Sunday 30th July
Just a warning that all roads through Horwich will be subject to one ways and controls as the Ironman UK competition comes into the area. A lot of the roads will actually be shut before 9.30am so definitely leave your journey till later in the day - early morning fishing off the menu for tomorrow, I guess?
Saturday 30 July 2011
Friday 29 July 2011
Warmer but is it better???
Hi All
The warmer weather is a welcome change for us mortals but is it for the fish??
Trout are effected by the climate just like we are but in a different way, they like constant weather and hate changeable weather patterns. So if it's horrible or great in our terms it doesn't matter so long as it is constant - the fish acclimatise and get on with life. Look at what has happened over the last week - sometimes it's been hot and sunny then next overcast maybe raining almost changing by the hour let alone day by day.
The nett result - fish that are brassed off, sulking and not as active and not feeding in a normal pattern. Very testing times for any fly fisher. So what can we do about it??
Firstly forget your usual fishing methods - what normally works for you probably won't in these conditions!
You need to keep moving - don't stay in one place (unless you are catching) keep varying the depth of you flies by counting down with a long leader or even an intermediate line and more importantly if you are using any sort of imitation pattern then go down in size to 18's, 20's and beyond!!!
You have to tempt them with a little delicacy not over face them with a big mouthful that they don't want. Altertnatively go down very deep with a fast sinker and a big lure or blobs and strip fast to even faster!!!
Keep working and moving and you will be rewarded!
Tightlines and remember please use barbless or de-barbed hooks
2 days to go!!!!!
The warmer weather is a welcome change for us mortals but is it for the fish??
Trout are effected by the climate just like we are but in a different way, they like constant weather and hate changeable weather patterns. So if it's horrible or great in our terms it doesn't matter so long as it is constant - the fish acclimatise and get on with life. Look at what has happened over the last week - sometimes it's been hot and sunny then next overcast maybe raining almost changing by the hour let alone day by day.
The nett result - fish that are brassed off, sulking and not as active and not feeding in a normal pattern. Very testing times for any fly fisher. So what can we do about it??
Firstly forget your usual fishing methods - what normally works for you probably won't in these conditions!
You need to keep moving - don't stay in one place (unless you are catching) keep varying the depth of you flies by counting down with a long leader or even an intermediate line and more importantly if you are using any sort of imitation pattern then go down in size to 18's, 20's and beyond!!!
You have to tempt them with a little delicacy not over face them with a big mouthful that they don't want. Altertnatively go down very deep with a fast sinker and a big lure or blobs and strip fast to even faster!!!
Keep working and moving and you will be rewarded!
Tightlines and remember please use barbless or de-barbed hooks
2 days to go!!!!!
Friday 22 July 2011
New Stocking
Hi all
Just in time to greet the better weather the fishery was stocked today with some of the finest Rainbows you could possibly see. All perfectly fully finned and looking in excellent condition.
Over 200 were put in and quite a few around the 4lbs mark. If you get one of these on make sure your knots are good!!!
What are you doing this weekend????
Just in time to greet the better weather the fishery was stocked today with some of the finest Rainbows you could possibly see. All perfectly fully finned and looking in excellent condition.
Over 200 were put in and quite a few around the 4lbs mark. If you get one of these on make sure your knots are good!!!
What are you doing this weekend????
Thursday 21 July 2011
Prospects
Looking good for the next few days with the improving weather conditions
Massive buzzer hatches with the humid conditions
Suspender, Shutttlecock, Shipmans and all the usual buzzer patterns can work well in Black, olive, claret etc...
Tightlines
Massive buzzer hatches with the humid conditions
Suspender, Shutttlecock, Shipmans and all the usual buzzer patterns can work well in Black, olive, claret etc...
Tightlines
Monday 18 July 2011
Pontoons
All the Pontoons are now back in their rightful place along the roadside bank.
As well as the new wall and foot path the stepways down to the pontoons have been re-done making it all much more user friendly.
All we need now is the Summer to start!!!!
Tightlines
Mike
As well as the new wall and foot path the stepways down to the pontoons have been re-done making it all much more user friendly.
All we need now is the Summer to start!!!!
Tightlines
Mike
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