Just watched the latest promo for Nash and see they are coming to Todber Manor. Chris and Jay, will you be attending and displaying your skills at the show as your now sponsored by Nash? What an ace way of advertising BOTLN

Back on big Hayes. Haven't been on here since February I think. Have the lake to my self. Hopefully works to my advantage in this cold weather!

Cast my rods in about two hours ago in some high winds. Saw some fish show so decided to reposition. Glad I did as the shot on both hairs had come off. Bit more confident now.

Time for a brew

Hopefully you've watched our latest vid:)

It's had a fair few negative comments, and debate in the comments section of the vid. Mainly down to the way the fish were put back.

I just wondered what people thought about the vid on here? We know that Todber's famous for the fantastic condition of their fish, and invest heavily every year into their specimen lakes stockings. We thought they dealt with the fish in the best possible way, considering time is always of the essence when netting a large volume of mixed fish, in a very experienced and skillful netting :)

What Todber say:
Just a quick message for anybody that watched the video that had concerns regarding the fish handling. The fish need to be removed from the net as quickly as possible to avoid stress. We cannot take too much time with each fish as this would have resulted in us having dead silver fish and Pike in the net! The Carp and Cats are very hardy but the lack of oxygen in the net due to the mud and...

Bit slow on the start but I've been up here about 6hrs. Very slow going. Haven't seen many fish top out yet. Traps are set so let's see what happens. Maybe a cat!!??

Thought I post up that Carpfest is at Todber next weekend 30/31 July, ould be a good weekend. I will be heading down providing I can get away from work. Anyone else heading there?

Here's a bit more info http://www.korda.co.uk/events/view.php?id=35

hi all me and the lads are fishing Big hayes in August and could do with a few pointers to get us off to a good start. Cheers :D

As you can see, a pretty dissapointing session at the usually prolific Wadmill lake. The night was absolutely freezing, but it was nice to get back out there anyway.








I suppose the only plus was i caught my pb bream, 7lb 2oz!

Caught nothing so far, out with luke on a 48 hour. Feeling very optimistic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0a89TDQhxU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVY8uxgRmuo

Dorset's number 1 carp fishery. 6 lakes in total, with 2 big fish specimen lakes and 4 beginner/ intermediate lakes, and another specimen lake under construction! A well stocked tackle shop selling top quality tackle and baits.
Record fish: Carp 34lb, Catfish 84lb
website: www.todbermanor.co.uk
phone: 01258820384
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YOUTUBE LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0a89TDQhxU (SPAGGAGE08)