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Guided days with John Horsey-2023
11 days of Guided Pike Fishing with resident professional guide John Horsey will continue to be offered in 2023.
John has been guiding on Chew Valley Lake for the past 30 years and has been involved with the pike trials since they began. His knowledge of the lake and his incredible record speaks for itself with many captures of pike to over 30lbs using both lures and dead baits. He also was present when a magnificent fly caught fish of 40lb 8oz graced his net whilst guiding Enrico Pini. Not content with this in 2022 he guided Barry Hawyes to a fly caught 43lb Pike pictured below. Most anglers are unlikely to see a 40lb fish in the flesh in their lifetimes, let alone catch one. John has now guided 2 clients to 40lb+ fly caught Pike, an incredible and remarkable achievement.
Bristol Water are offering John’s services as an extension to the days already offered in 2023. All bookings are to be paid directly to Bristol Water Fisheries and notification of attendees must be given with 24 hours of booking date.
John Horsey said:
“These days are primarily aimed at pike anglers who have not fished at Chew in the past, or those who wish to know more about fishing for pike on this very special venue “
These guided pike days are for either 1 or 2 anglers per session and all tackle can be provided if necessary. Anglers must adhere to the Bristol Water Fisheries pike fishing rules and regulations as described on our website.
This offering is priced at £595.00 and payment must be made to Bristol Water on application. To book a day or for more information, please ring Woodford Lodge on 01275 332339.
Available dates are as follows:
Wednesday 1st February BOOKED
Tuesday 7th February BOOKED
Monday 13th February BOOKED
Sunday 19th February BOOKED
Tuesday 3rd October BOOKED
Sunday 8th October BOOKED
Thursday 12th October BOOKED
Tuesday 17th October BOOKED
Wednesday 1st November
Monday 6th November
Tuesday 7th November
Fishing dates and agreements with our stakeholders
Season 2023 continues flexibility for cancelled days due to adverse weather, offering a rescheduled date first rather than having to offer a full refund immediately.
We will continue offering weekend fishing dates, something that was well received by our customers in previous seasons.
The success of an earlier start in recent seasons means that the autumn bank and boat fishing dates will continue to commence early in October. As ever, we will monitor weed growth around this time and offer alternate dates if we feel the weed growth is a significant issue. Limiting the amount of boat fishing in November reduces the risk of cancellations due to rough weather, but it does also increase the potential for warmer water temperatures. This is something that we will have to monitor and evaluate jointly with our experienced anglers.
A continued early finish date in November supports conservation efforts; with November being a particularly sensitive time of year for overwintering birds at this internationally important conservation site. A healthy relationship with other lake users and stakeholders such as Natural England is important to the fishery and the CVL fishing community in general!