and the quality remains the same. The next visit cant come soon enough |
| Name: | steve phillips |
| E-mail address: | phillisteve@googlemail.com |
| Comments: | well stocked fishery hard fighting fish! 6 hours 2 fish £25?????? is this a competative price against surrounding fisheries of the north west, no. why fish here when you could have a full day elsewhere for less. yes it has big fish most do these days but will people be willing to pay when that blaket weed comes up in may/june, time will tell. i attended and paid for 6 hours £25 2 fish as first trip and weather wasnt the best weather booked up i wanted to stay for two more hours £12.50. its only £30 for 8 hours 3 fish so how does that work? had a good day but will not be going again while like this. |
| Name: | Mick Marsden |
| E-mail address: | mickthemarmiliser@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Wednseday last saw three of us return yet again to this great fishery. The largest fish we landed was 8lbs but at this fishery the size does not matter. Its the quality that counts. The owner, Derek, is learning all the time adding more and more to this fishery. It will not be long before this venue becomes the best in the North of England. I am looking forward to my next visit. |
| Name: | slipperypikeman |
| E-mail address: | sexyshark12@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | wow i never ever seen such fish its amazing the size on them i sat there for 2 hours and it was just rods going every where i cant wait to come back and fish it i think this is gonna be one to keep a eye on. |
| Name: | Eddfletcher |
| E-mail address: | pateddfletcher@tiscali.co.uk |
| Comments: | Just had four hours up on the fishery. I only caught one rainbow but I must have picked the windyest day of the year to fish. I still enjoyed myself and I will be up again to do battle and maybe get to double figures. I can live in hope.
What a fantastic place to fish though, not one tree to snag up on. It is well thought out by people who know what a fly fisherman wants 10/10 Edd fletcher |
| Name: | chris duddle |
| E-mail address: | chris.duddle@ntlworld.co.uk |
| Comments: | 04.02.07
excellent day at an excellent new water with the weather ,fishing and the sceenery at nearly its best until noon a real pleasure to have been there.18 fish landed an over double that lost a brilliant sporting day,nothing over 3lbs but they dont need to be when they are in this condition absolutly fin perfect! just a shame about the couple of loudmouths shouting all day!!!! |
| Name: | john sutton |
| E-mail address: | john.sutton582@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | 28.01.07
first visit to this new venue,blowing a strong north westeley and cold it was not looking very promising. But 4 hours later 9 fish landed only two under 3lbs,the rest were 6,7,8,pounders and one at 13 plus,my mate john had a simalar bag including two doubles,we estimated a bag between us of 120 pounds.Could this venue be the new top big fish water of the north west? |
| Name: | M. G. Marsden |
| E-mail address: | mickthemarmiliser@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | 25.1.2007. Yesterday was my first visit to the fishery. There was a cold northerly wind and conditions were far from comfortable. Believe it or not the fish were present anf feeding spasmodically. In this weather you have to keep moving to find the fish and when we found them they were well worth suffering from the cold. I have not seen fish of this quality for a long time, fit , sleek in tip top condition and faught like Tigers!! It will not be long before we are back again for more of this promising fishery. There is a good management system in place. I wish you every success for the future |
| Name: | ike caulcutt |
| E-mail address: | seanwilky@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | ure fisheries are good and i myself caught a 8 pound rainbow
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| Name: | Grant Hinks |
| E-mail address: | hinksgrant@hotmail.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://orange |
| Comments: | Im coming to fish next weekend looks quality. |
| Name: | Peter Beck |
| E-mail address: | peter.beck@virgin.net |
| Comments: | Had a great afternoon there on friday. Struggled to catch a couple myself, but a guy there took 20 including a 14 pounder and an 8 pounder that I saw! Very good venue, obviously designed by a fly fisherman for fly fishermen! The place is full of good fish. Staff are very friendly and welcoming, the other fishermen (and women!)also move around the venue like they should at a proper fishery, and don't just plonk themselves in one hotspot - I would suggest making this a rule.
Only room for improvement is the access road which is a bit potholed ( I wouldn't recommend taking the Porche!). |
| Name: | Stuart Walton |
| E-mail address: | swpw152@yahho.co.uk |
| Comments: | Have not had the chance to pay you a visit yet (mainly a fair weather fisher these days I'm afraid), but my youngest son Steven is a regular, he's been caught by the magic of the fishery.
Wish you all the very best with what looks like a wonderful enterprise. |
| Name: | Margaret |
| E-mail address: | mandcwstephens@aol.com |
| Comments: | Had a great days fishing yesterday, caught 9 fish in total with 3 being into double fiqures. All the fish fought strongly. My husband, Chris, caught 14 with one double included. I found the staff friendly and very helpfull and the coffee was good too!
Margaret |
| Name: | jon wilton |
| E-mail address: | jonwilton@btconnect.com |
| Comments: | had a good day looking forward to going again
regard jon |
| Name: | Marlene |
| E-mail address: | marlene.bony@tesco.net |
| Comments: | After visiting Clegg Hall Fishery with my husband I can honestly say that it is the most picturesque fishery I have been to. If you haven't been yet then you don't know what you are missing! |
| Name: | Pete Bony |
| E-mail address: | pete.bony@tesco.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.partoflancs.co.uk |
| Comments: | What a great fishery! I see Clegg Hall Trout Fishery as being a main contender for the best trout fishery in the North West. |