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Wednesday 11th  August 2010

Action at Creedy has picked up a little over the past week with 10 big fish landing on mats including a nice 26pounder mirror carp.  The margins have been quite surprisingly productive especially under tree overhangs and in the  three shallow water corners of the main lake.  Not many anglers have tried surface tactics this past week but interstinly maggott has been a good productive bait for numbers of fish tempted.

Best catch for the week was tempted by an angling novice, Bridgwater angler Richard Armstrong.  Richard was fishing at the top swim on the right hand bank amid shallow waters when his rod screamed off. In all the excitement the line on his spool got in a tangle and mean that Richard had to hand reel in his catch much to his neighbouring amusement.  The specimen was a large mirror carp which tipped the scales to 26lbs 7oz and was his only catch of the day but he hopes to return again to Creedy soon.

Local Crediton angler Ryan Labdon had plenty to smile about when he chose the shelf swim on the far bank.  In total Ryan banked 4 fish, all commons with three doubles and his best specimen catch of 25lbs exactly is pictured below - largest common for the week.

Epsom angler Steve Don banked a nice common carp weighing 24lbs on the scales when he fished 3/4 way up on the right bank in mid water depths.  A new personal best catch for Les Hutchings when he landed his solitary catch recently at Creedy.  His common carp tipped the scales to exactly 23lbs.  Minehead angler Kevin Sully had two very different day sessions from the same swim at Creedy this past week.  Firstly Kev banked a total of 7 carp up to 22lbs making a productive session.  However the following day Kev didn't manage to tempt anything, again he fished the first swim on the right hand bank.  

Willand junior, Jamie Pike pictured below, fished an evening  and the next day a full day  and recorded two good sessions.  The evening produced a 3 fish bag all commons scaling 18lbs 2oz, 18lbs 5oz and topped with a 20lbs 7oz.  The following session Jamie banked two fish, both commons of 13lbs and 21lbs 4oz - pictured below: 

Bideford's Scott Bowden tempted 2 fish last week, two common carp best of 21lbs.  During another session Scott was alot busier with 13 fish in total - best bag.  His catches included 11 carp up to 17lbs 8oz along with two green tench to 3lbs 8oz.  

Henley-on-Thames angler Alex Cooper reported a good couple of days over the past week banking 18 fish over three sessions.  Topping his catches were a pair of 20's weighing 21lbs 8oz and 20lbs 8oz (16 carp in total all commons) along with 4 mid to upper doubles, one low double and the remainder were single  figures.  Alex also banked two good sized green tench of 5lbs.

Tiverton's Andy Shute fished mid way on the right hand bank and landed 3 good sized doubles best of 19lbs.  Newton Abbott's John Fenlon banked 4 fish including a pair of double sized commons best of 18lbs.  William Hayston of Cullompton tempted a new personal best catch when he landed this 18lbs 5oz common carp - pictured below.  Will also hooked a good specimen scaling 17lbs 1oz.

Black Dog angler Nathan Crang recorded a 7 fish bag with commons up to 14lbs along with largest tench for the week scaling 5lbs 8oz.  Minehead angler  James Wigglesworth temped 4 commons best scaling 19lbs 6oz from the first corner amid shallow water depths.

Minehead angler Tim Woodbridge recorded a total of 9 fish during one session including carp to 14lbs together with a 4lbs green tench.  Derby angler, Marlene Cooper landed 3  double figure common carp best weighing 15lbs 2oz.  Exeter angler Darren Passmore fished the aeroater swim and landed 5 doubles topped with one scaling 18lbs 10oz.  Another Exeter angler Chris Gillard hooked 5 doubles best weighing 18lbs and Crediton's Paul Leach from Mole Avon country stores landed a pair of double figures best scaling 18lbs.

Tuesday 3rd August 2010

Fishing form has been a little tougher than the previous week proving that these carp definitely are living up to their name of 'crafty carp'.  Action has been either in the shallow regions with all three corners of the main lake producing some nice sized bags, otherwise in the upper section of the water - ideally the top 12".  Still a little green algae persists on the main lake more in the first corner and at the top of the left hand bank.  

Heaviest fish for the week was banked by Jon Wright of Wellington.  The Somerset angler fished near the top of the right hand bank fishing into shallower water depths.  His rod screamed off shortly after casting in and he landed a cracking specimen common carp which tipped the scales to 24lbs 6oz exactly. Tiverton's Andy Shute also fished the right hand bank amid deeper waters and landed a great chunky common scaling 22lbs 8oz.  Bideford angler Scott Bowden reported a cracking day over the weekend having a total of 17 fish during one session - largest bag for the week.  Topping his catches was a 20lbs 2oz common carp along with 9 other double figures, 5 singles and a pair of mirror carp.  The North Devon angler used a variety of boillies on the ledger.  North Petherton's Craig Stone recorded a good day's fishing  banking 4 common carp one sessioni.  Topping the Somerset angler's bag was a common weighing 20lbs exactly.  Matt Keirle of Newton Abbott recoded a fab day when he banked 4 double figure commons recently,  his catches ranged from 13lbs 3oz up to 19lbs.  Black Dog's Nathan Crang fished 3/4 way up on the right hand bank and tempted a total of 6 fish including 4 doubles best of 18lbs along with a pair of single figure carp. Crediton angler Graham Fursman fished the boathouse bank tempting a pair of doubles best scaling 16lbs 8oz. Josh Critchell enjoyed a good day's sport when he banked 13 fish in total.  Topping his catches was a common of 14lbs 13oz and also included one single figure mirror carp.   Tiverton's Wayne Richards hooked just the solitary catch, a nice well proportioned common of 18lbs exactly.  Stu Greenslade of Crediton also banked a pair of commons best of 18lbs and Tiverton's Rob Hern landed two fish, both common carp best of 19lbs.  Plymouth angler Bradley Mole banked a nice double figure common scaling 17lbs 4oz and Cullompton's Patrick Saunders tempted a total of 6 carp including 4 doubles biggest weighing 16lbs 10oz.  Elias Crang of Black Dog banked 10 commons up to 13lbs and one green tench scaling 4lbs exactly - heaviest tench for the week.  Also a mention for Sarah Haynes who during her first day's angling at Creedy, banked a 13lbs 7oz common carp has meant she is well and truly hooked on the sport now.

Tuesday 28th July  2010

Action has been mixed this past week with some very productive days sport and other days the fish being very elusive and no one really bagging up.  There has been a new record set at Creedy with a good sized ghost carp, several anglers gaining a new personal best record catch and a record day's fishing with a 46 fish bag.

The new lake record for ghost carp at Creedy was set by Dan Price when he chose to fish the first swim on the right hand bank.  His beautiful well proportioned specimen tipped the scales to 11lbs 12oz - pictured below:

Dan also banked 8 common carp up to 20lbs  and his largest common also gave Dan something to smile about - below:

Heaviest fish for the week was banked by Pat also giving him a new personal best record when he landed a chunky looking 26lbs 8oz common. Pat fished the latest lake baits, a fish supreme boillie whilst fishing from 2/3 way up on the right hand bank.

Largest bag of 46 fish was recorded by Steve Hill of Crediton.  Steve fished the back of the island from the left hand bank and landed 4 x 20 pounders, best scaling 22lbs exactly.  Steve did report that he had a further 12 runs but lost those fish - but it still gave him an exceptional day's sport.  Cullompton's Jonathan Soanes enjoyed another good day's sport banking a total of 19 commons together with one green tench. His catches included two 20's scaling 21lbs 12oz and 23lbs 11oz and his combined bag weight amounted to just over 169lbs of fish.

Somerset angler Dawn Parr from Street fished the aerater swim on the right bank and tepmted a pair of common carp best scaling 24lbs exactly.  Mark L also reported a nice catch, a 24lbs common whilst his fellow angling companion, Mike, landed two good sized catches scaling 17lbs and 20lbs exactly when they were fishing from the point swim on the far bank.  Crediton's Lloyd Kelly also fished the far bank hooking two good commons weighing 17lbs 8oz and 20lbs 2oz - pictured below.  

Cullompton's Patrick Saunders landed two doubles best of 20lbs 10oz along with largest green tench for the week tipping the scales to 4lbs 12oz.  Liverpudlian angler Dave McClemment reported a good's fishing when he banked 7 fish in total landing a pair of 20's scaling 20lbs and 21lbs respectively.

Somerset angler Paul Beames reported three good days fishing at Creedy this past week one session banking a total of 8 fish up to 20lbs 8oz the other day banking 10 fish with best catch tipping the scales to 18lbs and the final session banking 4 commons to 20lbs exactly.  Cornish angler Ian Bennett of St Austell banked just the solitary catch, a nice 20lbs 14oz common carp, Matt McCarthy landed 5 commons in all with 4 double figures best of 19lbs 2oz.

Tiverton's Guy Lavery fished the right bank and tempted 3 common carp, all doubles bes of 17lbs 14oz - which is pictured below:

A new personal best for Adrian Butler of Plymouth who hooked himself a new p,b. whenhe landed two doubles best of 19lbs 4oz, Exeter's Bradley Riggs banked two commons during his session best scaling 18lbs 8oz gving him a  great fight.  Axminster's Cyril Osborne fished the left hand bank and landed 4 fish during one session three of which were double figures best of 17lbs 2oz.  Minehead angler Kev Sully reported a good day's sport when he fished the right hand bank and landed a total of 10 fish all of which were common carp.  North Petherton's Dan Foster also had an all common bag of 7 fish best weighing 18lbs 2oz. Lee Morgan also from Somerset recorded a good day's fishng with 5 fish, all double figure size, topped with a pair of 17's best 17lbs 2oz.  Cheriton Fitzpaine angler Chris Charlwood landed 4 commons whilst fishing the shelf swim on the far bank with his best catch around 15lbs in weight.

In the top lake action has been had on bread, luncheon meat and sweetcorn and largest common carp catch for the past week was recorded by Exeter's Nick Banwell with his three fish to 10lbs.

Tuesday 20th July  2010

Water colour is good at Creedy at the moment indicating the fish are still very much on the  move.  Catches have been recorded from all three banks of the main lake with ledger tactics still being the preferred method of catching.  Baits have been varied and catches have been tempted by many different flavours and types.

Heaviest fish for the week was by Mick Fisher.  Mick fished from the 3rd swimi on the right hand bank and tempted his big common carp tipping the scales to 23lbs 12oz - a well pleasing catch.  Pictured below:

Crediton angler Mark Coaker recorded a good day's action when he banked a total of 8 fish, all common carp.  Toping his bag was a cracking specimen weighing 21lbs 12oz.  A new personal best catch for Exeter angler Bradley Riggs when he fished single boillie to tempt his new record.  The catch tipped the scales to 20lbs 5oz exactly.  LEwis Betley from Bridgwater recorded just the one catch, a chunky looking common carp weighing 22lbs.  Crediton angler Lloyd Kelly banked two commons when he fished the far bank.  His fish scaled 20lbs 12oz and 13lbs 12oz. 

Will Sherry from Bodmin, Cornwall reported largest bag for the week of 10 commons.  Topping his catches was an 18lbs 1oz common together with 6 other doubles and 3 single figures.  Barnstaple's Nick Lloyd landed 5 doubles ranging from 10lobs 2oz up to 19lbs when he fished the far bank into open mid water using floating tactics.   Exeter's Richard Earle landed 3 carp in total during a session including a pair of double figures best of 17lbs.  Josh Critchell tempted 3 double figure commons best scaling 17lbs, Exeter's Chris Shepherd also landed 3 double figure commons best weighing 16lbs 4oz.  Scott Radcliffe hooked several carp during a recent visit to Creedy including some catches below (best of 18lbs 2oz).  Also pictured below is his young son Rhys, , holding one of his catches - a 14lbs common carp.

Jeff Lewis of Tiverton banked  a few commons last week including these catches below, top an 18lbs and one of 10lbs 5oz.

Also below is Tiverton's Vernon York with his 7lbs 5oz common carp,.

Tuesday 13th July  2010

Fishing form continues to be  steady with a good head of 20pounders out on the bank this past week.   There has been some good sized catches out from all of the banks in the main lake with ledger baits seemingly having the edge on all other methods.  Favorite baits include maggot, boillies and dog biscuits. The water colour remains good and there is much visible action in the upper section of the water.   

Heaviest fish for the week was  by Bridgwater angler Ben Searle who came and tried his skill fishing from the left hand bank casting into deeper water regions.  Ben's catch, a 25lbs 9oz common carp was accoompanied by two low doubles and a single figure common.  

Bristol angler Mike Pratt who tempted his new personal best catch, this 25lbs common carp - pictured below - was fishing mid way from  the far bank casting into mid water depths using boillies.

Exeter angler Chris Gillard banked 8 fish in total this past week.  His bag consisted of 6 commons best scaling 24lbs 6oz, one mirror carp and one tench.  Newton Abbott's Dave Clewer fished the right hand bank in the first swim and landed 7 fish in total during his session.  Topping his catches was a specimen common of 22lbs 4oz.  Dave also hooked a 15lbs 4oz,  three 14 pounders and two small single figures.  Cullompton's Jon Soanes fished the top of the left hand bank amid shallow water depths and landed 4 fish in total, including a pair of 20's.  His best catch weighed 22lbs 11oz, his others scaled 21lbs 8oz, 14lbs 7oz and 7lbs respectively.  Mark Leonnard of Bridgwater also scooped a new personal best record when he banked his specimen commom which tipped the scales to 23lbs 8oz during a recent visit to Creedy.

North Devon angler Franz Tremyl fished the left hand bank and landed 6 commons in all with his best catch scaling 20lbs 8oz.  Somerset angler, Dan Foster from  North Petherton banked 6 doubles one session with his best catch scaling 19lbs 5oz.  Bradley Riggs hooked 6 fish in total with 5 carp up to 17lbs and a green tench.  Tiverton angler Guy Lavery banked a good pair of doubles weighing 19lbs 6oz and 15lbs exactly.  Newton Abbott's Jon Fenlon banked a pair of doubles to 19lbs 2oz, Matt Loud of St Austell landed three doubles best of 17lbs 2oz, Exeter's Ben Holman tempted 4 fish with a pair of commons scaling 18lbs and 17lbs 2oz and Exeter's Adam Langabeer landed a total of 6 carp between 15lbs 8oz and 9lbs fishing 3/4 way up on the right hand bank.  Adrian Lazarus banked a toal of 7 fish as did Terry Newbury.  Adrain's catches included 6 double figure sizxed commons up to 19lbs and a single figure.  Terry landed 6 doubles also best scaling 16lbs 10oz together with a 9lbs 3oz common - as he stated the best day's fishing  he has  for a long time.  Exeter's Roger Bowskill fished the shelf swim on the far bank and tempted 7 fish in total including one mirror carp, his best catch weighed 16lbs. 

Heaviest green tench for the week was banked by Crediton's Lloyd Kelly who fished on the left hand bank and landed a plump specimen which tipped the scales to 6lbs exactly.  

Pictured below is Steve Butcher with his catches this past week.  The Bristonian angler tempted three commons when he fished the far bank.  Top a 14lbs, then a  13lbs and below one of 11lbs.

Tuesday 6th July  2010

Creedy fishing remains steady with again some good sized bags and some of the larger 20's out this past week.  Action has been from all three banks with possibly the deeper water sections producing the most action, saying that there has been some excellent catches from all three of the main lake banks.  Water colour remains mid brown indicating that the stock are fairly active still and certainly the fish are really fighting hard especially at the moment.  Green algae remains slightly but only in the shallow corner areas now.

Heaviest fish for the week was by John Ward who was holidaying in Devon from Sussex.  John fished near the boathouse on the left hand bank and hooked a fantastic looking 28lbs specimen which gave him a new personal best catch.  John banked 9 fish in total during his day session including 6 mid doubles,  two of 13lbs and a single, all of which were common carp.  

Melissa Green from , set herself a new personal best record when she tempted a long specimen common which tipped the scales to 27lbs 5oz.  Melissa also hooked another low 20pounder together with a  pair of 15lbs commons.  All her catches came using leger tactics.  

Jonathan Soanes continues a good season banking a total of 27 fish (largest / heaviest bag for the week) during one session - which all came off the top. Jon's best catch tipped the scales to 23lbs 12oz along with a  21lbs 6oz and one of 20lbs 4oz.  His bag comprised of two 19's, five 18's, five 17's, three 16's, two 15's, four 14's, one each at 13lbs and 12lbs together with a single figure - all commons.  His total bag weight came to 455lbs of fish- certainly largest bag this season.  

Crediton's Mike Izzard is having an amazing season and has already banked 24 20pounders this season.  This past week Mike landed two big fish amongst his 16 fish bag including this 24lbs 4oz pictured top below which is Mike's largest 20 this season, and below is his  20lbs 4oz specimen.

 Simon Palmer of .................... was pleased with his solitary catch, a well proportioned common which weighed 24lbs 12oz.  

Barnstaple angler Ian Laird was well pleased with his fishing session this past week when he landed a total of 9 fish when he fished the first swim on the right hand bank.  Topping his catches was a 23lbs 1oz common along with 8 low doubles up to 14lbs, surface tactics was his preferred method of fishing.  

Another North Devon angler, Nick Lloyd had a good session fishing the far bank and surface methods banked him a good pair of commons scaling 23lbs 11oz  and 20lbs 8oz respectively.  

His fellow North Devon angler Robin Williamson had a day off sea fishing and tried some carp fishing.  He was well pleased with his good upper double which tipped the scales to 18lbs 6oz when he fished the far bank - pictured below:

Will Sherry of Cornwall fished the shallows on the left hand bank and tempted 15 common specimens with his best catch weighing 18lbs 12oz.

A new personal best fish for Tiverton's Guy Lavery who fished 1/2 way up on the right bank and landed 7 fish in total. Catches included a 23lbs  common carp along with four doubles to 18lbs 14oz and a pair of green tench best scaling 4lbs 10oz.  North Petherton angler Craig Stone also landed a new personal best catch when he banked his 22lbs 10oz common from the 3rd swim on the right hand bank along with a 20lbs 3oz and 5 other double figures best of 19lbs 13oz. His fellow angling companion, Dan Foster landed 4 carp, threee commons to 15lbs together with a mirror carp of 17lbs 5oz. Somerset's Russell Hooper fished the far bank and landed 6 carp up to 22lbs whilst his brother Darren tempted a total of 16 carp best scaling 17lbs exactly.  Bradninch angler Patrick Saunders enjoyed a good session banking largest tench for the week scaling 6lbs 6oz.  He also hooked  a pair of common carp 20lobs 10oz and 22lbs, a low double and another 4lbs green tench and a 2lbs eel.  Bude's Les Hockin had a good day from the 3rd swim on the right hand bank with 6 doubles best scaling 17lbs together with a single figure.  Paul Libretto also of Bude banked 4 doubles to 16lbs 5oz. Steve Hancock of Newton St Cyres tempted a total of 11 commons including 6 doubles, best of 14lbs 2oz, and 5 single figures.  Tim Woodbridge3 of Minehead banked 6 fish (losing another 7 fish!!) all of which were common carp best scaling 18lb 6oz.  Eloise Wyatt landed a pair 13pounder commons best of 13lbs 3oz and her husband, Dean, tempted 4 commons best of 10lbs exactly.

Tuesday 29th June 2010

Apologies for no fishing report last week but we were away.

Bag sizes at Creedy remain steady with largest bag of the fortnight totalling 16 fish caught during one session.  Surface tactics are definitely bringing better results now but the trick does seem to be feeding them for quite some time before putting out the hook bait, together with much patience!! A large bag of dog biscuits does help too.  The main lake aeroter pump is working full time to combat the small clusters of green algae, it is certainly doing the trick as the water is clearer than that of last year this time.

Heaviest fish for the fortnight went jointly to Elias Crang of Black Dog and Cornish angler Mike Body as they both banked a specimen common of 24lbs 7oz.  Elias (pictured below) fished 3/4 way up on the right hand bank and tempted his common using leger tactics on the bottom. He banked 3 commons during that particular day session including a 13pounder and a single.

St Austell angler Mike Body used his favorite surface methods and landed 16 fish that day - largest / best bag for the fortnight.  His total bag weight amalgamated to 240lbs of fish and sizes ranged from a two singles, 7 upper doubles and 5 low doubles.  Mike fished the next day and also had a good result banking 8 commons in all ranging from 12lbs 1oz up to 23lbs 9oz, again all came off the surface.  

Essex angler Paul Noakes enjoyed some good day sessions wth one particular session banking 14 fish but also loosing 7 fish during that day.  Paul's best catch that day tipped the scales to 20lbs 4oz which (heaviest mirror carp for the fortnight) along with 7 other doubles.  Another good session Paul landed 12 fish, all common carp, all doubles up to 23lbs 13oz - bag weight totalling just over 194lbs of fish and another day Paul landed 8 common carp best scaling 21lbs 14oz.

Heaviest tench for the 2010 season was banked by John Ward when he landed his 7lbs 7oz specimen green tench.

Crediton's Sam Stevens banked jsut the one catch, a cracking specimen common which weighed 24lbs exactly.    A new personal best catch for Tiverton angler Chris Charlett who fished mid way up on the right hand bank and tempted his 22lbs common using leger tactics.  

Barnstaple father and son duo Stuart and Nick Lloyd enjoyed a good day's fishing when the chose to fish the far bank. Stuart landed three good sized fish best scaling 19lbs 2oz whilst Nick banked two 20pounders scaling 20lbs 9oz and 20lbs 8oz along with three other doubles.  Cory McKay from Bridgewater landed 5 fish during a recent day session and lost one fish.  Topping his catches was 21lbs common along with 4 other doubles best scaling 18lbs 2oz. Jody McKay also enjoyed a great day banking a pair of commons best weighing 11lbs 10oz.    Crediton's MIke Izzard had two sessions, the first landing 10 good sized commons  up to 16lbs and the second landing 9 fish in total.  His double figure catches were topped with a 21lbs 1oz common and were accompanied with a pair of mirror carp scaling 16blsw 4oz and 17lbs 5oz.  Minehead angler Tim Woodbridge landed 10 commons best scaling 17lbs, Dan 'Biggles' Foster hooked 5 double figure sized commons to 17lbs fishing from the aeroter swim on the right hand bank. 

Shaun Deplege (Bridgewater) landed 7 fish topped with a pair of 20pounders (best scaling 21lbs), two doubles, two singles and a 14lbs mirror carp.  Exeter angler Roger Bowskill hooked 4 commons best weighing 16lbs exactly, Tiverton's Andy Shute landed a pair of commons best 18lbs 4oz, Lee Morgan of Brigewater banked 3commons to 15lbs 3oz along with a 16lbs 15oz mirror carp.

Exeter's junior angler Slade Stevens banked a long lean 13lbs common carp along with a green tench whilst fishing the right hand bank of the main lake.  Pictured below:

A mention for Graham Stevens (South Brent) who was chuffed when he outfished his son (nearly always the other way round).  Graham did only just beat Martin's catches, landing commons of 18lbs 1oz, 10lbs, 9lbs and 7lbs.  Martin banked 4 commons to 17lbs 4oz. Tiverton angler Guy Lavery banked 4 fish which he tempted midway up on the right hand bank topped with a pair of 17pounders. Also a mention for Somerset angler, Eloise Wyatt who outfished her husband when she landed a 17lbs 10oz common.

Tuesday 15th June 2010

Fish bag sizes have definitely increased recently at Creedy with up to 22 fish per session reported.  All three of the banks have been productive and also all areas including the deeper sections.  Surface tactics have not been popular as this particular method is proving not very tempting to the fish at the present time - perhaps something to do with the lack of any surface particle debris which provides camoflague and helps hide surface baits.  Also when the wind is stronger the fish seem to hole up about 6" below the surface, it is always difficult to spot where exactly the majority of the stock are and surface baits just get blown out of your chosen swim.

Therefore ledger baits are defintely the method of choice at the moment and it was the winning  method for Cornish angler Paul Bassett.  Paul, from Helston, chose to fish at the top of right hand bank and banked a great collection of 3 fish, all 20's.  Topping his catches was  a stunning common specimen which tipped the scales to 28lbs exactly- heaviest fish of the week  His other pair scaled 24lbs and 21lbs respectively. Largest bag for the week went to Cullompton's Jonathan Soanes with his 22 fish during one day session. Jon fished the aerator swim on the right hand bank and ledgered to tempt virtually all of his catches. His bag was topped with 5 20pounders (not quite matching his lake record of 8 20pounders last season!! but never the less a fantastic day's fishing).  His largest catches scaled 23lbs 11oz, 23lbs 8oz, 21lbs 10opz, 21lbs 7oz and 20lbs 11oz.  The best & heaviest bag comprised of 15 doubles and a pair of single figures giving a combined bag weight of 343lbs of fish.  Jon also had the chance of other catches as he missed 6 fish during the day.

Crediton's Mike Izzard continues a great season and now has already banked an amazing 21 big fish this season.  Mike fished 3 sessions this past week one time landing 15 commons with 3 x 20 pounders which scaled 23lbs 5oz, 22lbs 4oz and 21lbs 4oz.  Also amongst his bag was 12 doubles making a combined bag weight of over 249lbs of fish.  Three of his top fish are pictured below: 22lbs 13oz, 23lbs 5oz and 22lbs 4oz. 

The other session Mike  landed 18 commons, all double figures including one of 22lbs 13oz - total bag weight of just over 274lbs of fish.  During an evening session Mike fished at the top of the right hand bank and landed 4 commons ranging from 12lbs 8oz up to 23lbs 3oz.

Joe Yerby had his best fish at Creedy when he fished 3/4 way up on the right hand bank which tipped the scales to 23lbs 4oz.  His fellow angling companion, Lee Brown also reported some good sized fish, best scaling 22lbs 8oz.  Exeter angler Roger Bowskill hooked a total of 9 commons this past week when he fished the shelf swim of the far bank, all his catches were double figure size.  Black Dog's Elias Crang had a great session fishing 1/2 way up on the right hand bank recording a total of 12 double figure common carp.  Topping his catches was a specimen tipping the scales to19lbs exactly. Kent angler Paul Noakes fished adjacent to the boathouse banking 4 commons best weighing 17lbs 10oz.  Exeter anlger Darren Passmore hooked 3 commons from mid way on the right bank best specimen weighing 17lbs 4oz.

Pictured below is Oxford angler Mrs Lesley Bush with her recent big specimen, a common carp of 27lbs 4oz which she tempted from the left hand bank.

Tuesday 8th June 2010

Still the form is good at Creedy and catches are impressive from all banks of the main lake.  Water colour remains good and still the fish are visibly very active.  We have had more spawning activity this past week on Saturday commencing early through until  tea time.  There has been no more spawning since with catches remaining constant and many 20 pounders reported again.  Surface tactics are working well for those very patient anglers whilst the majority continue to use ledger tactics which seem to be productive for the many. Fish have been banked regularly throughout the day and at the moment there is no better time.

Heaviest catch for the week was by Pentewan angler Oli Evans who banked this monster looking common carp which tipped the scales to 26lbs 2oz.  The Cornish angler was fishing using surface methods and tempted his catch whilst fishing the far bank.  He fished a couple of day sessions and on his best day session Oli banked 14 fish including 10 low doubles, one of 14lb s7oz, a 17lobs 11oz, a 16lbs 1oz and topped with a 23lbs 2oz specimen.  His total bag weight amassed an impressive 184lbs of fish.  Pictured below is Oli's biggest fish during his fishing spell which scaled 26bls 2oz.

Fellow Cornish angler Mike Body also reported some cracking day sessions and hooked 7 x 20pounders over his 5 days.  His best day session was banking 9 fish during one day including 5 big specimens, catches included commons of 22lbs, 21lbs 7oz, 21lbs 2oz, 3oz, one of 20lbs 13oz and one of exactly 20lbs.  MIke also tempted a larger fish weighing 24lbs 13oz, again Mike was using freelining tactics.

Largest bag reported for the week was by Crediton's MIke Izzard with a total of 16 fish.  His catches were topped wtih 3 x 20 pounders, largest weighing 21lbs 5oz, a 20lbs 8oz and one of 20lbs 1oz.  Eight low to mid doubles, one of 17lbs 13oz and 3 single figure commons came together with a mirror carp scaling 16lbs 12oz. Pictured below is the 21lbs 5oz and below a 20lbs 1oz common carp.

During another session Mike banked a total of 7 fish up to 21lbs 9oz - pictured below, all whilst fishing at the top end of the right hand bank.

NEwton Abbott angler Mark Walker recorded an impressive bag of 14 fish in total, all commons.  Catches included one single and 13 doubles best of 17lbs in all gave a bag weight of 152lbs of fish.

Stephen Hall of Cullompton banked 4 fish when he fished just higher side of the boat house on the left hand bank.  Topping his catches was a 25lbs 7oz common carp along wit a pair of 19's and one of 16lbs 1oz.

Pete of Crediton fished the top end of left hand bank hooking 6 good sized specimens one session.  Topping his bag was a 24lbs common carp along with a  19pounder, 3 low doubles and a single figure.  Newquay angler Ross also fished the top of the left hand bank and landed an impressive pair of carp scaling 23lbs 2oz and 19lbs 1oz.

Rob Davies of Minehead gained a pair of new p.b. catches during his visit to Creedy.  His first record was a common carp which tipped the scales to 24lbs exactly.  Rob also banked heaaviest tench for the week weighing 6lbs exactly wihich also gave him a new pb.  Stockport angler Wayne Ellor banked 3 fish one session  whilst fishing on the 3rd swim on the right hand bank.  Topping his fish was a 20lbs 8oz specimen along with a pair of low doubles.  Exeter's Mr Anthony Ford was well rewarded for his perseverance when he hooked this 23lbs  9oz common carp when he was fishing on the boat house bank into shallower regions - pictured below:

Exeter junior Slade Stevens fished 3/4 way up on the right hand bank of the main lake and outsihed his mum during a recent day session.  Unfortunately it was not the 20pounder that he was hoping for but a great catch never the loess.  His common tipped the scales to 19lbs which gave Slade a new p.b. catch - pictured below:  This fish was also followed by a 17lbs common which is pictured below:

Mum, Debbie is obviously a good teacher and she managed to hook this 17lbs specimen common below when she was fishing adjacent to Slade.

Simon Fowler of Bideford banked a pair of common carp best of 21lbs, Cullompton's Jonathan Soanes banked 5 fish (lost 3) with all doubles and his best specimen scaled 19lbs 4oz. Jon fished at the top of the right bank.  

Tuesday 1st June 2010

Great fishing form continues at Creedy with some good catches being reported out on the banks of the main lake.  Much of the fish stock seems to be on the move and very visible with many specimens leaping out of the water.  All banks have been popular with anglers including both the shallower regions and the deep water areas and all methods have been tried and tested this past week. A variety of baits seems to be the best bet with maggot also proving a popular bait and a good catcher.  The Creedy lake bait has now changed to it's summer flavour, a fish supreme which is proving popular with anglers.

Heaviest catch for the week was by Oxford's Lesley Bush who was down in the West Countrty enjoying a relaxing break and also enjoying in a little fishing.  Fishing from 3/4 way up on the left hand bank Lesley legered to tempt her new personal best fish at Creedy whch tipped the scales to 27lbs 4oz.  SHE also hooked specimens of 14lbs 8oz together with one scaling 9lbs 10oz.  

+Pentewan angler Oli Evans continues a great season of success banking a total of 14 fish during one session including 10 low double figure carp, one of 23lbs 2oz, and doubles of 17lbs 11oz, 16lbs 11oz and 14lbs 7oz - best bag.- 172lbs of fish. During an evening session Oli also had another great success when he banked 5 fish including 3 20's scaling 20lbs 6oz, 22lbs 8oz and 21lbs 13oz.  St Austell angler Mike also reported a great day when he banked 9 fish in all wth 5 x 20pounders during one session.  Mike chose to free line on the surface with dogbiscuit and proved his method does work - together with much patience. His largest specimen tipped the scales to just over 22lbs .

Pictured below is a fish from last week's catches, Mike Body (St Austell) with his 24lbs 9oz specmen common.

Exeter's Roger Bowskill tempted three fish, all commons with a pair of 16pounders along with a chunky looking 23lbs 8oz specimen carp.  John Brett fished and banked just the one catch, a nice one which scaled 20lbs exactly.  Pictured below is John' s great specimen of last week, a 26lbs 10oz common.

Martin Stephens of south Brent found this bank holiday his lucky day when he fished at Creedy and achieved his goal of tempting one of the big ones.  Martin's catch, a 20lbs 10oz common (pictured below)  was tempted whilst he fished adjacent to the boathouse on the left bank and gave him a new personal best catch.  His father, Graham, was again out fished but managed to sneak out a 12lbs common carp.

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 Cornish angler Karen Lucas again had a productive day's fishing at Creedy when she chose the right hand bank near the aerater swim.  Firstly Karen banked this 18lbs 12oz common which was followed with the 16lbs 2oz specimen below.

Dan Pope of Taunton hooked a total of 4 fish during his day session including a pair of low 20's all of which were common carp.  Crediton's Mark Coaker fished the left hand bank and temped a lovely looking specimen which tipped the scales to 20lbs along with another catch scaling 12lbs.

Below is Gloucester's Tony Johnson with his catc of last week which scaled 20lbs exactly.

Tuesday 25th May 2010

Water colour has changed back to it's earthy red brown as the fish certainly get more active this past week.  The aeroter pump is now in it's usual position in the main lake and the top lake pump is also going full time to refresh the waters. Things have certainly picked up fishing wise this past 4/5 days and we have seen some big catches and also some large fish again.  There has been some spawning occurring in the main lake yesterday, possibly the smaller carp looking at the activity.  The margins have been a great place to fish and also just to watch the spawning action.

Heaviest fish out for the week and also best bag was by John Brett of Croydon, Essex.  John fished near the boathouse on the left bank and banked 15 fish in total including 3 x 20pounders.  Topping his catches was a 26lbs 10oz common followed with a 22lbs 8oz and a  20lbs 6oz specimen. John also hooked three commons scaling 18lbs and his total bag weight came to over 200lbs.

Darren Martin of Exeter also had a great catch with his 26lbs 4oz specimen common.  Darren fished at the top of the right hand bank and landed a total of 6 fish, all commons.  

A cracking day's fishing together with a new personal best catch for Paul Courtier when he fished just higher side of the island on the right hand bank. The Newton Abbot angler also recorded largest bag of 15 fish during his session.  Topping his bag was this 24lbs 14oz common - pictured below.

Paul hooked 14 commons all of which were double figure size along with a bright ghostie carp tipping the scales to 9lbs.  In total his bag amounted to jsut over 210lbs of fish which certainly gave Paul something to smile about.  Below is his 19lb s 8oz and then the ghostie.

Danny Bailey of Exeter has recently only returned to carping and was after his first 20pounder when he fished at the top of the right hand bank. He gained a new personal best catch when he hooked his 24lbs 1oz chunky comon carp tempted from the shallows, going on to bank commons of 13lbs 8oz and 16lbs 2oz.

St Austell angler Mike Body had a great day's fishing using his favourite tactics, freelining on the surface with floating dog biscuits. This method certainly paid off when he tempted a total of 11 fish, 5 of which were 20pounders.  Topping his catches was a 24lbs 9oz specimen along with a 23lbs 7oz, a 23lbs 6oz, a 21lbs 14oz  and a 20lbs 11oz  and his total bag weight amounted to  over 215lbs of fish- heaviest bag for the week.

Crediton's MIke Izzard banked his 13th common this season, this 22lbs 9oz carp which is pictured below:  He also had a cracking day's fishing banking 14 commons during one session all of which were commons and his bag totalled just over 198lbs of fish.

Ivybridge angler Mr A Newman banked a 20pounder common from mid way on the right  bank during an evening session.  Bridgewater angler Mick Bibby recorded largest bag of 19 fish with 13 commons along with 6 green tench.  His carp, all commons included a  19lbs, a pair of 18's, one of 16lbs , a pair of 15's, one of 14lbs , a 13lbs and 5 single figures.  Exeter's Roger Bowskill tempted 6 commons when he fished the shelf swim on the far bank best catch tipping the scales to 16lbs exactly.  Newton Abbott's Michael Hird hooked three good sized fish when he fished mid way on the far bank, toppe by a 20bls 5oz specimen common. His father, Stephen, banked 4 commons best scaling 16lbs 7oz along with heaviest green tench of the week weighing 4lbs. Elias Crang of Black Dog hooked a total of 3 fish, all commons best scaling 19lbs 11oz and his brother, Nathan, banked 5 common carp up to 15lbs.

Tuesday 18th May 2010

Definitely a quieter week with water color turning as grey green colour as the fish appear to be less active, probably due to a chill in the weather and some recurring early morning frosts.  Action has improved as the day goes on when the water has had several hours of sun.  Since Saturday the weather has certainly warmed up and there has been more fish moving with alot more fish visible about 6 inches from the surface.  The week can only get better now with air temperatures increasing and remaining static for the short term.

Heaviest fish for the week was tempted by Weston Super Mare angler Shaun Reynolds who chose to ledger from the point swim of the far bank.  His immaculate chunky common carp - picutured below, tipped the scales to 29lbs 4oz and also gave him a new personal best fish.

Mike Izzard of Crediton also had something to smile about when he banked this full looking 23lbs 4oz common.  Mike was floating on the surface and hooked his specimen carp from 3/4 way up on the right hand bank.

Mike also took this picture below of a hen pheasant that decided to tuck into some corn in his swim.

St Austell's Mike Body fished the first swim on the right hand bank and reported largest bag of 8 fish all of which were common carp best scaling 21lbs exactly.  Taunton angler Rob Callard enjoyed some good sport fishing from the far bank and finished his session with a  three fish bag, heaviest catch scaling 21lbs.  A personal best catch for Ryann Raven when he banked a 22lbs common when he fished mid water depths from the left hand bank.  Bridgwater angler Mick Bibby recorded 7 commons one session when he fished 3/4 way up on the right hand bank,  One single, two low doubles, a pair of 15's, a 17lbsw 4oz and topping his bag was an 18lbs 12oz specimen.  Copplestone angler Allan Hull fished the first swim and landed 4 doubles, all commons ranging from 10lbs up to 17lbs 8oz.  Mark Owen fished near the boathouse and banked 7 commons up to 17lbs whilst Exeter angler Kev Goodey also had a good sized bag of commons up to 16lbs 4oz.  Plymouth angler Ken Wood fished the far bank and banked heaviest tench for the week scaling 4lbs along with 4 commnos up to 13lbs 10oz.

Tuesday 11th May 2010

This week has again seen some exciting action with the heaviest fish of 2010 season so far out on the bank at Creedy along with some other great sized specimens including largest mirror so far this year.  Overall fishing form has not quite seen so bouyant with 13 x 20pounders being recorded.  Whether the colder easterly winds have put a lull to the form it  is difficult to say but visibly there are definitely not as many of the fish stock on the surface making it more difficult to locate the fish.  No sign of the fish spawning yet so the potential is still there for a bigger one yet......

Heaviest fish so far this year was by Plymouth angler Gary Beasley  who is pictured below very happy with his big catch tipping the scales to 30lbs 4oz - the first 30 pounder out this season.  Gary was fishing two swims up from the boathouse on the left hand bank  He chose to ledger amid deeper water depths and was rewarded with his catch around mid morning during his day session.

Exeter's Roger Bowskill fished on the shelf swim of the far bank and had best bag at the same time also banking heaviest mirror carp this season.  His mirror carp, pictured below, tipped the scales to 26lbs 5oz and was just one catch of an 11 fish bag.  His 10 common carp were topped with a great pair of specimen commons weighing 22lbs and 20lbs 5oz along with upper double figures of 18l;bs 5oz, 17lbs, one of 16lbs , two low doubles and three single figures - giving a combined bag weight of 173lbs of fish, a great result.

The scenic view of Roger fishing was so attractive that he was photographed fishing - see picture below........

Daniel Price fished the far bank off the point swim and smashed his personal best which was 26lbs.  He landed his new record, a common which drove the scales to 26lbs 14oz exactly.  He also landed a  single figure during that session. His fishing partner, James Phillips of Exminster also scooped himself a new p.b. when he landed a 24lbs 2oz common carp.  James also hooked  two other mid doubles of 17lbs 8oz and 15lbs 4oz.  Mr J. Gardiner of Starcross fished the far bank fishing out into the middle of the main lake and he was gutted when he lost a big catch which had kited to the right hand side and was unstoppable.  However all was definitely not lost as soon afterwards his rod screamed off again and he landed a chunky looking 25lbs 5oz common which was also followed by another good sized common catch weighing 20lbs exactly. Somerset angler, James Wyatt did just a short session at Creedy and banked two good sized commons weighing 21lbs and 17lbs respectively.  Crediton's Mike Izzard banked his 10th 20pounder this past week when he reported a 3 fish bag.  Topping his catches was a 22lbs 10oz common - pictured below together with ones of 12lbs 13oz, 11lbs and a green tench.  Mr. D Webb of Barnstaple fished the first swim on the left hand bank amid shallower water depths and was nicely rewarded with three catches of 21lbs, 17lbs and 8lbs.

Barnstaple's David Blackaller is pictured below fishing from the far bank holding his good catch of his day, a 20lbs common carp. 

Taunton angler Glen Cornish fished near the top of the right hand bank and hooked a total of 7 fish one session.  Topping his bag was an 18lbs 7oz common, followed by mid doubles of 17lbs 12oz, 16lbs 7oz, a 12lbs  2oz, an 11lbs 12oz, a single figure and a 3lbs 12oz tench.  Willand junior Tom O'Neill hooked himself a new personal best when he was fishing mid way up on the left hand bank, when his new record scaled 17lbs 2oz.  Fellow angler Jamie Pike fished adjacent to Tom and landed 5 fish, all commons up to 16lbs exactly. Cullompton's Stephen Hall banked a pair of double figueres to 19lbs 6oz, North Petherton's Dan Foster landed 4 fish, all doubles best scaling 19lbs 8oz.  

In the top lake there have been some action with catches reported  to around mid double figure in size.

Tuesday 4th May 2010

It's still a  good time to fish with some cracking catches out on the bank this past week (19 x 20pounders)  and numerous personal best records also being smashed.  Generally bag sizes have increased with a lot of fish movement in the margins especially and also out around the central island in the main lake.  With the sunny periods we have experienced, much of the stock has appeared on the surface when the weaker winds are present.  All three banks have produced some good fish with the majority of the fish still being tempted by the ledger as surface tactics have just not been that appealing to the fish so far this season - certainly not for the lack of trying from a few certain anglers.

A new personal best catch for Crediton painter & decorator, James Stagg when he fished the aerater swim of the right bank.  Literally minutes after casting in a ledger bait the rod screamed off and the action began. After some playing of the fish for some time James was well rewarded when he successfully landed a 29lbs 8oz specimen common carp - pictured below which was  heaviest catch for the week.  James' bag consisted of 5 fish in total including three other double figure commons plus a green tench. 

Exeter angler Bill Richards also hooked a nice one when he landed a very full looking common which tipped the scales to 28lbs 9oz when Bill fished 3/4 way up on the right hand bank.  Mr J McKay of Bridgwater, Somerset, recorded a pair of commons during one session topped with a 28lbs specimen.  His other catch, also a common carp tipped the scales to 16lbs 12oz.  Crediton's Karen Higgins had alot to smile about this past week when she landed a well proportioned common carp which scaled 26lbs 14oz.  Karen also tempted 5 other fish all of which were  commons.  Her partner, Chris Hill, reported a cracking week and had two very good sessions:  firstly banking 4 fish when he fished adjacent to the boathouse on the left hand bank and landed a 26lbs 6oz followed by one of 23lbs.  On the other day session Chris took largest bag when he banked 34 fish ( I believe a new record for him during a session).  Topping his huge bag was a pair of 20pounders scaling 21lbs 2oz and 20lbs 4oz and his total fish bag weight must have been well over 300lbs.  

Cornish angler, Karen Lucas hooked just the one fish but what a whopper that turned out to be when her common carp tipped the scales to 26lbs 4oz.  Pictured below, Karen was on her first visit to Creedy.

Two new personal best catches for a Newton Abbott angler - who forgot to put his name in the catches book!. Firstly he banked a 23lbs common and he then smashed that record when he landed a 25lbs common setting a new PB, these two big fish were accompanied by two upper doubles, both commons.  Ben Holman had a very good session beside the boat house on the left hand bank when he landed himself a new personal best fish banking a 24lbs 2oz common. This fish was shortly followed by heaviest mirror carp for the week, a 25lbs 10oz specimen.  

Another Cornish angler Tony Harrison banked 4 fish in total ranging from 24lbs 2oz to 14lbs 4oz.  During another session Tony also tempted another good sized common, this time tipping the scales to 22lbs 8oz.  Tim Woodbridge of Minehead set a new lake record when he banked a golden tench scaling 7lbs 2oz - and also giving Tim a  new personal best record.  Tim also landed 9 commons - 8 double figures up to 18lbs 1oz along with a single figure.  A new personal best catch was also scooped by Newton Abbott angler Mark Walker when he landed a chunky looking 24lbs specimen.  

Mark also hooked commons of 15lbs 12oz and 11lbs 8oz.  

Stephen Hall landed two fish during a recent visit to the lakes, banking a pair of common carp scaling 22lbs 3oz and 16lbs 1oz.  Tiverton angler Chris Charlett who is recovering from recent hip surgery, fished the first swim on the right hand bank.  He landed one catch, a common carp 21lbs exacty which also set him  a new personal best record.

Silverton's Wayne Tooze fished the far bank and landed a fine pair of commons scaling 20lbs 4oz and 18lbs 9oz.  Crediton's Mike Izzard continues to set the form for the season as he landed 4 good sized fish this past week. Topping his catches was this 21lbs 10oz common below, and further below is a 20lbs 4oz specimen he banked.  Mike also hooked two other low doubles during that particular session.

Andrew Clark of Taunton reported his best session at Creedy so far when he fished the first swim on the left hand bank. Topping his 5 fish bag was a good brace of commons scaling 19lbs 10oz and 19lbs 7oz, his other catches included a 17lbs 9oz and two low to mid doubles.  A new P.B. for 15 year old Alex Holmes who landed a 4 fish bag during his session.  First Alex banked a  16lbs common and an hour later he netted an 18lbs specimen together with a pair of singles.  Mr B. Sawyer netted two carp, a low double figure common together with a 17lbs 7oz mirror carp, North Petherton's Dan Foster banked 6 common carp in total topped by a 19lbs specimen. Paul Andrews temped 10 fish throughout his session topped by a 19lbs 5oz common whilst Ray Andrews had 3 new P.B.'s during a session firstly landing an 18lbs followed by one of 18lbs 4oz and then netted one scaling 18lbs 12oz - a thrilling day for him, well done.  Dan Hoskin finished his session wth two commons of 17lbs 4oz and 19lbs respectively and Exeter angler Kev Read landed a total of 4 fish topped by a 19lbs common along with two low double figures plus a 5lbs 8oz green tench - heaviest tench for the week.

Pictured below is Robert Callard with this recent catch, a very fat  25lbs mirror carp.

Tuesday 27th April 2010

Still a  good time to fish!  Fish action at Creedy has been fairly consistent with last week and there have been 15 x 20pounders recorded out on the banks.  Still there has been good catches reported from all three main banks and although most of the catches have been off the ledger there have definitely been more fish sighted near the surface in the main lake so surface tactics seem tempting.  Action has been fair in the top lake also with some good catches reported with more action coming from the top end of the lake in the shallow water depths.

Heaviest fish out for the week was by Paul Meek who fished three day sessions and had a cracking time.  His first day he banked three fish, also netting himself a new personal best catch when he landed a 26lbs 5oz common - pictured below:

The following day Paul went on to smash his P.B when he netted another great specimen common carp which tipped the scales to 27lbs 8oz (picutured below, heaviest common for the week) together with three other commons.

The third session Paul also had a very productive day with 4 common carp up to 24lbs 10oz together with a 2lbs green tench.  Younger brother Alex also picked up two personal best records when he landed a 24lbs 1oz among a 5 fish bag.  The following day session Alex landed another good chunky common carp 1/2 lbs heavier which tipped the scales to 24lbs 9oz.  His other brother, Stephen Hammond also scooped a new personal best catch when he banked a 17lbs 1oz common when he was fishing on the shelf swim on the far bank.  All three brothers chose the Creedy bait and certainly got the results they were looking for.  Chris Gillard reported just the one catch, a lovely looking 24lbs specimen common carp.  Mick Bibby of Bridgwater found success 3/4 way up on the right hand bank when he landed 4 commons best weighing 23lbs 14oz and he went to float in the top lake for  a short while and banked a 17lbs common when he fished on the right hand side.  Minehead angler Tim Woodbridge fished the shelf swim on the far bank and landed 4 fish in total topped with an impressive brace - a mirror carp (heaviest for the week) scaling 21lbs 5oz along with a 20lbs 7oz common and two other commons.  Crediton's Mike Izzard is continuing his good form this season, firstly having a 6 fish day session with 5 commons up to 22lbs 9oz - pictured below.  The second session this past week saw Mike banking 4 commons best scaling 21lbs 8oz.

Ian Tainton tempted a decent pair of common carp weighing 23lbs 8oz and 18lbs 8oz.  Steve Toozer of Wellington landed just the one fish, a well proportioned 20lbs 10oz common carp as did James Wyatt of North Petherton and his catch tipped the scales to 20lbs 8oz.    Bridgewater's Shaun Deplege fished 1/2 way up on the right bank and hooked a 21lbs common carp, Craig Stone of North Petherton banked 4 double sized commons best 19lbs 12oz.  Dan Foster, another NOrth Petherton angler banked three upper doubles weighing 16lbs 6oz, 17lbs 10oz and topped by a 19lbs 8oz specimen.  Gareth Simpson fished the first swim on right bank and landed a 17lbs 4oz, Exeter's Brian Ford banked three mid doubles best scaling 15bls 2oz, Rob Callard banded a  total of 5 common carp all double figures best scaling 17lbs 13oz and Paignton's Gordon Batt fished near the boathouse on the left bank and hooked a 17lbs 1oz common.

Tuesday 20th April 2010

A good time to fish!  Action at Creedy has increased as water temperatures begin to nudge upwards which has been reflected in the activity with 18 x 20 pounders out on the bank this past week. Pretty much every swim has seen some action of some kind with possibly the mid water depths a little more productive.  Some nice new personal best catches reported and three of the 20's have been mid to upper 20's.

Heaviest fish for the week was banked by Pentewan angler Oliver Evans who chose to try surface fishing with dog biscuit - his favourite method.  The Cornish angler's common carp catch, which sets him a new personal best fish, tipped the scales to 28lbs 11oz and was caught together with a pair of single figure carp.  

Exeter's Darren Passmore also reported an excellent day's fishing when he fished 3/4 way up on the boat house bank.  Fishing into mid to deep water depths, Darren hooked a total of 8 fish - joint largest bag of the week.  Topping his fish, all of which were commons, was a 27lbs 4oz specimen. His other catches included a 21lbs 6oz, a 19lbs 8oz, three other doubles plus a single.  His total bag weight came to 126 1/4 lbs of fish - largest bag so far of the season.  Paignton's Mark Owen also fished on the left hand bank and tempted 8 fish, all commons topped by a 17lbs 14oz common, his total bag weight came to 108lbs of fish.

Another Exeter angler Jamie Ward banked a well proportioned chunky common carp scaling 25lbs exactly - pictured below:

Jamie also banked a mirror carp which scaled 15lbs 10oz.

Crediton's Mike Izzard continues a good season this week banking 4 fish during a day session. His catches were topped with a 22lbs 10oz specimen along with one of 17lbs 2oz, one of 10lbs and one scaling 8lbs. Dave McGuire of Cornwall banked a nice 21lbs specimen common whilst fishing the right hand bank, he also recorded a pair of green tench, best of 3lbs 11oz.  Craig Stone of North Petherton landed a nice common  the fish tipped the scales to 21lbs 4oz, along with a green tench.

Leigh Short of Bideford had a solo trip to Creedy and landed a total of 7 fish, all double figures best scaling 23lbs 12oz and one of 20lbs 10oz.  His others included a 16lbs 5oz and one of 15lbs 9oz - his total bag weight came to just over 114lbs of fish, a very pleasing result for the North Devon angler. Other big fish included:  Darren Reynolds of  Bow, with 6 fish best scaling 23lbs 2oz (others were4 doubles to 19lbs 8oz together with a single figure) and his younger brother, Mathew Reynolds tempted a  new personal best catch when he landed one of 23lbs exactly along with three other double sized commons. Cheriton Fitzpaine angler Chris Charlwood banked two commons when fishing from the first swim best of 21lbs 4oz, N. Glover of Bideford banked a 21lbs 8oz, Adam Short (Bideford) landed a total of 6 fish including comons of 20lbs 12oz and 19lbs 8oz.  J. Verney of Barnstaple, North Devon, also hooked three good commons best scaling 20lbs 6oz whilst fishing the left hand bank.  Geoff Waring fished the far bank and landed a nice 23lbs common outfishing his wife Chrissy, who banked a low double common

Pictured below is Martin Stephens of East Brent with his new personal best catch, a 17lbs 8oz common which was tempted form the 3rd swim on the right hand bank.

Bridgwater's Mick Bibby came to Creedy for a chll out day. He reported one of his best days yet when he fished 6th swim on the right hand bank and landed 7 fish, all commons.  Topping his bag was a pair of 20's scaling 20lbs 6oz and 20lbs exactly.  His other catches were all double figures and the combined total came to 116lbs of fish.  Cullompton's Jonathan Soanes fished at the top of the left hand bank amid shallower water depths and banked 4 fish, all good upper doubles best of 19lbs 10oz, Minehead's Tim Woodbridge landed three commons to 16lbs 13oz along with a 3lbs 8oz golden tench.

In the top lake Adrian Lazarus again reported a good day's session with four commons including two doubles scaling 15lbs 8oz and 13lbs 8oz along with a pair of singles.

Tuesday 13th April 2010

Action at Creedy is improving visiably with much more surface activity and many more specimens jumping.  Weather conditions have improved markedly and air temperatures are alot milder, we just are now hoping that night time temperatures don't plummet too much giving the waters a chance to heat up.  Action has been from all three of the main lake banks with possibly the deeper waters around the central island producing a few more catches, however the shallows at the top of the right bank have also sprung a few surprises and fish can be spotted regularly in the top bay.

Heaviest fish out for the week was by Robert Callard who was 'well happy' when he banked a corking mirror specimen which tipped the scales to 25lbs exactly.  Robert also tempted a couple of double figure commons best weighing 18lbs.  Darren Passmore reported his best day yet at Creedy when he found the lake to himself at the  beginning of his day session.  He chose to fish 3/4 way up on the left bank and legered amid deeper waters.  He totalled a 7 fish bag which was topped with a 23lbs 6oz common (heaviest common of the week) - equalling his personal best catch.  Darren then tempted a 22lbs 3oz common along with a pair of doubles to 16lbs, a green tench of 3lbs and a  10lbs mirror carp which almost looked like a leather specimen plus two other commons giving a total bag weight of 85lbs of fish - largest and heaviest bag (7 fish). 

Adrian Newman reported a good days fishing when he banked 5 fish when he fished on the right hand bank. Topping his bag was this 20lbs 14oz common - pictured directly  below.

Darren also landed a 19lbs common - below, a 17lbs mirror carp - below below, one of 14lbs and a 2lbs tench.

Other good sized mirror carp on the bank this past week was by Axminster angler Keith Osborne with his 21lbs mirror carp, caught when he ledgered whilst fishing the right bank.  Newton Abbott's Stephen Hird fished from the point swim on the far bank and landed just the one catch, a handsome 20lbs 1oz common which he tempted from a ledger bait.   Exeter angler Lee Hardy fished on the left bank and produced 6 fish on the bank, all double specimens.  Topping his catches was a 19lbsw 10 oz common, followed by one of 18bls 6oz, one of 13lbs, a  12lbs 4oz, 11lbs  and 10pounder.  His total bag weight amassed just under 84lbs of fish making an excellent session for the time of the year. Torquay angler Gordon Batt fished at the top of the right bank and landed 5 fish in total including 4 commons to 19lb s 8oz along with a 3lbs tench. Exeter's Roger Bowskill hooked three commons best fish was a 16lbs mirror carp, MIke Izzard banked a pair of doubles to 16lbs 12oz, Dave landed one tipping the scales to 18lbs, Bridgwater's Shaun Deplege landed two doubles best scaling 17lbs and  Dan Price tempted 3 tench best of 4lbs 4oz along with a 17lbs 8oz common carp.

Best action up in the top lake was recorded by John Crotty who fished on the right bank in the deepest section.  In total John banked two double sized common carp best scaling 16lbs - heaviest fish out of the top lake this past week.

Tuesday 6th April 2010

A productive week for some anglers at Creedy as water temperatures begin to rise gradually.  Ledger baits seem to have most action with no one even trying to tempt fish off the surface as of yet.  The most popular baits seem to be boillies and the Creedy lake boillies, a citrus burst, have been going extremely well as they did at the latter part of the '09 season.  Maggotts have been a must for a few anglers but the majority of people seem to come prepared with a good choice and variety which covers all options.  

Best fish of the week was by Taunton angler Gary McEvans who hooked himself a new personal best catch when he landed a 27lbs specimen.  The chunky common carp was tempted whilst ledgering from the first swim on the right hand bank.  Exeter angling centre's Martin Williams found the left hand bank productive for him when he fished out into mid water depths from 3/4 way up.  In total Martin banked 5 commons during his session and they were topped with a 23lbs 2oz specimen.  Other catches included a pair of low doubles plus a pair of singles.  Wayne Richards of Tiverton fished 3/4 way up on the right hand bank fishing the Creedy baits and hooked  a pair of commons best tipping the scales to 22lbs 8oz.  Fellow Tiverton angler, Ricky Buttle, also reported some good sport when he fished near Wayne and tempted two fish, both comons best weighing 21lbs exactly.    Taunton angler Darren Rollings had best bag for the week with his 6 fish.  Topping his catches was a 21lbs 12oz common.  Also on the mat landed a 17lbs 12oz, a 16lbs, one at 15lbs, one of 12lbs 6oz together with  a 3lbs green tench.  His total bag weigh amassed just over 85lbs of fish.  Crediton's Mike Izzard continues an excellent start to his 2010 season banking his 4th 20pounder this past week.  His mixed bag was topped with a  21lbs 8oz common - pictured below, along with a single and a 3lbs tench.

Alex Barton of Exeter landed three fish this past week, all common carp, best scaling 21lbs 14oz.    Darren Rollings during another day session banked two fish topped by a  21lbs 6oz common.  Best mirror carp for the week of 16lbs 12oz was banked by Darren Passmore who fished on the left hand bank adjacent to the boathouse.  Darren's other catches were three commons including a 20lbs 6oz, a 17lbs 4oz and one of13lbs.  Tiverton angler Dave Bedford fished the left hand bank and hooked 4 good commons topped with one scaling 21lbs 7oz.  Other catches included one at 14lbs 2oz, a 12lbs 8oz and a single figure carp of just under 10lbs. Torquay angler, Gordon Batt fished into shallow waters at the top of the right hand bank and landed three fish in total, scaling 16lbs, 15lbs and 14lbs.  Creidton's Lee Brooks hooked three commons fishing mid way on the far bank, best weighing 17lbs exactly.  Crediton's Paul Gribble hooked three commons and Liverpool angler Dave Mcclemmens banked one of 16lbs from the first swim on the right band bank.  

In the top lake Exeter junior, Slade Stevens was pleased when he hooked this plump looking green tench mid way on the right bank scaling 4lbs exactly.

Tuesday 30th March 2010

The daffodils are blooming in the plenty on the banks now as the weather begins to warm slightly which has also been reflected in the fishing.  A good week with some larger bag sizes and more action with the larger specimens this past week with 7 x 20 pounders out on the banks at Creedy.  Action has been happening on all three of the banks in the main lake and for those who attempt the top lake have also been rewarded with some action.  Still not alot of surface fish movements yet and so it seems fairly challenging to locate exactly where the fish are, for those who are prepared to move swims has brought the best results.

Heaviest fish for the week was banked by Carl Poynton when he legered boillies and banked three commons.  First on the landing mat was a 15lbs common, followed by one scaling 17lbs 15oz.  His final catch tipped the scales to 23lbs exactly and was also a common carp. Darren Short of Tiverton fished 1/3 way up on right hand bank and had combined largest and largest bag for the week when he banked a  total of 7 fish. His catches included a 22lbs 22oz  specimen common along with one scaling 19lbs 8oz and 17lbs 2oz and his total bag weight came to 100lbs of fish. Exeter's Mike Higgins banked several specimens whilst fishing 3/4 way up on the right hand bank.  In total Mike hooked 6 fish and his best catch scaled 22lbs.  Crediton's Chris Hill also tempted 6 fish including one just over 20lbs and his partner Karen, keeping up with the competition, landed 4 good sized commons to 20lbs.  Paignton's Mark Owen fished 1/2 way up on right hand bank and recorded an impressive 6 double figure commons topping his bag with a 22lbs specimen.  In total Mark's bag amassed 95.5lbs of fish.  North Tawton angler John Grayling legered boillies and landed 4 good commons topped by one of 20lbs 10oz along with a 14lbs and a pair of 10lbs.  Exeter's Roger Bowskill tempted heaviest mirror carp of the week with his 17lbs specimen, Roger also landed commons of 10lbs along with a single.  Crediton's Mike Izzard continues a good season fishing two sessions this past week, one session banking a 20lbs 4oz - pictured below, and the other time landing a 19lbs 1oz specimen. 

 Newton Abbott angler Julie Carnell chose to fish midway on the far bank and landed a 17lbs 4oz commom whilst her husband, Adrian banked a brace of carp: one 14lbs common along with a 13lbs mirror carp. Not to be outfished their son, Adin, who was fishing at the top of the right hand bank hooked a double figure common along with a green tench.  Tiverton's Paul Abrahams banked 5 good commons fishing from a swim on the far bank and Newton Abbott's Michael Hird banked a brace of low double figure carp, one common and one mirror.  Mr C. Wyatt of North Petherton landed a 16lbs common carp and Beaworthy angler Mandy Wiffen landed a 14lbs common.

Success in the top lake for Exeter angler Debbie Stevens when she fished 3/4 way up on the right hand side amid mid to shallower water depths.  Firstly she banked this 16lbs common - pictured below and then followed that with a 4lbs green tench - lower picture.

Tuesday 23rd March 2010

Some good days of action along with some more challenging days but the margins around the perimiter pf the main lake together with the mid to deeper regions producing some nice specimens.  There does not appear to be much surface activity from the fish but there has definitely been more takes and indications proving the fish are becoming more active. This past week has certainly been pleasing for some anglers with bag sizes of up to 6 cathes reported from the main lake.

Best catch for the week was banked by Cullompton's  Jonathan Soanes who is reeling plenty already in his 2010 season.  His last session Jon tempted three fish, all common carp, topped with a chunky 24lbs 10oz specimen.  Other fish scaled 17lbs 3oz ande 7lbs and came from mid water depths, third swim on right hand bank.

A new personal best catch by Minehead angler James Wrigglesworth who recorded he was 'buzzing' when he eventually got his specimen onto the unhooking mat.  The solitary catch, a common,  tipped the scales to 21lbs 12oz - a well deserved catch.

Exeter's Roger Bowskill proved his skill again over the past week when he recorded biggest bag of 6 catches and included 3 x 20pounders.  Topping his catches was a 22lbs 8oz common, followed by one of 20lbs 8oz, 20lbs 4oz, upper doubles of 18lbs and 17lbs along with one weighing 11lbs.  His combined bag weight amassed jsut over 109lbs of fish - an impressive bag for the time of the year.  He is looking to a few more regular carping sessions at Creedy after recently retiring from work, no doubt he will continue his excellent track record.

Paignton's Mark Owen fished the right bank and also reported a good day session finishing his day session with a total of 4 fish.  Topping his catchs was this beauty of a fish, a 20lbs common carp pictured below:

Mark also tempted three other good sized commnos weighing 19lbs 2oz, (pictured directly below) a 15bls 8oz and 14lbs exactly.

NOrth Petherton angler Mr D. Foster (otherwise known as Biggles) fished the boathouse one session and hooked a well proportioned 20lbs 4oz common carp.  During another day session he tempted a low double.

Other catches included Exeter's Kev Goodey - 18lbs 4oz, Bridgwater's Jason Hilyer - 17lbs 9oz, Ben Holman - 16lbs,  Darren Reski (cornwall) - 16lbs and L. Robson and Joe Phillips also reported a mid double figure common.

Tuesday 16th March 2010

Warmer weather, less ground frost along with prolonged sun has encouraged  the fish to become a little more active this past week and some nice specimens have been tempted out on the bank from the main lake.  Action in the top lake has continued to be steady with the majority of anglers being rewarded for their efforts.  Water colour in both lakes is discoloured and definite plumes of sediment cloud have been visible amongst the shallower waters in the main lake especially near the main dam.

Heaviest fish for the week was banked by Exeter angler Andy Bowers.  His well proportioned common tipped the scales to 25lbs exactly giving him a new personal best catch and beating his previous record by 10lbs !!!.  The EDF relationship manager was fishing adjacent to the boathouse on the left hand bank and ledgered a boillie on a hair rig to tempt his specimen catch - pictured below:

Crediton's Mike Izzard got his 2010 season off to a good start this past week when he banked a lovely 23lbs 6oz common- pictured below:

Mike fished 2/3 way up on the boathouse into mid to deeper waters.  Accompanying this catch was also another good sized catch, a 20lbs 2oz common - pictured below:

Mike ended his session banking 4 commons in total, his two other catches were low double commons.

Tiverton's Paul Abrahams banked best & heaviest bag for the week when he totalled 9 fish during a day session.  Fishing 4th swim on the right bank Paul topped his bag with a pair of common carp scaling 21lbs and 20lbs 6oz, he banked  6 other commons, all doubles along with a 19lbs 13oz mirror carp which was heaviest mirror carp for the week.  Cullompton angler Jonathan Soanes also tempted some good sized carp amongst his 5 fish day.  Jon toped his catches with a 20lbs 10oz common along with a 16lbs 7oz mirror and three commons from 10lbs and 15lbs.  Black Dog angler Nathan Crang found the shallower area up near the top of the right hand bank more productive and banked a nice pair of doubles scaling 19lbs and 16lbs 10oz. Tiverton's Wayne Richards hooked a  lovely 17lbs specimen common, Mike Izzard banked one of 18lbs 3oz, Paignton angler Mark Owen banked 3 commons up to 18lbs 12oz and Exeter's Jamie Ward landed a pair of low doubles.

Up in the top lake Tiverton's Dan Caffey landed best catch when he hooked a 15lbs 9oz common from near the lily bed area from the far bank.  Oxford's Vic Andrews netted a pair of commons best weighing 13lbs 4oz and his partner, Lesley Bush, tempted a  12lbs 2oz common fishing up in the shallows on the right bank of the top lake.

Tuesday 9th March 2010

The 2010 season kicked off at Creedy on Monday of last week when many anglers drew to the banks early on 1st March after resting their rods for a couple of months.  The colder temperatures did nothing to dampen spirits as most people dressed up in their thermal suits just wanted to enjoy a good day out in the open.

Tristan Wakeley got his season off to a perfect start when he chose to fish the first swim on the right hand bank, casting mainline cell boillies into shallow / mid water depths.  The apprentice toolmaker suddenly hooked into a hard fighting common carp which proved very difficult to bring into his swim.  On netting his specimen it transpired he was also bringing in a piece of tree stump along with his fish.  Thankfully his catch was safely upon the bank just before lunch time and the specimen brought Tristan a very big smile when it tipped the scales to 28lbs 9oz exactly. The common also gave Tristan a new personal best record which will be the one to beat at Creedy for the moment.

Ryan Langdon also got his season off to a pleasing start when he hooked two fish whilst fishing from the far bank.  His first specimen onto the bank was a  lumpy looking 19lbs 3oz common carp which also appeared around lunch time.  Later that session Ryan also hooked into another low double figure carp.  Weston super Mare taxi driver Andy Walrond had joint best bag of three fish out from the main lake.  Fishing from the first swim and deciding the ledger action was very quiet, Andy chose to go stalking around the first island and had reasonalbe succes with a  pair of 14pounders along with a single figure carp.  Exeter anlger Darren Martin chose to fish in the top lake and also banked a total of 3 fish with a pair fo mid doubles along with a single.  Mick Bibby of Weston Super Mare banked a 14lbs common carp, Exeter's Wayne Higgins hooked a  low double from the far bank. Tiverton's Wayne richards fished mid way on the right hand bank and landed first tench of the season scaling 5lbs exactly together with a low double common.  Bridgwater anlger Ryan Knight fished into deeper water from the left bank and landed an 18lbs common as and another somerset angler, Lee Morgan banked a 14lbs 10oz common.  Exeter's Darren Passmore landed a 15lbs common from the left hand bank and Rob Jolly of Wellington hooked a 15lbs 7oz from the point swim of the far bank. Exeter's Debbie Stevens recorded a 3lbs green tench from 3/4 way up on the right hand bank and Cullompton's Jonathan Soanes tempted one low double from lower down on the right bank.

Overall a pleasing start to the season and it can only get better with some warmer weather due soon.

Tuesday 23rd February 2010

CREEDY LAKES new season commences next Monday and the banks will be open for fishing at 05.30am.  The water color is fair at the moment indicating fish movements and a few fish have been visible on the surface.  Several of the swims have been tidied up with the overhanging branches trimmed and a few of the snags have been cleared from the water.  All the paths have been resealed and the banks are reasonably firm and clean at this present moment in time.  Hopefully the weather will continue to stay static temperature wise and the cold spells are now well behind us.  

Prices are held from last season with a  3 rod day ticket costing £12 and a 1 / 2 rod day ticket £8.  Evening tickets are £6 and £4 respectively.  A reminder that fishing times are still the same 05.30 - 23.00 hrs (day ticket) and 17.00 - 23.00 hrs (evening ticket), one ticket per angler and tickets are not transferrable.  All fishing rules and conditions remain unchanged as per last year.  Creedy citrus baits will be availble to order and have remained unchanged due to popularity.

Creedy looks forward to greeting all anglers to the new season and wishes everyone a productive season ahead.

Tuesday 23rd February 2010

CREEDY LAKES new season commences next Monday and the banks will be open for fishing at 05.30am.  The water color is fair at the moment indicating fish movements and a few fish have been visible on the surface.  Several of the swims have been tidied up with the overhanging branches trimmed and a few of the snags have been cleared from the water.  All the paths have been resealed and the banks are reasonably firm and clean at this present moment in time.  Hopefully the weather will continue to stay static temperature wise and the cold spells are now well behind us.  

Prices are held from last season with a  3 rod day ticket costing £12 and a 1 / 2 rod day ticket £8.  Evening tickets are £6 and £4 respectively.  A reminder that fishing times are still the same 05.30 - 23.00 hrs (day ticket) and 17.00 - 23.00 hrs (evening ticket), one ticket per angler and tickets are not transferrable.  All fishing rules and conditions remain unchanged as per last year.  Creedy citrus baits will be availble to order and have remained unchanged due to popularity.

Creedy looks forward to greeting all anglers to the new season and wishes everyone a productive season ahead.

January 2010

The 2009 season however concluded on 1st January 2010. The severe weather saw temperatures plummeting and both lakes froze over and the main lake had a covering of snow settle ontop.  We did get some magic pictures and were fortunate to have many robins desparately searching for food.

We would like to wish all our anglers a very happy new year, may 2010 be a happy and healthy one for everyone.  Also a sincere thank to all our anglers for their custom throughout the 2009 seaon, we look forward to catching up with you all in 2010.

Kind regards and very best wishes,

Sandra & Stewart and Tom.

Tuesday 1st December 2009

A frosty night starts the month of December off which should hopefully indicate to the fish also that winter is approaching.  Still a few anglers continue to try for a personal best and generally this is the time of each year when we see heaviest catches for the year.  

Heaviest catch for the week, a chunky common carp, was banked by Paul Andrews. The Bridgwater angler fished adjacent to the boathouse on the left hand bank amid the deepest water region. After banking a single figure Paul firstly landed a new personal best catch - his first ever 20 pounder - which tippped the scales to 21lbs 2oz.  Later however he set himself a new personal best fish when he landed an even heavier specimen weighing 23lbs 14oz - Not bad having 2 p.b.'s in one session.  Tiverton's Paul Thomas also continues a good end of season banking another good specimen this week.  His 22lbs 10oz common was also accompanied by one of 16lbs 8oz, both were tempted using the Creedy winter bait.  

Paignton angler Mark Owen fished 3/4 way up on the right hand bank and landed this lovely looking specimen common of 20lbs 12oz - pictured below:

Mike Izzard of Crediton had a 3 fish bag, joint largest bag, with a pair of 15 pounders along with a single figure whilst fishing mid way on the far bank.  Mr C. Searle of Bridgwater also  banked a nice specimen, an 18lbs common carp from the left hand bank.

Tuesday 24th November 2009

A challenging time of year for the hardy anglers who persevere.  With heavy downpours and windy conditions this past week the water temperatures have remained low.  Heavy leaf falls have provided some surface cover on the water and many of the fish have enjoyed mooching near or on the surface although most anglers are using bottom presentation style of fishing at the moment. Sessions have produced, on average, just one or two  catches and more doubles than anything else along with some nice 4 - 5 lbs green tench.

Heaviest catch for the week was by Crediton angler Mike Izzard.  Mike banked two fish during one day session and topping the pair was this 23lbs common carp - pictured below.  Mike has had an amazing year as he is nearly at his 2009 goal of banking 30 twenty pounders this season.

Taunton angler John Keirle chose to fish mid way up on the right hand bank and tempted 6 fish, all good doubles.  Using pop up baits John topped his bag with a 19lbs 2oz specimen along with 3 x 18pounders, a 17lbs 12oz and on dot on 15lbs.  His total bag weight amassed over 103lbs of fish - largest and heaviest bag for the week.  

Garry Brooks chose to fish on the far bank and tempted 5 fish, all commons, fishing into open mid water depths.  The Crediton angler's bag included, amongst others, a  pair of 17 pounders.  Bridport angler Chris Jones fished 3/4 way up on the left hand bank and recorded two doubles best scaling 15lbs exactly.

Tiverton's Paul Thomas reported a pair of low double carp this past week including his first ever mirror out of Creedy, whilst fishing just past the boathouse on the left hand bank.

Tuesday 17th November 2009

Fishing over the past fortnight has been steady for those who venture onto the banks.  Bag sizes have generally not been huge but for some anglers there have been some rewarding surprises and memorable moments, especially for Tiverton's  angler Paul Thomas and Cullompton's Jonathan Soanes.

Heaviest fish for the fortnight which also came amongst largest / heaviest bag with Tiverton angler Paul Thomas's catch. His big common catch tipped the scales to 28lbs 10oz which also gave Paul a new personal best catch - picture below:

This catch alone gave him something to smile about when he was fishing with the latest Creedy baits.  However Paul also banked a 24lbs 8oz, a 21lbs along with three other double figure common carp. His combined fish weight amassed over 115lbs of fish during one session which is a real achievement this time of year, especially now as water temperatures are dramatically dropping due to the extremely heavy sudden rainfall recently.  Pictured below firstly is the 24lbs 8oz followed below with the 21lbs specimen.

The previous week Paul also recorded a nice catch, again another common which scaled 23lbs 8oz - picture below.

Cullompton paper mill employee, Jonathan Soanes achieved his goal set for his 2009 season at Creedy when he banked his 50th big fish (20pounder +) during  Monday of this week. The magic number catch was a 23lbs 7oz specimen common which came amid a 5 fish bag.  Again he puts some of his success down to the winter baits which have proved productive, but Jon has years of experience always works hard to catch his fish (moving swims on many occasions - something which most anglers chose not to do).  Many congratulations Jon - and well deserved - not really sure what target you can aim for in 2010 season!!

Mark Gerrard was well pleased with his latest catch when he landed a beaut specimen - a 25lbs 2oz mirror carp.  The Tiverton angler also scooped himself a new personal best record catch, Well done Mark.  Exeter's Roger Bowskill banked a pair a nice brace when he hooked and landed two commons scaling 23lb s8oz and 22lbs 8oz respectively.  Environmental health officer Mark Peacock banked two commons including a 20lbs 8oz common whilst fishing on the far bank amid deeper waters. Jason Edwards also proved that hard work pays off, he moved a total of three times during a recent session.  His hard work did pay off when he landed a 23lbs 12oz mirror carp.  Other catches included a pair of mid doubles by Paul Noakes of Essex and  Dave Harper with a pair of low doubles.

In the top lake this past week heaviest specimen banked was a 17lbs 8oz common hooked by Taunton's Bob Cullard fishing amongst the shallower far end.  Other catches included junior angler, Gavin Holland, who also fished midway and banked two 15lbs commons which was a fun session, well deserved.  

Pictured below is 11 year old Paddy Edwards with his good fish out from the top lake which tipped the scales to 16lbs exactly.  Paddy fished a 15mm Nash Scopex boillie which proved tempting that session.  

Tuesday 27th October 2009

A tougher week at Creedy has seen many anglers packing away their gear for the winter period now but there are still several fishing weeks remaining before the season closes on Friday 1st January at 11pm.  Temperatures remain mild however with no sign of frosts yet and  the fish have remained visibly active especially around the mid to deeper water areas. Fish catches have been sporadic with action either really early in the mornings or mid afternoon onwards.

Heaviest reported catch for the week was a specimen common scaling 24lbs 7oz which came along with a 14 pounder.  Best bag was again by Cullompton's Jonathan Soanes who fished the boathouse bank 2/3 of the way up.  Fishing into mid to deeper waters Jonathan banked a 21lbs 4oz which was followed by commons of 20lbs 6oz, 16lbs 4oz and one of 13lbs 2oz.  His total bag weight came to just over 71lbs of fish.  Copplestone's Pete Clarke banked a pair of commons fishing from the right hand bank.  Topping his catches was a 20lbs specimen together with one of 16lbs.

Elias and Nathan Crang banked two common carp between them, scaling 17lbs 1oz and 5lbs whilst they were fishing from the shelf swim on the far bank.

In the top lake heaviest catch was by 14year old Leon Jouglin when he banked his 13lbs common carp which was followed by one scaling 3lbs.  Alex Caffey also chose to fish in the top lake at the far end and banked 5 fish in total.  Topping his catches was a 12lbs 6oz common along with ones of 10lbs, 7lbs 6oz and two at 4lbs.  

Pictured below is West Midlands angler Matt Sheward with two of his catches that he banked last week.  Top is the 21lbs 12oz and below is a 14lbs 3oz specimen.

Tuesday 27th October 2009

Although bag sizes have decreased there are still some surprises at Creedy for some anglers.  The fish seem to still be pre occupied underneath the surface leaves in the main lake and for those who persevere and surface fish may prove tempting.  The mid water areas seem to be most productive and ledger baits still seem to be favored by the majority of the anglers.  Afternoons and early evening periods tend to provide the most catches overall and some of  the later evenings are good.

Heaviest fish for the week and best bag was by Crediton angler Mike Izzard who banked  7 fish in total with 5 x 20pounders.  Biggest of his catches was this 23lbs 12oz specimen common which is also pictured along with a 20lbs 8oz specimen - below:

Mike also banked this lovely looking 22lbs 5oz common (pictured)

His other big catches included a 21lbs (bottom) and a 20lbs 2oz (top) along with a pair of double figure carp and gave a combined bag weight of just over 131lbs of fish.

Bridgwater angler Mick Bibby had something to smile about when he enjoyed a couple of sessions at Creedy during a week off work.  On his first session Mick banked  a total of 5 fish topped with a 23lbs 10oz specimen common. All his other four fish were double figure commons ranging from 13lbs 10oz up to 18lbs 2oz. On his other session Mick banked a total of three common carp weighing 21lbs 8oz, 19lbs exactly and one of 14lbs 8oz.   Angler Simon Hockley also reported a nice catch, a solitary one which tipped the scales to 23lbs 10oz exactly.  Westward Ho angler Matt Sheward banked  four commons topping his catches was a 21lbs specimen along with three doubles up to 14lbs 3oz.  Cullompton's Jonathan Soanes enjoyed a good session banking 6 fish in total.  Topping his catches was a 19lbs 2oz common along with one at 17lbs 4oz, one at 15lbs 7oz, a pair of 14's and one at 11lbs. His total bag weight came to 90lbs of fish.  Exeter angler Jamie Ward banked two specimens, heaviest scaling 21lbs exactly and the other scaled 14lbs. Another Exeter angler Roger Bowskill continued a good season and this past week Roger banking 4 fish during his day session and topping the bag was a 20lbs common carp. Tristan Wakely  banked a good bag of 6 fish and his bag was topped with a 19lbs 12oz, followed by a 17lbs 5oz, one of 11lbs along with 3 singles.  Crediton's Mike Izzard banked 6 fish up to 18lbs and Taunton's Andy Clark banked a 15lbs 8oz common.

In the top lake Leon Jonqual tempted  a fish equal to his personal best catch.  He then followed that with a new personal best fish when he hooked and landed a 15lbs specimen common (heaviest fish out of the top lake this past week).

Tuesday 20th October 2009

Another exciting week at Creedy with some of the larger specimens being tempted out on the main lake banks.  The static temperatures has meant some higher air pressures and all anglers have enjoyed a fantastic weeks weather not even having to put up a fishing shelter during the sessions.  The majority of the anglers present have favored ledger tactics and still boillies are proving most popular.

Heaviest catch for the week was by Cullompton angler Jonathan Soanes who banked a superb 26lbs 11oz common specimen. He also banked another three good sized commons including one of 20lbs 7oz and his total bag weight came to just over 80lbs of fish. Jonathan is enjoying a fantastic season and has now banked a total of 46 of those 20 pounder specimens alone this season at Creedy which is a new lake record for catching. Martin Dean had something to smile about this week when he landed this 25lbs specimen common carp - pictured below:

The Tiverton angler has not been fishing at Creedy for that long and I believe this is a new personal best record for him.

Newton St Cyres angler Tristan Richards also had a good result when he banked just the one fish, a great specimen common which tipped the scales to 24lbs 12oz.  Oxford angler Lesley Bush enjoyed some more success during her stay when she landed two good sized commons scaling 21lbs 4oz and 19lbs 4oz respectively.  

Paignton angler Mark Owen fished higher side of the boathouse on the left hand bank and topping his pair of commons was a 22lbs 12oz specimen which came along with one of 12lbs.  Pictured is the 22lbs 12oz, what a cracking photo.

Tony Harrison also had another good sized catch when he landed a 20bls 2oz common carp whilst fishing mid way on the right hand bank.  Exeter's Paul Thomas enjoyed a good session and hooked a pair of commons to 18lbs 9oz - pictured, along with a green tench.  

Mike Izzard from Crediton fished at the top end of the left bank amidst the shallower regions and banked three double sized commons best scaling 17lbs 3oz.  Exeter angler Kevin Goodey landed two commons to 14lbs. Leigh Short of Bideford also tempted a mid double figure common as did Oxford angler Vic Andrews who fished mid way on the far bank.  Roger Bowskill also tempted a low mid double of 13lbs as did Tim Woodbridge of Wiveliscombe and Bryan Holmes of Willand landed a 14lbs common carp.

In the top lake Okehampton's Scott Cornwall landed heaviest specimen of the week when he landed his 13lbs 2oz specimen common carp.

Pictured below is  one of last weeks catches, a 21lbs 2oz common carp by Exeter's Paul Thomas.

Pictured below is  one of last weeks catches, a 25lbs  common carp by Exeter's Darren Chant, caught whilst fishing at the top of the left hand bank amidst mid to deeper waters.

Also for this week is a picture of 12 year old Marcus Fisher - a very apt name.....- who caught this cracking 21lbs 12oz common which was somewhat difficult to lift and hold.  A great reason to smile, well done Marcus.

Tuesday 13th October 2009

 A somewhat exciting here at Creedy with the fishing form with five  mid to upper 20's out on the bank this past week has made the fishing form.  Bag sizes are still not great but with the appearance of the larger specimens being tempted has certainly caused a little more angling interest.  Tactics have been mixed but most of the larger specimens have been tempted out using ledger and several of the large specimens have been out on the latest Creedy bait.  Action has come from all three banks of the main lake with the mid to deeper water stretches being slightly more productive. Many of the big catches this past week have been out in daylight hours around the lunchtime or mid to late afternoon time.  Favorite tactics have been to fish fairly close in near the bank margins proving that you don't need to fish out to the central island.

Heaviest fish for the past week was banked by Axminster's angler Cyril Osborne.  Cyril's bag consisted of just two good sized fish but a cracking fish tipping his catches, a specimen common which tipped the scales to  29lbs 7oz.  Cyril then went on to hook into another good common which weighed 20lbs exactly.  Holiday visitor Tony Harrison was thrilled with his session when he hooked into a hard fighting fish, a well proportioned common which tipped the scales to 28lbs 8oz exactly - pictured below.

Heaviest mirror carp out for the week was a cracking 26lbs mirror carp banked by Dean Brown of Bideford.  His solitary catch gave the North Devon angler a new personal best catch which he hopes to better soon. Pentewan angler Oliver Evans had largest bag for the week when he banked a total of 10 fish during one session.  Topping his catches was this 25lbs 15oz common - pictured below.

The big catch gave Oli a new personal best record to beat and came along with a 16lbs 13oz, three doubles, four single figures and a green tench and giving a combined fish bag weight of 96lbs of fish. Worth getting wet for!!!! as Oli remarked as it rained for much of that day.  Darren Chant of Exeter also banked a new personal best catch whilst fishing from the left hand bank.  The Exeter angler reported just the one catch which tipped the scales to 25lbs exactly.  Launceston's Bob Palmer fished 1/2 way up on the right hand bank and also landed just the one fish, a lovely looking 22lbs 8oz specimen. Dave Pateman fished mid way up on the left hand bank and recorded just the one catch, a 21lbs common carp which was in perfect condition.  Exeter's Kev Read enjoyed his second visit ever to Creedy and hooked into a good sized specimen common which tipped the scales to 21lbs exactly. Another Exeter angler Phil Thomas tempted a pair of larger commons scaling 21lbs 2oz and 18lbs 1oz.  Exeter's Darren Old reported largest green tench for the week of 4lbs which was accompanied with a common of 19lbs 8oz, Lee Morgan of North Petherton banked a pair of doubles scaling 12lbs and 19lbs 15oz.  Oliver Evans enjoyed a couple of successful days fishing with 8 fish one session up to 18lbs 14oz and on the other session he tempted 5 doubles topped with a pair of 15pounders.  Bradninch angler Patrick Saunders landed 3 good doubles, all common carp up to 19lbs 12oz and Exmouth angler Paul Borrell also hooked a pair of doubles best scaling 18lbs 4oz.

An excellent time to fish for the biggies.....

Tuesday 6th October 2009

Again another fair week at Creedy, not huge bags but some good sized specimens out on the bank.  Preferred fishing methods have varied but the ledger seems most popular as most anglers wish to enjoy a relaxing day sat behind the optonics. But for those who chose to stalk and try surface tactics also the day can prove much more lively especially if there are great clumps of leaves floating on the surface.  Fish can be seen mouthing amongst the leaves and just cruising around them.  Action overall has been sporadic with the lunch time onwards proving more productive, especially the mid to deeper water depths in the main lake.  In the top lake however it's the shallower body of water, higher side of the central island which is definitely holding a good proportion of the fish and where catches have been tempted.

Pictured below is Newquay angler Adie Jones with his new personal best catch which was tempted out last week, tipping the scales to 28lbs exactly - heaviest mirror carp this season so far and a very plump looking one!

Heaviest fish for this past week was banked by Exeter angler Roger Bowskill when he hooked and landed this 28lbs 8oz common carp.  Roger fished adjacent to the boathouse on the left hand bank fishing into the deepest section of the main lake.  In total Roger banked 7 fish during his day session, joint largest bag for this week,  6 of which were commons including one of 18lbs and one of 17lbs, along with a green tench.  Roger's big catch pictured below:

Heaviest mirror carp for the week was also banked by local angler Gary Letheren when he landed this very long specimen which scaled 25lbs exactly.  The Okehampton angler fished the far bank and ended his session with 3 fish.  Gary's big catch was tempted on the latest Creedy boillies, the citrus burst - pictured below:

Heaviest bag for the week and also joint largest bag, was recorded by Bideford angler Leigh Short when he tempted a total of 7 fish, all commons.  Leigh fished in one of his favorite swims on the farmbank and topping his catches was a specimen common scaling 20lbs 6oz.  His other catches were all double figure carp and his total bag weight amassed just over 96lbs of fish.

Cullompton's Patrick Saunders enjoyed an anxious spell when he had two runs at the same time.  Unfortunately he managed to land just the one fish but was well pleased when his catch tipped the scales to 24lbs 6oz.  Pentewan angler Oliver Evans chose to fish 3/4 way up on the right hand bank but was not getting much action - so he decided to go and stalk at the top of the left hand bank where he spotted some larger fish.  Choosing surface tactics Oliver banked a total of 6 fish topped by a pair of 20's - 23lbs 1oz and 20lbs 2oz along with an 18lbs 6oz and 3 single figure commons.  Well worth the move.

Cullompton's Jonathan Soanes fished just up from the boathouse using surface methods and also banked a total of 6 fish.  Topping his catches was a 20lbs 12oz common, along with commons of 19lbs 12oz, one of 16, one of 14 and a single.  Paignton's Mark Owen tempted 3 fish including largest tench for the week scaling 4lbs 8oz.  His common catches weighed 17lbs and 16lbs.  Exeter's Kevin Goodey chose to fish in the first swim on the right hand bank and had a pleasing result, finishing his day session with 5 fish in total. Topping his catches was a 21lbs common along with one of 17lbs 4oz, two other doubles and a single figure common.  Plymouth angler Ben Heath also had a good day in the first swim landing a total of 4 fish best scaling just over 17lbs. Axminster angler Cyril Osborne fished higher side of the boathouse using the Creedy bait and tempted a nice 19lbs common carp using ledger tactics and Tony Harrison fished the right hand bank and landed a pair of 14lbs commons. The Carnell family from Newton Abbott all reported one catch, both Julie and Adrian banked a 13lbs common and Adin landed one of 17lbs.

In the top lake heaviest fish was banked by Mick Harris with his 16lbs 13oz specimen which he tempted out from the right hand side from amongst the week.  Mick also banked a plump 2lbs green tench. Mark Edwards came close to Mick' s catch when he landed just the one fish, a well proportioned 16lbs 6oz common also from the same bank.

Tuesday 29th September 2009

A good weeks fishing with 10 x 20pounders netted on the banks of the main lake at Creedy this past week.  Action is tending to be either really early mornings or from lunch time onwards when the sun has warmed up the water slightly.  The leaves have just started falling and the fish are definitely mooching near the surface around these areas so zig rigging is an option at the moment and maggotts are still worth bringing to try to tempt a couple of fish out from the margins.

Heaviest fish for the week was by Newquay angler Adie Jones who was just saying it was a tough day.  The Cornish angler however proved you only need one good fish to make it a good day - as when his rod screamed off and he proceeded to land a cracking big mirror carp, tipping the scales to 28lbs exactly.  This solitary catch gave Adie a new personal best record to better and certainly made the trek up to Crediton worthwhile.

Heaviest common for the week was by Oxford angler Lesley Bush.  Her bag consisted of two commons, largest scaling 26lbs 2oz which also gave her a  new personal best fish.  Lesley's other catch was a common which scaled 14lbs 2oz.    Cullompton's Jonathan Soanes banked 5 fish during one day session this week.  Topping his bag was a pair of 20's weighing 23lbs 11oz and also 20lbs 7oz.  Other catches included a pair of 18's along with one of 16lbs 11oz which gave a total bag weight of 97lbs of fish - heaviest bag.   Largest bag of 17 fish was by Weston super Mare angler Colin Fowler.  The majority of his bag were single figure carp but did include 2 doubles and was topped with a 24lbs specimen common carp.  Colin also banked three green tench which made the day very active for him.  Exeter angler Mathew Rycroft recorded a three fish bag topped with a nice brace of commons scaling 21lbs 8oz and 21lbs 4oz along with one weighing 10lbs.  Bideford angler Dean Brown fished in mid to deeper water higher side of the boathouse above the island and hooked three nice catches.  Topping his bag was a 22lbs 8oz common along with doubles of 18lbs 4oz and 13lbs 2oz.  Crediton angler Paul Leach also fished further up the boathouse bank and tempted just the one fish, a nice 21lbs common which hopefully made his week off work. Mark Hangratty down from Durham also enjoyed a good day's sport from the far bank.  In total Mark banked 4 fish topped by a beautiful mirror carp scaling 21lbs exactly.  Three double figure carp followed which weighed 19lbs, 10lbs and 8lbs.    Barry angler Anthony James enjoyed a session 2/3 way up on the right hand bank with 7 fish in total.  Topping his bag was a 15lbs 8oz common along with one of 14lbs, four single figures and a 3lbs green tench. Bideford's Leigh Short continues a good season and reported a 5 fish bag with 4 double figure commons to 19lbs 1oz and one single.  Exeter's Roger Bowskill hooked a total of 6 fish, all of which were commons best scaling 17lbs exactly, Tristan Richards landed 3 carp including two doubles to 19lbs 12oz.   Wiveliscombe angler Tim Woodbridge banked 3 commons up to 14lbs and Paul Meek scooped a new personal best catch when he hooked his 18lbs 12oz mirror carp from 1/2 way on the right hand bank which was accompanied with 3 double figure commons - 18lbs 12oz mirror pictured.

In the top lake action has been definitely more productive up in the shallower end amongst the weed which is fairly moderate but the fish certainly seem to love it. Largest fish for the week was banked by Martin Daniels from Essex when he landed his 16lbs 14oz common along with 4 other low doubles.

Tuesday 22nd September 2009

Another fair week's fishing at Creedy with 8 x 20pounders out on the bank this past week including two mid 20's.  Action has been more prolific lunchtime onwards in the main lake with all three banks producing some nice sized catches.  Mid to deeper water depths have been slightly more productive and surface tactics have been less rewarding with the majority of anglers using ledger tactics. Most popular baits are still boillies together with a mixed attractor bed but do also bring the maggots and worm as water temperatures will begin to reduce soon and this time of the season they are always a good bait to try.   In the top lake the shallower end past the central island has definitely been holding the fish stock mainly underneath all the thick lily pad growth areas.  Popular baits are luncheon meat and pellets on the ledger and bread and maggot on the float.

Heaviest fish for the week was banked by Exeter angler Jamie Ward.  His largest catch tipped the scales to 25lbs 3oz and was accompanied by one of 14lbs.  The specimen common gave Jamie a new personal best fish and came whilst fishing the right hand bank.  Crediton's Steve Hill also had a two fish bag, a brace of 20's including a 25lbs specimen and the other catch weighing 21lbs exactly. Best joint  bag for the week was by Bideford angler Leigh Short and Exeter's Roger Bowskill both with 6 fish bag.  Topping the North Devon angler's bag was a 22lbs 4oz specimen common which was closely followed by one of 20lbs exactly.  His other 4 fish were all double figure commons up to 17lbs 6oz and his total bag weight came to just under 104lbs of fish.  Exeter angler Roger hooked his 6 commons from the right bank and also the far bank and all up to 18lbs.  Cornish angler Ed Butcher fished 2/3 of the way up on the right hand bank and landed his first Creedy carp.  This catch tipped the scales to 21lbs 7oz and was also followed with one scaling 12lbs 8oz common, now the Helston angler is well and truly hooked and has pledged to be a regular visitor up to Creedy. Pictured below is the 21lbs 7oz common.

 Paul Deany recorded a two fish bag with catches scaling 21lbs and 4lbs. Cheriton Fitzpaine teacher, Chris Charlwood, hooked a total of 3 commons with a pair of double figure commons and topped with a 21lbs 4oz common carp.  Tristan Richards fished adjacent to the boathouse on the left hand bank and reported commons of 19lbs 12oz and 7lbs. Exeter angler Phil Thomas enjoyed a good evening session on the right hand bank landing a pair of double figure commons best scaling 17lbs 2oz.  Mike Peel recorded an 18lbs 8oz common and St Blazey angler, Darren Reski tempted and 18lbs 4oz common carp and  Crediton's Paul Leach recorded two commons to 15lbs 4oz

In the top lake, Withleigh anglers Dan and Alex Caffey enjoyed a good day's sport.  Dan firstly tempting three good sized commons scaling 9lbs 4oz, 13lbs and 15lbs exactly. 

 Alex tempted heaviest tench for the week, a 3lbs 2oz specimen along with a 12lbs 2oz common carp.

Tuesday 15th  September 2009

It seems that the larger specimens are back on the feed at the moment this week at Creedy with 4 mid 20's out on the bank from the main lake.  Many anglers still reporting that it's not easy fishing at the moment as bag sizes have not been huge but with some good catches being tempted it seems a good time to dip the rods.  Weather conditions are fairly static for another week which can only help the fishing form and the warm temperatures have brought many of the fish on or near the surface.  Marginal fishing is also quite productive at present using ledger baits or using float tactics but ledger tactics seem to be the most popular.  Favorite baits are fishing boillies over mixed pellet beds or maggot and worms.  The latest Creedy baits for the autumn and winter period are 'citrus burst' and have started to prove popular.

Heaviest fish for the week was by Weston super mare angler Nathan who hooked himself a new personal best fish.  His catch, a 25lbs 8oz common carp, was tempted using ledger tactics whilst fishing on the left hand bank.  St Austell angler Dave Rundle found the right hand bank productive and was well pleased with his result, two commons scaling 25lbs 4oz and 17lbs 6oz.  His fellow angler Darren Reski also had  a good result when he banked 3 commons scaling 25lbs 2oz, 15lbs 2oz and a 9lbs - all commons.  Another Cornish angler, Rick Cullun hooked two commons weighing 24lbs exactly together with a a single figure.  Crediton angler Steve Hill had a busy ten minutes when two rods went off very close together when he was fishing on the right hand bank.  His first fish tipped the scales to 25lbs and the other went to just over 21lbs - a great brace of action.  Barnstaple's Tim Braund fished the boathouse bank amid deeper waters and landed two catches best scaling 24lbs 4oz. Another Cornish angler Adie Jones had a long day at Creedy from beginning to end but it proved successful when he landed three carp topped with a new personal best fish and also his first ever 20 pounder.  His catch,  a specimen common tipped the scales to 23lbs 10oz was tempted whilst fishing from the right hand bank.  Adie also landed  a 3lbs 8oz tench. Below is his big catch and new p.b. 

 Exeter angler Mike Leach tempted a nice pair of commons weighing 23lbs 8oz and a 12lbs 4oz. Taunton angler  Mr M. Romans had an enjoyable session at Creedy and banked commons of 22lbs 12oz along with one of 16lbs. Exeter's Jamie Ward fished an evening session after work and landed 3 commons including a 20lbs, one of 16lbs and one low double. Tiverton's Stephen Winter enjoyed  a few days sport and his best session hooked a pair of doubles best weighing 18lbs. Newton Abbott angling family, the Carnells, enoyed a great day between them including a new personal best catch for mum, Julie, when she landed her 19lbs 12oz common when fishing the far bank. Her husband, Adrian, tempted a 20lbs 2oz common whilst son ,Adin, hooked a pair of good sized doubles weighing 19lbs 4oz and 13lbs 12oz.  Fellow friend, Ashley Barr tempted a 9lbs single figure common carp so everyone enjoyed some sport.   Heaviest  bag was by Tim Woodbridge who banked 5 fish in total, all commons with 4 good sized doubles up to 19lbs 8oz along with a single figure common - his total bag weight amounting to just under 71lbs of fish, an enjoyable days sport he recorded.  Largest bag of 7 fish was recorded by Bideford angler Leigh Short when he fished on the left hand bank.  Topping his catches was a 17lbs common together with 4 low to mid figure doubles and also a pair of singles, a fun day he reported.

In the top lake Dan and Alex Caffey of Withleigh had great fun.  Alex hooked a great 16lbs mirror carp (heaviest mirror carp for the week) along with a pair of low double figure commons, best 12lbs 6oz together with several small single carp. Brother Dan tempted a small tench, several small carp up to 4lbs, one of 8lbs 4oz and was topped by one scaling 12lbs exactly.

Tuesday 8th  September 2009

Creedy action continues well with the main lake being more popular to fish.  Catches have been reported from all banks but possibly the deeper water regions being more productive as opposed to the margins.  Favorite baits are boillies over a mixed bed of pellets, maggot, luncheon meat and also corn so it is well worth bringing a variety of bait to choose from and be prepared to change bait as the day goes on.  Surface baits continue to tempt a portion of the catches with dog biscuits and bread being the best options.  No great sized bags out over the last week but some consistent action for many anglers.

Heaviest fish for the week was banked by Tiverton angler Rob Hern with his 22lbs specimen common carp which was his only fish during his evening session.  Barnstaple anlger Tim Braund fished the left hand bank near the boathouse and finished his session with 3 fish, all commons up to 21lbs 12oz fishing boillies.  His fellow North Devon angling mate, Jason Stacey tempted a total of 5 fish, again all commons with his largest fish scaling 21lbs 3oz.   Cullompton's Jonathan Soanes fished the first swim on the right hand bank and landed a total of 6 fish.  This was joint largest bag for the week.  Catches included  five  double figure commons, best tipping the scales to 21lbs 4oz,  along with one single.  The total bag weight that session amassed nearly 89lbs of fish.  Jonathan has had an amazing season at Creedy and to date for 2009 he has banked a total of 40 twenty pounders which is pretty impressive.  Crediton's Mike Izzard is really giving Jonathan some serious competition with number of big catches and his hard on his heels as he puts in his own words.  This past week Mike also banked a 6 fish bag (joint largest bag) with his largest catch tipping the scales to 20lbs 2oz - pictured below. Mike's other catches were all double figures and his total bag weight came to 91lbs 8oz of fish - heaviest bag for the week.  Stockport angler Wayne Ellor also reported 6 fish during his best session. Wayne had three good sized commons topping his bag which scaled 19lbs 4oz, 18lbs 12oz and 18lbs 8oz and his bag weight came to 87lbs of fish.  Pictured in order below are Wayne's top three catches. 

On another session Wayne managed to tempt out one larger specimen, his largest at Creedy this stay which tipped the scales to 19lbs 12oz - pictured below.

Newton Abbott junior Charlie Rorke was happy with his two catches during his session.  Fishing from the boathouse bank amid deeper water Charlie hooked an 18lbs along with a single figure common.  Martin Cookson also found the boathouse bank more productive and he hooked into a lovely looking 18lbs 4oz common near the boathouse.  Exeter junior angler Chris Haydon reported a good session from the top of the right hand bank landing three good sized double figure commons best scaling 19lbs 8oz.

In the top lake Steve Parsons reported largest catch for the week when he landed his 15lbs 8oz common carp.  The Wellington angler also hooked another common carp weighing 12lbs 9oz whilst fishing the top of the right hand bank amid the weed.

Tuesday 1st September 2009

Do look out for us on sky sports this Friday, 7pm on sports extra when they will mention Creedy.

The fishing form has been fair at Creedy both in the main lake and up in the top lake.  There are still many fish cruising around either on the surface or in the top 12" of the main water so surface tactics remain attractive and productive still.  The days are starting to draw in now and because the evening periods are darker for longer now this has seen more activity and catches on the bank. Ledger boillies are working better in the early morning periods and also the tea time end of the day with maggots also attracting some nice catches.

Heaviest fish for the week was by Tiverton angler Andy Shute.  Andy's specimen catch was a near perfect common carp which tipped the scales to 26lbs 8oz which certainly gave him something to smile about. Crediton lorry driver Gary Brooks chose to fish the far bank which certainly  proves to be more lucky for him.  In total Gary banked 5 commons fishing the point swim casting out into mid water depths.  The largest catch amongst his bag weighed 20lbs 8oz which was a pleasing day.  Gary out fished his son Lee aged 17 who recorded 3 commons in double figures.  St Austell angler Mike Body either favored surface tactics or ledgering with Billetts boillies and reported largest bag of 8 fish.  Topping his catches wa a 20lbs 5oz common along with 6 doubles to 19lbs 3oz and one single scaling 7lbs 12oz. Mike's total bag weight amassed 118lbs of fish.  Pentewan angler Oliver Evans enjoyed an evening session followed by a day session at Creedy and reported a good catch of 7 fish one session his largest fish scaling 16lbs 15oz.  The Cornish angler's  heaviest fish during the other session weighed 22lbs exactly on the scales which was one of 4 catches.  Other fish this past week included a 21bls 5oz common carp (on maple and scopex  boillies) and Weston Super Mare angler Daren Hooper with two commons best weighing 23lbs 2oz. Just a single catch, one  19lbs common was tempted whilst ledgering at the top of the left hand bank by Exeter's Steve Hayden, and the same swim was also productive for Stockport angling guest Wayne Ellor who banked  three commons best weighing 17lbs.   Exeter angler  Roger Bowskill reported  6 fish including 5 commons up to 18lbs along with one green  tench.  Newton Abbot angler Gavin Pughe scooped a new personal best catch when he landed a 17lbs 10oz common carp and father & son team Mr Carnell and A Carnell reported 6 fish between them best scaling 18lbs and reported an enjoyable day's fishing mid way from the left bank. Seaton angler Keith Osborne used surface tactics at the top of the right hand bank after spotting many larger specimens.  Fishing bread on the top Keith temped a beautifully proportioned 18lbs common which made his day.  

Lee Morgan recorded largest mirror carp for the week which tipped the scales to 16lbs - this was also Lee's first ever mirror as he has only ever tempted commons at the venue.  Another cracking mirror carp was Wayne Ellors fully scaled mirror carp which was accompanied by a single figure common.

In the top lake there has been some very enjoyable sport including Dave Browne with his 10lbs common tempted using maggots and a special mention for 5 year old Jamie Browne who banked his new personal best catch weighing 7lbs - now the target to beat - not bad for only 5!!!

Pictured below is Cornish angler Shaun Knight from Helston  with his 21lbs 5oz common carp which was one of last week's catches.  Shaun reported 'another quality day' and was getting in a session before he goes away for another 12 months.

Tuesday 25th August 2009

Action at Creedy has been good this past week with 14 x 20 pounders out on the banks with action split evenly between  all  three sides of the  main lake.  Surface tactics are continuing to attract more catches with zig rig tactics also proving popular.  Still for the majority of the anglers who persist with the ledgering there have been some good results but not quite the quantity of fish.  Water color remains mid brown which is also cutting down visibility for the fish picking up the baits so stronger smelling baits and citrus type flavors have been working fairly well.  Up in the top lake there have been some nice catches with bread proving an old time favorite which still seems to do the trick

In the main lake heaviest fish for the week was banked by Bideford angler Leigh Short when he hooked into his specimen common which scaled 25lbs 5oz - a new and well deserved catch for Leigh.  The North Devon angler fished the far bank out into open mid water and using ledger tactics hooked 5 commons in total, his other catches ranging between 10lbs 1oz and 16lbs 3oz.  Crediton angler Mike Izzard continues his record breaking season and this week he banked another corker common which scaled 24lbs 5oz along with a low double figure common.  Pictured below is Mike's large specimen.

Cullompton's Jonathan Soanes returned from holiday and proved that  he hasn't lost contact with what's happening at the lakes.  In total, Jon banked 27 fish during his day session which was largest and also heaviest bag for the week.  Topping his catches were 4 x 20 pounders :  24lbs 6oz, 23lbs 4oz, 22lbs 8oz and 21lbs 7oz - and all of these larger catches were tempted using surface tactics.  His other 23 fish included a pair of 9lbs and the other 21 fish ranged from 10lbs 2oz up to  19lbs 12oz.  The total bag weight amounted to 432lbs of fish. Tiverton's Rob Hern reported largest mirror carp for the week with his specimen of 17lbs exactly.  Rob's other three commons scaled 14lbs, 16lbs 8oz and was topped with a 22lbs 8oz common carp.  Fellow angling mate Stuart Greenslade not to be outdone also banked a pair of nice fish which weighed 20lbs 8oz and 19lbs when he fished adjacent to Rob on the left bank.  Spike Tremayne of Bridgwater fished the right hand bank and landed 4 double common carp with his best catch tipping the scales to 22lbs exactly.  Cornish angler Shaun Knights had his second Creedy 20 this year when he successfully landed a 21lbs 1oz specimen along with a low double common. Exmouth angler Paul Borrell reported a three fish bag topped by a good brace of commons scaling 21lbs 4oz and 21lbs 2oz along with a mid double common.

Gloucester angler Rich Davies was very pleased with his visit to Creedy especially when he hooked into a nice fish which weighed in at 20lbs - pictured below.  Rich's other catches were a pair of single figure common carp.

Barnstaple's Marcus Carpenter also favored surface tactics and landed 16 fish but also lost around 5 fish when he had great fun on the top.  Topped with a 20lbs 4oz these were accompanied by 14 fish ranging between 12lbs and 18lbs and Marcus also landed a 13lbs mirror carp.

The Cooper family from Derby are continuing to tempt a few nice ones with the boys concentrating on the main lake whereas Marlene prefers to fish the top lake.  Over the past couple of days David tempted a beautiful 20lbs 6oz common (top picture) and below a 19lbs specimen.  Steve (next lower picture) has also banked a 18lbs specimen.  In the top lake Marlene has landed a 15lbs using bread and float tactics - pictured bottom.

The Asher family returned home pleased with their catches throughout last week.  Some pictures below: top pic -   Kirin Asher 18lbs, then two x 15lbs  followed by  Kirin and his mum Kate Asher holding their respective catches scaling 14lbs and Kate with her 17lbs 8oz catch.

Exeter angler Lee Hardy fished his home made boillies and reported a good day session with a total of 10 fish all commons. Topping his catches was a specimen weighing 18lbs 6oz along with 5 other low doubles and four singles.

Tamworth angler Dylan Stevins scooped a new personal best catch when he hooked in a very trying catch to land, a specimen 5lbs 8oz eel.  The fish which came in eventually after a good struggle also gave Dylan a new personal best eel.  Dylan's other catches that day included 5 mirror carp.  Personal best twice in one day for Andy Burrow of Exeter whose catches just got bigger as his session drew on.  firstly landing commons of 5lbs 6oz and 5lbs 3oz he then went on to land a new pb scaling 14lbs 7oz and then beat that with his last catch of 16lbs 4oz which was a very pleasing day.  The 16lbs 4oz was also heaviest fish out of the top lake for the week.

Tuesday 18th August 2009

Form at Creedy is fair at present with some nice catches landing on the banks of both the main lakes and also the top lake. Water color is medium and is a good indicator that the fish are reasonably active and with catches recorded shows they are certainly hungry at the present time.

Top catch for the past week was by Colyton angler Dave Harris.  His catch, a cracking specimen common carp tipped the scales to 24lbs 8oz and brought a great smile to Dave's face. Paignton's Mark Owen was not far behind with the big catches when he successfully landed a clean 24lbs 4oz common. In total Mark banked 10 fish with 9 commons six of which were double figures, 3 singles weighing between 8 and 9lbs along with a 3lbs green tench.  Mark did however squeeze in another trip to Creedy during the week and that day session attracted a grand total of 17 fish - heaviest bag for the week. Topping his catches that occasion was a 19lbs common along with a pair of 18lbs 8oz, one of 17lbs 12oz, a 16lbs 8oz,  10 other lower double figures and 2 singles of 9lbs 8oz and 7lbs 12oz.  In total Marks' bag weight amassed to over 231lbs of fish - it was certainly happy days again for Mark.  Crediton's Karen Higgins banked an impressive 11 fish in total all of which were common carp.  Topping Karen's bag was a well proportioned 20lbs 6oz common.  Her partner, Chris Hill, also had a very good result and landed 10 fish altogether.  His catches comprised of 9 commons best weighing 22lbs 4oz along with one green tench.  Cheriton Fitzpaine teacher Chris Charlwood recorded a good Creedy session when he banked 7 commons.  His bag was made up of 3 single figures, 2 doubles and 2 x 20's scaling 21lbs 4oz and 23lbs 6oz respectively.  Exeter angler Jamie Ward came to Creedy and fished mainline boillies and tempting a superb 21lbs specimen common carp. Colyton angler Steve Heal fished the right hand bank and tempted a total of 11 commons using ledger tactics.  His catches included three double figures best scaling 21lbs 5oz along with 8 singles.  Another good sized bag was by Ady Puynton who hooked and landed 9 fish in total with 6 singles and three mid - upper doubles best scaling 18lbs 8oz.  Exeter angler Steve Hayden tempted just a solitary catch, a lovely looking common which tipped the scales to 19lbs 8oz exactly and another Exeter angler Neil Sercombe landed 4 commons best of 19lbs which came  right at the end of this session leaving best 'til last.  Holiday guest 14 year old  Kirin Asher got himself off to a good start and found surface tactics more productive.  During one session Kirin tempted a total of 10 fish, all off the top, with 4 good sized doubles heaviest scaling 18lbs exactly.  Kirin is certainly setting the pace for his angling  parents, Kate and Ian, who are playing catch up at present.  Well done Kirin.

Derby guest the Cooper family also started how they mean to carry on this week.  Marlene chose to fish the top lake as in her words, it's more picturesque and more fun at the top - it's also where the kingfishers seem to be at present.  Marlene has tempted some nice double figure commons with her heaviest one scaling 15lbs 8oz - largest catch reported from the top lake.  Husband, Steve, had a really fun session using maggot he tempted 42 small carp along with double figures scaling 13lbs and 16lbs 2oz. Dave Cooper is setting the  pace amongst the family as he has had the largest catch amongst them with his 20lbs 6oz along with a 13lbs 2oz, 12lbs 13oz and one of 9lbs - maybe not for long though Dave.....time will tell.

Wednesday 12th August 2009

Apologies for no report last week but I was under the influence of anesthetic having my knee operation!!!! So this week is a condensed version of the last fortnight of what's been happening at Creedy............

There have been some good sized bags out of main lake such as Exeter's Roger Bowskill with 11 fish: 10 commons best scaling 19lbs exactly along with a nice slimy eel which he was thrilled to catch. 

Heaviest catch  for the fortnight was by Paignton's Mark Owen.  Topping Mark's catches was this beautiful looking 25lbs common - pictured below.

Amid his bag also were some great fish including two at 19lbs 8oz, a 19lbs 4oz and an 18lbs 10oz specimen. His total bag weight amassed 182lbs of fish and also included a 14lbs 4oz mirror carp.

Newton Abbott's Michael Hird reported largest bag of 14 fish all of which were commons and only two of them singles (at 9lbs each).  Michael's largest catch that day was a 21lbs common but he also hooked 6 mid to upper doubles giving a combined bag weight of just over 224lbs of fish.

Bradninch angler Patrick Saunders said it was worth staying 'til nearly closing time when he had a screamer run and landed a beautiful 23lbs common which really made his day.  Tim Penney also had a nice catch when he reported landing a stunning looking common carp which tipped the scales to 20lbs exactly.  Ashley Paynton also landed a 20pounder along with commons of 16lbs and 12lbs.  Bideford's hauler, Leigh Short reported a  tough session, possibly due to suffering 10 hours of rain.....but still managed to tempt a total of 16 fish including 10 double figures up to 17lbs 12oz. Weston super mare angler David Cameron was pleased with his catches including a 20lbs 8oz one session and on the other he banked 3 doubles to 16lbs 6oz.  Ben Iremonger of Exeter fished the far bank and tempted commons of 5lbs, 8lbs, 14lbs and topped that with a 20lbs exactly - well done Ben and you have not lost your form..... Bridgewater angler Ryan Knight fished mega black crab boillies and tempted 6 commons in total including 4 doubles, one single figure and one scaling 21lbs exactly.  Chertion Fitzpaine angler Chris Charlwood landed 7 commons and topping his bag was a 21lbs 4oz along with one weighing 19lbs 2oz.  Wesley Bradford hooked and landed just the one catch which weighed dead on the 20lbs mark. Mike Skinner tempted  a nice 21lbs 10oz and his fellow angling companion, Mr S Wallace banked one of 19lbs.  Exeter's K. Morrison reported a bag of 4 fish with a nice 19lbs 8oz mirror carp along with  good sized commons best of 19lbs 8oz.  

Husband and wife duo, Nigel and Carolyn Rogers had a fair day session with Nigel banking 10 fish (8 commons including a 17lbs 8oz and topped with a 19lbs 2oz - pictured below as mentioned -  together with a pair of tench to 4lbs) . 

Meanwhile Carolyn temped 6 fish with 4 commons up to 14lbs (pictured below) and also a pair of tench to 4lbs.

Also pictured is Exeter angler Debbie Stevens who recently sent us one of her catches for the 2008 season - a great 20 pounder caught from the shelf swim on the far bank.

Tuesday 21st July 2009

Creedy action seems to be picking up now with the mid figures plus being more active.  Interestingly the largest specimens seem to be still tempted off the surface or using zig rig tactics and the smaller specimens being caught using ledger baits generally.  Action has been from all three banks of the main lake with the mid to deeper waters being more popular swims to fish.

Heaviest specimen for the week was banked by Exeter angler Roger Bowskill with his 23lbs 5oz common.  Roger successfully landed 10 commons in total including another good specimen scaling 20lbs 5oz.  He used both surface and ledger tactics but surface methods proved more popular taking 6 and 4 came off the ledger.  Barnstable's Marcus Carpenter fished near to the boathouse on the left hand bank and recorded largest bag of the week with 22 fish. Topping his catches was a 22lbs common carp along with one weighing 20lbs 4oz, a  19lbs mirror carp and 3 x 17's.  The remainder of the catches were between 8lbs and 14lbs with the majority of the catches again off the surface.  During another day session Marcus banked 6 fish up to 17lbs 2oz.  Raff from Torrington hooked himself a new personal best catch when he fished from the shelf swim on the far bank. His largest specimen, a mirror carp weighed in at 20lbs 12oz (heaviest mirror carp for the week) which gave him  a new personal best catch, Raff also landed 3 good sized commons best of 17lbs.  Paignton angler Mark Owen recorded another good session from the boathouse bank on the left bank with a total of 19 fish.  His catches, all commons, included 3 singles and 16 doubles from 10lbs up to 20lbs 2oz - a good day. Bridgewater angler Craig Stone landed just a solitary catch but a nicely proportioned common weighing 21lbs 14oz.   Cornish angler Oliver Evans had several productive day sessions at Creedy during a short break.  His best day he tempted a total of 8 fish, 7 double figure commons up  to 20lbs 1oz, one of 14lbs 13oz and 5 x 13 pounders.  Another session the Pentewan angler tempted 8 fish topped with three 18 pounders along with a 14lbs 5oz.  His heaviest catch during his stay was a 20lbs 9oz common amid a 6 fish bag during one session.  Fellow Cornish angler Mike Body also had  a productive stay including one session with 5 commons up to 19lbs.  Wivelsfield Green guest Lawrence Neale tempted a total of 6 fish whilst fishing 3/4 way up on the right hand bank.  Catches were topped with a 19lbs 4oz common and one scaling 17lbs exactly.

Tuesday 21st July 2009

Creedy action seems to be picking up now with the mid figures plus being more active.  Interestingly the largest specimens seem to be still tempted off the surface or using zig rig tactics and the smaller specimens being caught using ledger baits generally.  Action has been from all three banks of the main lake with the mid to deeper waters being more popular swims to fish.

Heaviest specimen for the week was banked by Exeter angler Roger Bowskill with his 23lbs 5oz common.  Roger successfully landed 10 commons in total including another good specimen scaling 20lbs 5oz.  He used both surface and ledger tactics but surface methods proved more popular taking 6 and 4 came off the ledger.  Barnstable's Marcus Carpenter fished near to the boathouse on the left hand bank and recorded largest bag of the week with 22 fish. Topping his catches was a 22lbs common carp along with one weighing 20lbs 4oz, a  19lbs mirror carp and 3 x 17's.  The remainder of the catches were between 8lbs and 14lbs with the majority of the catches again off the surface.  During another day session Marcus banked 6 fish up to 17lbs 2oz.  Raff from Torrington hooked himself a new personal best catch when he fished from the shelf swim on the far bank. His largest specimen, a mirror carp weighed in at 20lbs 12oz (heaviest mirror carp for the week) which gave him  a new personal best catch, Raff also landed 3 good sized commons best of 17lbs.  Paignton angler Mark Owen recorded another good session from the boathouse bank on the left bank with a total of 19 fish.  His catches, all commons, included 3 singles and 16 doubles from 10lbs up to 20lbs 2oz - a good day. Bridgewater angler Craig Stone landed just a solitary catch but a nicely proportioned common weighing 21lbs 14oz.   Cornish angler Oliver Evans had several productive day sessions at Creedy during a short break.  His best day he tempted a total of 8 fish, 7 double figure commons up  to 20lbs 1oz, one of 14lbs 13oz and 5 x 13 pounders.  Another session the Pentewan angler tempted 8 fish topped with three 18 pounders along with a 14lbs 5oz.  His heaviest catch during his stay was a 20lbs 9oz common amid a 6 fish bag during one session.  Fellow Cornish angler Mike Body also had  a productive stay including one session with 5 commons up to 19lbs.  Wivelsfield Green guest Lawrence Neale tempted a total of 6 fish whilst fishing 3/4 way up on the right hand bank.  Catches were topped with a 19lbs 4oz common and one scaling 17lbs exactly.

Tuesday 14th July 2009

The past fortnight has seen fair action but overall slightly less of the bigger specimens taking the bait at the moment, probably due to recovering post spawning.  However there have been some very good bag sizes with 2 anglers banking over 30 fish during a session.  Catches have been tempted from all banks with action consistent from the mid water depths and deeper regions of the main lake.  The most prolific way to catch volume of fish at the moment is to try surface tactics or zig rig about 5" below the surface is proving tempting to the fish.

Jonathan Soanes is continuing an amazing season hooking 33 fish - all double figures -  during one session.  The Cullompton angler fished the aerator swim on the right hand bank and topped his bag with 6 x 20pounders.  His biggest specimens scaled 24lbs 6oz, 23lbs 11oz, 22lbs 3oz, 21lbs 8oz, 20lbs 8oz and 20lbs 3oz.  All the other doubles ranged from 11lbs up to 19lbs 11oz with 7 x 19pounders and 9 x 18pounders.  Of his catches 29 fish were all off the surface with 4 fish coming from ledger presentation and his total bag weight amounted to a staggering 606lbs of fish - a new Creedy record and one that's going to be a tough one to better.  

Leigh Short of Bideford had largest bag for the week with a total of 37 fish in total with all his catches coming off the leger.  Topping his bag was a 16lbs 4oz common along with 7 other double figures together with 29 specimens up to 10lbs - as he comments, the future 20's.

Heaviest fish for the fortnight was by Joe Adams who came to Creedy for quality and not quantity he reports.  He hooked himself a new personal best catch off the surface with this 24lbs common (picture top below) and then an hour later he tempted a specimen scaling 26lbs 8oz which really made his visit.

Patrick Saunders of Cullompton recorded a busy session with 15 smaller single figure carp along with a 22lbs 4oz and one of 17lbs 12oz - loads of fun and an enjoyable day out. Adrian Newman was well pleased with his 3 fish bag including a pair of 15's and one specimen weighing 20lbs 8oz.   Keith Chadwick banked himself a new personal best catch when he landed his common carp which tipped the scales to 19lbs 11oz.  A mention of Adam Sprague who fished the right hand bank and landed a new personal best catch which gave him  a new personal record weight of 17lbs 12oz. Plymouth angler Rodney Abbott fished at the top of the right hand bank and landed 3 fish up to 21lbs 8oz.

Paul Courtier enjoyed another good session and banked a great brace of commons weighing 22lbs 12oz and 20lbs 8oz - both pictured below - fishing near the boathouse on the left hand bank.

Tiverton angler Wayne Richards fished mid way on the right hand bank and reported a good day with 5 good sized fish best scaling 22lbs 6oz.  Cornish angler Oliver Evans banked a 20lbs 6oz common off the surface whilst fishing the far bank using surface tactics and Mike Body from near St Austell also tempted some good upper double figures including a pair of 19 pounders.

Heaviest mirror carp for the fortnight was banked by Richard Llewelyn when he landed this 21lbs specimen - pictured below.

Other good bags included Dan Price who fished the first swim on the right hand bank and hooked a total of 19 fish with 7 good sized doubles up to 18lbs 5oz.  Bideford angler Leigh Short had another prolific session at Creedy with a total of 17 fish 12 of which were doubles best scaling 17lbs 9oz whilst fishing mid way on the far bank.  Steve Liddle of WC Angling banked 14 fish in total, all common carp up to 16lbs 8oz.

Tuesday 30th June 2009

Fishing form continues well at Creedy this past week with 10 x 20pounders on the bank out of the main lake with several mirror carp feeding at present.  Some spawning took place earlier last week but all has gone quiet since.  Looking at the fish out on the bank there are still several full looking specimens but definitely some of the larger ones have managed to spawn out now.  The small amount of algae that was present has now dispersed helped by the continuation of the aerator pump. All banks have been producing well with some days being constant throughout the day even amidst the hottest period of the day. Surface tactics are ever popular with dog biscuit and break a favorite. Leger baits are still boillies fished in combination with pellets, corn and maggots with  pop-up and zig rigs to 6" below the surface still proving to be tempting bait for the fish.  In the top lake the shallower weedy areas have been holding the majority of the stock so catches have been better out form the shallower end or around the lily bed.

Heaviest fish for the week was by Crediton's Mike Izzard with his specimen mirror which tipped the scales to 27lbs 12oz - heaviest mirror for the week. Mike's catch also gave him a new personal best catch - picture below.  During Mike's session he also banked 7 commons all of which were double figures with largest scaling 19lbs 3oz.

During another day session Mike banked a total of 9 fish with 7 double figure  commons best scaling 16lbs 1oz together with a pair of mirrors best of 17lbs 10oz.

Seaton angler Keith Osborne fished at the top of the right hand bank and tempted a nice 24lbs 4oz mirror carp along with a 7lbs common.  Newquay angler Richard Peters also tempted a good sized mirror carp of 21lbs exactly whilst fishing on the surface from the far bank.  Exeter's Bernard Courtney experienced his best day session at Creedy when he fished on the right hand bank, he lost count of how many fish he hooked.  However, topping his catches was a beautiful 23lbs 14oz common - picture below:

Bernard's catch was then followed with a common of 21lbs 10oz, a 17lbs 6oz, a 17lbs 8oz, a 16lbs 10oz, a 15lbs 14oz, one of 12lbs 8oz and a koi carp of just under 10lbs.

Newton Abbott's Paul Courtier banked largest common carp of the week with his 23lbs 4oz specimen.  Paul also hooked a 22lbs 2oz, an 18lb s6oz, a pair of 16's one of 15lbs  and one of 14lbs 10oz. His total bag weight came to 126lbs of fish. Pictured below is firstly the 23lbs 4oz and below the 22lbs 2oz common.

Bridgwater's Shaun Deplege achieved his goal in banking his first 20 pounder at Creedy also this past week. Shaun was fishing from the far bank and using surface tactics banked  a 20lbs 8oz and one of 12lbs exactly.  Picture below:

Bridgwater junior Cory McKay reported an awesome day's sport  with many runs during his session.  He managed to successfully banked a beautiful 17lbs mirror carp together with commons weighing 12lbs and 8lbs.

Paignton's Mark Owen continues a good season fishing adjacent to the boathouse on the left hand bank and recorded 15 fish in total -largest bag for the week which included heaviest ghost carp recorded at Creedy, an 11lbs specimen - New record.  Mark's commons were topped with a pair of 17's, a pair of 15's,  7 low doubles and 5 fish between 7 - 9lbs.  Mark's total bag weight amassed over 187lbs of fish.

Archie from Bridwater reported a great day at Creedy when he banked a total of 12 fish during one session.  Topping his catches was a 17lbs 6oz common which gave Archie a new personal best catch.  Other catches included three of 15lbs, two of 12lbs, an 11lbs and a 10lbs, all commons.  Archie's next goal is to hit that 20lbs figure and aims to return to Creedy fairly soon.

Lisa Carthew of Wadebridge, Cornwall was brought along fishing by her boyfriend Glen Hughes.  She certainly had beginner's luck when she fished adjacent to the boathouse amid deeper waters and  banked a 14lbs 1oz common followed that with one scaling 13lbs 5oz.  Whether she is fully hooked on the sport Glen - not sure, only time will tell. Glen tempted 6 fish with 5 double figure commons best of 18lbs 1oz.  Exeter's Roger Bowskill banked 6 commons up to 17lbs 8oz, Ben Westwood reported 8 fish: 7 commons up to 12lbs 5oz together with a 4lbs 9oz tench and Biggles hooked 5 commons topped with a pair of 17's.

Pictured below is Mike Izzard's catches of last week also a 21lbs mirror carp together with a  24lbs 7oz common.

Tuesday 23rd June 2009

Another productive week's fishing at Creedy with 25 x 20 pounders out on the bank this past 7 days. and some good sized bags indeed. We have seen some more spawning in the last couple of days but it has definitely not  put off the fish from feeding in the main lake.  The top lake has seen some action but possibly not so productive as usual.  There have been some nice sized tench to over 5lbs and carp to just under 16lbs with more action in the mid area around the central island.

From the main lake, heaviest fish for the week was banked by St Austell angler Mike Body when he landed this cracking  27lbs 12oz specimen common pictured below

Mike spent the past week up at Creedy whilst enjoying a week off from work.  Most sessions Mike managed to tempt at least one or two x 20pounders per session and on two days he landed 12 fish.  His other big catches over the week included a 25lbs 9oz, a 24lbs 7oz, one of 23bls 15oz, a 22lbs 6oz, a 21lbs 4oz, 20bls 15oz, 20lbs 13oz x 2, 20lbs 3oz and one of 20lbs 1oz. Mike works very hard and rarely sits still on the bank, sometimes moving several times per day.  He certainly has surface tactics down to a tee as all his specimens came off the top using that method.  Newton Abbott angler Michael Hird fished the right hand bank and had best mixed bag when he landed a total of 14 fish during a day session.  Topping his catches were three 20pounders largest of 24lbs 4oz, one of 22lbs 8oz and a 21lbs 8oz.  Michael also had 8 other double figures along with two singles and a good sized green tench scaling 5lbs 6oz - heaviest tench recorded for the week.

Aaron Aldred had much to smile about when he hooked his new personal best catch which tipped the scales to 27lbs exactly.  Aaron  was enjoying his annual visit to Creedy accompanied with his dad, Keith who was down visiting from Manchester  Keith produced a nice bend in his rod also when he banked just the one mid double figure common.  A great second visit to Creedy for 13 year old junior angler Josh Jones when he scooped himself  a new personal best catch when he successfully landed this beautiful 20lbs 6oz common - pictured below:

This catch was accompanied with a 12lbs common.  The Exeter junior has been fishing for carp now for about 4 years and this was only his second time to Creedy, Well done Josh.

Mike Izzard has repeated his terrific success this season with two sessions full of fish.  His first session Mike banked 13 fish in total; 11 commons ranging from 9lbs 2oz up to 23lbs 8oz (pictured below), a 15lbs 11oz mirror carp and a classic ghostie carp which tipped the scales to 10lbs 8oz - pictured below Mike's  common.

Bridgwater angler Lee Morgan enjoyed one of his best sessions at Creedy when he banked 3 fish during a session. Topping his catches was this 21lbs 5oz common - picture below, along with a 12lbs and an 8lbs.

Exeter's Gary Tucker landed a great brace of commons at Creedy this past week.  Whilst fishing 3/4 way up on the right hand bank Gary first banked a 24lbs 2oz specimen which was shortly followed with one which tipped the scales to 24lbs 12oz.  Gary also banked a mid double figure common in his bag.  N ewton Abbott's Dave O'Brien fished an evening session on the boathouse bank fishing into mid water depths and hooked 4 fish in total.  Topping his catches was a common weighing 23lbs exactly, followed by ones of 18lbs , 17lbs and 6lbs.  Exeter's Wayne Higgins fished 3/4 up on the right hand bank and enjoyed a buoyant session banking a total of 5 commons best weighing 22lbs 9oz.  Crediton's Chris Hill had his best session this season at Creedy landing a total of 10 fish, all commons, up to 21lbs.  Chris worked hard and even changed swims a couple of times but his moving certainly paid off and his catches were tempted off the ledger.

Mike Izzard reported largest mirror carp for the week which scaled 21lbs exactly, together with another double figure mirror.  These pair of mirrors were also accompanied by 9 commons with his largest catch being a 24lbs 7oz common.

Morchard Bishop's Chris Woulahan hooked a new personal best catch when he hooked his 19lbs 8oz specimen common whilst fishing adjacent to the boathouse on the left hand bank.   Copplestone postman Phil Jefferies fished amid shallow waters at the top of the left hand bank and topped his 5 fish bag with a 19lbs 12oz common.  His other catches, all double figures, scaled 17lbs 7oz, 15lbs 2oz, 12lbs 1oz and 11lbs 7oz.

Other catches included: George Osborne 7 fish with 5 doubles best of 18lbs, Dan Hoskin with his 8 carp including 6 double figures up to 14lbs, Paul Francis with two doubles best of 17lbs 5oz, Jeff Morgan of Torquay with 4 commons topped by a pair of 15 pounders.

Tuesday 16th June 2009

Great action at Creedy this past week with heaviest fish of the season on the bank and also largest ever best catch at Creedy with 9 x 20pounders during one session - a new Creedy record.  Surface fishing is definitely recommended during the hot and sunny periods as great number of the carp are enjoying basking on the surface.  With the aerator pump refreshing the oxygen levels mid day it seems to help encourage the fish to feed with action better afternoons at present. All baits have tempted catches this week so anglers are arriving with a good selection  of bait choices - including maggots and worm.  The largest specimens have yet to spawn so the lake record is still up for grabs especially at the moment.

Heaviest fish out this season was banked by Kenton angler Les Harris which tipped the scales to 30lbs 6oz.  Les fished 1/3 way up on the right hand bank amid mid water depths and tempted his catch which gave him a new personal best catch.

A new lake record was set by Cullompton's Jonathan Soanes who again had another amazing bag of carp.  In total Jonathan banked 24 fish (23 carp) with 21 of these tempted off the surface using a controller float.  Incredibly of his large bag - 9 of these catches tipped the scales to 20lbs plus which beat the previous record (also set by Jon) of 8 x 20 pounders back in 2007.  Topping his bag was a 24lbs 3oz common.  Other big catches: two 23lbs 4oz, 22lbs 6oz, 22lbs 3oz, 21lbs 14oz, 21lbs 11oz, 21lbs 10oz and one of  20lbs 3oz. Jon landed just the one tench and all the remaining carp were 14lbs 10oz plus which gave a total bag weight of over 449lbs.  Postman Phil Jefferies from Copplestone continues a good season with 6 commons best scaling 24lbs 9oz, his other catches weighing 18lbs 15oz, 17lbs 10oz, 15lbs 9oz, 13lbs 7oz and 8lbs.  Crediton angler Mike Izzard had two productive day sessions at Creedy, firstly banking 7 fish including a pair of 20's best weighing 24lbs 1oz.  On the other occasion Mike banked  14 commons with his heaviest fish of that day scaling 20lbs 8oz - that takes his total number of 20's this season already to 20, he is right on target to smash his 2008 record of 30 x 20pounders throughout the season.  

The Barnstaple angler Nick Lloyd fished the far bank and using surface tactics tempted a total of 7 double figure carp up to 23lbs 1oz, his bag weight amassing 106lbs in total. Steve Turner reported just the one catch which weighed 22lbs exactly. Weston Super Mare angler Adam Cousins found the right bank lucky for him when he landed 4 carp one session, all commons up to 23lbs 8oz.  Paignton's Mark Owen landed 7 carp in total with his heaviest catch that session scaling 20lbs exactly,  Mark was fishing adjacent to the boathouse on the left hand bank. Dan Price reported a good sized bag of 11 fish in total all of which were commons.  Catches rangled from 3lbs up to 19lbs 4oz and his total bag weight came to just under the 100lbs.  Plymouth angler Chris Jeary  hooked himself a new personal best catch when he landed his solitary catch, a 20lbs 5oz common carp.  Newton Abbott angler Michael Hird recorded an 8 fish bag with 6 double figures best scaling 19lbs 12oz.  Cullompton angler Steve Clarke hooked a 19lbs 4oz common and  Delabole angler Glen Hughes landed a pair of 17's, Lee Morgan banked a 19lbs 14oz common

Heaviest mirror carp for the week was banked by Exeter angler Roger Bowskill when he landed his 21lbs 8oz specimen.   Kent angler Paul Noakes finished his holiday with one of his best sessions tempting 8 fish in total including a 23lbs 8oz common another good sized mirror carp for the week, a 21lbs 2oz specimen.  Picture of the 21lbs 2oz mirror below:

Chris Page of Weston Super Mare reported a new personal best tench when he landed his 7lbs 5oz specimen - heaviest so far this year. Chris also tempted 4 good sized carp up to 19lbs 7oz.  There have been several other green tench out this past week including Exeter angler, Russell Eveleigh with his 5lbs tench.

In the top lake holiday guest George Ashman took largest catch for the week when he landed his 17lbs specimen common which was amid a 6 fish bag.  George also set himself a new personal best fish with this catch.  Other catches this week included several low to mid double figure sized carp and a 5lbs ghost carp was also recorded by Dan Price of Exeter.

Tuesday 9th June 2009

Creedy form is continuing well with another 16 x 20pounders out on the bank this past week.  The wet weather seems to have put alot of anglers off enduring the rain but for those who stuck it out the Saturday's downpour proved productive.  The margins are fishing fairly consistently at the moment and also about one rod length out there seems to be many fish moving and picking up on the baits.  Maggotts/worms,  boillies, dog biscuits and corn have all tempted the carp with ledgering and surface tactics being most popular. Bag sizes have been variable from tough days with just single catches to some impressive bags of 23 fish.  The spawning activity has stopped for the moment after heavy action the beginning part of last week, it seems that the largest specimens have yet to spawn and are looking quite full still.

Heaviest fish for the week tipped the scales to 26lbs 10oz and was banked by Jonathan Soanes.  The Cullompton angler used boillies and tempted a total of 23 fish including 5 twenties.  His other catches scaled 24bls 11oz, 22lbs 9oz, 22lbs 7oz and a 21lbs 5oz (heaviest for the week)  mirror carp.  Pictured below is the 26lbs 10oz specimen common by Jon.

Jon banked 14 other mid to upper doubles, a low double along with 3 single figures, and also lost two fish.  Jon's total bag weight amounted to over 407lbs of fish which is a new largest bag record for Creedy.  

This is Jon's 28lbs 10oz which he caught earlier in the season.

A new personal best catch for Tiverton angler Rob Hern this past week.  Rob fished 1/2 way up on the right hand bank and tempted just the one catch, a pleasing 25lbs 12oz using ledger boillies.  Kent angler Paul Noakes is enjoying a good holiday and has had two productive days firstly banking a total of 12 fish one session when he fished the far bank.  Catches were topped with a 24lbs specimen common, followed by a 20lbs 10oz, a pair of 17's, one of 16lbs , 4 other doubles along with 3 singles.  On the other occasion Paul hooked a grand total of 9 fish during one session with his heaviest pair weighing in at 24lbs 4oz and 21lbs exactly.  

Nathan Hooper pictured below is holding his new personal best catch, a 24lbs specimen common carp which was tempted early on that very wet morning this last Saturday.

Wellington angler Rob Jolly fished the boathouse and found his swim producing from the marginal areas very tight into the bank amid deep water.  Rob netted a total of 6 fish, all good sized fish including a 23lbs 6oz, a 21lbs 9oz, an 18lbs 4oz, a 17lbs 2oz and one scaling 15lbs 8oz, all which were commons.

Crediton angler Mike Izzsard continues an excellent season with 2 sessions this past week. Firstly banking 14 fish, all commons topped with a 20lbs 1oz, three mid upper doubles, 8 low doubles plus a pair of single figure carp. During the second session Mike banked 9 commons topped with a 20lbs 2oz from 1/2 way up on the right bank.  Pictured below is Mike's 3 x 20's of last weeks catches, commons of 21lbs 5oz, 21lbs 7oz and a 20lbs 10oz. 

Newton Abbott's Mike Hird fished the far bank and banked 11 fish, 9 doubles up to 21lbs 8oz along with a pair of 9pounders.  Exeter angler Roger Bowskill fished the boathouse bank and successfully landed 6 fish up to 18lbs  and Nigel Rogers banked 4 fish with commons into double figures.   Okehampton angler Steve Dawe visited Creedy specifically to fish for eels and found some luck on the far bank, landing a pair just short of 3lbs.

Pictured below is Copplestone's Phil Jefferies with his 24lbs 11oz common which was tempted last week.

Tuesday 2nd June 2009

Another very good weeks fishing at Creedy with over 30 x 20pounders out on bank from the main lake.  Although there have been many fish spawning the largest specimens have yet to do so. The aerator pump is on for most of the hottest period of the day and the fish  certainly love to bask and play around the pump.  Action has been from all three banks with the margins and mid to shallower water depths being most productive.  The hot temperatures have seen many of the prolific stock just basking on the surface and for those angler who are prepared for surface fishing - and also have the patience, floating dog biscuits & boillies have proved tempting to the fish.  Zig rigging methods have been not so popular this past week but could still be worth a try.

Heaviest fish for the week was banked by Oxford angler Mr Ray Collins when he fished with a  float rod in the shallows on the left hand bank. Ray landed his cracking 26lbs 4oz specimen common which ended up being his only catch that session but he was well pleased and it got his holiday off to a good start.

Anthony of Exeter (sorry no surname) hooked himself a big catch common which tipped the scales to 26lbs exactly this past week. Anthony fished the right hand bank and also landed one of 21lbs, a pair of scraper 20's and a 10pounder but his big fish also gave him a new personal best catch which he was well chuffed about.

Copplestone's Phil Jefferies has had two cracking sessions at Creedy this past week.  On his first session Phil banked three commons scaling 25lbs 9oz, 24lbs 8oz and a 17lbs 13oz.  Feeling he was on a roll Phil returned for more action, this time banking a  25lbs, a 24lbs 13oz, a 19lbs 13oz and one of 18lbs 15oz. Well done to you Phil, fish pictures below:

Crediton's Mike Izzard has had an amazing week and had three sessions at Creedy as the fishing was so prolific.  To date this season now Mike has already banked a total of 15 x 20pounders which is well on track to better last years record - we shall have to wait and see how the remainder of the season goes.  The first session Mike banked a total of 14 fish with 4 of them being 20pounders, 25lbs 5oz, 25lbs exactly, a 24lbs and one of exactly 20lbs.  In total his bag weight amounted to 221lbs of fish.    

Mike's second session was the largest & heaviest bag for the week of 19 fish, all commons.  His catches were topped by a 22lbs 8oz and a 20lbs 8oz along with 14 doubles and three single figures giving a combined bag weight of just over 281lbs of fish.  Mike's third session brought a total catch of 11 fish, all commons with the heaviest pair scaling 21lbs 5oz and 20lbs 10oz, his bag weight came to 147lbs of fish.  Cheriton Fitzpaine teacher Chris Charlwood banked 3 fish and also tempted heaviest mirror carp for the week when he landed his 24lbs 5oz specimen. His other two fish were commons of 15lbs 3oz and a  single figure carp.

Exeter's Debbie Stevens had a good session also with 5 good sized carp up to 24lbs which matched her existing personal best catch along with a tench.  Picture below:

Axminster angler, Tristan Wakeley found the left hand bank productive using a zig rig he tempted a 24lbs 2oz common along with a 15lbs 5oz whilst bottom baits  attracted commons of  10lbs 8oz and a 3lbs on his other rod.  Dan Hoskins caught 5 fish including a 24lbs common, one of 21lbs 2oz and three double figure carp.

Seaton angler Keith Osborne chose to fish at the top of the right hand bank and hooked himself a new personal best catch when he banked his 24bs common.  Keith also temped commons of 17lbs, a pair of 12lbs and a pair of 10lbs.  Exeter's Lee Hardy fished the shelf swim of the far bank and landed four good sized doubles up to 20lbs 10oz whilst Lympstone angler Andy Lambert tempted a nice 22lbs common.  Kent angler Paul Noakes used surface tactics on the left hand  bank and landed a 23lbs 12oz along with a 17lbs 8oz.

North Devon's Franz Tremyl chose to fish the far bank and landed a total of 10 fish. Topping his catches was a 22lbs common and a 20lbs 4oz, his total bag weight came to just under 127lbs of fish.  Cheshire angler Wayne Ellor enjoyed a good break and landed several fish during his stay.  One session Wayne banked  5 commons best weighing 20lbs exactly and his most prolific session was 7 fish up to 17lbs 10oz.  Bradninch angler Patrick Sanders had a cracking evening session banking 4 commons up to 21lbs 4oz.

Minehead angler Tim Woodbridge continues a good season and banked a total of 12 fish this past week with 11 common carp up to 19lbs 13oz along with heaviest green tench for the week scaling 5lbs 13oz.

In the top lake there has been some consistent action.  On the right hand bank was productive for Wellington angler Dave Hodges who banked a total of 7 fish, 6 carp up to 15lbs  together with a lovely 4lbs green tench. A welcome back to Dave who has not been carping for some time which shows he has not lost the knack of catching. Harvey also tempted three commons up to 14lbs from the right hand bank.

Below are pictures from Alex Meek with his 7lbs 11oz tench and a 23lbs 11oz common

Also pictured below is Paul Meek with his first ever carp, a whopping 20lbs for his personal best catch.

Tuesday 26th May 2009

Some good action at Creedy again this past week.  Some of the fish have started spawning but this has certainly not stopped the fish feeding, especially the larger specimens, so possibly the smaller doubles are going at the moment.  All three banks of the main lake have produced some big fish with the open mid water and tree lines being favored at present.  Many of the catches have been out on boillies with Billetts being very popular at the moment, also maggots & worm have tempted several catches on the ledger.  On the surface dog biscuit and zig rigging with baits about 3 - 4 " below the surface have also had some very good results.  Water color is excellent at present and the aerator pump is now in action over the mid day period and during the night time.

In the top lake the action has been varied but again some good mid double figure carp have been tempted, more action has been seen on the right hand bank with the weedy shallow depths holding the stock at present. 

Heaviest fish for the week was tempted by Taunton angler Glen Cornish with his 27lbs 15oz  well proportioned mirror carp.

Glen was legering with boillies in shallow waters at the top of the right hand bank.  That particular session Glen banked a total of 9 fish, his other catches were all common carp including 7 doubles to 20lbs 12oz together with a single figure carp.  Glen's largest 20lbs 12oz common is pictured below.  Luckily this week Glen managed to stay dry and he is still smiling from his hiccup last week.

Exeter angler Roger Bowskill had a good session banking a total of 8 fish.  Roger found most of his action was on the ledger with just one of his  catches coming off the top. Roger also tempted a 23lbs mirror carp and  a common of 21lbs 8oz.  Newton Abbott's Dave O'Brien chose to move swims as it was all quiet.  He dropped into the swim on the shelf of the far bank and was later rewarded with his 26lbs specimen common carp. Tim Woodbridge continues a good season banking a 24lbs 10oz common together with a 4lbs 6oz green tench.  

Scarborough  angler Alex Meek hooked a new personal best catch when he banked his 23lbs 11oz common whilst fishing mid way up on the right hand bank. Alex also landed one of 9lbs and a cracking 7lbs 11oz green tench - heaviest green tench for the year. His brother Paul from London hooked his first ever carp, a 20lbs common together with an 11lbs common - both on Billetts boillies.  Paul has definitely been converted to carp fishing now.  Crediton's Mike Izzard recorded largest bag for the week with a grand total of 22 fish.  Catches included 21 commons ranging from 7lbs up to 23lbs 11oz along with a mirror carp of14lbs 8oz. The total bag weight amounted to just under 270 lbs of fish. Crediton's Lee Brooks chose to fish on the far bank and landed 4 fish including 3 x 20pounders.  Topping his catches was a 23lbs 9oz common, followed by a 20lbs 8oz, a 20lbs and one mid double figure.  Gaz Smith banked 5 commons, all good double figures with his largest specimen tipping the scales to 22lbs 12oz.  Cornish angler Bryn Phillips had a good session with a total of 8 commons, all doubles.  Topping his catches was a 21lbs 7oz and also included a pair of 19's, a 16lbs 14oz, a pair of 14's and a pair of 11's.  Joe Rollings who was celebrating his 40th birthday enjoyed a productive couple of sessions with 8 double figures to 18lbs and a 21lbs common.  Tony Johnson of Gloucester tempted some good specimens during his stay including this 22lbs 8oz  common carp pictured below:

Angling companion John Brett of New Romney, Kent, also enjoyed a good week with one session banking 9 fish up to 19lbs and his best day hooking 7 fish including commons of 22lbs 6oz and 18lbs 4oz (top picture, below a 20pounder).

John's lovely wife Barbara also reported a 17lbs 4oz specimen also pictured. 

All three anglers have been coming to Creedy for about 17 years now and have never got bored of the lakes and have become firm friends.

Exeter's Brian Ford banked 8 fish whilst fishing the boathouse bank.  Using floating dog biscuit Brian tempted 5 commons up to 21lbs and also had three fish on the leger up to 22lbs.  Shane Dymock of Weston Supermare fished the far bank and tempted fish to 21lbs, Stockport angler Wayne Ellor fished at the top of the left hand bank and landed 6 fish, all commons,  including a pair of 18's and a 19lbs 8oz specimen.

Barnstaple chef Ian Laird enjoyed another session surface fishing at Creedy using floating dog biscuit.  Catches were all double figures with a 21lbs 3oz and a 22lbs 5oz specimen topping his bag.  Fellow North Devon angler Nick Lloyd tempted 9 commons, again all doubles with a 22lbs 10oz and 21lbs 4oz topping his catches.

Holiday angler Les Marshment of Burton-on-Trent enjoyed a relaxing week, his best day included 4 commons up to 16lbs 8oz and a mention for Phil Jefferies who came to Creedy for the first visit this season and banked three doubles up to 15lbs 15oz.

Also pictured below is Exeter angler Stephan Money with his 28lbs 8oz common which was caught last week.  He is also pictured with his chief ground bait mixer, son Charlie.

Also pictured below is Sidmouth's Steve Fowler with his catch from last week, a beautiful 22lbs 8oz common carp.

Tuesday 19th May 2009

Wellington angler Gaz Smith fished boillies and tempted 3 commons with a pair of 14pounders plus one of 20lbs 4oz.  Bridgwater's Ryan Knight fished mega baits and tempted 3 commons of 20lbs, 15lbs 7oz and 12lbs 3oz.  Tim Woodbridge fished the first swim on the right hand bank and landed 8 commons including a 20lbs 2oz, a 19lbs , one of 17lbs 4oz, three low to mid doubles and a pair of single figure carp.  Tim also received the Creedy trophy for heaviest fish for the 20008 season when he caught his 29lbs 6oz specimen last April.  Picture to follow.

Sidmouth angler Steve Fowler fished 1/2 way on the right hand bank and banked 4 commons best scaling 22lbs 8oz together with heaveist ghost carp for the season so far of 6lbs 4oz.   Taunton's Glen Cornish had an eventful day at Creedy when he landed 4 commons from the top of the right hand bank.  Unfortunately he did get more than he bargained for when he was guiding his bait boat amongst the margins and leant forward, toppling head first into the lake.  It certainly brought a smile to his son, Adam, who was fishing next door - shame he didn't have the camera with him.  Glen did finish his session with 4 commons up to 21lbs and Adam reported one common of 17lbs 5oz.  St Austell angler Mike Body came to visit Creedy for the first time this season and banked 4 commons scaling 10lbs, 16lbs 8oz, 17lbs 2oz and 18lbs 13oz. Fellow Cornishman, Oliver Evans also reported a good session of 9 fish:  7 commons with 4 doubles up to 17lbs 11oz,  3 singles and a pair of tench to 5lbs 12oz.

Holiday guest John Brett got his stay off to a good start when he banked 8 fish one session.  Topping his catches was a 20lbs 8oz common along with two other carp and along with 5 tench.  Another session John tempted 4 commons, again banking a 20pounder together with commons of 19lbs 8oz, 15lbs and 14lbs. 

In the top lake Somerset holiday guest Clive Lamb tempted out heaviest fish for the season, a common carp scaling 22lbs 1oz along with a pair of single figure carp.  Exeter's James Lynch recorded a lovely looking 15lbs common and there have been several other doubles banked.  The far bank on the top lake seems to have been more productive this past week with most of the catches coming using ledger tactics including the luncheon meat and boillies.

Pictured below is Steve Barrett with his 21lbs 10oz specimen he tempted out of the main lake during last weeks fishing break at Creedy.  Steve also hooked the 18lbs 12oz common below.  Lastly is Steve's dad, Paul Barrett with his new personal best catch, a 17lbs 9oz common.  

Tuesday 12th May 2009

Action has been fair at Creedy this past week with some good mid 20's being tempted out.  Various tactics have proved popular including ledgering with boillies and maggots (especially in the margins), zig rig fishing with the bait suspended about 4 - 6" below the surface or surface dog biscuits.  The corners of the main lake have definitely become more active and the margins are a must at the moment.

Heaviest fish for the week was banked by Crediton's Mike Izzard whose season has begun to take off.  This past week Mike banked 12 fish during a day session at the top of the right hand bank.  Topping his catches was this chunky 25lbs 13oz common - pictured.

His other big catch for that day was this 21lbs 4oz common - pictured.

Mike's other catches included six mid to upper doubles, a pair of 14's and one single of 9lbs 8oz.  His total bag weight came to 195lbs of fish.

Mike returned to Creedy for another day session and this time took largest bag of 16 fish along with another big specimen, this occasion a specimen weighing 24lbs 2oz - pictured below on the mat. His catches, all doubles amounted to a total bag weight of just over 226lbs of fish - heaviest bag

Colyton's Steve Heal.  Steve fished 1/3 way up on hte right hand bank and fishished his session with a total of three fish, all commons. Topping his catches was this beaut, a 25lbs 9oz specimen common (pictured below) which also gave him a new personal best catch.  Other fish included a  17lbs 2oz and an 8lbs 3oz common.

Exeter's Jarrod Kastner also scooped himself a new personal best fish whilst fishing at the top of the right hand bank.  He hooked into this 25lbs 2oz common amid shallow water whilst ledgering boillies.

North Devon's Rob Kendall tempted a total of three commons last Friday including a pair of 20's.  Topping his catches was this 24lbs 1oz common - pictured below:

Rob then went on to bank this cracking 22lbs 10oz specimen - pictured below along with one scaling 8lbs.

Minehead angler Stephen Bailey hooked himself a new personal best catch when he landed his 22lbs 5oz  common.  Stephen fished the shelf swim on the far bank and also reported doubles of 17lbs 8oz, 19lbs 9oz and 10lbs.  

Barnstaple anlger Dave Morrish recorded a good day's sport banking 8 good sized double figure commons.  Topping his catches was a 22lbs 5oz common followed shortly afterwards with a 20lbs specimen.  Other fish included a 17lbs, one at 16lbs, a pair of 15's, one of 14 and one of 10lbs exactly giving a bag weight of 129lbs of fish.  Another Barnstaple angler Nick Lloyd tempted a 20lbs common using surface tactics from the right hand bank - his catch pictured below:

And Nick's son Finlay is pictured below with his new personal best fish which he caught last week, his 18lbs new pb.

Franz Treml of North Devon tempted a pair of doubles up to 20lbs 2oz, Exeter anlger Randolph Velterop banked a 19lbs 9oz from the finger at the top of the left hand bank, Tiverton's Darren short hooked a pair of doubles to 16lbs, John Tarr (Sampford Peverell landed a 19lbs common and Stephen Glover banked 5 good doubles up to 18lbs 5oz along with heaviest tench of the week scaling 4lbs.  Witheridge angler Steve Tree tempted three doubles off the surface scaling 19lbs, 17lbs and 12lbs 2oz and Minehead angler Tim Woodbridge banked 7 fish, all commons up to 12lbs 12oz from the first swim on the right hand bank.

In the top lake there have been some good bags including Stephen Bailey's 5 fish, all doubles with his largest specimen weighing 16lbs 12oz, Stephen fished on the far bank mid way along.  It is well worth moving about in the top lake as results have varied but more catches have been reported from the deeper sections near the dam end.

Pictured below is Taunton's Gen Cornish with his 24lbs 6oz specimen common, just one of his big catches from the previous week.

Tuesday 5th May 2009

With air temperatures dropping and cooler winds this past week the fish have been slightly quieter.  Still some good catches and good sized fish being banked from the main lake and also the top lake.  All three of the main lake  banks have produced some good sport with possibly the mid water depths most active.  The margins especially the reedy areas have also had many carp pre occupied splashing and playing, probably getting ready to spawn in the not too distant future.  Maggot and worms have proved tempting to the fish and this past week have also seen some good action on the Billetts bait and savory type boillies.

Heaviest fish for the week was banked by Cullompton' s Jonathan Soanes.  Topping his 5 fish bag was a beautiful 25lbs 8oz specimen common which was followed by a 23lbs 11oz and a pair of doubles.  Jon also banked a good sized green tench  scaling 5lbs.  Tiverton's Ricky Buttle came very close to a new personal record when he hooked his solitary catch which tipped the scales to 25lbs exactly.  This catch was 2oz short of his previous record but never the less a very welcome catch, Ricky was fishing top of the left hand bank.  Tim Woodbridge fished the shelf swim of the far bank and landed 3 fish in total, also loosing two catches right at the net.  His fish scaled 5lbs, 8lbs and 24lbs.  

Taunton's Glen Cornish spent several sessions down at Creedy this past week as he enjoyed a week off work. The solitary travelling did pay off,  his angling friend Jon Cole who went to Scotland to celebrate his 40th birthday - congratulations Jon.  Glen's first session on the far bank produced a 5 fish bag with four commons best scaling 24lbs 6oz along with a tench.

Another session Glen tempted four doubles to 19lbs 7oz, next session two mid double figure carp and on the most recent session Glen fished at the top of the right hand bank and had his best day.  Topping his bag was a pair of 23pounders, 23lbs j8oz and 23lbs 5oz, followed with 4 mid to upper doubles up to 19lbs 10oz.  The total bag weight came to just over 110lbs of fish. Largest bag of 8 fish was by Sidmouth angler Steve Fowler.  His bag included 5 single figure commons, three x 12pounders together with a green tench.   Exeter angler Roger Bowskill reported a  7 fish bag - joint largest bag.  Catches included one green tench along with 6 commons heaviest scaling 24lbs exactly.    Teignmouth angler George Davis chose to fish in his favorite swim at the top of the left hand bank and hooked a total of 6 carp (5 of which were 16lbs +) up to 22lbs 8oz.  His total bag weight amounted to just over 104lbs of fish.

Leeds angler Andy Gibson enjoyed a reasonable week with a total of 17 fish over the six days.  Andy's catches included a beautiful 14lbs 3oz mirror carp, all others being commons, one of them weighing 22lbs 7oz which gave him a new personal best fish.  Fellow Leeds guest Mark Baraniak tempted a total of 15 fish over the week with 13 commons up to  21lbs 6oz along with a pair of tench to 5lbs 12oz - heaviest tench for the week.  Exeter's Mark Downing  fished the right bank and landed four carp including three double figure specimens up to 22lbs 12oz, all common carp.    Barnstaple angler Jonathan Holdaway tried different tactics and tempted a 15lbs 8oz specimen off the bottom on the ledger and using dog biscuits on the surface he hooked two carp scaling 14lbs and 21lbs.  

Crediton's Phil Tucker continues a good season,  tempting a 21lbs 4oz specimen common this past week whilst fishing at the top of the right hand bank.

A new personal best catch for North Devon junior Finlay Lloyd who set himself a new personal best catch when he landed his 18lbs common.  Finlay who was fishing together with his dad, Nick, chose the far bank and also tempted one of 15lbs - well done Finlay.  Nick banked just the two carp, both double figures up to 16lbs.

Other catches included Rob Jolly with 4 fish up to 18lbs and Crediton's Darren Hughes with 7 fish up to 18lbs fishing from the far bank.

Action has been good but varied out of the top lake.  The water color has gone grey green for the moment.  This however did not deter Cullompton's Lee and Maurice Marchant who between them landed 7 commons ranging from 8lbs up to 18lbs - heaviest fish for the week. Paignton's Tony Chown fished on the far bank of the top lake and although a little slower than his usual he did tempt 3 good doubles heaviest scaling 15lbs.  Other catches up to 17lbs have also been reported with more action coming from the deeper water areas rather than the shallow water depths - so well worth go up there at the moment.

Tuesday 28th  April 2009

Creedy has it's first 30 pounder on the bank for the past 2 seasons this past week along with several other mid to upper 20pounders making it an exciting time to fish at the present moment.  Action has been had from all three banks from the main lake with the margins and shallows now picking up with many specimens cruising and spotting the reed clusters on which to spawn. There have even been a few small specimens just beginning to spawn but the larger carp seem quite a way off for the moment and not over full with spawn.  Popular tactics have been legering hook baits over a good sized mixed bed, zig rigging with the baits about 4 - 6" below the water surface and also surface tactics during the hotter periods.  Water color is fairly red brown at present and water temperatures have certainly risen over the past week.

Heaviest fish for the week and  for the past two seasons was banked by Mark Wiffen when he landed his 30 pounder whilst fishing from the aerator swim.  The Beaworthy angler fished boillies about a couple of rod lengths out and had his screaming run mid afternoon following a quiet morning.  Mark's specimen common certainly bought a smile on his face - picture below:

Exeter's Lee Hardy banked the largest bag this year and what a bag.  Topping his 12 fish bag of all doubles were 4 x 20pounders including a 27lbs 10oz specimen.  Lee shortly followed that catch with another great specimen scaling 26lbs 2oz.  His other big catches included a 24lbs 6oz, one of 20lbs 12oz, a 19bls 4oz, 18lbs 8oz, 17lbs 2oz, a pair of 16's, one of 14lbs, a 12lbs 8oz and one of 11lbs.  His total bag weight amounted to just over 220lbs of fish - one to beat this season, well done Lee.  A new personal best for Ricky Buttle when he landed his prize common which tipped the scales to 25lbs 2oz. The Tiverton angler was fishing from the fourth swim on the right hand bank just a rod's length out into mid water depths and using boillies.

Torquay angler Reece Anderson reported a great day's fishing when he came to Creedy recently. Topping his catches was a cracking 25lbs mirror carp which was shortly followed by another specimen mirror scaling 24lbs exactly.  Reece also had some good commons of 21lbs, 18lbs and 17lbs plus a new personal best sized green tench weighing 6lbs 2oz.  Mr G. Davis had a good result when he banked a superb 25lbs specimen common together with one of 16lbs and one of 12lbs 8oz.

Mike Izzard of Crediton has tempted a some nice catches and managed this clean specimen scaling 24lbs 12oz this past week whilst fishing at the top of the right hand bank. Mike also landed 4 other carp, all commons.

Kevin Chapman banked his best fish to date this season at Creedy when he successfully landed 3 fish, his largest tipping the scales to 24lbs 8oz.  Pawlett angler Paul Vincent chose to fish 3/4 way up on the left hand bank and was rewarded with just the solitary catch, a superb 24lbs 4oz common carp.  Mr L. White reported 3 good sized carp of 23lbs 14oz along with a 16lbs and 15lbs 8oz, all of which were commons.  Cheriton Fitzpaine angler and teacher Chris Charlwood fished near the top of the left hand bank and hooked a common of 22lbs 4oz out from the shallower regions.  Taunton angler Glen Cornish fished the far bank out into open mid water and landed 4 commons best of 20lbs 13oz, Darren Passmore banked a 20lbs 6oz as did Tiverton angler Steve Butt who landed his 20lbs 6oz common.  Mike Dawe of Holsworthy caught this lovely specimen whilst fishing on the right hand bank back towards the mid water area, his catch tipped the scales to 21lbs 2oz and was accompanied with a pair of tench.

The top lake is still producing some nice catches, mostly from the shallow regions of the far end.  Large numbers of carp have been basking amid the weed and have been tempted using leger and float tactics.

Pictured below are some good specimens banked by Vic and Lesley Bush whilst they holidayed at Creedy earlier in March.

Tuesday 21st April 2009

A good weeks fishing for the majority of angles with some good mid to upper 20lbs specimens seen on the bank.  Bag sizes have varied from 1 to 12 fish during a session and things differing from day to day in the same swims.  Action has been seen  now in shallower water depths with the mid to deeper stretches slightly more productive. Surface tactics have started to be well worth the effort with now many specimens mooching on the surface or just below about 4-5" and catches have been recorded off the surface in the last few days.

Fish of the week goes to James Middlemass of Barnstaple who paid a visit to Creedy for the first time this season.  James was well rewarded with just the one catch, a lovely well proportioned common which tipped the scales to 27lbs 6oz which also gave James a new personal best catch.  Another man of the week was Copplestone's Vic Cranfield who was pleased with his 3 fish bag whilst fishing 3/4 way up on the left hand side.  Topping Vic's catches was a lovely 25lbs 12oz common which even made him smile.....A well deserved catch Vic, picture below.

Crediton painter & decorator Paul Gribble tempted a couple of commons whilst fishing on the right hand bank with his largest specimen topping 25lbs exactly on the scales.  Fellow Crediton angler Chris Hill also tempted some good specimens with 3 fish to 20lbs 6oz on one day session.  Cullompton's Jonathan Soanes fished mid way on the right hand bank and landed a total of 7 good sized commons.  Topping his bag was a 23lbs 6oz specimen, followed with a  20lbs 2oz, a pair of 19's, a pair of 18's along with a single figure.  Jon's total bag weight amounted to over 125lbs of fish.  Another angler who forgot to put their name alongside their catches banked two commons up to 23lbs 10oz.  Tiverton angler Wayne Richards had a good day session when he fished near the aerator swim on the right bank and landed two 20pounders scaling 22lbs 8oz and 21lbs 6oz. 

Pictured below is Crediton angler Stuart Greenslade with his recent mirror carp specimen which tipped the scales to 26lbs 12oz, tempted using the latest Billetts baits.

Tiverton's Jeff Lewis set himself a new personal best catch when he banked this 22lbs common pictured below:

 Jeff also tempted commons of 20lbs 1oz  and a mirror carp of 14lbs 2oz.  His 4 year old daughter Charlotte Miriam Lewis helped by her father to land her first fish, a common of 14lbs  8oz - pictured below. Below again is the 14lbs 2oz mirror carp.

Tiverton's Kim Garnsworthy hooked  a total of 3 fish including a pair of common carp best of 22lbs 12oz - pictured below, together with a tench.  

Dicken Younger set himself a new personal best catch when he chose to fish from the point swim on the far bank. His two catches weighed 20lbs 5oz and 15lbs 6oz which has kicked his season off to a pleasing start.   Cheriton Fitzpaine teacher, Chris Charlwood banked two commons topped by a  21lbs 2oz common along with a single.

Tim Woodbridge had a productive session with a total of 7 fish, all commons including a  14lbs 4oz, a pair of 13's, an 11lbs 2oz, one of 10lbs and 2 single figures giving his total bag weight of just under 76lbs of fish.  Crediton anger Sid Rogers reported 4 common carp with his heaviest fish tipping the scales to 17lbs 2oz.  A first time visit  to Creedy for Exmouth angler Mr Howgate was a success when he fished mid way on the right hand bank and tempted two good sized commons using surface tactics, his catches weighed 18lbs and 19lbs respectively.  Heaviest tench for the week was banked by Tiverton's Ricky Buttle whilst fishing the first swim on the right hand bank and landed his 5lbs specimen.

A mention for Simon Tarling who came for a short break to Creedy and although he didn't manage many fish he did gain himself a new personal best catch when he banked his 14lbs common - and he wrote...he only had his rod in the water one hour.  Unfortunately though things didn't improve for him - but better luck next time Simon.  cheers.

Tuesday 14th April 2009

The fishing form at Creedy continues  with 9 x 20 pounders out on the bank this past week out of the main lake.  Action has been found on all three banks though perhaps the right hand bank a little more productive probably due to the wind direction.  Bag sizes have not been huge but several anglers banking a couple of fish with bags of up to 6 fish recorded in the main lake and 6 fish in the top lake.  The Creedy 'Billetts' baits are going well (seafood supreme) , also a mixture of fruity flavored  brands also producing.  Worms have tempted a few takes so well worth bringing along on the bank side at the moment.

Heaviest fish out this past week was a mirror carp which tipped the scales to  24lbs 10oz.  This big carp was tempted by Andy Allen of Paignton whilst ledgering boillies mid way on the right hand bank , Andy also banking a double figure common.  Local Crediton builder, Sean Bevan, fished 3/4 way up on the right hand bank and hooked a pair of common carp.  His largest catch scaled 23lbs 6oz together with a single figure.  Bradninch angler Patrick Saunders chose the right hand bank and hooked & landed a total of 4 fish including two 20 pounders.  His largest catch, a 23lbs 4oz common was followed by one weighing 20lbs 2oz and Patrick also banked a pair of singles up to 9lbs.  Taunton angler Darren Rollings reported largest bag of 6 fish with his largest specimen scaling 20lbs 4oz.  Exeter angler Lee Hardy also reported a good session at Creedy with a total of 5 fish with catches up to 20lbs 4oz, on another session Lee managed 4 fish up to 20lbs 8oz and his total bag weight amounted to 63.5lbs of fish.  Exmouth's Ben Gannon had a good result when he banked three good double sized commons, topped with a 21lbs 2oz shortly followed with one of 19lbs 7oz and one of 10lbs 8oz giving a bag weight of just over 51lbs of fish. John Price of Blockiford seemed well pleased with just his solitary catch, a lovely looking common carp scaling 22lbs exactly. Tiverton's Ricky Buttle landed a fine 19lbs 4oz specimen common whilst another Tiverton angler Jeff Lewis banked a pair of good double sized commons scaling 19lbs 2oz and 17lbs 8oz.  Starcross angler Rob Singleton paid a first time visit to Creedy and banked himself a 12lbs common along with a mirror carp of 18lbs.  Nigel Rogers from Kingsbridge fished the far bank ledgering in mid water depths and landed two good doubles heaviest of 16lb 12oz.  Torquay's Richard Heath banked heaviest green tench for the week which scaled 4lbs 5oz, other good tench included Minehead angler Kev Sully with his 4lbs specimen together with three commons up to 15lbs 12oz.  Torquay's Reece Anderson banked a  4lbs tench also along with 2 commons up to 15lbs.

In the top lake Mark Owen reported largest bag of  6 fish and largest catch for the week scaling 15lbs.  Mark also banked commons of 10lbs 4oz, a pair of singles plus 2 tench to 3lbs 8oz.  His wife, Jayne, hooked two commons to 10lbs.  A new personal best and first ever carp for 12 year old Jake Harper of Weston Super Mare when he banked his 14lbs 8oz common which really made his day.  Honiton anglers Tom Goddard and Rob Ecle also reported some good sport out from the top lake with more action from the shallower far end amongst the weed where the fish were very active.

Tuesday 7th April 2009

Apologies this is 2 weeks of report as we have been away.

Some great catches out over the last fortnight.  Water temperatures definitely seem to be on the increase  and, coupled with the lighter evenings,  the season should soon be in full swing.  Water color is also looking very encouraging so we are optimistic for a good Easter period.

Cullompton's Jonathan Soanes is leading the pace this season with a 6 fish bag during a day session this past week with  4 x 20 pounders. Topping his catches was heaviest fish of the season so far, a 28lbs 9oz specimen common. This was shortly followed with a 24lbs 6oz, one of 22lbs 11oz, a 21lbs 7oz, a 16lbs 10oz and one of 14lbs 3oz.  In total his combined bag weight amounted to just short of 128lbs of fish - heaviest and largest bag for the fortnight.

Exeter's Roger Bowskill was also setting the pace this past week when he landed a 5 fish bag.  Topping his catches was a specimen scaling 27lbs 8oz together with 3 other good sized commons to 20lbs plus heaviest mirror carp of the week scaling 22lbs exactly.

Cornwall teacher, Samantha Collins-Ratcliffe, also had an excellent result when she banked a total of 6 good sized fish during her day session.  Heaviest catch of her day was a 27lbs 3oz specimen followed by a 24lbs, 22lbs and 21lbs together with a pair of mid double figures, all common carp. Samantha only got into fishing 7 years ago when she accompanied her top chef husband, Scott, and decided to just have a go.  Bitten by the bug she now spends many weekends away and spends several weeks in France hunting even larger specimens.  Luckily for her her husband cooks up the most delicious 'one pan' meals in real gourmet style and all from scratch - see picture below......... along with her top three catches.

Okehampton's Matt Freeburn got his day session off to a bad start when by lunchtime he had already lost three fish. Things started to change rapidly when he had a screaming run and landed a stunning  specimen common of 24lbs 2oz which gave him a new personal best catch.  Picture below: 

Matt went on to also bank another good common tipping the scales to 22lbs 5oz along with a 5lbs green tench, fishing fuzion boillies from his swim just past the boathouse on the left hand bank.

Taunton angler Tim Hayson persevered for a long day session but was very pleased with his one catch of the day, a 23bs 14oz common, which also gave him a new personal best.

Crediton junior, 13 year old Sam Stevens had a big smile on his face when he landed his catch of the day, a 24lbs common carp together with a 15lbs 2oz and a single figure.  He wanted to especially  thank his dad, Simon Stevens,  for his help.

Exeter angler Chris Gooding landed just the one fish during his day session, a sizeable 24lbs common carp.

Melvin Jones of Exeter also reported a good catch, just the one fish, a well proportioned common which tipped the scales to 22lbs 8oz.

Colyton's Steve Heal gained 2 new personal best catches during a session on the right hand bank fishing ledger baits.  His 5 fish bag consisted of 4 commons up to 22lbs 1oz (new common pb) along with a 5lbs 4oz green tench (also a new pb tench).  

Creedy regular, Tim Woodbridge nearly banked 4 fish during one session this past week, unfortunately he lost one at the net.  He did however have a very good session with 3 doubles to 22lbs 11oz.  

Tuesday 24th March 2009

The fish definitely seem to be more visibly active this past week with many carp jumping and possibly cleaning their gills after the winter period.  The water temperatures still feel surprisingly cold and although we have had some lovely sunny days recently this seems not to have affected temperatures yet.  Water color remains fairly good which shows the fish have been actively swimming and exploring the bottom of the lakes. 

Heaviest catch out for the week was by Paignton angler Richard Heath.  Richard fished with his own secret bait and successfully landed a beautiful 22lbs specimen common carp.  North Devon angler Tim Mountjoy fished near to the old boathouse on the left bank using the method mix along with boillies.  The Barnstaple angler finished his session with 3 fish (best bag for the week) with a pair of single figures along with a 21lbs 12oz common carp.  Crediton's Alan Greenslade did two day sessions at Creedy during his weeks holiday last week.  On the first session Alan banked a 19lbs 6oz common whilst fishing the left hand bank.  During his second visit he  tempted a pair of good sized doubles both commons   scaling 18lbs 2oz and 12lbs. Bristonian angler Lee Andrews fished the right hand bank and tempted two carp with a single figure plus one of 14lbs.  Bridgwater angler Only Webber fished mid way up on the right hand bank and tempted just the one double, an 18lbs specimen common baiting with black crab.  Exeter's environmental officer Mark Peacock fished the left hand bank about 3/4 way up and recorded just one fish, a common carp  scaling 16lbs exactly.  Fishing on his birthday his catch made nice birthday present and he used the latest Billetts boillies, seafood supreme. John Haynes down from the midlands banked a beautifully conditioned common which tipped the scales to 16lbs exactly. Sam Hartrey of Knowle, Bristol banked a 15lbs 8oz common, Bradninch angler Patrick Saunders hooked one of 14lbs and Tim Woodbridge and Randolph Velterop also reported low double figure carp.

Tuesday 17th March 2009

A sporadic weeks fishing in general with a little more action during the mornings perhaps due to the milder air temperatures which should hopefully begin to lift the water temperatures.  When the fish are feeding we have seen some good sized specimens this past week including one of the larger mirror carp - out from the main lake.

Heaviest fish for the week was banked by Newton Abbott's Jason Greenfield with his 24lbs 10oz common carp - Pictured below top.   Jason ledgered boillies whilst fishing just two rod lengths out into open water from mid way on the right hand bank, he also banked a 17lbs 4oz carp (lower photo). 

North Devon angler Franz Tremyl came to Creedy for his first visit of the season and banked good pair of commons best scaling 24lbs 8oz.  Heaviest bag was secured by Cullompton angler Jonathan Soanes with his 5 fish catch.  Jon fished the point swim of the far bank and landed four double figure commons including a pair of 16's and a 19lbs 12oz and accompanied with a 21lbs 4oz mirror carp.  His total bag weight came to 85 1/2 lbs of fish - very good going for the time of the year as it is only mid March. Largest bag of the week was by Axminster's Steve Heal with his 7 fish catch.  Steve fished in the first swim on the right hand bank into shallower water depths and tempted a 17lbs , a  16lbs 4oz, a pair of 13's, one of 12, a 10lbs 10oz and one single figure - all commons.  His bag weight amounted to just under 86lbs of fish and has been one of Steve's best days at Creedy. Carolyn Rogers fished 3/4 way up on the right hand bank and out fished her husband, Nigel, when she landed her solitary catch, a plump looking 14lbs 5oz specimen common.  Jamie Rusling of Woolsery managed to tempt one mid double, a 15lbs common and Bradninch angler Patrick Saunders hooked one scaling 14lbs exactly.

In the top lake we have had a few catches heaviest for last week way by  Bristol angler Sam Hartrey with his 15lbs 8oz specimen whilst fishing amid the deeper water on the right hand side.

Tuesday 10th  March 2009

There have been some really positive results amid this extreme weather with last week seeing about 2" of snow.  Cold considered, still a handful of anglers tried their luck and achieved  some surprising results.  Water color has been fairly good and many fish are visibly active with the majority of the action coming around mid day onwards. Fishing form overall is fair for the time of the year, water temperatures are still very low but the promising thing is that the fish seem to be fairly active.  Most of the catches are coming off leger tactics, zig rigs or pop ups at the present moment and more ofen than not from mid to deeper water depths although one fish was tempted from near the inflow at the top of the right hand bank.

Heaviest fish for the week was by Silverton's Wayne Tooze when he surprised himself when he banked himself a new personal best catch of 25lbs 2oz.  Wayne fished mid way from the far bank out to mid water depths, the weather was certainly cold with a strong chilly wind and Wayne commented that the numb feet were worth it!!!  Oxford angler Vic Andrews fished on the boathouse bank 3/4 way up and was rewarded with two good catches topped with a 23lbs 14oz specimen common.  His partner Lesley Bush was holding her form and reported a good day (same day as the snowfall) with two commons of 20lbs 2oz and 16lbs 3oz along with a chubby 5lbs 10oz green tench - heaviest tench specimen so far.  Cullompton's Patrick Sanders had a mini disaster when he snagged and tore his net whilst fishing the shelf swim on the far bank.  He still however managed to continue and landed his catch, a well proportioned common carp, which tipped the scales to 22lbs 7oz - it was worth it in the end!!.  Rodney  Hartrey of Knowle, Bristol banked a 20lbs 8oz whilst fishing 1/3 way up on the right hand bank and Cheriton Bishop angler Kevin Chapman banked a 20lbs 7oz common carp from 1/4 way up on the right hand bank using a white chocolate zig rig. Bridgwater angler Ryan Knight continues his season on the black crab boillies and banked a good pair of commons scaling 20lbs and 15lbs 2oz. Chudleigh angler D. Younger landed two doubles when he chose to fish the far bank best of 14lbs 4oz.   Largest bag for the week was banked by Exeter angler Mark Downing who tempted 4 single figure carp from the first swim of the right hand bank.

Pictured below is Tiverton angler Jeff Lewis who fished 3/4 way up on the right hand bank amidst a very wet day but this catch, this immacludate 18lbs 12oz common carp which did managed to bring a smile.

Tuesday 3rd March 2009

Creedy's new season kicked off last Thursday after a two month resting period.  Many anglers were motivated to dust off their rods and enjoy a mild day outdoors on the banks at the lakeside and for some that effort was well rewarded.  Heaviest fish out so far was by Wiveliscombe angler Tim Woodbridge with his specimen 24lbs 9oz common.  Tim fished pop-up boillies and chose to ledger close into the bank under an overhanging tree, fishing from the swim facing the finger on the far bank.  Hopefully Tim will enjoy a better season in '09 as his '08 season was suddenly cut short after dislocating a shoulder which put an end to his fishing for a good chunk of last season.  Onky Webber also got his season off to a great start when he tempted just the one catch, a lovely 23lbs 8oz common whilst fishing 2/3 way up on the right hand bank. The Bridgewater angler used Black Crabb boillies and legered about 1/2 a rod lenth out in mid water depths.  The following day session Onky also tempted another big fish, this time a common carp scaling 20lbs exactly using the same tactics.  Colyton's Steve Heal started his session at the top of the left hand bank fishing in shallow water but mid afternoon moved up to near the boathouse. This move certainly paid dividends when he hooked into his 20lbs specimen common just when it was getting dark.  Minehead angler James Wrigglesworth fished 3/4 way up on the boathouse bank and banked a 19lbs common carp and Taunton angler Dwain Green fished adjacent to the boathouse and tempted a specimen of 19lbs 6oz.  Bridgewater's Ryan Knight chose to fish mid way on the right hand bank and was well pleased with his two good catches weighing 18lbs exactly and 17lbs 2oz.   Oxford angler Vic Andrews fished 2/3 way up on the left hand bank and banked 2 good sized commons scaling 18lbs and 17lbs . Best bag since opening day was by Dean Goodwill with his 7 fish. Topped by a pair of 18lbs commons Dean also landed a 13lbs common along with 4 tench up to 4lbs - heaviest tench.

Cullompton's Patrick Saunders decided to try his hand up in the top lake and for carting all his gear up there he was rewarded with 3 commons including a pair of doubles up to 17lbs 4oz along with a 2lbs green tench.

Monday 22nd February

New 2009 ticket prices: 1 - 2 rod Day Ticket £8 3 rod Day Ticket £12 Evening ticket £4 and £6 respectively.

Monday 21st December 2008

There's still a little time to get those rods in the water for some rod bending action before Creedy closes at 11pm on January 1st 2009.  With early December seeing some very bitter winds and even sheets of ice on the lakes lasting the mornings things have naturally been very quiet.  However this latest spell of milder temperatures has proved a temptation for the fish and has definitely encouraged some feeding spells and there are many fish jumping and topping at the present moment.  The natural live baits, maggot and worm, have proved a popular appetizer or alternatively fishing ledger tactics or zig rig methods with pop up boillies in the shallower water depths fished where there are visible signs. There have been a few big fish out this past week along with larger bags one amazing catch of up to 11 fish which is impressive for the time of the year.

In the main lake heaviest catch reported was by Plymouth angler Steve Burgess who netted himself a new personal best catch when he banked his 28lbs 12oz specimen common.  Steve also tempted commons of 22lbs 7oz and 12lbs 3oz giving a total bag weight of just over 63lbs of fish.  Largest bag was by Lifton specimen angler Paul Jago who banked a total of 11 fish, all commons best scaling 17lbs exactly.  Barnataple's Jonathan Holdaway was well pleased with his 5 fish catch topped with a 17lbs 3oz, a 16lbs 2oz, one of 14lbs 12oz along with a pair of single figures.  Newton Abbott's John Fenlon continues to sneak out several but he admits that things have been somewhat challenging just recently.  Last week John banked 5 fish with 3 good sized doubles up to 18lbs 14oz and a pair of single figures whilst his fellow angler Henry Berryman reported three catches, again all commons. Bridgwater's Shaun Deplege hooked 3 commons: one single and a pair of doubles to 12lbs .  Dave O'Brien of Newton Abbott hooked 3 commons best scaling just over 17lbs and Barnstaple's Marcus Bagg landed a pair of common carp.

Unfortunately no one has ventured up into the top lake to try their luck but there has been much fish movement over the water and it really is worth a try up there to get your day  session off to a positive start and then possibly move down to the main lake lunch time onwards.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our customers and friends a warm and Merry Christmas and more importantly a healthy and happy 2009.  A date for your diaries is Thursday 26th February when the new Creedy season will fish off.    With our thanks and very best wishes,  All at Creedy.

Tuesday 2nd December 2008

A challenging week once more with very changeable temperatures with a mixture of warm days accompanied by some frosty starts.  Fishing form has continued to be challenging for most.  The deeper stretches have been favored by the anglers and have also been more productive.

A landmark for Cullompton's Jonathan Soanes who had a fantastic bag for the time of the season.  John fished just past the boathouse on the left hand bank and reported a 6 fish bag including four 20pounders - which takes his overall total of 20 pounders out this season at Creedy to 30!!.  Topping his big bag was a beautiful 26bls 7oz mirror carp and shortly followed by a common of 25lbs 10oz.  John's other catches were commons of 23lbs 6oz, 21lbs 11oz, 19lbs 12oz and 16lbs 7oz - giving a combined fish bag weight of over 133lbs of fish - a very memorable day and well done to John.

Newton Abbott's Jon Fenlon fished slightly higher up on the boathouse bank and landed just the one catch, a nice plump looking mirror carp which tipped the scales to 16lbs 2oz.  Another Newton Abbott angler Dave O'Brien banked a common of 12lbs and Exeter's Roger Bowskill landed a 10lbs common.

Tuesday 25th November 2008

Action has increased at Creedy over this past week with general increases in bag size, number of fish out and the fish size which has been encouraging.  Still for those who do not get much action it does seem that they always seem to enjoy a pleasurable non-working day.

Heaviest catch for the week was a cracking common scaling 24lbs 10oz banked by Cullompton's Jonathan Soanes.  In total Jon banked a six fish bag with an impressive collection of double figure catches.  His fish included one of 21lbs 6oz, a pair of  18lbs 12oz,17lbs 10oz, 17lbs 7oz and on of 12lbs 7oz - and his bag weight amounted to131lbs of fish which is pretty impressive for the time of the year.

Heaviest mirror carp for the week was banked by Paul Noakes of Bexleyheath, Kent.  Paul fished into mid water depths from the far bank and successfully banked a total of 7 fish.  His bag consisted of 6 commons amongst them were specimens scaling 18lbs 12oz, 18lbs 8oz and 17lbs 8oz but topping his catches was this 23lbs 4oz mirror carp which was photographed on the mat as no-one was nearby at the time to take his picture.

During another session the Kent angler Banked a total of 4 commons best scaling 15lbs. Barnstaple angler Tim Mountjoy enjoyed a productive day with a total of 8 fish which was largest bag for the week. The North Devon angler recorded all double figure catches which ranged from 10lbs upwards to 23lbs amongst them was a mirror carp of 15lbs 4oz. Exeter's Roger Bowskill reported a good day with 5 commons and his best catch that day tipped the scales to 21lbs exactly. Taunton angler Dave Hodgson managed to tempt a total of 3 commons best scaling 20lbs 8oz, Coppleston'e Alan Hull landed a pair of double commons best of 13lbs and Paignton's Mark Owen hooked an 18lbs specimen which provided a good fighting challenge.

In the top lake Mr S. Venning of Kingsteignton reported good success after moving up from the main lake.  In total 5 double figure commons were tempted, all double figures up to 15lbs 2oz along with a tench.  Well worth the move he reported.

Pictured below is John Fenlon with his catch of last week, a mirror carp of 20lbs 14oz.

Tuesday 18th November 2008

Still fishing form is proving challenging with no huge bags but somewhat to be expected for the time of the year.  It is well worth staying on until dark for an hour or two as this certainly seems to be the more productive period although that said, not all evenings the same!!  The top lake, angler per angler is definitely easier with some nice doubles reported with catches up to 12lbs by Richard Saunders.

In the main lake heaviest mirror and catch for the week was again by Newton Abbott roofer John Fenlon when he landed his 20lbs 14oz mirror carp.  That session John also banked two other double figure commons best scaling 14lbs.  During another day session John also tempted heaviest common carp for the week which tipped the scales to 20lbs exactly, again along with two doubles weighing 14lbs 8oz and 12lbs 4oz.  Ian Yeo had joint largest bag of the week with 4 catches, all common carp with three double figures up to 18lbs 8oz and amassed a 47lbs bag weight. The other joint largest bag of 4 fish was banked by Newton Abbott's Michael Hird who hooked catches scaling 15lbs 8oz, 15lbs 4oz, 14lbs 12oz and one of 9lbs 8oz which equated to 55lbs of fish which was heaviest bag.   North Devon's Kris Vanstone banked three commons, two of which were doubles up to 15lbs.  Exeter chef, Martin Cox banked 3 double figure commons best of 17lbs along with a 16lbs and a 12lbs.  Jonathan Soanes of Cullompton tempted 3 commons up to 12lbs, Exeter's Lee Hardy banked a 16lbs 4oz specimen and Dean Willoughby landed a 15lbs 8oz common.

Tuesday 11th November 2008

The weather at least has been staying more consistent and hopefully the fish have acclimatized accordingly which should only help the fishing.   The autumnal colors at the moment are just stunning - as pictured below:

The main lake has seen some action which is very spasmodic but exciting at times, especially for Newton Abbott roofer John Fenlon who has had three very good sessions at Creedy this past week. John's best day was banking a total of 8 fish from the right hand bank with 7 double figure specimens, best scaling 18lbs 14oz.  John also banked this stunning looking plump ghost carp which weighed 8lbs 2oz which is sets a new lake record for heaviest ghost carp.  In total his bag amassed 112lbs of fish which is an excellent result for the time of the year. Picture below:

On John's other day sessions he banked 7 carp, all double figure commons with his best fish that day tipping the scales to 20lbs 2oz,  on the other session John reported 4 commons to 19lbs 8oz. A great result towards  the season, welcome back John.

Heaviest fish out this last week was by Torquay angler Dave Parnell who fished into deeper waters from the left hand bank.  He recorded just the one catch but a very pleasing one which tipped the scales to 22lbs 11oz exactly.

A few other doubles reported but not all written down unfortunately.

And to finish here is a picture of one of our very friendly Robins perching on a rod bag whilst it's owner is returning to the car park before setting up.

Tuesday 4th November 2008

Both air and water temperatures have remained low  added to some biting northerly winds we have experienced this past week,  has in tern slowed the fishing activity and the amount of brave angles venturing on the bank.  The top lake has almost fared as productive as the main lake over this period with not many catches being banked.

Heaviest catch reported this past week was banked by Barnstaple angler Tim Mountjoy  who topped his bag with a pair of 16 pounder common carp.  Tim's bag of 6 fish, all commons comprised of two 16pounders, one at 15lbs, a pair of 13pounders along wit a single figure making this also largest and best bag during one session.  His 80lbs of fish were tempted by the Pallatrax bait, 'Crave'.  Newton Abbott roofer, John Fenlon who chose to fish the far bank from the point swim, settled for just the one fish, a mid double figure common. Other low double figure carp were banked by Shaun Depledge of Bridgwater and Jamie Parker.

East Brent angler Martin Stephens was finding the main lake slow and decided to move up to the top lake, fishing in the deeper water section towards the dam end.  The 16 year old banked this lovely looking common - pictured below - which tipped the scales to 14lbs exactly and was heaviest fish out of the top lake.

Newton Abbott junior, 14 year old Kingsley Davis fished Billetts baits and had a great day up in the top lake and well out fished his father, Alan who remained fishing the main lake.  Kingsley banked 3 single figure commons topped with a 9lbs 4oz specimen together with one of 8lbs and one of 4lbs.

Tuesday 28th  October 2008

Temperatures taking a dramatic dive has sent many anglers packing up their equipment for the winter period and creating more space on the bank side giving more choice of swims for anglers present.  Generally the early part  of the day is pretty cold and only when the water surface seems to warm do the fish get a little more active.  There have been some good specimens banked this week with the deeper regions being the most productive over the last couple of days. Bag sizes have been smaller with many anglers reporting just a solitary catch but best result was 7 fish during one session.

Heaviest fish for the week was by Bude angler, Les Hockin who achieved a new personal best catch when he landed his strapping 26lbs 10oz specimen - pictured below:

Les also banked a 17lbs common carp, both fish were tempted by the latest Billetts bait.

Fellow Bude angler Paul Libretto also banked three nice doubles scaling 16lbs 10oz, 15lbs 4oz and 15lbs respectively, his largest 16lbs 10oz  pictured top, other two below:

Exeter chef, Martin Cox had a very productive week with 13 fish over 3 sessions and all of double figures plus including 3 x 20pounders.  Amongst his catches was heaviest mirror carp  for the week, this cracking 20lbs 4oz mirror carp pictured.

Another corker was this 20lbs 6oz common and below is a lovely long torpedo catch of 17lbs. 

Martin's best 7 fish session was a combined fish bag weight of nearly 104lbs of fish which was a result and again using Billetts baits.

Cullompton's Jonathan Soanes reported a good day's fishing whilst casting from 2/3 way up on the left hand bank.  Topping his catches was a 22lbs 12oz common, followed with a 21lbs 3oz specimen and both along with a pair of 17pounders.  Exeter angler Roger Bowskill chose to fish the far bank and banked 4 good sized specimens ranging from 14lbs up to 18lbs 8oz.  Roger did use some float tactics to tempt two of his fish from the back of the corner island as he had noticed a flurry of activity there in the quiet corner.  Bideford angler Mathew Davison fished just higher side of the boat house on the left hand bank and was rewarded with just the solitary catch, a nice 19lbs 14oz common carp.  Holiday guest Allan Ellor got his break off to a good start banking a pair of commons up to 13bls 8oz and Barnstaple's Tim Mountjoy also banked two fish to 13lbs.

There is still plenty of time to  dip those rods for a piece of the action and enjoy a bend in the rod as the lakes are not closing until 1st January

Tuesday 21st October 2008

Visitors to Creedy are still finding the fishing form challenging  at the present moment with bag sizes generally less.  Still however a few nice catches being tempted with the majority of the action in the main lake in the mid to deeper water areas.  Most of the catches this past week have been on the ledger tactics although in the last day or two there have been some catches tempted off the surface.

Heaviest fish for the week was banked by Sandford angler Michael Turner.  Topping his 3 fish bag was a specimen common carp scaling 22lbs 7oz together with two other good sized doubles of 19lbs and 18lbs - his total bag weight combining to just under 60lbs of fish.  Plymouth angler Mr K. Wood fished adjacent to the boathouse on the left hand bank and successfully hooked a pair of good sized commons weighing 20lbs 4oz and 18lbs. Barnstaple angler Tim Mountjoy banked largest bag of 6 fish with 4 single figures along with a pair of doubles.   Martyn Thomas fished off the central island from the boathouse and landed a nice specimen scaling 19lbs 6oz whilst his accompanying angler Martin Reed banked two doubles of 17lbs 2oz and 14lbs 5oz.  Cullompton angler Jonathan Soanes also reported 2 catches, both common carp scaling 18lbs 12oz and 17lbs 10oz.  St Austell angler Mike Body used surface tactics and tempted a pair of commons up to 17lbs 6oz whilst Pentewan angler Oliver Evans landed 4 commons, again using surface tactics. Tiverton angler Wayne Richards fished mid way on the right hand bank and landed one specimen of 17lbs 8oz and  Exeter's Mark Peaccock banked a 16lbs 8oz common.  NOrth Devon angler Chris Roberts used his float rod and hooked a 16lbs carp off the top which even surprised himself as water temperatures have certainly decreased recently.  Newton Abbott angler Dave O'Brien fished 2/3 way up on the boathouse bank and landed just the one catch, a 15lbs common and Colyton's Steve Heal landed two low doubles.

In the top lake Mr Bonnick from Tiverton tempted a 12lbs common using his float rod.  Husband and wife duo Anthony and Dee Hodgson fished together and had a good productive day.  Considering it was only Dee's second time ever carp fishing she did very well with a total of three double figure carp, pictured below is Dee with two of her catches, firstly with her 13lbs 11oz

and below a 13lbs 9oz common carp.

Her husband Anthony also banked three commons topped with his 14lbs 6oz specimen pictured below:

And here with his 11lbs common carp.

Well done to the Newton Abbott duo, Anthony you do have serious competition there now.

Tuesday 14th October 2008

A little slower with fishing form this past week but still some good sized fish were tempted out from the main lake.  Catch of the week was banked by a Exeter angler Mark Peacock -and a well deserved one too.  Topping his 4 fish bag was a stunning 25lbs 5oz specimen common carp (pictured below) which gave Mark a new personal best fish - pictured below.  His other catches weighed 15lbs , 8lbs 5oz and 7lbs and were all tempted whilst fishing the point swim on the far bank.

 A first time visit to Creedy for North Petherton angler Eloise Clapperton turned into a good session when she out fished her partner Dean Wyatt.  During her day she banked 2 fish, both common carp scaling 20lbs exactly and 13lbs 14oz.  They both couldn't resist returning for another session and Dean banked a 14lbs 8oz whilst Eloise landed one of 19lbs 10oz. Pictured below are Eloise's three fish, in order, 20lbs, 19lbs 10oz and 13lbs 14oz.  

Wellington angler Stuart Aspin returned to Creedy after being absent since the spring and fished the boathouse bank off the island.  Stuart banked two commons best scaling 20lbs 5oz.  Barnstaple angler Nick Lloyd also found success on the far bank and had largest bag for the week of 5 fish.  His all common bag was topped with a specimen of 21lbs exactly.  Tim Mountjoy also of Barnstaple fished the boat house bank and reported a 4 fish bag with three single figures and one of 21lbs, all commons.

Heaviest mirror carp for the week was banked by Westward Ho angler Simon McCarthy who tempted two catches whilst fishing just past the boathouse on the left hand bank. His specimen tipped the scales to 19lbs 8oz and was tempted using a boillie on zig rig tactics.

Kingsteighton angler Dave Wood fished the left hand bank and landed a total of 4 double figure commons up to 18lbs. Christow farrier Gareth Simpson fished the first swim on the right bank tempting three good doubles best scaling 18lbs 14oz whilst fishing companion Alan Hull also sharing the first swim managed to hook and land 4 commons to 17lbs. Exeter angler Sam Bignell banked a pair of double figures scaling 14lbs 8oz and 16lbs from the far bank and from the same swim Geoff Waring banked a 17lbs 8oz specimen. Bristonian,  Mr M. Belcher tempted 3 commons from the right hand bank.  Pauline Castle fished at the to of the right hand bank and landed two doubles to 12lbs as did Colyton angler Steve Heal.  Torbay's Mr A. Pellant also fished near the boathouse for one mid double scaling 15lbs.

Best tench for the week was 3lbs 14oz by Alan Hull of Copplestone.

Tuesday 6th October 2008

Now we are seeing many of the fair weather anglers packing their rods away for the winter as temperatures begin to fall and the winds begin to bite.  The fish have proved a little more challenging to catch but never the less some nice specimens have been landed on the bank.

Heaviest fish for the week was caught by visiting angler, Paul Stevens, from Hampshire who was down visiting his brother Joe.   Paul fished in the first swim on the right hand bank and temped just the one specimen, an impressive 27lbs common carp.  Newton Abbott's Dave O'Brien had the lake virtually to himself after everyone packed up early.  Whilst fishing 2/3 way up on the right hand bank Dave finished his session with a total of 5 commons, all double figures with his best catch scaling 24lbs exactly. His total catches amounted to 82lbs of fish. Ipplepen angler James Highet was well pleased with his day session at Creedy banking a total of 4 fish and topping his bag was a large common weighing 22lbs 8oz.

Preston angler Peter Worden drove down to Creedy along with his son, Darrell, for a few days fishing and to unwind.  His long journey proved fruitful when he gained himself a new personal best catch, a 21lbs 12oz common - pictured below:  Peter also managed to tempt commons of 12lbs and 16lbs 2oz.

Darrel did tempt a few double figure commons and his best catch pictured below is this 17lbs specimen common.

Exeter veteran, Roger Bowskill, hooked a total of three commons topped by a 22lbs 8oz specimen along with doubles of 16lbs 8oz and 14lbs.  The few female anglers we have performed well this week with firstly  Steph Money banked one catch, a 20lbs common carp and Oxford's Lesley Bush banking a pair of commons topped with a 21lbs 6oz specimen.  Cullompton's Jonathan Soanes landed a total of 5 fish, all good sized commons ranging from 12lbs 6oz up to 21lbs 12oz and his total bag weight amounted to just short of 85lbs of fish - best bag for the week.  Plymouth angler Ken Wood gained 2 new personal best catches firstly banking a 20lbs 5oz common and later improved that record to bank a 21lbs 12oz specimen which certainly gave him something to smile about.  Bideford angler Tim Hooper hooked an 18lbs 8oz common from mid way  on the right hand bank, Torbay angler Mr Kern banked a 17lbs 12oz, Exeter's Mark Peacock landed one of 17lbs 12oz and Martin Allen persevered for a 4th time at Creedy to bank himself a new personal best catch, a 16lbs common carp - well done Martin.

Tuesday 30th September 2008

A good week with the larger specimens, 14 recorded on the bank this past week.  Many of the catches have been temped off the bottom using ledger tactics again whilst surface tactics are proving much more challenging - with really no reason why as temperatures remaining fairly stable also there is definitely a spell early morning when air temperatures plummet.  The shallow water depths have been fairly slow with more action coming from mid to deeper water areas out of the main lake.  In the top lake the shallow half, higher side of the island, has been holding the fish amongst the weed.  The fact that the weed is fairly dense at the moment does seem to make fishing in that area more difficult.

Heaviest fish out for the week was by Taunton angler Norman Parkinson.  The Somerset angler fished ledger methods from the third swim on the right hand bank and landed 4 fish topped by a specimen common scaling 27lbs 8oz.  Norman also tempted commons of 23lbs 10oz, 11lbs and one of 8lbs.  Heaviest mirror out for the week was from the boat house bank and scaled 26lbs 4oz.  This new personal best catch was hooked by Barnstaple chef Ian Laird who fished his favorite method using surface tactics, a fabulous well proportioned fish - pictured below.  Ian finished his session with a total of 5 fish including commons of 19lbs 6oz, 17lbs 8oz, 15lbs 6oz and 14lbs 8oz - A total bag weight of 93lbs of fish.

Also pictured again below is Ian with his big catch of last week, a 25lbs 14oz common.

Vic Andrews of Kingsteignton had his best day ever at Creedy when he unfortunately lost 2 fish but went on to bank 6 excellent fish during a day session.  Amongst his bag Vic hooked 3 x 20pounders and topping his catches was a 26lbs common along with a 23lbs, one of 22lbs, one of 18lbs and a pair of 17's.  His total bag weight amassed over 123lbs of fish and were tempted from the boat house bank.  His fishing partner Lesley Bush again reported a good session with a 20lbs 4oz common along with a 4lbs 8oz green tench - heaviest tench for the week. Largest bag for the week was by Newton Abbott's Stephen Hird who banked 9 carp in total whilst fishing on the far bank. Topping his catches was an 18lbs 12oz mirror carp along with 8 commons  including three 17 pounders and his total combined bag weight came to 114lbs of fish (heaviest bag for the week). Sam Bignell reported a good session with 3 commons, all doubles best of 22lbs 2oz.  Cornish angler Ken Jones, known as Kay Jay, came to Creedy for the first time and banked a pair of good sized fish, a 22lbs mirror - pictured below, along with an 18lbs 4oz common using ledger tactics fishing the right hand bank. 

His fellow angler and employee, Adam Sprague banked a respectable catch, a 12lbs common also pictured.

Mr D. Webb of Berks had a smile when he landed just the one catch but a nice 22lbs common carp whilst fishing mid way on the boathouse bank.  Exeter angler Steve Jarman also had a productive day banking three good commons scaling 23lbs 10oz, 21lbs 2oz and one of 16lbs j9oz.  Local farrier, Gareth Simpson, had a good day hooking three fish weighing 21lbs, 10lbs and one of 9lbs.  Roger Bowskill also reported success fishing on the far bank with three commons up to 21lbs.  Paignton angler Mark Owen struggled this last weekend compared to his recent, impressive success using surface tactics.  Fishing his usual swim Mark managed to temp 4 commons up to 20lbs exactly.  Newton Abbott's Michael Hird banked 6 double figure commons up to 18lbs, Bridport angler Chris Jones banked 4 double commons best of 18lbs 8oz and Copplestone's Allan Hull landed 3 commons up to 18lbs.  

Tuesday 23rd September 2008

A fair weeks action with the larger specimens with 11 x 20pounders out on the bank this past week. Bag sizes have varied greatly with some anglers struggling and some managing to tempt up to 10 fish during a session.

Heaviest catch for the week was banked by Barnstaple chef Ian Laird. Ian chose to fish the far bank and using floating tactics managed  to tempt himself a new surface  p.b. with his 25lbs 14oz specimen common.  Ian also hooked another 7 commons ranging between 10lbs up to 17lbs giving a total bag weight of just over 125lbs of fish. Silverton paper mill employee Jonathan Soanes was not feeling confident in his chosen swim and moved from the right bank over to the far bank during a recent day session.  His move certainly paid off and he landed three good sized fish scaling 23lbs 12oz, 21lbs 10oz and 17lbs 3oz.  A first visit for Cornish angler Paul Beckindale to Creedy this past week was productive.  Staying overnight during the weekend Paul fished on his birthday on the shelf swim of the far bank and banked himself a bumper 21lbs common carp.  This catch certainly made his birthday and also gave him a new personal best record.  Part time firefighter Adam Hodgkins fished the right hand bank about 3/4 way up and recorded two catches, both commons of 21lbs exactly along with one of 14lbs 8oz.  Largest bag for the week was 11 fish and was achieved by Newton Abbott angler Michael Hird whilst fishing the far bank on the point swim.    Michael's catches included a pair of singles plus 9 doubles up to 14lbs.  Heaviest  bag which comprised of 10 fish and was achieved by Paignton angler Mark Owen.  In one of his favorite swims near the aerator on the rig ht hand bank Mark managed to hook and land all double figure common carp ranging from 10lbs 2oz up to 20lbs - a combined bag weight of fish = 145lbs of fish.  

Pictured below is a cracking photo of Carolyn Rogers with her 22lbs 2oz common which she banked last week whilst fishing the left hand bank.

Also below is Mark Jenner who is pictured with his 17lbs common carp which was caught this week whilst fishing on the left hand bank.

North Devon angler Tim Hooper gained a new personal best catch when he landed his 21lbs common carp, Tim also banked a pair of 15pounders also during his session.  Paul David had his second visit to Creedy and fishing Billetts baits he tempted commons of 20lbs, 10lbs and 1lb. Best junior catch this past week was banked by 16 year old Minehead angler Matt Stonier.  His best catch tipped the scales to 20lbs 4oz together with three single figure carp whilst fishing the left hand bank.  Steve Tree scoped a new personal best catch with his 19lbs 2oz specimen,  Minehead angler James Wiggleworth banked 4 commons up to 16lbs, Amesbury angler Phil Taylor gained a new personal best catch with his 15lbs 5oz common and Exeter's Roger Bowskill fished the left hand bank and hooked three commons including one of 17lbs and one of 18lbs.

Tuesday 16th September 2008

A good result with the larger specimens this past week with 16 x 20pounders recorded from the main lake.  There has been a variety of methods used with mixed results, the surface method has been productive where there has been alot of debris & leaves floating but action on the surface not so good where the surface area is clean. On the ledger there have been some good results, especially during the early morning and from late afternoon onwards into late evening so it seems well worth staying on.

Heaviest fish for the week was by Paignton angler Mark Owen who banked himself a new personal best catch for Creedy - a cracking 25lbs specimen common carp pictured below:

Mark hooked a total of 11 fish during his day session with 9 commons 8 of which were double figures, a mirror carp of 20lbs 8oz  along with a green tench scaling 4lbs. Heaviest mirror carp for the week was banked by Crediton's Mike Izzard with this 21lbs 15oz beautiful mirror carp pictured below: 

This catch gives Mike his 20th 20pounder during the 2008  and he certainly does seem to be setting the record this season.  Mr R. Allen of Plymouth when he banked his  21lbs 4oz specimen mirror carp along with a single figure common carp and a green tendh. Largest bag of 19 fish was banked by Crediton's Wayne Grinney.  Wayne fished the right hand bank using Billetts baits and tempted catches up to 19lbs 8oz.  David Clewer hooked a total of 8 good sized doubles topped by a pair of 21lbs scaling 21lbs 8oz and 21lbs 2oz.   Newton Abbott's Michael Hird had an excellent day fishing the far bank wth 8 commons including a pair of 20's best of 21lbs 6oz all along with a a green tendh of 4lbs.   Cullompton angler Patrick Sanders had his best ever angling week beating his personal best twice this week.  During his first session Patrick hooked a 22lbs common carp whilst fishing along the left hand bank into deeper water and several days later Patrick hooked himself a beaut 23lbs 8oz common together with another double figure common giving him a new personal best catch. Exeter angler Frank Durnian tempted 3 common carp from the right hand bank including one of 22lbs and one of 20lbs.  Another Exeter angler Roger Bowskill reported a  very productive day's action from the shelf swim of the far bank with a total of 11 commons up to 20lbs 8oz.  North Devon angler Ian Laird fished mid way on the far bank also tempted a total of 11 fish during a day session topped by a pair of 20's best of 20lbs 10oz. Ten of his catches were double figures and only one single with his total fish weight amounting to 174lbs of fish - heaviest bag for the week. Taunton angler glen Cornish also banked a grand total of 11 fish during one session eight of which were doubles along with 3 singles.  Newton Ferrier angler Jack Passmore banked just the solitary catch, a stunning 23lbs 5oz common carp from the right hand bank.  Carolyn Rogers scoped herself a new personal best catch and out fished her husband Nigel when she banked 4 commons up to 22lbs 2oz. Silverton's Paul Vanneck banked a 19lbs common and Trevor Marchand reported a good day's fishing when he had three new p.b. catches with a 13lbs 12oz, one f 17lbs 8oz and topping his day was when he then landed a 19lbs specimen common. Pictured below is Lapford angler Jason Keen who fished at the top of the left hand bank and successfully landed two fish incuding one which tipped the scales to 20lbs 4oz which also gave him a new personal best catch.

In the top lake Crediton junior James Lynch enjoyed continued success when he managed to tempt this handsome looking 16lbs carp off the surface.

Leeds angler Andy Gibson forwarded some recent catches during his visit to Creedy including this cracking 14lbs 6oz mirror carp and below a 20lbs 14oz common.

Tuesday 11th September 2008

Fishing form remains constant with still many of the catches coming off the surface so well recommended to bring a rod ready tackled up with a controller float and preferably some dog biscuit or some floating trout pellets.  Action in the main lake has been from the mid to deeper stretches out in the open water areas, more so where there are some floating leaves upon the surface.  Leger action has been from the margins, either really early or at the latter part of the session and the majority of the anglers present are still persisting on the bottom which they find more relaxing.  

In the top lake there has been some good fish out including this lovely looking mirror carp - caught by this lovely looking lady - Mrs Marlene Cooper who has been holidaying from Derby - pictured below. Her catch, a fully scaled fish,  tipped the scales to 10lbs 4oz.

In the main lake heaviest fish for the week was by Mark Baraniak of Leeds who successfully landed his new personal best catch, a specimen common of 26lbs 1oz when fishing at the top of the left hand bank. Mark fished for 4 day sessions and totaled 18 fish over the stay ranging from 4lbs upwards. Fellow Leeds angler Andy Gibson also fished for 3 day sessions and banked 15 fish in total including a pair of double figure mirror carp scaling 13lbs 4oz and 14lbs 6oz along with commons up to 20lbs 14oz.  Another Leeds angler Mathew Sanctuary hooked himself a new personal best catch when he landed a 16lbs 9oz common carp.  Heaviest bag again this week went to Mark Owen with a total of 22 commons during one day session.  The Paignton angler fished 3rd swim on the right hand bank and topped his bag with a 22lbs 12oz common.  His other carp included 5 singles, 10 low doubles and 6 mid to upper doubles with his total bag weight of 283lbs of fish and the majority of those catches came off the surface. Crediton's Wayne Grinney fished two day sessions and banked 27 fish topped by heaviest mirror carp for the week which scaled 21lbs 14oz.  Wayne's other catches included a 20lbs 6oz common, three 19pounders and 22 fish ranging between 5lbs to 19lbs - all ledgering with the latest Billetts bait. The Cornwall anglers Oli Evans and Mike Body reported another good weeks fishing.  Oliver (from Pentewan) banked a total of 18 commons all double figures up to 22lbs 9oz- mainly off the surface whilst fishing from the point swim.  His total bag weight that day amounted to 223lbs of fish. During an evening session Oliver tempted three commons to 20lbs 1oz.  During Mike's evening session he used Billetts to tempt 5 commons to 22lbs 3oz and the following day session he banked 11 commons up to 21lbs 1oz which all came off the surface. Bridgwater angler Spike "The Eyes" Tremayne fished Megabaits and landed three doubles up; to 22lbs exactly.  Steph Money banked  a new personal best catch at 9pm with a lovely looking 24lb specimen common carp.  Helston angler Shaun Knights returned for his second visit to Creedy and fished the right hand bank tempting his first ever 20pounder - picture below:

 Ben Hutt reported a 22lbs 7oz common whilst fishing adjacent to the boathouse on the left hand bank.  Honiton angler Tim Goddard fished the right hand bank and hooked 8 fish up to 22lbs, Lifton specimen hunter Paul Jago fished 3/4 way up on the right hand bank and landed 5 commons to 20lbs exactly and Newton Abbott angler Joe Bastow also landed a 22lbs common.

Gary Lean of Launceston landed a total of 14 fish including 8 of which were double figures best weighing 19lbs 7oz inducing a couple of low double mirror carp using shrimp boillies, surface baits and sweetcorn.  Crediton's Paul Gribble banked two good fish the heaviest scaling 20lbs exactly, North Devon angler Ray Philpot banked 10 commons during two day sessions with catches up to 18lbs in weight.  Ohhh  and Crediton's Nick Gurr managed two fish in the end!!!!! Well done Nick.

Derby anglers father and son Steve and Dave Cooper banked commons of 19lbs 6oz and 17lbs 4oz which are pictured below:

Holiday guest father & son Henry & Luke Pittaway also reported  a good 4 day stint at Creedy with commons up to 22lbs - a collection of pictures of which are below:

And finally a  picture below from ......

Thursday 4th September 2008

Another good week's fishing form at Creedy with surface tactics still trumping the leger tactics at the present moment. Generally most anglers are managing to tempt a couple of fish per session with mid to late afternoons being the most productive end of the day onwards.  Dog biscuit and bread are the popular surface baits with boillies producing catches off the bottom.   In the top lake there have been carp  up to 17lbs reported and the tench seem to be biting well also at the moment. 

Heaviest fish out of the main lake for the last week was a beautiful specimen mirror which tipped the scales to 26lbs 12oz, banked by James Middlemass.  The Barnstaple angler fished at the top of the right hand bank and finished his session with a total of 12 fish including 3 x 20pounders.  His total bag weight that session amounted to 160lbs of fish.  The North Devon angler proceeded to bank a total of 14 fish the following day with 12 doubles and 2 singles best scaling 18lbs - including a stunning 16lbs mirror carp. Heaviest common for the week was banked by Mike Body of St Austell when he landed this fab 24lbs 8oz specimen pictured below:

This stunner was tempted off the surface with biscuit and gives the Cornish angler a new surface p.b. catch.  Mike tempted 9 commons altogether whilst fishing from the far bank with his other fish ranging from 11lbs 7oz up to 17lbs 12oz and making a combined fish weight of over 84lbs of fish 145lbs of fish.  Fellow Cornish angler Oliver Evans of Pentewan also fished off the surface and hooked & landed 12 fish in total including a pair of 20's.  Topping his bag was a 22lbs 2oz common along with one of 20lbs 1oz, 3 upper doubles, 5 low doubles and two single figure commons giving a combined fish bag weight of just over 162lbs of fish. Pictured below is Oliver holding his big catch:

 Paignton's Mark Owen repeated his fishing form banking a total of 16 fish altogether this week with `15 commons and one tench.  Topping his bag was a 23lbs specimen along with 3 upper doubles, 6 low - mid doubles and 4 singles plus a 3lbs green tench which altogether amassed a bag weight of 203lbs of fish - heaveist & largest bag for the week.  Tiverton's Lee Arthur broke his personal best catch twice during one session going from 17lbs up to 17lbs 8oz and then followed by one of 23lbs 8oz.  Lee was fishing the third swim on the right hand bank and finally banked 4 fish during his day session.  Pictured below is his 23lbs 8oz specimen:

Barnstaple's Nick Lloyd reported a good day's fishing from the far bank when he  tempted  an new personal best fish scaling 23lbs 4oz.  The North Devon angler also banked one of 21lbs 8oz, one of 18lbs and two at 15lbs.  Crediton's Stuart Greenslade landed a 23lbs 10oz and Hatherleigh angler Mr A. Hicks banked a 20lbs 13oz common.  Exeter angler Rich Howland banked two good sized doubles of 18lbs and 15lbs 8oz, Cullompton''s Jonathan Soanes banked three carp largest of 17lbs 12oz along with heaveist green tench for the week scaling 6lbs 10oz.  Tim Braund of Barnstaple banked three good doubles up to 18lbs, Weston Super Mare angler Adam Cousins landed a total of 9 double figure carp.

Pictured below is Copplestone's Alan Hull with his recent large catch, a common carp scaling 27lbs exactly, a well deserved catch.

Tuesday 26th August 2008

Another good weeks fishing returns including a busy bank holiday weekend.  Fishing form has been good, quite mixed results and methods with many catches on both the ledger and off the surface. On the big fish front there have been 10 x  20pounders out on the bank this past week with some exciting bags when you are in the right swim on the right day.   It is well recommended to bring the equipment to be able to switch tactics as the morning period ledger method is producing then as it warms through the day surface baits are proving popular with the fish and then later in the evening resort to the ledger again. 

Largest bag for the week was by Paignton angler Mark Owen who fished the 4th swim on the right hand bank and had a phenomenal day. In total Mark tempted 23 fish and used both ledger and mainly surface tactics.  Topping his bag were 4 x 20's  with a pair of 21's and a pair of 20's,  3 x 19lbs, a pair of 18's, 17lbs 12oz, three at 16lbs.three 13lbs , a pair of 12's, one of 10lbs and 4 singles all along with a 3lbs tench.  In total his bag weight amounted to 429lbs of fish - a best ever bag weight for a day session setting a new lake record.   Heaviest fish for the week was by Cambridge angler Gary Irvine who reported a cracking day with 11 fish in total when fishing 3rd swim on the right hand bank. Topping his catches was a 23lbs 8oz common carp along with several good upper double figure carp plus a cracking 8lbs green tench - also largest tench for the week.  John     of Shrewsbury fished 1/2 way up on the left hand bank and banked just the one specimen, a lovely 23lbs specimen common setting his week's holiday off to a promising start. 

Best junior catch this week goes to 8 year old Ollie Rorke who fished just higher side of the boathouse bank.  Helped by his dad, Duncan, the Newton Abbott junior banked a fab 21lbs 8oz specimen common followed by doubles of 16lbs, 13lbs 8oz, 11lbs and a single of 3lbs.  His brother Charlie also reported an excellent day banking 8 commons in total of which 5 catches were double figures best scaling 16lbs - well done to you both, credit also to a great teacher - dad.  

Heaveist mirror carp for the week was banked by Cullompton's Patrick Sanders who landed his 18lbs specimen.  Other good catches included Copplestone's Phil Tucker who fished 3/4 way up on the left hand bank and reported a pair of commons up to 20lbs in weight.  A new personal best catch for Lympstone angler Andy Lambert who reported a great day.  Andy used ledger tactics and beat his previous personal best by 4lbs to land his 20lbs common carp, well done. Thorverton's Wayne Tooze fished 3/4 way up on the right hand bank and using ledger baits tempted a 20lbs 4oz common then off the surface fishing with bread Wayne tempted one of 17lbs 15oz.  Barnstaple angler Nick Lloyd fished mid way on the far bank and seemed that he couldn't do anything wrong when he chose to fish on the surface with dog biscuits. At the end of his session Nick reported a 9 fish bag with his heaviest specimen tipping the scales to 20lbs. Shrewsbury angler Simon Mathews tempted 4 good sized commons off the surface scaling 19lbs 8oz, 18lbs 10lz, 16lbs 6oz and 12lbs whilst fishing 1/3 way up on the right hand bank. North Tawton's Kevin Richards banked 4 commons including a pair of 19's: 19lbs 13oz and 19lbs 2oz along with specimens of 15lbs and 11lbs. Lyme Regis junior Ryan Turner landed a pair of commons up to 18lbs 2oz out of the main lake -  pictured below;

 Ryan's dad ,Lance, didn't quite have the same luck but did manage to bank this 3lbs 4oz green tench along with a single figure carp and mum, Sharron unfortunately was outfished altogether.  Another family affair for the Coulson family from Plymouth who reported a great day's sport amongst them. Top rod was Helen with a pair of doubles to 19lbs 12oz, Adrain banked a 15lbs 8oz common, Kimberley landed two doubles best of 15lbs, Tony caught the most with three commons topped by a pair of 15lbs commons along with one of 8lbs and Marcus landed a 10lbs common. Exeter angler Rich Howland reported he enjoyed a great day's sport and landed two good sized double figure commons up to 18lbs in weight.  Pictured below is Tiverton angler Steve Butt with one of his commons caught this past week (during his day session Steve banked three commons up to 13lbs 12oz and his son Keiron landed a lovely 4lbs 10oz green tench.

Some great action up in the top lake with commons up to 17lbs reported with luncheon meat and corn working well.  Crediton's James Lynch enjoyed a great day's sport up at the top lake with his uncle, Stephan Thraves, on holiday from London and pictured below is his cracking 15lbs specimen common.

Tuesday  18th August 2008

A better weeks fishing with generally many more fish out on the bank including several of the larger specimens this past week.  Weather has remained very changeable with most days incurring some rain but this really hasn't dampened the angler's spirits as a bad days fishing always beats a good day working.  Action has been from all main banks with a few more specimens off the surface again this week and generally the mid to deeper waters have been slightly more prolific.  Up in the top lake conditions continue to remain similar with action coming from the deeper water areas and also amongst the weediest sections of the water with carp up to 15lbs reported.

Heaviest fish for the week tipped the scales to 25lbs 2oz and was caught by  Crediton's Rob Hern who has only recently taken up carp fishing, mentored by Stuart Greenslade.  Rob fished on the left hand bank and also tempted commons of 19lbs 4oz and one of 15lbs 2oz.  Brett Miles came very close with his big catch when he landed his 25lbs 1oz common - pictured below: 

Brett visited Creedy for the third time and reported an excellent day when he landed a total of 10 fish, all commons.  Other catches included 2 singles, 7 doubles ranging from 10lbs up to 19lbs 2oz and topped by the 25pounder, his session certainly was third time lucky.  Tom Ouseley from Exeter decided to do a spot of surface fishing when he spotted many of the larger specimens just milling on the surface.  He persevered and managed to tempt 5 fish off the surface topped by a 24lbs 1oz common.   Shaun Wallace of Tiverton banked largest mirror carp for the week of 22lbs exactly.  Twelve year old Exeter junior Kane Osborne is still setting the pace and this week managed to tempt commons of 17lbs 11oz and 10lbs 5oz - again out fishing his father, Tony, who managed to bank one of 12lbs 8oz, they were both fishing at the top of the left hand bank.  Alan Withecomebe of Bideford reported largest bag for the week with 16 fish in total, 15 commons topped by a pair of 18's and closely followed by a pair of 17's.  In total his collective fish weight amassed 196lbs of fish, all from fishing the right hand bank. Ashford angler Gary Seal continued a good week's holiday and found pop-up boillies just the ticket when he landed a 24lbs 8oz  common then later followed by a 12 pounder and one of 22lbs - both fish pictured below:

A first time at Creedy for Shaun Knight and he wrote he would definitely be back. Shaun fished the boathouse bank and  landed his first ever green tench of 5lbs 6oz which was largest tench for the week - pictured below along with 6 commons up to 11lbs 11oz (pictured beneath).

Jim Irvine banked 3 commons and enjoyed a very pleasant day he reported, his catches included a pair of doubles up to 19lbs.  Tiverton's Gavin Hibbert fished 3/4 up on the right hand bank and hooked a total of 5 fish including a pair of 15's and topped by one of 17lbs exactly. Third time lucky also for Beverley Foster-Brown who was holidaying from Berkshire and landed her 13lbs 4oz common.  Her husband David hooked 4 fish and his bag was topped by an 18lbs 4oz common.  Cullompton's Patrick Saunders had a cracker evening session with 4 commons all double figure commons topped with a 19lbs 14oz and one of 19lbs 8oz.  First time at Creedy for Mr A. Newman who fished at the top of the right hand bank and reported a great day banking 4 fish in total up to 16lbs. Best junior catch this week was banked by 13 year old Kirin Asher who is on holiday from Blandford.  Kirin fished the right bank and landed his superb 19lbs 8oz mirror specimen - a well deserved catch, Kirin also pictured below with a good double figure common.  Hi father Ian also had a good 4 fish bag topped with commons of 18lbs 4oz and 19lbs 14oz. A mention must also go to Kirin's mum who also landed a 14lbs common carp, a real family affair.  

Copplestone's Alan Hull reported another good days fishing form the first swim  on the right hand bank with 3 commons up to 21lbs.

Other photos this week include Paul Courtier with his commons of 19lbs 8oz, 16lbs and 13lbs below:

Also pictured below is Willand junior, 14 year old Jamie Pike with his catches from last week's fishing session (Jamie is also featured as  picture of the week with his 16lbs mirror carp).

Tuesday 11th August 2008

Fishing form is beginning to pick up with 6 x 20 pounders out this past week and  overall bag sizes seem to be improving.  Catches off the surface seem to be proving very difficult especially with the wind drift which is quite strong and persistent.  The most effective method at the moment seems to be pop ups or snowman rigs although zig rigs are also worth a try.  All baits are being tried and baits really do vary form day to day so bring a wide choice to cover all options is recommended. The top lake has been fairly quiet with anglers but for those who have ventured up on the top, they have been rewarded with some good sport, mainly single figure carp and some lovely golden tench reported.

In the main lake heaviest catch for the week was by Copplestone angler Alan Hull whilst he was fishing the first swim on the right hand bank.  Alan had confessed to losing a couple of big catches during the day but had banked one of 16lbs plus one of 18lbs together with a 3lbs 10oz tench. He then struck into a monster which proved a big challenge for him to land and when he finally put it on the weigh sling he realized why when it tipped the scales to 28lbs exactly. Alan had to be seated to hold his specimen but it certainly brought a lovely smile to his face. Alan then went on to land another pair of double figure commons adding to his 6 fish total bag - a well deserved catch Alan. Picture to follow: Newton Abbott's Tony Greenfield fished 2/3 way up on the left hand bank and landed a total of 5 commons up to 23lbs 10oz (three doubles and two singles).  Bow angler Gareth Penna fished the left bank and also landed a nice 22lbs common carp.  Bideford angler Alan Withecombe recorded largest bag of 14 fish when he fished on the right hand bank.  Alan reported losing 2 fish but did bank his 14 commons which were all double figures up to 20lbs and giving a total bag weight of over 200lbs of fish.  Mega bait field tester Ryan Knight  of Bridgwater fished black crab boillies and banked 2 commons up to 20lbs exactly whilst fishing the far bank into mid water depths.  

Twelve year old Kane Osborne makes the top fish photo again this week when he improved last weeks p.b. catch ( a 14lbs 10oz common ).  This week the Exeter junior fished near the aerator  on the right hand bank and incurred double action when one rod screamed off followed by his second rod - the result was a pair of low double figure commons pictured below:

Kane then insisted that he stay until 11pm feeling very confident and it certainly paid off when he hooked into his next big specimen which set him a new personal best catch - this 19lbs 14oz common carp - pictured below:

In total Kane tempted 5 carp and will no doubt shortly catch his desired 20 pounder with the pace that he is setting at the moment - well done!    Kane's father & mentor, Tony, banked largest mirror carp for the week which scaled 21lbs exactly (pictured)  together with 3 commons up to 16lbs 10oz.

Staffordshire angler James Wriggleworth fished boilies and banked 10 fish during a day session including 6 single figures plus 3 doubles to 14lbs.  A first time for Samantha Owen of Paignton to fish at Creedy which proved lucky and also gained her a new personal best when she banked a tench of 4lbs 14oz - pictured below:

Fishing adajcent to the boathouse Samantha also banked commons of 10lbs and 13lbs 10oz (picutured).

Her father, Mark, banked 4 tench to 3lbs 15oz and 3 double figure commons to 14lbs 8oz - look out Mark as Samantha is proving tough competition.    Newton Abbott angler Jason Greenfield banked a total of 7 common carp when he fished on the left hand bank.  Catches included a pair of 19's, a 17lbs 10oz, three low doubles plus a single common.  Bridgwater angler Simon Crockett banked 3 commons including a 18lbs 8oz and a 17lbs 8oz. His brother Darren banked 3 commons also up to 17lbs  and Adam Crockett tempted 4 commons up to 12lbs.  Stockport angler Wayne Ellor banked 3 commons up to 18lbs 8oz fishing 2/3 way up on the right hand bank, Tiverton angler Gavin Hibbert tempted 6 commons including 4 doubles best of 14lbs 9oz.  Mr R. Allen of Plymouth enjoyed his day at Creedy with a total of 5 commons up to 18lbs.  St Austell angler Matt Loud banked heaviest tench for the week of 5lbs 8oz along with commons of 19lbs 2oz and 13lbs 4oz. Westward Ho angler Kevin McCarthy fished the left hand bank and landed a total of 8 commons with his heaviest catch tipping the scales to 18lbs  exactly. 14 year old Jamie Pike fished the far bank using black crab boillies and had his best session at Creedy banking 3 comons to 13lbs 2oz along with a pair of mirror carp up to 16lbs and Ashford angler Gary Seal got his holiday off to a reasonable start with commons of 13lbs 8oz and one of 17lbs 8oz.

Pictured below is Finlay Lloyd of Barnstaple with his recent new personal best catch, a 14lbs 7oz common which was tempted from the far bank.  His dad, Nick is pictured beneath with an 18lbs 10oz common.

Tuesday 4th August 2008

Similar fishing results this week as the week before although there has been much more visible movement with fish blowing and topping in the last couple of days.  Action has been on all three sides of the main bank with  numerous small fry are visible in the margins so possibly the carp have turned carnivorous for the moment.  The top lake has proved to be consistent with more action from the deeper, dam end of the lake with double sized common carp reported up to 13lbs.

In the main lake heaviest fish for the week was by  Darren Short. The Tiverton plasterer banked a 23lbs 4oz followed by a 14lbs common whilst fishing legering from the right hand bank amid mid water depths. Exeter angler Tony Osborne also favored the far hand bank and was rewarded with a nice 21lbs 2oz common carp.  Cornish angler Oliver Evans from Pentewan,  fished the first swim on the right hand bank and had to wait until dark for his action, hooking this cracking 22lbs 3oz common along with one of 12lbs 7oz - picture below:

St Austell angler Matt Loud couldn't resist returning to Creedy for another short spell after having a nice fish last week.  This time he brought his father, Colin, and Matt seemed to time it lucky when he banked another good specimen, a specimen common scaling 20lbs 8oz just pipping last week's record.  His father, Colin, was pleased with his single catch, a 15lbs 3oz common - we'll see what the next few days bring.  Derby angler David Cooper experienced a couple of good sessions before his holiday ended with his best session banking 10 commons ranging from a pair of 9 pounders up to a 19lbs 3oz specimen - all making combined bag weight of fish - just under 122lbs of fish - heaviest bag for the week. His father, Steve, unfortunately didn't bank anything larger than 13llbs but he did managed to hook and land a big eel which he didn't weigh. Newton Abbott's Jason Greenfield banked 3 commons whilst fishing 2/3 way up on the right hand bank best of 18lbs  whilst his brother, Tim also reported three commons up to 15lbs.  Cullompton angler Patrick Saunders reported heaviest green tench for the week which tipped the scales to 6lbs 2oz along with 5 commons up to 17lbs 4oz  when he fished on the left hand bank.    Poughill angler Colin Hurricks fished Billetts and landed a 17lbs 8oz specimen from the boathouse bank.  Exeter junior, Kane Osborne, is picture of the week this week when the 12 year old landed his new personal best fish - this 14lbs 10oz specimen.  Kane fished off the shelf swim into shallow waters from the far bank and was well pleased with his big catch.  He has really got the bug now and hopes to bank a 20 pounder in the near future. Well done Kane.

Tuesday 29th July 2008

Catches have improved slightly from last week with more action off the surface.  The corners beginning to fish again now with some good sized bags of up to 11 fish reported.  Water color remains red-brown in the main lake whilst up in the top lake the water is fairly clear with a moderate covering of weed - especially up amongst the shallow water depths.  

Heaviest fish out for the week was by Manchester angler Chris Hopley when he banked his 24lbs 2oz specimen common.  Chris tempted a total of 7 fish, all double figures ranging from 11lbs upwards making a total bag weight of over 100lbs.  St Austell angler Mike Body continued to have a productive week with one session banking a total of 8 fish including a mirror carp of 14lbs along with 7 commons up to 23lbs.  During another day session Mike banked 4 fish topped with a pair of 21's (21lbs 6oz and 21lbs 3oz) together with a 17lbs 13oz and one of 13lbs 8oz, all his catches being tempted off the surface.  

Another Cornish angler Matt Loud from St Austell achieved his goal when he hooked this 20lbs 4oz specimen common - pictured below.  Matt fished for several day sessions last week and on his best day reported 7 commons, all double figures up to 16lbs 4oz.

Heaviest mirror carp for the week was banked by Braunton angler Darren Baddick who banked his 17lbs 8oz specimen. Darren also banked 10 commons best scaling 18lbs 8oz which made an 11 fish bag. Robbie Norman from Brixham recorded a 9 fish bag including 8 carp along with a 4lbs eel. Axminster angler Steve Heal also reported an 11 fish bag whilst fishing along the right hand bank.  His catches included 3 singles and 8 doubles ranging from 10lbs up to 18lbs.  On another day session Steve also banked 11 fish with a 3lbs eel and 10 common carp with 8 singles plus a pair of doubles. Copplestone angler Alan Hull reported best bag and also had largest green tench for the week of 4lbs 12oz.  His bag comprised of 10 commons up to 14lbs 7oz and also a 3lbs eel, all whilst fishing the first swim on the right hand bank.   Weston Super Mare angler Colin Fowler banked a total of 6 commons up to 16lbs 4oz and Josh Evans banked a pair of double figure commons up to 19lbs 1oz. David Cooper of Derby started his holiday well banking two double figure commons up to 19lbs 2oz whilst his dad, Steve tempted 4 commons up to 11lbs 3oz.  Marlene Cooper, not to be out fished, banked a pair of commons including a new personal best catch which tipped the scales to 15lbs 10oz. Cheriton Fitzpaine angler Chris Charlwood hooked 5 double figure commons up to around 15lbs in size and Ilfracombe angler Mr J. Taylor banked 4 commons three of which were double figures up to 17lbs.

Tuesday 22nd July 2008

Fishing form is fair at present with the majority of the catches being around the mid double mark or lower  with only 3 of the larger 20lbs+ specimens on the bank.  Action has been plentiful on the float rods this week and conditions look perfect for surface fishing but majority of the anglers are legering out into deeper mid waters.  Water color is excellent, a good earth brown at present with no green algae present.  Up in the top lake there has been some good sport reported especially around the central island and off the lillie pad areas which are really spreading this season. Recommended baits include maggot,boillies and  large luncheon meat cubes on the leger whilst on the surface bread and chum mixer should produce.

Heaviest catch for the week was by Manchester angler Chris Hopley who banked his 23lbs common in the third swim on the right hand bank.  Chris also landed another good sized mid double which tipped the scales to 16lbs 9oz whilst his son, Ali landed an eel of around 2 1/2 lbs. Crediton's Stuart Greenslade fished 3/4 way up on the right hand bank  and landed three good sized specimens, scaling 20lbs 10oz, 17lbs and 15lbs 8oz using Billetts latest boillies.  Okehampton angler Peter Welham also reported good success on Billetts boillies when he banked a total of 4 fish.  His catches, all commons, ranged from 20lbs, 16lbs , a pair of 12lbs  together with one of 7lbs all from the top of the left hand bank.  Newton Abbott's Tim  Greenfield reported largest bag from the main lake with 6 commons including three single figures and three doubles up to 19lbs 6oz when he fished mid way up on the right hand bank.  Cornish angler Oliver Evans from Pentewan reported heaviest mirror carp for the week of 13lbs 2oz along with 3 commons scaling 17lbs 1oz, 13lbs 14oz and 9lbs 6oz.  Sidmouth angler Isaac McKae fished the right bank and landed a pair of commons up to 18lbs 8oz, Paignton angler Mark Owen hooked 3 commons to 14lbs 8oz, Chris Hopley had 2 doubles to 18lbs 8oz and Glen Hughes of Delabole, Cornwall banked a total of 5 commons up to 13lbs 4oz.  Jason Greenfield banked 3 doubles topped by a pair of 16's (16blbs 13oz the largest), Tim Mountjoy fished the boathouse bank for 6 fish in total with 4 singles and two low doubles and Patrick Sanders recorded 3 commons including a 16lbs 8oz and a 15lbs 4oz.

Pictured below is Minehead angler Kev Sully with his cracking 27lbs common caught last week followed by his 6lbs 6oz eel (helped by his mate James).

And pictured below is James Wriggleworth with his 20lbs 2oz common carp also caught last week.

Tuesday 16th July 2008

A good weeks fishing yet again with some good specimens reported. Action has been greater from the marginal waters and shallow water depths and water color remains well good.  There have been many fish jumping and blowing and the majority of the action has been on leger tactics due to the winds creating a permanent surface ripple.  On still periods some action has been off the surface but this method has certainly not been that productive so far - perhaps best in the hottest weather which hopefully is still to come.  Thankfully weather conditions have improved this week past the weekend and drier days are here.

Heaviest fish recorded for the week was by Kevin Sully when he chose to fish through the heaviest downpour last week and reported a 'wicked day'.  The Minehead angler landed his 27lbs specimen common carp and also set himself a new personal best catch.  Kevin banked a total of 13 fish with 12 common carp - 6 singles and 6 doubles plus an impressive  6lbs 6oz eel.  Best junior catch for the week was by 14 year old Adam Cornish when he hooked and landed this 20lbs 12oz pictured below. Adam also banked 3 doubles to 14lbs 6oz along with a single figure specimen and he well outfished his father, Glen, who banked 4 low doubles.

Tiverton angler Darren Short hooked  a total of 4 carp with 3 commons up to 21lbs 4oz along with a mirror carp of 14lbs. Cullompton angler Jonathan Soanes fished Billets bait and reported a good session banking 5 fish and loosing another 2 fish.  John's catches were topped with common of 23lbs 11oz and 22lbs 6oz along with a 19lbs 10oz, an 18lbs 9oz and one of 11lbs and all whilst fishing the top of the left hand bank amid shallower waters.  Holidaymaker Paul Lewis or 'Lewey' enjoyed a good weeks fishing and tempted heaviest tench for the week scaling 7lbs 4oz and on his final session at Creedy he banked a 20lbs common from the far bank.   A new personal best catch for Kingsbridge angler Ian Woodason who slipped into the swim just before the boathouse on the left hand bank. Ian banked this lovely 22lbs 4oz common on luncheon meat -  pictured below together with a 4lbs 10oz green landed his 27lbs specimen common carp.

Barnstaple angler Tim Mountjoy fished the far bank and landed 2 doubles best of 23lbs 8oz.  Richard Saunders of Braunton fished 3/4 way up on the right hand bank and landed a total of 3 fish up to 21lbs 1oz.  Raff from Torrington chose a spot of leger fishing in the corner from the shelf swim on the far bank which paid off handsomely with his 20lbs common, he also tempted a pair of commons from the leger rod.  James Wriggleworth of Minehead also enjoyed a productive day session with a total of 9 fish with 7 single figures, one of 15lbs 8oz and topping his catches was a 20lbs 2oz specimen. Crediton angler Alan Greenslade fished at the top of the right hand bank and had a smile on his face when he landed his single catch, a common carp which tipped the scales to 20lbs. Barnstaple angler James Middlemass reported largest bag for the week of 14 fish - all commons with 9 doubles, his top three catches being 18lbs 17lbs and 16lbs and his total bag weight came to 156lbs of fish.  Heaviest mirror carp for the week was by Copplestone angler Allan Hull who tempted his 15lbs specimen along with 13 commons which were all single figures from the first corner in shallow water depths.  Okehampton's Peter Wellham fished the left hand bank and landed three good sized doubles up to 17lbs. Crediton's Stuart Greenslade tempted four double figure commons best scaling 19lbs exactly. Launceston angler Gary Leon fished on the shelf swim on the far bank and reported 11 carp with 9 doubles up to 15lbs 5oz along with some tench and eels.  Exeter angler Roger Bowskill reported an 8 fish bag with his heaviest catch weighing 17lbs exactly.  

Some good sport has been had out of the top lake with Allan Hull hooking over 81lbs of fish.  Allan fished past the island amid the shallower weed and tempted 9 tench (his best fish scaling 5lbs 12oz) along with 6 carp up to 14lbs 8oz.

Pictured below is Andy Floyd of Bristol with two of his catches, a 22lbs 11oz common and below was a 9lbs 6oz common.

Tuesday 8th  July 2008

Water color is rapidly returning back to brown now as the fish stir up more of the mud in the main lake.  The boathouse bank seems the most active at present along the deeper stretches mid way, also around the aerator on the right bank and the shelf swim on the far bank has produced some nice bags.  In the top lake the fish are quite active with the mid to deeper water areas producing nicely.

Heaviest fish for the week was a 24lbs specimen common carp caught by Exeter angler Mr A. Flaherty who also scooped himself a new personal best record with this catch.  Mr K. Hopkins of Gillingham also hooked himself a nice catch when he landed his 22lbs 4oz common amid a 4 fish bag.  Dorset angler Paul Beames finished his holiday at Creedy with is best bag of 12 fish whilst fishing on the far bank.  Below is Paul pictured with his 26lbs common caught last week and beneath was another large specimen of 22lbs.

Staffordshire angler James Wrigglesworth fished the far bank and landed two commons scaling 21lbs 3oz and 17lbs 9oz whilst Glenn Farrow also reported a  4 fish bag with commons up to 21lbs 3oz.  Sussex guest Lawrence Neale had a productive week at Creedy reporting 6 commons up to 19lbs 2oz and his best day Lawrence banked a total of 11 fish including a pair of green tench, a 14lbs mirror carp and 8 commons up to 19lbs 4oz.   Heaviest mirror carp for the week of 17lbs 2oz  was banked by Dean Willoughby of North Devon amid an 8 fish bag.  Dean also banked 6 double figure commons up to 19lbs 8oz, one single figure common and heaviest green tench for the week scaling 5lbs 8oz.  Crediton angler Stuart Greenslade banked a total of 8 fish during one session with 7 double figure commons  up to 19lbs 14oz along with a 9lbs mirror carp, on another session Stuart hooked just the one catch, a 19lbs 2oz common whilst fishing on the right hand bank.

Out of the top lake pictured below is Alan Worsley top with his 10lbs common and beneath is son Anthony with his 13lbs specimen caught on the right hand bank.

Tuesday 1st  July 2008

A cracking weeks fishing with 24 of the larger specimen carp out on the bank this past week of 20lbs plus along with some nice sized tench.  The majority of the catches seem to be coming from the leger tactics with not many fish being tempted with surface baits.  There was a flurry of spawning activity last Friday morning but that now seems to be the last of it - hopefully!.  The main lake has a slight green algae colour but the top lake is chocolate brown at present. There has been some excellent sport reported up at the top and well worth a visit for a more active consistent days fishing.

Heaviest catch for the week was banked by Somerset holiday angler Paul Beames who got his week off to a great start.  Paul fished 2/3 way up on the boathouse bank and tempted a beautiful 26lbs common using leger tactics.  Paul also hooked one of 22lbs, plus an 18pounder, one of 14lbs and one of 9lbs along with a pair of green tench.  Cullompton's Jonathan Soanes found the shallow margins at the top of the boat house bank were most productive banking a total of 12 fish.  Topping his bag was a 24lbs 12oz specimen, followed by a 21lbs 6oz, one of 19lbs 3oz a pair of 17's, three at 16lbs  and two single figures. His total bag weight came to 190lbs of fish and using Billetts bait.  Cullompton's Lee Marchant reported a good session from 1/3 way up on the right hand bank with 7 fish up to 23lbs, all common carp.  Sussex guest, Lawrence Neale banked a nice 23lbs specimen when he fished 1/2 way up on the boathouse bank amid a 3 fish bag.  Exeter angler Tony Ford fished scopex boillies and banked 4 commons up to 23lbs along with an attractive 18lbs mirror carp.  James of Barnstaple had two very good day sessions at Creedy, once banking a total of 8 carp including comon of 22lbs and 21lbs along with a pair of green tench up to 7lbs - heaviest tench for the week.  On his other session James banked 6 commons including a pair of 20's, one of 14lbs, a par of 11lbs plus a single figure common. Tavistock's Kyle Waterhouse hooked 3 commons topped with a 22lbs and a 19lbs plus a single figure.  Exeter's Andy Western chose to fish the shelf swim on the far bank and reported heaviest mirror carp.  His largest specimen scaled 22lbs exactly, Andy also banked mirrors of 17lbs 6ox and 16lbs 4oz which is fairly unusual.  Andy fished using Billetts boillies and  also tempted a pair of good sized commons 21lbs 8oz and 15lbs 8oz. Barnstaple's Ali Laird fished the far bank and recorded three good fish, topping his bag was a 22lbs 2oz specimen followed with commons of 16lbs and 13lbs.  Paignton angler Mark Owen had a prolific session whilst fishing the boathouse bank.  In total Mark landed 11 fish and topping his catches was a specimen mirror of 22lbs.  Mark also banked 8 good sized doubles plus two singles and his total bag weight came to 162lbs of fish.  Lawrence Neale also recorded some other good days this past week with an 11 fish bag up to 19lbs (including one 6lbs mirror and one 5lbs tench), a 9 fish day with one tench plus 8 commons up to 21lbs and a 6 fish day, all commons up to 19lbs 2oz,  fishing mainly from the boathouse bank. Exeter's David Cameron banked 9 fish during one day session with 4 singles, one 12lbs mirror carp and large carp of 16lbs, 17lbs , 18lbs 10oz and 20lbs 8oz giving him a total bag weight of 127lbs of fish. St Austell angler Mike Body preferred to fish off the surface and had two good sessions, firstly landing a total of 9 fish  - 8 of which were doubles topped by a 20lbs 6oz and a 21lbs 6oz.  On Mike's other day he had 9 commons up to 21lbs and a mirror carp of 14lbs 13oz. 

Plymouth angler Gary Beasley fished Billetts boillies and set himself a new personal best catch when he landed a total of 6 fish up to 21lbs 6oz also including one of 20lbs 12oz from 1/3 way up on the right hand bank. East Brent angler, 16 year old Martin Stephens was well pleased with his 4 fish day including 3 doubles up to 16lbs 2oz which gave him a new personal best fish.  Martin definitely out fished his dad who banked just the one catch, a 12lbs 6oz common carp. Plymouth angler Matt Anstiis wrote that the journey was well worth it when he hooked 7 fish but landed 3 fish.  Matt however did bank commons of 21lbs 5oz, 16lbs 5oz and 12lbs 2oz using Billetts baits.  Okehampton angler Peter Welham fished the far bank and landed a 19lbs common along with a 4lbs green tench, Crediton's Phil Tucker banked 3 commons to 17lbs 2oz whilst his brother Gary also hooked 3 commons up to 18bs 4oz.  Copplestone's Allan Hull fished the first swim on hte right hand bank and landed a 21lbs 3oz common plus a lovely 6lbs tench. On another day session Alan banked 5 fish to 19lbs 14oz. A mention for Angie of Dawlish who set herself a new personal best catch when she banked a 16lbs 13oz common. She also hooked commons of 15lbs 8oz, 15lbs and 14lbs - well done.  Lympstone anlger Andy Lambert also had a new p.b. when he caught his 16lbs common.

In the top lake there has been some great bags reported and largest bag went to Mr Arthur Reed with a total of 30 fish up to 5lbs 8oz plus a nice, dark green tench 3lbs 5oz which almost looked black.

Lawrence Neale's 22lbs mirror carp from last week pictured below:

And pictured below is Malcolm Marchant of Cullompton with his 25lbs common carp.

Tuesday 24th June 2008

Fishing form remains encouraging with some good sized bags out this week and 13 x 20pounders safely landed on the bank out from the main lake.  The boathouse stretch on the left bank and the aerator swims being very active some days whilst the shallower waters not proving quite so productive this past week.  Up in the top lake there have been some good  double figure carp plus good sized green tench.  The deeper to mid waters again have been more productive with the old luncheon meat proving to be a temptation for the fish.

Heaviest common for the week was by Torquay angler Gordon Batt who fished Billetts bait to tempt a total of 7 carp up to 26lbs exactly.  Gordon's catches, all common carp ranged from 13lbs upwards and his total  bag weight came to 123lbs of fish.  Catch of the week however must go to Crediton junior Jack Grinney who also fished Billetts bait.  The 5 year old budding angler out fished his dad, Wayne, when he hooked a 22lbs 8oz common along with 4 other carp.  Jack fished 3/4 way up on the right hand bank and this big set him a new personal best record.  His dad Wayne, give him due, did come close with his 22lbs 2oz common catch.  Wayne also banked a 20lbs 10oz and in total had 15 fish. Heaviest bag for the week was banked by Barnstaple builder Damien Dayman who had over 200lbs of fish during a session.  Amid Damien's bag were commons scaling 21lbs 12oz and 20lbs 8oz and all whilst he was fishing adjacent to the boathouse.  His pal, North Devon's Adrian Mills also recorded some good action with 7 commons to 21lbs 2oz.  Largest bag for the week was 21 commons reported by Tavistock's Kyle Waterhouse.  Kyle was fishing the first swim on the right hand bank and also stalking on the left bank amongst shallower water and his catches ranged from 4lbs up to 16lbs. Largest mirror carp for the week was by Sussex angler Lawrence Neale who tempted a 22lbs 12oz specimen. Lawrence also tempted 5 commons up to 16lbs whilst fishing towards the top of the left bank, picture below.

 Other good catches:  Mr D. Jenkins of Barnstaple with 6 double figure commons best of 22lbs 2oz,  Cullompton's Lee Marchant who banked a 24lbs common carp from the third swim on right hand bank, James from Barnstaple banked 5 commons including a pair of 20's up to 21lbs 10oz, Taunton angler Chris Meikle fished at the top of right bank with 5 commons best weighing 22lbs 8oz. Tiverton's Graham Dart with a total of 16 commons with his heaviest fish scaling 19lbs 2oz, Crediton's Nick Gurr also banked 16 fish up to 18lbs on Billetts.  Taunton angler  Rory McMakin tempted 7 carp up to 14lbs 12oz, Crediton carpenter Sean Bevan hooked 5 commons to 18lbs 10oz.  Crediton's Stuart Greenslade fished the right bank and landed 4 upped doubles of 16lbs 8oz, 17lbs, 17lbs 8oz and 19lbs 8oz and Weston-super-mare policeman Doug Cameron tempted 2 fish to 18lbs. Torquay angling mates Dave Parnell and Steve Ferneyhough together banked 19 fish which amounted to 164.5lbs of fish, their catches ranging from 1lbs up to 18lbs 4oz whilst fishing near the boathouse.   Farrier Gareth Simpson banked heaviest tench for the week which scaled 5lbs 14oz which gave him a new personal best tench, Gareth also landed 5 carp up to 12lbs.  Simon Kimber from Cardiff also reported a nice tench of 5lbs 12oz along with carp of 16lbs 8oz and 18lbs 12oz.

Some excellent sport reported out from the top lake this past week with Honiton angler Mike Muir recording an 11 fish bag.  His catches ranged up to 12lbs in weight and were all tempted on legered luncheon meat.  Meat was also a temptation for Mr A. Worsley who tempted a 13lbs common off the surface which was largest catch out of the top lake and also a 5lbs green tench.

Tuesday 17th June 2008

In the main lake another good weeks fishing reported with 15 x 20pounders landed safely on the bank.  Fishing form has been varied with some days being very productive and other days providing quite challenging sport.  The majority of the catches have been taken by leger baits but when conditions are right the  surface has provided some excellent results.  Pretty much anything is going bait wise at the moment, it's well worth bringing a choice as preferred baits do vary from day to day.  In the top lake there have been some good low double commons tempted and with not that great a number of anglers present on the top water has meant that there is a great choice of swim.  The deeper end of the top lake has been more productive recently with luncheon meat being a very popular bait.

Heaviest catch for this week was banked by Taunton angler Chris Meikle whilst fishing on the right hand bank.  Chris totaled a 12 fish bag and topping his catches was a superb 28lbs 12oz common carp which also gave him a new personal best catch.  Chris also banked a 21lbs 4oz , a pair of 14's, one of 13lbs 8oz, one of 10lbs plus five carp ranging between 7 - 8lbs.  Chris also banked a good sized  green tench for the week which scaling 5lbs 8oz and his total bag weight amounted to 138lbs of fish.

Largest bag for the week was gained by holiday guest Paul Noakes whilst  surface fishing, he tempted a total of 18 fish.  Topping his catches were common of 21lbs 4oz and 20lbs 6oz and other sizeable catches included an 18lbs 12oz and a 17lbs 4oz and his bag weight was edging towards 200lbs of fish.  Paul was fishing on the left hand bank just before the boathouse amid mid to shallow waters where there seemed to be 100's of fish just basking on the surface.  Congratulations also go to Paul and his lovely wife, Kim, who will be celebrating their silver wedding anniversary this coming weekend, well done from all at Creedy.  Cullompton's Jonathan Soanes continues a good season having heaviest bag this week when he landed 17 fish all of which were common carp.  Topping his bag were specimens of 23lbs 6oz and 20lbs 7oz. Other catches included a pair of 19's, a pair of 18's, three at 17lbs+ with just three of his catches being single figure.  John' s total bag weight of fish that session amassed 266lbs.  

Exeter angler Randolph Velterop fished his first session at Creedy this past week and was well pleased with his one fish which tipped the scales to 27lbs exactly.  His specimen was tempted from the shallow marginal waters at the top of the left hand bank.  His cracking specimen is pictured below:

Crediton carpenter James Stagg recorded another good session at Creedy when he landed two fish topped by a 25lbs 2oz common carp.  James also banked another double figure carp which weighed 11lbs exactly.  Newton Abbott angler Geoff Waring banked  4 good sized fish from the left hand bank this past week including a pair of good specimens scaling 27lbs and 21lbs together with doubles of 15lbs and 12lbs.   Glen Cornish reported a 6 fish bag with 5 common carp up to 21lbs 11oz this past week. The Taunton angler fished at the top of the right hand bank into shallow waters and also hooked a good tench scaling 5lbs 2oz. Crediton's Geoff Seabrook banked a beaut mirror carp for last week with his 15lbs 8oz specimen which was caught whilst fishing 3/4 way up on the right hand bank.  Geoff landed 9 carp, all commons 8 of which were double figure specimens topped by 3 of 17lbs+.  Geoff's total bag weight came to 147lbs of fish.  Darren Passmore had a 6 fish bag with a 21lbs 7oz topping his catches along with 2 15pounders, one of 14lbs, an 8lbs plus a 4lbs tench.  Crediton's Sid Rogers fished 3/4 way up on the right hand bank and tempted a 23lbs common along with four other good upper doubles along with a 16lbs mirror carp  Exeter's Frank Durnian fished the left hand bank higher side of the boathouse and hooked a total of five fish topped by a 20lbs common. Exeter chef Martin Cox had a good day's sport whilst fishing 3/4 way up on hte right hand bank landing a total of 8 doubles.  Topping his bag was a brace of 18pounders including heaviest mirror carp for the week 18lbs 2oz. Barnstaple angler Tim Mountjoy favored the far bank and faired a good day sport with 6 double figures to 18lbs 8oz.  Minehead junior, 16 year old Tom McGowan fished the right bank and laneded a total of 9 fish, biggest catch scaling 17lbs 10oz and Newton Abott's Dave O'Brien banked 8 doubles all of which were low to mid doubles whilst fishing on the left hand bank.

In the top lake fourteen year old Kingsley Davis from Newton Abbott banked heaviest catch out from the top lake of 17lbs  which also set him a new personal best record.  During the day he also had largest tench out this week, a green tench of 6lbs exactly plus a pair of 5lbs.   Kingsley also managed to tempt two fish out from the main lake up to 13lbs. John Crotty fished on the surface to tempt largest fish out this week which scaled 14lbs 8oz along with another double figure.  

Tuesday 10th June 2008

Another good weeks fishing returns with 24 x 20pounders seen out on the bank this past week.  Weather conditions have returned to being favorable for spawning to finish and now hopefully the majority of the fish have spawned out.  There have been large amounts of fish basking on the surface which are not particularly interested in taking floaters during the hottest period.  The ledger has proved the favorite method of catching this past week although largest fish was taken off from the surface. Worms and maggot, boillies, corn and large pellets have been the most popular hook baits, biscuits being the surface choice. The aerator pump is still going strong and has maintained minimal or no algae bloom which has been a blessing.  The pump seems to be a popular spot for the fish to hang out and they seem to love the churning of the water and it certainly makes them more lively.

Heaviest catch of the week was banked by Dave Parnell when he set himself a new personal best record catch as he landed a 26lbs 12oz common carp. The Torquay angler fished dog biscuit on the surface -Picture below.

Dave O'Brien had his best day at Creedy so far when he banked 7 good fish, all commons.  Topping his catches was a 24lbs 8oz specimen followed by a 20lbs 11oz and a 20lbs 8oz.  All his other catches were double figures from 12lbs to 19lbs 12oz. The combined fish bag weight came to 129lbs of fish. Pictured below is Dave's best catch that session, the 24lbs 8oz common carp.

Largest & heaviest bag for the week was logged by Cullompton's Jonathan Soanes who hooked and landed a total of 13 fish whilst fishing in the aerator swim on the right hand bank. Johns top fish included a pair of 19's, a pair of 18's a pair of 17's , six other doubles plus one single figure of 7lbs - his total bag weight totaled 208lbs of fish.  Another good bag was recorded by  Crediton angler Mike Izzard who again had an excellent session.  In total Mike tempted 12 commons including three large specimens scaling 23lbs 2oz, 22lbs 10oz and one of 20lbs 1oz. His other 9 commons were all double figures and his total bag weight came to just over 200lbs of fish. His top three catches are pictured:

Halberton angler Kim Garnsworthy gained himself a new personal best this past week, beating last weeks record by 1lbs 11oz.  Kim's one fish tipped the scales to 23lbs 11oz and certainly brought a big smile to his face, well done.  Crediton's Stuart Greenslade landed a nice catch when he banked his common which clocked the scales to 22lbs 10oz.  Paignton's Mark Owen reported a 10 fish bag with 4 single commons, a 21lbs 2oz, a pair of 18's, one of 15lbs and one of 14lbs 2oz.  Mark also banked a plump 5lbs 5oz green tench - heaviest for the week.  Newton Abbott angler Geoff Waring banked an excellent days catches when he totaled 12 commons plus a 4lbs 10oz green tench.  His commons were topped off with a 20lbs 10oz, a 20lbs 8oz and a 20lbs 2oz and that was his most productive session at Creedy for some time. A mention for holiday guest Paul Noakes who got his week's holiday off to a good start when he banked 7 commons up to 16lbs and a mention for Alan Smith who has recently undergone a course of radiotherapy. Alan had a tough week but managed to bank two doubles up to 17lbs along with a 3lbs tench on his best session.  We all wish Alan a brighter future health wise and hope that his break wasn't too exhausting.

Northants angler Ian Pateman, formerly of Exeter, hooked himself a new personal best catch whilst catching up with family this past week.  Ian fished midway on the far bank and landed two commons to 24lbs 4oz. Bridport angler Chris Jones also recorded a new personal best catch when he landed his big carp, a 21lbs 12oz common.  Chris also hooked 3 other double figure commons up to 15lbs.  John Crotty chose to do a spot of surface fishing and managed to sneak a 21lbs 3oz common off the top, Exeter angler Mark Lodge fished 3/4 way up on right hand bank and hooked two good specimens weighing 22lbs 8oz and 21lbs. Staffs visitor Andy Smith had an excellent result with three more 20pounders out during his break at Creedy this past week.

Father and son Morris and Lee Marchant of Cullompton had their best day at Creedy whilst fishing the 3rd swim on the right hand  bank.  Between them they landed 7 commons topped with one of 25lbs, also accompanied by a 21lbs, 5 double figures plus heaviest mirror carp for the week scaling 20lbs exactly. A mention also for Barnstaple angler Richard Harman who banked a nice green tench scaling 5lbs  fishing 1/2 way up on the right hand bank.