Redbank Pools are part of the Pixley Pools complex, a group of four attractive waters which offer predominantly carp fishing on the outskirts of Ledbury in rural Herefordshire.

The Redbank Pools - Lily Pool and Willow Pool - can be found a short drive off the Ledbury ring road just past the UBL factory on the road to Little Marcle and are set in apple orchards which supply local cider makers.

Both these waters share a main car park and both hold fish to just under 20lbs with plenty around the 6lb mark.

Whereas Pixley Pools holds predominantly common carp, Redbank Pools are stocked with more mirrors than commons.

Another difference is that although the two Pixley pools are stocked entirely with carp, the two Redbank waters also hold a good head of silver fish including decent sized skimmer bream, roach and rudd to about 1lb and some tench and perch.

Redbank's Lily Pool is the pool nearest the car park and has an island towards the far end whilst Willow Pool is about 50 yards to the right and has an island crowned by a beautiful willow tree whose branches cascade into the waters edge.

Lily Pool has banks which are fairly open but Willow is surrounded by trees and shrubs giving anglers plenty of cover from each other.

Both pool have plenty of features to fish to.

Because both waters are shallow, being for the most part about four feet deep, them are both easy to fish on pole or waggler.

Anglers should note however that fishing floating baits is not allowed, that the waters are open only for anglers aged 18 and over and that all anglers should have an unhooking mat.

The gates to both pools are controlled by a combination lock and anglers must telephone fishery owner Robert Bartha on 07802 402399 before fishing to obtain the combination.

Day ticket fees are collected on the bank.

In addition to offering day tickets, Pixley Pools and Redbank Pools offer a season ticket which provides unlimited fishing -apart from when there are matches - on all four waters at a cost of £50.

00 a year.

Membership runs for 12 months from the date it is taken out.

Day / membership tickets and match bookings can also be obtained through Fishtastic, Unit 5, Block A, Holmer Trading Estate, College Road, Hereford HR1 1JS(Tel: 01432 350808).

Like the two other Pixley Pools waters both Lily and Willow are very attractive and provide unspoiled fishing in natural surroundings.

There is a path around both pools leading to clearly marked grass pegs which give anglers plenty of room for large nets and tackle.

Fishing is available on both Lily Pool and Willow Pool from 5.

00am until dusk but night fishing is not allowed.

Keepnets are allowed only in matches but apart from this there are few rules and no bait bans.

All that is asked is that anglers enjoy their fishing, respect the fish and leave their pegs tidy.