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You will notice that there is no introduction to this section yet.
I would like to fill this gap with an introduction from a local angler [or someone who is a frequent visiting fisherman] for every one of the geographical pages on Fatfisherman.com.
The many thousands of anglers now regularly using these pages prefer to read something written by someone who can see the area from an insider's point of view. They know the best spots, not just the ones that first time or overseas visitors usually visit or that are well known outside of the area.
Each introduction carries the e-mail address of the contributor so that anglers can get in touch with them if, for example, they are planning a trip [unless the contributor is unable to do this] so it could bring you extra business if you own a local fishery or tackleshop, charter boat or magazine etc.
Please get in touch if you feel you can contribute an introduction to this page - you don't have to be an expert; I'm not!
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Help me make Fatfisherman.com the first point of reference for anyone who wants to go fishing anywhere in the world!
Ashton Under Lyne - Roxy Angling Supplieshttp://www.roxyanglingsupplies.co.uk171 Queens Rd, OL6 8EW - Roxy angling supplies is based in the heart of Ashton Under Lyne, supplying the regions army of fishermen. Established in 1965 this great shop has grown in reputation and has become very respected indeed. If it's fishing tackle you're looking for you've come to the right place.
Atherton Tacklehttp://www.athertontackle.co.uk136 Market Street, Atherton, Greater Manchester M46 0DX - 01942 876163 Audenshaw - Tameside Angling Centre41 Garden Street, Audenshaw, Manchester Tameside M34 5DD - 01613 359200 - Tameside Angling Centre offers a large variety of fishing equipment all sold at reasonable prices. Tameside’s aim is to stock the best products available on the market and only sell the best... Blakeley - Hook and Line Fishing Tackle375 Victoria Avenue, Blakeley, Greater Manchester M9 8WQ - 0161 720 6577 Bolton - BAShttp://www.bas-angling.comBritains Aquatic Superstore Ltd., 225 Folds Rd, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 2TW - 01204 534343 - Welcome to the new BAS website, packed with the latest fishing tackle from all the leading manufacturers. Since it's opening in the early part of 1999, BAS Angling has already expanded to over three times it's original size, and in the short time that it as been open has gained a reputation as one of the most comprehensively stocked tackle stores in the UK... Bolton - Bolton Angling CentreBolton Angling Centre - 185 St Helens Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 3PS - 01204 658989 Bolton - Crown Tackle & Bait Crown Tackle & Bait - 4 Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7QH - 01204 668223 Bolton - Highfield Angling SuppliesHighfield Angling Supplies - 36 Highfield Road, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0AD - 01204 705363 Bolton - Tonge Moor Angling Supplieshttp://www.tm-angling.co.ukTonge Moor Angling Supplies is located in Bolton Lancashire, We aim to bring the angler the best deals available on all the leading brands of fishing tackle such as Maver, Daiwa, Middy, Preston Innovations, Browning, Shimano,Sensas, Nash, Korda, Guru, Korum to name a few... Bury - Fishermans WayFishermans Way - 45 Walmersley Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 5AE - 0161 761 1359 Failsworth - Gilders Fishing Tacklehttp://www.gilderstackle.comWe were established in 1966 by Jim Gilder, his first wife Beryl and daughter Pamela. In 1977 they were joined by son-in-law Gerry Lees who was a well known match angler on the Nottingham River Trent circuit at that time... Leigh - Leigh Angling Centre Ltd 261 Twist Lane, Leigh, Lancashire WN7 4E - 01942 670890 Manchester - British Bait & Tackle Supplies692 Bolton Road, Greater Manchester M27 6EL - 0161 728 4400 Manchester - Carp Feverhttp://www.carpfevertackle.co.uk248 Manor Road, Manchester M43 6JD - 0161 370 0550 Manchester - Fishing Republichttp://www.fishingrepublic.netIf you would like to know more about any particular store, please click on its location above or on the right hand side, our shopping website contains products from Abu Garcia, Dynamite Baits, Bag'em, Drennan, Nash Tackle, Guru, Maver, MAP, Shakespeare, Wychwood, Preston Innovations, Browning, Klobba, CamouStreme, Theseus Match Gear, Esp, Middy, JRC Products, Korda, Leeda, PredX and Zebco... Manchester - Worsley Angling Centre40 Worsley Road North, Manchester M28 3GW - 0161 799 9248 Middleton - Carp Kabinhttp://www.carpkabin.co.uk135 Oldham Road, Middleton, Greater Manchester M24 2LD - 0161-654-0981 Middleton - Middleton Angling Centre 79 Long Street, Middleton, Greater Manchester M24 6UN - 0161 655 3402 Octoplushttp://www.octoplus.co.ukOctoplus Products began as a hobby on the back of mels already successful engineering and injection moulding business. Always a mad keen fisherman and competition coarse angler, he set about trying to make his life easier first by inventing a system to adjust the height and level of any fishing seat boxes and then following it up with what became the Octoplus range of accessories. Now more than 300,000 fellow anglers are sat on Octoplus leveling sets in one form or another... Reddish - AnyTackle Sportshttp://www.anytackle.co.uk286 Gorton Road, Reddish, Greater Manchester SK5 6RN - 0161 432 7431 - AnyTackle Fishing & Sports supplies our local and national customers with fishing products at very competitive prices and very fast delivery... Rochdale - Tri-Cast Composite Tubes Ltdhttp://www.tri-cast.co.ukWe offer the most innovative composite designs linked to the finest customer support in any sporting application. The use of composite materials has significantly improved the performance of many sport and leisure activities. At Tri-Cast, our principles in this industry are the same; which enable you to maximize the power, control and sensitivity, in order to give you that all-important winning edge. Stockport - Roman Lakes Angling Centrehttp://www.romanlakesanglingcentre.co.ukWelcome to one of the UK's largest Middy & 30Plus fishing tackle online superstores, Roman Lakes Angling Centre provides a range of Middy & 30Plus fishing accessories. The product range includes bait, 30Plus carp fishing accessories, Middy & 30Plus clothing, Middy coarse fishing accessories, Middy & 30Plus luggage, Middy pike fishing accessories, Middy poles, Middy reels and 30Plus rods… Stockport - Stockport Fly Fishing Supplieshttp://www.flyshop-online.co.ukThank you for visiting our fly fishing shop web site we believe we have one of the best online selections of fly fishing rods, fly fishing reels, line and tackle in the UK with secure online or telephone payment. All our staff are experienced game anglers and if you are unsure which item you need please give us a call and we will do our best to help we are open 9-5 tues/sat or email us 24/7.We will always meet or beat any other online competitor on both service and price... Stretford - Stretford Angling CentreInformation854 Chester Road, Manchester M32 0QJ - 0161 865 2646 Stretford - Trafford Angling Supplieshttp://www.traffordangling.co.ukMr Brian Wade, 34-36 Moss Road, Stretford, Manchester M32 0AY - 0161 864 1211. Fax: 0161-864 1422 - sales@traffordangling.comSwinton - Fishing Republic Angling Megastorehttp://www.fishingrepublic.net/manchester.html19 Rutland Street , Swinton, Manchester M27 6AU - 0161 7948001 Swinton - Swinton Angling Centre 57 Worsley Road, Swinton, Greater Manchester M27 5NE - 0161 794 2784 West Radcliffe - Elton Tackle45 Church Street, West Radcliffe, Greater Manchester M26 2SP - 0161 724 5425 Wigan - Northwest Angling Centre Ltdhttp://www.nwac.co.ukChapel Street, Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire WN2 3AD Phone - 01942 255993 - sales@nwac.co.uk - All overseas orders will be charged at the current Courier Tarrif Rates. Upon reciept of your order we will advise you of the costs before making any charges. The order will not be processed until you the customer agrees to these charges.. We atempt to deliver your order right away...
Birkacre LodgesFisherySatellite ViewThe Lodges are managed by Wigan & District AA - The depths range from 6ft to around 14ft. This water holds very few carp but makes up for it for its large head of Tench and Bream. The Tench run to 8 or 9lbs with4lbs being the norm... Boggart Hole - CloughWikiSatellite View0161 205 9997 Bowker Lakes - CrumpsallInformationSatellite View2 lakes stocked with carp to 10lb+ and other species. Controlled by Broughton Angling Club... Bradshaw Hall Fisherieshttp://www.bradshawhallfisheries.comSatellite ViewSlack Lane, off Bradshaw Road, Bradshaw, Bolton, Lancashire BL2 4JW - 01204 307197 - kellyjohn675@aol.com - Bradshaw Hall Fisheries is a commercial coarse-fishery with the aim of promoting the benefits of angling as a peaceful and relaxing sport. All eight lakes are of historical importance as they were originally formed as features of the medieval Manor of Bradshaw dating from the 12th century, and then later extended to serve Hardcastle's Textile Mill that ceased operation in 1963. The present day lakes have been improved and developed into a first class leisure facility. Chorlton Water ParkInformationSatellite View;Maitland Avenue, Chorlton, Manchester - 0161 881 5639 Church Gardens Coarse Fishery - Harwoodhttp://www.churchgardens.co.ukSatellite ViewWelcome to one of Greater Manchester's best-kept angling secrets, the Church Gardens Coarse Fishery in Bolton. The old mill lodge is lined by trees with straight forward access to pegs. The shallower pegs near to the fishery entrance produce some huge bags in summer, which consist of mostly small Carp but also some large Tench, plus Roach, Perch and Skimmers... suechris@supanet.com or phone 0161 339 8584 Clifton MarinaSatellite ViewClifton House Road, Salford. Salford Council run day ticket water - 0161 794 2784 - Very picturesque water. One island and shallows at each end. target species are carp, tench and bream CoppersInformationSatellite ViewA nice secluded, small pond 100ft x 30ft, well stocked, only fishable on one side due to preservation order for newts. quite sheltered, surrounded by trees... Curley's Trout Fisheryhttp://www.curleysfishery.co.ukSatellite View,Nestled amongst the hills of the Wet Pennine Moors, on the edge of the beautiful Rivington Country Park, lies one of the North's premier fly waters. This 200 year old reservoir is perfectly situated close to all the North's major motorways. The main reservoir is a 6 acre fly only water and is stocked with hard fighting, fully finned, triploid Rainbows, Blues and Goldies up to 15lbs. A smaller 1 acre lake is any method, primarily for accompanied children and beginners to fly fishing... Fan LodgeFisherySatellite ViewFan Lodge holds a large head of carp ranging from around 4lbs to high 20,s and was stocked with 1200 6 to 8inch carp in July 2009. It also hold a large head of Tench & Bream, the Tench go to around 6lbs and the Bream up to 11lbs. There is also plenty of Roach, Skimmers, Perch & Hybrids... Fryer’s ComplexInformationSatellite ViewA series of three mature yet intimate waters containing a mixed head of fish, predominantly roach and perch to 1.5lb, with bream to 3lb and ghost carp to low doubles. Many methods can produce on these waters. No day tickets are issued - all anglers must be club members... Green Lane WatersFisherySatellite ViewThese two ponds on the Tabley Estate on the edge of Knutsford offer a variety of challenges to the discerning angler. The larger of the two ponds holds predominantly carp and tench, having been stocked with these species several years ago.In addition, quality silver fish are present including roach, rudd and skimmer bream. Many carp are present to low double figures. The water is reed-fringed with large banks of lily pads to fish to in the summer months. No day tickets are issued - all anglers must be club members... Heapey ReservoirsFisherySatellite View.Heapey No1 covers an area of seven acres. Depths range between about 16 feet and about 22 feet. Heapey No1 holds a very large head of carp ranging from 5lbs to mid 20s. there is also a big head of Bream going to around 4lbs plus plenty Roach & perch.There is also some good Tench , Chub & Pike... Heaton Park LakeInformationSatellite View;The lake has around 150 carp most ranging from mid doubles to low twenties also it has a good head of roach, rudd, bream, tench and chub... Hindley Deep PitFisherySatellite ViewDeep Pit is about one acre in size. And about 100 yards behind the Square Lodge. It is oblong in shape and holds a lot of Crucian Carp and Tench... Houghton's LodgeFisherySatellite ViewSituated at the top of Scot Lane, Newtown, on the left of the road towards Beech Hill (across the road from Scot Lane New Pond), Houghtons is about ¾ acre in area... Ince Park Lane & Melling's Number 1 FlashFisherySatellite ViewThe lake has an area of 1 acre... Merton's Lodges - Astley Bridge, BoltonSatellite ViewMerton Lodges are situated in Astley Bridge Bolton, they are both situated at the top of Waverley Rd, just off Blackburn Rd. Merton Lodges are owned and run by B&DAA and can be fished provided you are in receipt of a permit and a current EA licence. The Bolton & District Angling Association permit costs £22.00 per year and is only a small price to pay considering the fish that are stocked in their waters... MiddlewoodInformationSatellite ViewMoran's MoatFisherySatellite ViewMoran's Moat is situated beside Fan Lodge. It is a purpose-built fishery, roughly 120 metres long and 70 metres wide at the top. The water is around 11 metres wide and has 30 pegs. It was built with a shelf on either side and is 1.5 metres deep.... Myrtle Road ReservoirsSatellite ViewManaged by Middleton Angling Society 0161 643 8134 Painswick ParkInformationSatellite View;The water is in a public park. It has 36 pegs and the average depth is 2-4 foot. It has a small island in the middle. the main species are crucian carp with pleasure catches up to 50lb. The club match record is 38lb... Pennine Trout Fishery & Angling CentreSatellite ViewCalderbrook Road, Littleborough, Greater Manchester OL15 9HL - 01706-378 325. Pennington Flash - LeighInformationSatellite ViewContact: Leigh And District Angling Association, Mr Terry Roberts, 07777 618695 Pilsworth FisheryInformationSatellite ViewPilsworth Fishery in Bury has 4 waters to choose from. The main lake is 60 pegs but never busy, save for matches. The carp lake which has an abundance of small carp to 3lb. And a couple of small waters suitable for youngsters... Roman Lakes Leisure Park - Marplehttp://www.romanlakes.co.ukSatellite ViewDeep in the beautiful lower reaches of the Goyt Valley, nestling on the edge of the Peak District, south of Manchester, lies the picturesque and tranquil Roman Lakes Leisure Park… Scot Lane New PondFisherySatellite ViewScot Lane is an attractive water of one acre. Known locally as the 'Figure of Eight' because of its (very approximate) shape. As you turn into Stadium Way the water is on your left and the car park is on your right. It comprises of two ponds each with an island in the middle they are connected by a short canal. The river Douglas runs at the back of the far pond. .. SimisterInformationSatellite View;Roach, Tench, Perch & a few large Carp... Stakehill Lodges - MiddletonInformationSatellite ViewContact: Absolute Angling Association, Mr Gary Leigh, 07853 128741 Whiteheads Lodges - AinsworthSatellite View;Whiteheads lodges are situated in Lower Croft in Ainsworth nr Bury. There are three waters at Whiteheads and all are quite good to fish. Although I have only ever fished the bottom lodge, people have told me about the fish which they have caught from the other two waters...
Altrincham and District Angling clubhttp://www.bagup.org.ukMembership Secretary Altrincham and District A.C. Mike Donigan - c/o Monton bait and tackle 311a Liverpool Road, Eccles, Manchester M30 0QN - 0161 707 7715 - Altrincham & District Angling Club was formed over fifty years ago during the days of the cane rod and early intrepid reels. Much has changed in the years that have followed with huge development in tackle technology, pressure on fish stocks, loss of habitats and of course the ever increasing pressure on ourselves. We firmly and honestly believe though that the fishing enjoyed during the formation of this club can still be had on the tranquil, underfished mere's, lakes, rivers and ponds controlled by us... Boggart Hole Clough Fishing ClubBoggart Hole Clough, Charlestown Road, Moston, Manchester. Contact: Mr D Wilson - 0161 795 2650 Bolton & District Angling AssociationBolton BL3 3BU - 01204 393 726 Broughton Angling Clubhttp://broughtonanglingclub.comBroughton Angling Club was formed in 1961 to provide inner city anglers with good quality fishing in peaceful surroundings, we currently have over 550 members and several waters on our books.....see the menu on the right for club waters and details of the species currently stocked... King William IV Angling Society http://www.kingwilliamiv-as.co.ukHeaton Park, Prestwich, Manchester. Contact: Mrs Beryl Wesemeyer (Secretary) Tel: 0161-740 5051. The society manages nine areas of water in North Manchester, including those in Heaton Park. Leigh & District Angling Association01942 604388 - C Hibbs, 417 Nabchester Road, Leigh, Lancashire WN7 2ND or Terry Roberts: 07777 618695 Levenshulme Anglers AssociationPlatt Fields Park, Wilmslow Road , Fallowfield, Manchester - 0161 224 2902 Middleton Angling Societyhttp://middletonanglingsociety.com...The quiet peace of the early morning was broken by the sound of feet coming steadily down the street. Nearer and nearer they came, with purpose in every step. The dawn was still grey in the eastern sky, the mist hung low over the river, when two young boys came round the corner- going fishing. Their faces were shrouded under the peak of their waterproof hats. Scarves hung down in the front of their duffle coats, and each carried their precious rods, sheathed in green waterproof bags. One of them bore up manfully under the weight of the fishing bags. Already they wore the dedicated look found on all manner of men who find their pleasure and relaxation in the gentle art of angling... Milnrow Sea Angling Clubhttp://www.milnrow-sea-anglers.ik.comMilnrow is idealy located for access to many fishing venues. Members can be fishing on the Mersey or Fleetwood within 1 Hour of leaving Milnrow, North Wales and the East coast ports are all within reach in under 2 Hours. The club is keen to promote Sea Angling from Boat and Shore and has a wide range of members... Moss Side Social Angling SocietyA Jones - 10 Purley Avenue, Northenden, Manchester Rochdale Walton Angling Societyhttp://www.rochdalewalton.co.ukWe are a medium sized fishing club with a membership of around 150 anglers. Two well stocked waters are available to our members, both situated within 3 miles of Rochdale town centre. Mr Jim Parker - secretary@rochdalewalton.co.ukSouth Manchester Angling Clubhttp://www.southmanchesteranglingclub.org.ukSouth Manchester Angling Club (SMAC) have been in existence for 40 years, and are based in the southern city suburb of Chorlton-cum-Hardy. We are a friendly local club with a membership of around 75 anglers who possess five waters in the Knutsford, Cheshire area offering a wide variety of angling challenges for members to cater for pleasure, specimen and match anglers alike. No day tickets are issued on any South Manchester water – all anglers have to be members of the club... Swinton And Pendlebury Angling Clubhttp://www.swintonanglers.co.ukJunior led Anlging club with fully qualified angling coaches - 3 acres lodge fully accessible angling platforms built to BDAA standards all round access for wheelchairs.. Wigan & District Angling Associationhttp://www.wigandaa.org.ukWigan & DAA is a long-established angling association based in Wigan, in the North West of England. It is comprised of smaller fishing clubs but also welcomes individual anglers as members, total membership currently standing at well over 2,000. The Association controls fishing on waters in Greater Manchester and Lancashire, including stretches of the Rivers Ribble, Wyre and Douglas, about 25 miles of fishing on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal and the Rufford Canal, up to Br 7. We also have fishing on 16 lakes, reservoirs and ponds. Woodhouse Park Anglers InformationPainswick Park, 335 Portway, Wythenshawe, Manchester M22 0EJ - Paul Owen - 0161 437 7215
Breaking Surfacehttp://www.breakingsurface.proboards.comBolton & Lancashire's No 1 Fishing Forum... Broughton Angling Club Forumhttp://broughtonanglingclub.com/userimages/forum.htmFishing in BoltonForumWelcome to Bolton & Lancashire's fishing forum. In our Bolton fishing forum you will find information on Bolton Angling waters and other fishing venues listed in & around the Northwest area. Bolton Fishing forum host information on a wide variety of fishing related topics covering carp, pike coarse and sea fishing chat, we also host our very own fishing DVDs along with free online fishing videos for you to watch so there's something for everybody at Bolton Fishing Forum...
Andy Ormrodhttp://www.improveyourfishing.co.ukImprove Your Fishing offers angling tuition and fishing coaching to a wide range of people. We can help you to catch your first fish with our tailored coarse fishing lessons or develop your skills in carp fishing with our carp fishing lessons. Improve Your Fishing welcomes enquiries from schools, angling clubs and groups as well as individuals who are new to fishing or haven’t been fishing in a long time and want to polish up their skills... Mike Rodenhttp://www.flyfishinginstructor.co.ukHi, my name is Mike Roden and I'm a fly fishing instructor. Please note that I said flyfishing instructor NOT casting instructor. Fly casting is a necessary skill that on it's own will not catch fish. You need lots of other stuff to go with it if you want to really enjoy and be successful at this great pastime...
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