Despite their Dracula-like appearance zander are a very shy-biting species and, as Ian reveals, it can take seriously sensitive tactics to tempt them. An alien predator with Dracula fangs, ‘see-in-the-dark’ eyes, rough scales and spines… No, it’s not a monster from a third-rate B-movie but the zander, one of the most fascinating yet misunderstood species […]
How to catch Zander with Ian Welch
Angel of the North Lakes – Co Durham Near Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
Angel of the North Fishing Lakes is a premier fishing complex of beautiful carp and coarse fishing lakes in County Durham, near Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. The three lakes include a pleasure and match carp fishing lake and extend over more than eight acres of water, set in 15 acres of carefully landscaped grounds. We […]
Daiwa Hallcroft Fishery – Retford, Notts
NOW under the ownership of Terry Sears and sons, Hallcroft is one of the country’s leading commercial venues offering match and pleasure anglers access to some superbly well-stocked lakes, and part of the nearby River Idle. There are five main lakes on site plus caravan pitches, a licensed bar and an extensive cafe and secure car […]
Browning Moorlands Farm – Hartlebury, Kidderminster, Worcs
Moorlands Farm was one of the pioneers of the commercial fishery scene and is now owned by Mark Foster and Shaun Thomas. It’s now an established and popular seven-lake complex, with the venue providing first-rate facilities including a toilet block, cafe and on-site tackle and bait shop and a licensed bar. Six of the lakes […]
Packington Somers – Meriden, Warks
The superb fishery consists of 7 main pools and 4 small stock pools, totalling approximately 20 acres of water. Access is from the A452, onto the B4102, Hampton Lane and into Somers Road at the Stonebridge Golf Centre. The lodge is situated at the far end of the car park and overlooks the complex. There […]
Garbolino Tunnel Barn Farm – Shrewley, Warks
If you are looking for a water to produce consistently good sport and close, fair matches, you don’t need to look further than Garbolino Tunnel Barn Farm. The venue has eight pools plus a 2.5 mile length of the Grand Union Canal. In total there are over 130 pegs, and there’s an excellent clubhouse where food […]
