Selfcatering South Devon Catch Report

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Hi Everyone

I have attached last weeks catch report for our Selfcatering Holiday Cottages
Don't forget to ask the lads about fishing tournaments, fishing tips, carp fishing and fishing licenses.


























Here is a little article on fishing stalking from Darren

Stalking

A Carp anglers favourite way to fish, well it is mine.

Stalking is a great way to fish, on the move and keeping an eye out for that tell tail sign that a Carp is feeding.

All that is needed is a good rod small float, you can also free line.

When you are stalking it is vital that you are very very quite as not to spook the fish, always check that your shadow dose not cast onto the water and that your approach is very silent. Camouflage gear is useful to, if you have non dark colours work. And try to blend with your back ground, keep low and try not to be spotted because as soon as you are seen the fish will spook and go.

Gently lower your bait into the water and wait!!

I find this a great way to fish but always respect other anglers and do not stalk were there bait lies. Have ago and see what you think it’s good. Here at Newbarn it is a very effective method.

Hope you all enjoyed that article.

Best of luck with all your South Devon Fishing


Regards Simon

www.newbarnfarm.org.uk

Luxury Self-catering Offers

Hi

Fancy a break from it all?

Want a little peace and tranquillity?

Blow the 'cobwebs away' with breathtaking views from the hilltops of Newbarn Farm - two fantastic offers to choose from:

Romantic Short Break - 20th October - 27th October 2007

A three night stay in one of our deluxe luxury four star self catering cottages close to the South Hams area of South Devon, cosy setting with breathtaking views of Dartmoor, Pheasants Hide offers romanatic, private accommodation for those wishing to hide away for a few days!

A complimentary selection of local ciders, cheese and freshly baked bread will be waiting for you on your arrival.

At only £207, an opportunity NOT to be missed!

OR

Anglers Rest - luxury self-catering accommodation

Take a week's break in this beautiful cottage.

With one king-size double and one adult sized bunk bedroom, Anglers Rest offers flexible accommodation. Take advantage of this special offer and be welcomed by the aroma of your complimentary freshly baked blackberry and apple crumble topped with Devon's clotted cream, freshly baked bread with cheeses and pickles produced locally.

Only £495 for w/c 15th September 2007

And those keen on fishing we will throw in one free day's fishing!

To book just call Catherine on 01803 553602

Look forward to hearing from you soon!

Devon fishing at Newbarn Farm Holiday Cottages

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Hi everyone,

Welcome from Newbarn Farm Selfcatering Cottages and Angling Centre, Devon fishing at its best.

Sorry, late again with the catch report for last week, this is becoming a habit.

But we have been too busy sunning ourselves, it has been far to good out there to do any work.

What an amazing 2 weeks for late summer weather it has been glorious.

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We have had some interesting fishing tournaments which have been enjoyed by all concerned.

The lads have been providing fishing tips to the new Carp fishing enthusiasts.

We have copied a specimen fishing license which we are posting on the web site to show those newbies who don't know what one looks like.

There is an article on the web site detailing where the fishing license money goes, click on fishing and then articles, the license article is listed.

Hope the weather holds all over the winter ( Ha flaming Ha) or as long as possible.

The great weather has been a bonus for the holiday makers in the holiday cottages.

Regards Simon

www.newbarnfarm.com

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A Cider Invitation

All us here at Newbarn Farm would like you to join us in celebrating the huge surge in the recent popularity of one of South Devon's finest!

Cider has long been part of the backbone of Devon and indeed Somerset. Richard and I were fortunate enough to live just a stone's throw away from Winkleigh Cider in mid-Devon, once the home of the all infamous 'Inches'. Not much has changed since then and with hand on heart we firmly believe that the cider from Winkleigh is by far one of the greatest ever to have passed our lips - so much so, we have without too much ado managed to convert family, friends and fellow fishing pals to the odd tipple now and then!

But we can offer you so much!

Book a holiday in one of our luxury self-catering cottages during the months of September* and October+ and we will award you with a bumper crop of offerings including a selection of Ciders and a South Devon hamper brimming with local produce.

*Not available for one bedroom holiday cottages

+Not available w/c 20th October 2007

Devon Fishing, Carp Fishing, Fishing Tournaments, Fishing Tips, Fishing License,

Hello everyone.

Here is last weeks catch report, sorry a bit late.
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That's a bit more like it.

Here are a couple of articles written by Darren, very interesting and very well done.

Back leads

Back leads are used all the time when bottom fishing for Carp.

When you have placed your bait in the desired place, the back lead is placed onto your line at the tip of your rod.

This in turn will take the line to the bottom of the lake just in front of your rod.

When this is done gently place your rod onto your rod pod and gently reel your line in until the line becomes tight, this in turn will pull the line tight to the bottom of the lake reducing the line up in the water reducing the suspicions of the Carp.

Anything to make your rig look as natural as possible will help you catch them Carp

GOOD LUCK !!

Have a great time with your Devon Fishing
Don't forget your fishing license
Come and enjoy fishing tournaments
Carp fishing at its best
Fishing tips to improve your fishing

Regards Simon

www.newbarnfarm.com

Autumn Fruits

Early last Sunday morning I was on the way out to purchase bacon and eggs for a much needed hearty breakfast; passing the field at the end of the lane I pulled up sharply, blinked and yes sure enough a sight I'ver never encountered before - still damp from birth and very wobbly on long gangly legs - a newborn foal! Absolutely beautiful! Getting back into the car I noticed the hedgerow - bushes laden with ripening sloes.

Feeling replenished from breakfast I rumaged around for the jam making pot, funnel, muslim and hunted high and low for a good old fashioned recipe for Sloe Gin!

Over the next few weeks the Aga will be working overtime! An abundance of blackberries in Newbarn Farm's hedges and plenty of apples down by the fishing lakes for Blackberry & Apple Jam; apples mixed with hawthorns for Hawthorn Jelly - a lovely accompaniment to cold meats or game dishes! I even may be spurred on to go as far as harvesting the Rosehips - not for itching powder - no! But for an old fashioned cold remedy or a refreshing drink if diluted with water - Rosehip Syrup.

But my favourite autumn collection from the farm has to the sloe berry, mixed with sugar and gin and allowed to ferment slowly will become the glorious bittersweet Sloe Gin! And just as the young foal at the end of our lane enters its second year we will be able to sample the sweet taste of one of Newbarn Farm's best!

All of our autumn fruits once bottled will be available to purchase for all our holiday guests.

Newbarn Farm's Summer Fayre debut raises £400

Even dogs needed their jackets at our first Summer Fayre but we still managed to raise hundreds of pounds for good causes!

The day before the heavens opened and we struggled to put up marquees, plan the layout and organise the carpark plus signage for the day which although it was bitterly cold the rains fortunately held off. The turn out wasn't too bad but had the sun shone as it has today we believe we would have have easily tripled if not quadrupled the monies raised! The following day on the Monday freak weather conditions caused flash flooding in Paignton and Torquay so I guess in reality we were lucky with the grey skies and cold winds!

We had a great day - children had their faces painted, bounced on the bouncy castle and more than 100 children jumped to their hearts content on the trampoline! Donkey rides in Top Field proved to be very popular and many enjoyed the opportunity to sit on a real working tractor.

Most of the resident guests from our self-catering cottages joined us for the day - some even trying out the fishing for the very first time with our 'have a go - £2.00 for half an hour, rod, landing net and bait all inclusive!' Some enjoyed the fishing so much they went back for more later on in the week.

Newbarn Farm's tug of war team were appalling - loosing twice to teams of strapping young local lads! The egg and spoon races highlighted some of the cheating tactics of the young much to our compare's surprise - alias Darren Stride, Angling Manager.

We will definitely be holding another next year and will keep our fingers crossed for blue skies and will hopefully have more stalls than this year. All we need do until then is to present our cheque for £200 to RLNI and another for an equal amount to Collaton St Mary's Primary School for much needed kitchen equipment.

Who knows we may even have candy floss next year!!!!!