Linear Fisheries

A video to get you through you first hour at work today. Winter Carping at Linear.
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Brasenose-Two at Linear Fisheries will be closed from 9am Friday 22nd Feb until 3pm Sunday 24th Feb for a match.

DAY-TICKET HAULIN' - Chris Lowe recently had one of the best day-ticket winter hauls of all time, banking 50 carp to 30lb 14oz in 48 hours from Linear Fisheries.
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Did you know that Linear Fisheries is 20 years old today?
When the Fox International pairing of Tom Maker and Mark Bartlett arrived at Oxlease on Thursday half of the lake was frozen, when they left today it was snowing like mad! In the end they finished with 90 carp in 72-hours.
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Linear open day tomorrow on Brasenose 1 and 2.
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Complex Common Carp record has been broken with this 46lb 2oz lump from St Johns.
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Latest news from Linear.
BRASENOSE ONE
15 May
Jay Walters from Staffs had a cracking 22 fish session, this included seven fish over twenty, topped by mirrors of 24, 26 and 28lb's.
Mac had a lovely 18lb common along with mirrors of 26lb 04oz and 27lb.
Craig Crosswell had an 18lb 03oz mirror during a recent trip to the water.
Richard Mather had ten fish during a weekend session topped by mirrors weighing 26lb, 26lb 08oz and 29lb 04oz.
Craig Ramsey had a 23lb mirror using washed out pop-ups over a spread of cell boilies.

BRASENOSE TWO
15 May
Jeff Gibson had a very hectic 24-hour session, landing eighteen fish up to 22lb 02oz. Jeff only stopped catching when he ran out of bait.

GAUNTS LAKE
15 May
Swindon Angler Geoff Collins had six fish during a two night session, including mirrors weighing 20lb 12oz, 28lb 10oz and a new PB at 37lb.
Skippy Sayer also fished a two day session, landing ten fish with the biggest three weighing 20lb 06oz, 26lb 04oz and 31lb 06oz.

GENERAL
15 May

KORDA UNDERWATER-7 DVD “Unlocking the Day-Ticket Code”.
This brilliant DVD was filmed entirely on Linear’s, St. John Pool where the film crew captured some very unique underwater footage of the lakes stunning residents, including it’s most famous resident, ‘The Big Plated’ – which was hooked and landed at over 44 pounds.

“The mission was simple. Go to the busiest day-ticket complex in the UK and fish St. Johns, one of its most popular lakes, which is steeped in history and full of pressured carp that have seen every trick in the book”.

As you would expect from a Korda Underwater DVD there is extensive underwater footage of carp behaviour which reveals some breathtaking footage of the carp’s response to various rigs and bait, definitely not to be missed.

Linear have a small number of these DVD’s that they can pass on. The price is £19.95 and the DVD can be ordered by phone using a credit/debit card: 07885327708 or purchased at the Fishery. Alternatively you can obtain your copy by sending a cheque or postal order for £19.95 to: Linear Fisheries, 12 Farm House Close, Stanton Harcourt, Witney, Oxon OX29 5TD. (FREE POSTAGE ON ALL ORDERS).
Cheques etc. should be made payable to Linear Fisheries Oxford.

15 May
**Pay by Credit or Debit Card**
Linear operates a mobile credit/debit card payment system for day tickets sold on the bank side. This is Linear's preferred method of payment.

HARDWICK LAKE & SMITHS POOL
15 May
Liam Hodges had six fish during a recent session using cell boilies, his catch included mirrors weighing 22lb and 21lb.
And Neil Whitlock from Wychwood products had a cracking 32lb 12oz mirror.

HUNTS CORNER LAKE
15 May
Whilst fishing Linear for the first time Lewis Burgess had four fish including mirrors of 20lb 12oz, 27lb 09oz and 29lb.

MANOR FARM LAKE
15 May
Sonny Chander had ten fish during a recent session, this included a 29lb 15oz mirror and the "Pin-Head Mirror" weighing 34lb 15oz.
Linear Bailiff Stewart Roper had a number of fish topped by "The Football" at 39lb plus.
Ian Shaw and a friend managed nine fish up to 36lb 06oz during a recent session.

MNDA FISH WITH THE STARS CHARITY EVENT
15 May
**FISH WITH THE STARS
IN AID OF THE MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOCIATION**
August 12th, 13th & 14th 2013.

Linear is receiving a tremendous response to their August event which they hope will be even bigger and better than the previous year.
There has been a lot of interest shown, and anyone wishing to make a contribution or to take part in this event should send their enquiry along with their address details to: len-gurd@ linear-fisheries.co.uk


MNDA Fish with the Stars Charity Event

**RAFFLE TICETS – TO SUPPORT LINEAR’S ‘FISH WITH THE STARS’ EVENT - IN AID OF THE MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOCIATION**

As from Friday 22nd of March, the Linear's bailiffs will be selling raffle tickets on the bank up until the three day charity event to be held on the Brasenose Lakes on August 12th, 13th & 14th this year.

There are some great prizes such as a unique permit to fish all the Linear day ticket waters (Except Hunts Corner) for a full year. Other prizes include a set of three Nash Siren alarms with receiver, a full years fishing on the Linear Guys Syndicate and a Fox Supa Brolly System, to name but a few.

PLEASE SUPPORT THIS WORTHY CAUSE BY BUYING TICKETS FROM OUR BAILIFFS – ALL MONEY RAISED WILL GO TO THE MND ASSOCIATION

The draw will take place on the 13th of August, the second day of our event and anyone interested in making a donation to join us for this event should contact: <!-- e --><a href="mailto:len-gurd@linear-fisheries.co.uk]len-gurd@linear-fisheries.co.uk[/url]<!-- e -->

OPEN DAY
12 May
*Aqua Atom Bivvy Raffle*
The winner of the Atom Bivvy Raffle held at the Linear Open Day on Saturday was Mr. Roy Gelberbloen.
Thanks to everyone that took part in raffle and the other charity events at the very well attended Open Day, we raised close to £1,500 for MNDA.

OXLEASE LAKE
15 May
Josh Russell from Somerset set a new Lake Record and new PB when he landed the lake's biggest common weighing 43lb 04oz.
Spencer Marks from Bicester had six fish up to 25lb 04oz using bottom baits.
During her first ever fishing trip Tracey Paley set new PB's of 6lb 03oz, 15lb 02oz and finally 27lb 12oz.
Doug Thomson had mirrors of 24lb and 26lb 05oz during a recent trip using single hook baits.
Ash Overson from Bicester had mirrors of 27lb 04oz and 28lb 08oz along with one smaller fish during a 22-hour session using cell boilies and particles.
Vic Hindmarch from Kidlington had two 15lb mirrors along with a new PB weighing 24lb 08oz whilst fishing zig rigs at 4ft and 7ft

SECURITY
15 May
**Smart-Water Kits For Sale**
*SPECIAL OFFER PRICE OF £10 PER KIT*

Linear have obtained a number of these marker kits and are happy to pass them onto anglers at less than the cost price of £18. They are available through our bailiffs when visiting the complex.

Offering state-of-the-art forensic technology, SmartWater provides a proven and longstanding criminal deterrent to protect you and your valuables from theft. SmartWater assigns your valuables with a unique chemical code that is virtually impossible to remove and can only be seen under UV light. SmartWater provides irrefutable levels of traceability and has been responsible for over 1,000 criminal convictions. As a result the SmartWater brand is well known to the criminal fraternity who will avoid it at all costs for fear of being forensically linked with a specific crime scene.

15 May
We are hearing reports of a number of garages and garden sheds being broken into and fishing tackle being stolen. Please be extra careful with your gear and make sure no one is watching you put it away as the police believe some anglers have been followed home from fisheries by thieves so they know where they live. Make sure you have your garage/shed locked properly.

ST JOHNS POOL
15 May
James Dadswell had a 20lb 08oz mirror whilst fishing with Harry Tugwell who landed commons of 22lb and 34lb along with the mirror "Blackeye" weighing 31lb 14oz.
Fishing together Chris Lowe and Angie Lawley landed 20 fish up to 32lb using Sonubaits pellets and particles and code-red boilies.
Sam Kinnaird had a lovely 20lb 10oz common.
Thomas Boyle had six fish up to a PB weighing 31lb 04oz using Nash Manchester Specials. Fishing with him was Darrel Jarvis who landed a 23lb mirror.
Mark Tether had carp weighing 21lb and 32lb 02oz along with a massive cat that easily bottomed his 70lb scales.
Dean Perren had a new PB 29lb 12oz mirror during a recent trip.

UNITY LAKE15 May
Dave Jenkins had mirrors of 19lb 02oz and 20lb 09oz using Blakes choc malt boilies.
Josh Bennett had twelve fish during a recent session topped by the "Snub Nose Ghostie" weighing 31lb. Josh used Cotswold Rods, Hinders particles and Tails-Up boilies.

BRASENOSE ONE
25 May

Chris Hackett had a new PB 23lb 08oz mirror during a recent trip to the complex.
Adam Bamsey had six fish up to 25lb during a 24-hour session.
Mark from Warrington had a 25lb 07oz mirror using a 14mm spicy pepperoni boilies topped with a 10mm pineapple pop-up.
Peter Rees had mirrors of 22lb, 24lb 08oz, 31lb 04oz and 32lb whilst fishing with his nephew David who had a 13lb 04oz mirror.
Tom Hudson had a 27lb mirror and Chris Hudson landed a 35lb 08oz mirror.
John Mulchay had a lovely 33lb 01oz mirror during a recent session.
Ash Overson from Bicester had a 21lb 09oz mirror using a zig rig.
Spencer Marks has had three different 25lb mirror during a couple of recent overnight sessions.
Mark Aldred had a few fish up to 24lb 14oz using Nash Manchester Special boilies.
Daniel Cross had five fish up to 31lb during a 24-hour session.

BRASENOSE TWO
25 May
Dave Devoil from Sawbridgeworth had mirrors weighing 15lb 08oz, 17lb 08oz, 18lb 03oz and 18lb 07oz using 10mm pineapple and clockwork orange pop-ups over a spodded area.
Mark Slingsby from Oxfordshire had a 16lb 04oz mirror using a monster squid pop-up.

GAUNTS LAKE

25 May
Keith Edwards had five fish during a recent session, this included mirrors of 21lb 12oz, 25lb 10oz and the "Snub Nose" ghostie at 27lb 04oz.

GENERAL

25 May

**Pay by Credit or Debit Card**

Linear operates a mobile credit/debit card payment system for day tickets sold on the bank side. This is Linear's preferred method of payment.

25 May

**Korda Carpfest**

The Korda Carpfest will be at the fishery on Sat & Sun the 1st and 2nd of June. The event will take place on Brasenose-Two and we will be closing swims 4-13 for the event. The event is free for all to attend.

25 May

**Web News and Pictures**

Thanks to everyone that has sent in photos over the last week. Due to technical issues we haven’t been able to reply or add the captures onto the web site this week. All photos will go up as soon as possible. Thanks again to anyone who has taken the time to send over photos.

HARDWICK LAKE & SMITHS POOL

25 May
Jonathan Morris from Brackley had six fish during a recent session including a stunning 29lb 05oz linear mirror.
Daniel White had six fish including mirrors weighing 20lb 05oz, 23lb 10oz and 29lb during a recent session.

HUNTS CORNER LAKE

25 May
Joe Milton had 19 fish during a recent 72-hour session topped by a new PB 29lb 08oz mirror.

MANOR FARM LAKE

25 May
Ian Lynch had a lovely 26lb 07oz common from the water using fusion boilies.
Kev Hewitt had three big tench up to 9lb 07oz along with mirrors and commons up to 28lb. Kev used surface baits and CC Moore XXX boilies during his session.
Pete Wilson from Richworth Baits had four fish using Richworth S-core boilies. This included a 25lb 02oz mirror and "Popeye" weighing 38lb 12oz.
There has also been three other big mirrors from Manor this week, "Kempy's Linear" at 42lb plus, one at 38lb and another at 39lb. More details when we get them.

SECURITY

25 May

**Smart-Water Kits For Sale**

*SPECIAL OFFER PRICE OF £10 PER KIT*

Linear have obtained a number of these marker kits and are happy to pass them onto anglers at less than the cost price of £18. They are available through our bailiffs when visiting the complex.

Offering state-of-the-art forensic technology, SmartWater provides a proven and longstanding criminal deterrent to protect you and your valuables from theft. SmartWater assigns your valuables with a unique chemical code that is virtually impossible to remove and can only be seen under UV light. SmartWater provides irrefutable levels of traceability and has been responsible for over 1,000 criminal convictions. As a result the SmartWater brand is well known to the criminal fraternity who will avoid it at all costs for fear of being forensically linked with a specific crime scene.

ST JOHNS POOL

25 May
Julius Labanauskas had a stunning 26lb ghostie using cell boilies.
Ian Oldham had a 25lb 13oz mirror during a recent session.
Ian Smith had a new PB common weighing 22lb 12oz.
Dusan Socha had a 20lb mirror and new PB 24lb mirror using zig rigs and chods.
Matthew Wildey from Harefield set a new PB when he landed the ever impressive "Big Plated" only an hour before he was due to leave.

UNITY LAKE

25 May
Craig Thomson had the big mirror known as "Moonscale" weighing 43lb 06oz.
Josh Bennett had six fish during a recent overnight session, this included a new PB in the shape of a 43lb 04oz common.

BRASENOSE ONE
31 May
Jim Mckinley had thirteen fish up to 26lb during a recent session fishing zigs rigs, the followed his previous session that saw him land a 32lb mirror.
And Tom Holt from Bicester had eighteen fish topped by two lovely mirrors that weighed 23lb and 24lb.

BRASENOSE TWO

30 May
**Swim Closures**
The following swims will be closed From Mon 3rd June until Wed 5th June on Brasenose-Two for snag removal work. If anyone is fishing the water at this time from the open swims please note that if you see a boat out in the water then there will be divers working near it, do not cast at this area when the boat is out.
Swims – 10-14 and 25-32.

31 May
**Korda Carpfest**
The Korda Carpfest will be at the fishery on Sat & Sun the 1st and 2nd of June. The event will take place on Brasenose-Two and we will be closing swims 4-13 for the event. The event is free for all to attend.

31 May
Anthony Budd had eight fish during a recent session ranging from 13lb 04oz up to 26lb 08oz. Anthony used Quality Baits boilies tipped with yellow corn over a spodded area.
Dave Cartwright from Wolverhampton had a 14lb 05oz mirror using CC Moore live system boilies.

31 May
**Swim Closures**
The following swims will be closed From Mon 3rd June until Wed 5th June on Brasenose-Two for snag removal work. If anyone is fishing the water at this time from the open swims please note that if you see a boat out in the water then there will be divers working near it, do not cast at this area when the boat is out.
Swims – 10-14 and 25-32.

GAUNTS LAKE
31 May
During a couple of recent sessions Keith Edwards has had a number of fish including mirrors of 26lb 04oz, 23lb, 26lb 02oz, 20lb 08oz along with a 26lb 04oz common, he also landed a new PB 33lb 02oz mirror.
Bill Kittle had a 14lb 12oz mirror during a day session.
Gordon Brown has had mirrors of 17lb 13oz, 16lb 08oz and 20lb 06oz during recent trips.
And Dave Catchpole from Bath had two small mirrors along with another weighing 26lb.

GENERAL
31 May
**Pay by Credit or Debit Card**
Linear operates a mobile credit/debit card payment system for day tickets sold on the bank side. This is Linear's preferred method of payment.

HARDWICK LAKE & SMITHS POOL
31 May
Liam Hodges had nineteen carp during a recent session along with an 11lb 08oz bream, all his fish were catch using zigs with black foam or cell boilies fished over a bed of Hinders nutz sludge. Liam's catch included seven twenties topped by mirrors weighing 28lb 08oz and 29lb 01oz.
Paul Blackman had fish weighing 13lb 07oz, 19lb 13oz and 23lb 08oz during a recent session.


MANOR FARM LAKE

31 May
Chris Lowe had ten fish using Sonubaits pellets, particles and Code Red boilies, his catch was topped by mirrors of 29lb 28lb 08oz and the "Hardwick Linear" weighing 33lb.
Richworth field tester, Steve Palmer had six fish during a recent session using Richworth S-core boilies. His catch included a 26lb 10oz common along with mirrors weighing 29lb 12oz and 38lb 04oz.


OXLEASE LAKE
31 May
Kev Rist from Nuneaton had a new PB 32lb 04oz mirror using pop-up maize over a spodded area.
Gary Cann also set a new PB when he also landed a 32lb 04oz mirror.
During a quick overnight session, Spencer Marks from Bicester landed seven fish topped by mirrors weighing 31lb 01oz and 34lb 02oz.
Young Taylor Cox had two lovely tench using red maggots in close, they weighed 5lb 01oz and 7lb 05oz.
And Toby Fisher had a new PB 30lb mirror using mainline cell pop-ups.

SECURITY
31 May
**Smart-Water Kits For Sale**
*SPECIAL OFFER PRICE OF £10 PER KIT*
Linear have obtained a number of these marker kits and are happy to pass them onto anglers at less than the cost price of £18. They are available through our bailiffs when visiting the complex.
Offering state-of-the-art forensic technology, SmartWater provides a proven and longstanding criminal deterrent to protect you and your valuables from theft. SmartWater assigns your valuables with a unique chemical code that is virtually impossible to remove and can only be seen under UV light. SmartWater provides irrefutable levels of traceability and has been responsible for over 1,000 criminal convictions. As a result the SmartWater brand is well known to the criminal fraternity who will avoid it at all costs for fear of being forensically linked with a specific crime scene.

ST JOHNS POOL
31 May

Tom Williams from Wolverhampton had a 20lb 07oz mirror and Jamie Donnelly had a 22lb 06oz mirror.
Linear Bailiff Jason Rudge continued his run of big cats when he landed fish weighing 31lb 08oz and 48lb 04oz. 30mm halibut pellets and squid did the trick.

YEOMANS LAKE
31 May

Mick Bentley from Wolverhampton had two stunning commons, the first known as the "Dark Common" weighed 29lb 02oz and the second was a new PB at 34lb 06oz.
Scott Phillips from Wednesbury had eight fish topped by a cracking 29lb mirror

Did anyone go to CarpFest at the weekend? Would have loved to go but work easily put a stop to any ideas about it.