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SPOTLIGHT ON GLYNDWR, COMMONWOOD FISHERY
Float and feeder tactics will keep the bites coming from a wide range of species at this well-stocked gem of a Welsh lake
COMMONWOOD Fishery is renowned for its stocks of giant carp, but several lakes on-site are just as prolific for those who prefer to work with a float rod or pole and seatbox.
Located close to the Welsh town of Wrexham, there are four waters that are ideal for lighter tackle and, of these, Glyndwr is arguably the pick of the bunch.
Visitors have 19 swims to choose from, and the wide mix of species present can make it impossible for anglers to guess what has taken the bait when the float goes under or the tip goes round.
Car parks dotted around the lake make walks to each swim short, and toilets and a reception area are just a stone’s throw away. There are also two swims suitable for wheelchair users, both of them easily accessible via the paths that have been installed.
FAMILY AFFAIR
This is the ideal place to bring a newcomer, and pegs 15 and 18 are bigger than the rest to provide space for two anglers. There’s plenty of room for chairs or seatboxes, with ample fishing space out in front of the pegs. Under-10s who fish with a paying adult can do so for free.
PERSONAL-BEST POTENTIAL
Roach, bream and carp will provide the bulk of the action, but a big perch or two could also come your way. Fish in the 2lb-3lb bracket are present, and the margins are the prime place to find them. It’s important to be cautious when feeding, as shovelling freebies in will inevitably attract carp that will unsettle any perch in the area. Use one or two worms on a size 12 hook, feeding just a small portion of chopped worm at the start before trickling maggots in. This will attract silvers, which spark the predatory instincts of the perch.
FOLLOW THE WIND
Pegs 6 and 7 are as far from the
