Farnham Angling Society is continuing the rejuvenation of Tarn Pond with the announcement that the society will be stocking 5 specimen carp of 20lb+to boost the fishing as news comes from member of original fish being captured to over 16lbs!

The news of original Leney carp being captured to over 16lbs and recent sightings of larger surviving specimens, angler’s interest in Tarn Pond has once again peaked since the events of 2004. In answer to this increased interest and relieve the pressure on the original fish, FAS decided to introduce a number of specimen carp into the water at up to 20lbs in weight.

Above: Fisheries Officer Mick Barrass with a 20lb Mark Simmonds fish and right, Deryk Randall with one of the orginals.

In all, 5 fish have been stocked, hand picked from a specially reserved stock of specimen carp from Mark Simmonds. This now nationally famous strain have showed amazing growth rates is hoped will add to the sport offered by the up and coming stocking of smaller fish stocked in the winter of 2005 . With the successful passing of this year, Farnham’s fisheries management team have also approved a full stocking policy

for Tarn pond including fish from a mixture of Mark Simmonds stock and also the beautiful fish produced from Priory fisheries stock.

Farnham Angling Society hopes these fish will go on to flourish and provide decades more enjoyment, and sport for its members.

Members can find updated information by contacting a committee member or by visiting the Farnham Angling Society Website.

About Farnham Angling Society

Farnham Angling Society (FAS) is one of the oldest and most successful angling societies in England . Founded in Farnham in 1906, FAS is a non-profit making angling society, which is still based in the surrounding area. Today, FAS's 3,000 or so members enjoy specimen, pleasure, match and game fishing for a wide variety of fish species on over 23 ponds, lakes and stretches of river, including the historic Frensham Great and Small Ponds, and Tarn Pond.

Recent member captures include Carp up to 40lb 12oz, Catfish to 54lbs 3oz, Bream to 16lb, Tench to 14lbs and Barbel to 18lbs.

More information on Farnham Angling Society, as well as details of our activities, venues and fish can be found at the FAS website: http://www.farnhamangling.co.uk, or by telephoning the membership secretary, Mick Borra on 01252 320 871