Decent watch this is - Danny Fairbrass on the old Vauxhall lake in Stanton Harcourt

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Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:16:04 +0000

The Stanton Story: Danny Fairbrass' Big Carp Campaign

About The Stanton Story

This video documents Danny Fairbrass’s extensive carp fishing campaign at Embryo Stanton (formerly Vauxhall lake), a lake acquired by the Embryo Angling Habitats project. The story begins with the acquisition of the lake from the Vauxhall Club and details the management changes implemented to protect and grow the stock, such as installing otter fencing and altering baiting rules to help the fish break through weight barriers.

The narrative follows Danny through several seasons, with a heavy focus on his winter campaigns. He shares the highs and lows of targeting specific, elusive carp in a lake known for being moody and technically difficult due to its weed growth and shallow depths.

Viewers get an in-depth look at the specific tactics Danny employs to unlock the lake’s secrets. He discusses his experiments with bait—comparing the effectiveness of sweetcorn, flake maize, and peanuts—and the specific rigs he refined for the conditions, such as moving away from helicopter rigs to running lead clips with anti-tangle sleeves to ensure better presentation.

The video culminates in the pursuit of the lake’s “A-Team” residents, including sought-after carp like “Lumpy,” “Tyson,” and the ultimate prize, “The Half Lin.” It serves as both a technical masterclass on winter carp fishing and a personal diary of Danny’s perseverance, dealing with physical setbacks and the mental challenge of fishing a “cruel mistress” of a lake.