Evesbatch Fishery is one of those venues were you can be sure of decent weights being caught, mainly carp to 20lb together with lots of good quality crucians, skimmers, bream and roach and even perch to an impressive 3lbs 3oz.

Red maggots and worm produced well and the larger carp were feeding on the surface on bright days.

The technique which worked for us was to fish hooker pellets and small cubes of luncheon meat over a bed of feeder pellets.

The rudd and roach were taking straight away after which the skimmers and bigger bream moved in -infiltrated by the carp.

It has to be said that whatever their size, every fish gave a full account of itself and every fish was in superb condition.

A session to remember!To be found 13 miles outside Worcester and about a mile off the main road to Hereford, Evesbatch Fishery offers two lakes in a delightful woodland setting.

Popular with local anglers, it is well known for its quality carp, roach, bream and tench and well worth seeking out for those anglers travelling from further afield.

For many years Evesbatch was owned and operated Alan's Tackle in Worcester, but the lakes were bought by Kevin Ellaby, a keen angler since he was a boy, in 2003.

Kevin immediately set about clearing trees and improving the bankside and intends to keep the fishery as a day - ticket water so that others can continue to enjoy it.

Ideal for both novice and experienced anglers, Evesbatch is one of those 'natural' fisheries where the surroundings add to the enjoyment of the sport.

However, with carp reputed to run to 30lbs, tench and bream known to run to 5lbs, Crucian Carp to around 2lbs, perch to over 2lbs 8oz and a good head of quality roach, you are unlikely to have much time to admire the surroundings once you get stuck into the fish.

Bottom Lake, the first pool you come to on entering the fishery, and the triangular - shaped Top Pool are both at least 30 years old and used to form part of the Evesbatch Court estate which was once owned by the Cadbury family of chocolate fame.

With a total of more than 50 well - spaced pegs, Evesbatch is quite popular for weekend matches which are now returning winning weights of 90lbs - plus.

Even when there are matches on the water there are plenty of pegs to spare for pleasure anglers.

Talking of matches, the match record at Evesbatch of 145lb 14oz formerly held by Worcester angler Chris Senter was smashed at the end of September 2011 by Aidie price.

The Worcester angler was pegged on the Top Lake and pole fished with meat and corn for an impressive 161lb 8oz.

Aidie's catch consisted of carp to 13lb and skimmers.

The backing weights were just as impressive with 129lb taking second overall place, 128lb 8oz the third place and 115lb 4oz fourth place.

Open from dawn until dusk, the blend of carp and silver fish make Evesbatch a good year-round venue and it is certainly worth going off the beaten track to find and enjoy this lovely fishery.

Day tickets must be purchased in advance and are available from Alan's Tackle at 26 Malvern Road, Worcester (Tel: 01905 422107); Woody's Angling Centre at 67 Whitecross Road, Hereford(Tel: 01432 344644); The Green Dragon Inn at Bishops Frome(Tel: 01885 490607) which is open weekdays 5pm to 11pm and all day on Saturdays and Sundays; The Angling Centre on Hinton Road, Hereford (01432 261047); and at Leigh Sinton Post Office and village store which is open from 6:30am seven days a week.

These outlets will advise if pegs are booked for matches and which areas of the lakes are likely to be free.