Daniel Chart

During my 25 years fishing for carp I have had the  privilege of fishing waters such as Yateley, Horton,  Kingsmead; and I am currently on the Road Lake on the legendary Longfield complex of lakes in pursuit of a couple of special fish to add to my portfolio (as well as a very special water we call Jurassic Park).

Having a full time job and a young family to raise, my time is limited to one or two nights a week so its important that I ensure that when I am fishing my approach to the session is meticulous with regards to baiting and positioning of my baits.

Fact File

Name: Daniel Chart
Nickname: Nice Dan (Better than nasty Dan!)
Location: Dorking, Surrey
Date of birth: 23/04/1975
Favourite venue: The Road Lake
PB’s: 43.6lb Mirror, 33.12lb common, 36lb Grassy, 35lb Catfish.

NO KIDDING! – by Dan Chart

By Gardner on October 11, 2011

Dan Chart cons himself into catching a 40!

This time last year I couldn't put a foot wrong; turning up at my syndicate lake, always expecting a bite and generally getting one! How much can change in a year. The weed had never really died from last year, which was amazing when you consider how cold the winter months were, with green strands being clearly evident among the dead rafts. As soon as spring arrived the weed started to take off at an ever-accelerating rate, making angling extremely difficult. Drifting out in the boat and targeting specific areas, I struggled to get anything going and just wasn't getting that feeling that the fish were 'having it'. I've already written on this site about the capture of my PB, ... (read more...)

Spring Success - by Dan Chart

By Gardner on May 5, 2011

Hi Guys,

Just thought I'd update you on my recent escapades at my Surrey syndicate lake.

The weed has really got hold of the place, much like last summer, with very few clear spots available. The fish have been slow waking up as bites have been a bit on the shy side so far but, I had the chance to get out over the spring bank holiday weekend.

I had two nights ahead of me and after being tipped off about a few fish showing in front of a swim referred to as the Plateau decided to plot up here as it hadn't been fished for a while, and it was a swim I knew quite well having seen a few in front of it during the winter months. However, the wind was a ... (read more...)