"Matt and I did an overnight session 16/05/11," "I got there around 3pm, after walking around the lake I decided to fish between the 2nd and 3rd island on the road side. I had one rod straight out in between the islands right in front of the weed beds. My second rod was to the closest point to me of the 3rd island. After about 10mins I landed a nice looking 9lb linear mirror so things were off to a good start. Matt turned up about 4pm in the peg next to me. From then on, just had knocks and beeps but nothing came of them.
About 9:45pm I put the rods out for the last time before nightfall came, me and Matt were sat outside the bivvies and were just chatting, I said "the rod out to the islands won't do anything as I've had no activity from that rod". Anyway, 5 minutes later the rod screamed off, I jumped up and rushed to the rod and pulled up into it, the fish had gone straight for a weed bed, so i just kept the rod tip up high and waited for it to come through, next minute the rod flew up into the air, I said to Matt "No, its come off" as i reeled back into the slack line it was still on! The fish was really digging deep and fighting hard, at this stage the fish felt like a decent one but I could not put a weight on it, as all the carp down brookfoot fight hard.
After several minutes the fish came to the top, matt was stood there ready with the net, I shouted "get it in the net" and the fish was landed.
We were both like "Wow thats a big fish" After checking for any damage etc I decided to weigh it (no damage to the fish whatsoever). Weight came in at nearly 20lb, but after deducting the weight of the weigh sling I had the true weight!
After a final check i put the fish back. I was thrilled at the weight, fight and the quality of the fish. I'm still very pleased to this day.
I posted on a forum called NCFF, where there's a few carp lads from brookfoot.
After looking at woody's pics from the other year and mine, I said it looks like "Apostrophe" After woody saw the pics he confirmed it was, so not only a big fish also the waters trophy fish! Matt put the idea about a magazine into my head, so i emailed anglers mail, and they said "we will sort something out", Couple of weeks later its in the mag.
Here's some technical info:-
Fish (apostrophe) Weight 18lb 1oz. I confirm the weight plus Matt can too.
Fox Digital Scales used
Bait, Cell Boillie"

We have reports of an 18lb fish from the lake and would like the captor to forward confirmation and witnesses. it would appear this superb fish has all the marks of being the Current season record....Unless you know more???


Members please be aware of a closure taking place on the lake - there will be a ban on fishing in the bay area near to the ski lake end. This will be temporary but strictly enforced in order to protect spawning fish.Thank you for your cooperation.
BAA committee.
May 12 2011.

Members please be aware of a concern over irresponsible behaviour on the lake side - this is a night fishing issue primarily and guidelines will put in place to moderate behaviour of the minority who offend. The committee will also consider a total ban if unacceptable behaviour is found to be a problem.

Three new pictures of local predator hunter "young joe clegg" with three of his captures. Thankfully only the perch - a beauty of 2 1/2/ lb from the canal on the willows length-was taken off our waters. Have a closer look on FishPics!The AGM Meeting will see big changes to the structure of the committee as your existing Chair and General Secretary resign. New people are invited to join and contribute to the running of the Association over the next 12 months. Your chance to get involved.

Results of the AGm were:
Chairman - Mr. - D Finnegean
Hon Gen Sec - Mr. S Auty
Night fishing is now allowed on Brookfoot Lake for all committee , officials and bailiffs.
The AGM Meeting will see big changes to the structure of the committee as your existing Chair and General Secretary resign. New people are invited to join and contribute to the running of the Association over the next 12 months. Your chance to get involved.