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Heronbrook Fisheries are situated just off the A519 at Slindon, two miles from Eccleshall. Set in 25 acres of the beautiful Staffordshire countryside there are now SIX amazing pools for you to try. All were designed and built by the owner Neil Dale. The first and most established is the Specimen Pool opened in 1994, followed shortly after by the Match Pool. These two pools have now been combined to make a fabulous 65 peg water, the new name for this water is the 'Match Lake' The Canal was designed and built in 1996 mainly to suite the pole angler. In 2003 the Bridge Pool was added. In 2004 the Island Pool was opened and the New Canal was made. Meadow Pool was added in 2004 The home of match fishing Heronbrook proves to be a club anglers favourite. From April to October every year nearly all the pools are filled with club matches. Booking the pools needs careful planning as it is often needs a club to book the pools 2 years in advance. Neil's open matches have to be planned in the same manner. For a few years now Heronbrook has been a favourite for Major Events too. AT/Maver Pairs, Fisho qualifiers, UK Individual Championships, AT Supercup, Drennan Super League, NFA Disabled National, NFA Womens National, Police National, Army National are just amongst a few that have regularly used in the past or planned for the future. Heronbrook is also used for DVD and National Magazine features letting the angling stars show their methods and techniques on a variety of waters. |
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Corporate Days We can arrange your corporate day for you
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Full breakfast, sandwiches and snacks are available in our 120 seater 5 star cafe
Heronbrook hold the top rating of 5 stars
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We can arrange your corporate day for you Start with a breakfast and finish the day with a buffet or a meal in our 5 star cafe We can organise a match for you, arrange the draw and do the weigh in for you You could book coaching lesson for your day You could simply pleasure fish Or you could have a mixture of all, we arrange the day to suit your requirements For further details please ring Neil on the number above
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Professional Anglers Association Was set up and funded by the Angling Trade Association in 1998, with the aim of creating a body of experienced anglers to develop your angling skills at whatever level. All successful coaches have obtained a qualification by attending a four-day course at Leicestershire's Brooksby College. Every PAA Coach is an expert in all coarse fishing related matters. He or she can give you free advice about the best places to fish, obtaining a license, the correct tackle and bait, bank side safety, - in fact everything you need to know as regards to starting or improving your skills with this most rewarding and exiting of hobbies. Your PAA Coach can even offer introductory fishing lessons for all ages, plus refresher or even specialist courses. Learn about the Countryside As well as being a healthy hobby, fishing teaches us all about the environment. We witness the ever changing seasons, not to mention all the wildlife associated with the rivers, lakes and canals. Youngsters, in particular, benefit from seeing the various kinds of wildlife and develop a respect for the countryside. Inexpensive Activity for all the Family! From toddlers, through the spectrum, to pensioners fishing offers fun, interest, excitement, exercise and fresh air and cost wise is favourable with other popular sports. Enjoy the Peace and Quiet If, like many, you have a busy, active life, fishing offers a wonderful contrast, - peace and tranquility, - time to relax and unwind. It offers the working community a welcome break from their daily rigours.
Neil Dale PAA Coach at Heronbrook Fisheries Neil Dale was chosen to attend the very first Coaching Award Scheme in May 1999. Just to be chosen for the first course was a privilege, as so many people had applied. Coaching anglers is certainly not new to Neil, who used to own a fishing tackle shop at nearby Stone for ten years. The very first course run from the shop helped fourteen years old Simon Allen achieve a remarkable double in 1990 when he became NFA West Midland Regional Junior Champion and NFA National Junior Champion. The following year fifteen years old William Bowers, from Stone, also won the West Midland Regional Junior Title. Coaching sessions can be tailored to suit your own requirements. Anything from a basic one hour session to a full day session at the Heronbrook Fisheries can be accommodated, including day ticket, tackle and bait. For more details ring Neil on 07879 441282 Or E-mail: neil@heronbrookfisheries.co.uk
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NEIL HAS SOMETHING TO SUIT ALL What ever your level of fishing skills are, there is always room for improvement. Why not learn from the best? Neil is available to be booked at the fishery, with a day designed to suit you and your party
Parkdean Masters Winner 2006
Preston Innovations Festival Winner 2006
Fisho Mania XIII Champion 2006 (with a record weight of 98.69kg)
Fisho Mania XI runner up 2004
Kamasan Matchman of the year 2003/2004 (with a record of 80 points)
Kamasan Matchman of the year runner up 2002/2003 Kamasan Matchman of the year runner up 2005/2006
Midlands Matchman of the year 2002/2003 Midlands Matchman of the year runner up in 2003/2004
Heronbrook 6 hour match record holder with 192lb 4oz
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FROM THE NORTH Exit the M6 at junction 15 and take the A519 heading for Eccleshall. After five miles you reach a roundabout, continue across for a further 2 miles. Pass over the railway bridge the fishery entrance is a 1/4 of a mile on the right. FROM THE SOUTH Exit the M6 at junction 14 and take the A5013 heading for Eccleshall. At Eccleshall turn right onto the A519 for Newcastle. Continue along A519 through a small village called Slindon, go round the 90-degree right bend, the fishery entrance is 50 yards on the left. GPSFor GPS users the Fishery Post Code is ST21 6LX Google EarthIf you use Google Earth Click the link below and save the file to your hard drive Unzip the heronbrook.zip file and then click the heronbrook.kmz This will start Google Earth and zoom in on our location multimap.comMulti-map User can find our location by clicking here
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We do not have a list of rules as long as your arm here at Heronbrook Fisheries. All anglers are able to enjoy using their favourite methods and baits. We respect that the vast majority of anglers use common sense and remember the welfare of the fish. Coarse Pellets are ALLOWED on all pools. Please note COARSE PELLETS, Not Trout Pellets All we have are a few simple rules. Please Note: Cat Meat is no longer to be used at the fishery PLEASE use the bins provided for your litter.
NO TROUT PELLETS or trout pellet based pastes.
NO BARBED hooks or any larger than SIZE 10's
ALL nets (landing nets and keep nets) MUST be dipped. Enjoy your fishing with us.
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The open match rules are simple. TWO keep nets are required at ALL matches (Open Matches and Club Matches) Both nets are to be used from the start of the match, place the fish in them alternately (It is not a one net for carp, one net for silvers rule) Please Note: As from May 1st 2005 Cat Meat is no longer to be used at the fishery
NO TROUT PELLETS or trout pellet based pastes.
NO BARBED hooks or any larger than SIZE 10's.
ALL nets (landing nets and keep nets) MUST be dipped.
Coarse Pellets are ALLOWED on all pools in matches Please note COARSE PELLETS, Not Trout Pellets / High oil content pellets In HERONBROOK OPEN MATCHES ONLY, NO floating baits are allowed to be loose fed Please take care and net fish that should be netted, and swim the fish to the head of the net ready for weighing.
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TWO keep nets are required at ALL matches. Both nets are to be used from the start of the match, place the fish in them alternately (It is not a one net for carp, one net for silvers rule) Other than that you can use your own rules as long as they abide by the Fishery Rules
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A pool with an evening match booked may be fished before hand, but must be vacated 1 hour before the match starts. A pool is open to pleasure fishing after a day match is finished.
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