Pretty wet today but at 9 degrees, quite warm foe the time of year. Couple of fish per rod has been the average for a few days, not ad for the conditions.
Will be a lot higher, once the new fish arrive!
Monday 31 December 2012
Saturday 29 December 2012
New Year Bonanza!
Breaking News
Curley's are going to have one of the largest stocking of fish ever next week! Certainly the most fish stocked in one hit for over 6 years!
We will be full to busting with excellent quality rainbows and Blues from 1 kilo upwards.
The long term weather forecast is very favourable with mild temperatures and showers so the fish should settle in very quickly giving good returns straight away.
What are you doing next week?
Curley's are going to have one of the largest stocking of fish ever next week! Certainly the most fish stocked in one hit for over 6 years!
We will be full to busting with excellent quality rainbows and Blues from 1 kilo upwards.
The long term weather forecast is very favourable with mild temperatures and showers so the fish should settle in very quickly giving good returns straight away.
What are you doing next week?
Rainy days
What do you do when it's raining? Well you can of course stay at home and watch telly but you could also go fishing.
catch rates can be good in the rain as it gets the fish to wake up a bit and become more active. Rain generally means the temperatures are higher than clear days and this can spark good buzzer hatches and fish hanging about higher in the water.
Certainly there have been a lot of fish moving about in the top layers over the last 2 days and I expect this to continue as this weather pattern becomes more consistant.
So take advantage of this get out the wet weather gear and dust off the floating line!!
One of the many advantages of Curley's you can always have a break in the new cafe!
catch rates can be good in the rain as it gets the fish to wake up a bit and become more active. Rain generally means the temperatures are higher than clear days and this can spark good buzzer hatches and fish hanging about higher in the water.
Certainly there have been a lot of fish moving about in the top layers over the last 2 days and I expect this to continue as this weather pattern becomes more consistant.
So take advantage of this get out the wet weather gear and dust off the floating line!!
One of the many advantages of Curley's you can always have a break in the new cafe!
Thursday 27 December 2012
Festive fishing
The fishery has had quite a few visitors from far afield over the holidays up to now. The one that has travelled the furthest was from Sussex, in the North visiting friends but wanted to fish.
Most visitors have caught, top rod yesterday was 5 fish. There has been a few pike fishers on the main lake dead baiting with pre bookings busy over the next few days.
The course lake has had some participants with a little Lad well into a catch over 30 fish today, at least he was a happy Lad.
The weather is fairly mild with temps around 6 to 8 degrees and quite a few fish topping in the unseasonal conditions.
Most visitors have caught, top rod yesterday was 5 fish. There has been a few pike fishers on the main lake dead baiting with pre bookings busy over the next few days.
The course lake has had some participants with a little Lad well into a catch over 30 fish today, at least he was a happy Lad.
The weather is fairly mild with temps around 6 to 8 degrees and quite a few fish topping in the unseasonal conditions.
Tuesday 25 December 2012
Christmas cheer
Hi all
Have a laugh with the latest video from Hank Patterson.
Enjoy.
http://youtu.be/7wnGwR8pVjY
Merry Xmas
Have a laugh with the latest video from Hank Patterson.
Enjoy.
http://youtu.be/7wnGwR8pVjY
Merry Xmas
Sunday 23 December 2012
Christmas greetings
I would just like to wish everyone who has visited Curley's and especially our valued members and their families a very Merry Christmas and Fish filled New Year.
The fishery will be open everyday except Christmas Day itself. So come along for some no doubt well earned 'ME' time. In spite of the changeable conditions it's been fishing pretty well with most visitors catching a couple of fish each.
Hope to see you soon, have a good one
Mike
The fishery will be open everyday except Christmas Day itself. So come along for some no doubt well earned 'ME' time. In spite of the changeable conditions it's been fishing pretty well with most visitors catching a couple of fish each.
Hope to see you soon, have a good one
Mike
Friday 21 December 2012
Entomology for the fly fisher
The Fresh Water Biological Association have just released the new course details for next year
Have a look at the link here http://www.fba.org.uk/fba-training-courses
The entomology for Anglers levels 1 and 2 are invaluable for anyone taking fly fishing seriously.
I did these courses last year as a refresher and learned lots and lots from my mate Stuart Crofts and Andy Dixon.
Well recommended - maybe another Chrissy present????
Mike
Have a look at the link here http://www.fba.org.uk/fba-training-courses
The entomology for Anglers levels 1 and 2 are invaluable for anyone taking fly fishing seriously.
I did these courses last year as a refresher and learned lots and lots from my mate Stuart Crofts and Andy Dixon.
Well recommended - maybe another Chrissy present????
Mike
Wednesday 19 December 2012
Santa is coming
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Tuesday 18 December 2012
conditions
A decent day to try your hand and get out doing a bit.
A little overcast but no sign of rain, snow or sleet!!!
Fish moving around, no hot spots you need to do likewise to find them.
Decent Pike pulled out recently if you fancy a bit of diversity!
A little overcast but no sign of rain, snow or sleet!!!
Fish moving around, no hot spots you need to do likewise to find them.
Decent Pike pulled out recently if you fancy a bit of diversity!
Thursday 13 December 2012
Update on conditions
As yesterday some fishing to be had from the last two roadside pontoons and about half the embankment. Hopefully no problems for the weekend if the expected rain for tomorrow arrives as forecast.
Wednesday 12 December 2012
New cafe
The new cafe is now in full swing, and open for business. A warm welcome awaits all those who fish at Curley's
Fishing update
Still fishing to be had even though the lake has started to freeze. The top two pontoons are clear as is half the embankment. Major thaw forecast for Friday so the prospects for the weekend are good.
If you ever want to check the conditions first just ring me on 01204 691199. This is re-directed to my mobile. Mike
If you ever want to check the conditions first just ring me on 01204 691199. This is re-directed to my mobile. Mike
Monday 10 December 2012
Update
This is a first for Curley's as far as I can remember anyway - every fish caught today was a Blue Trout and all caught on Cat's Whiskers, sinking line, slow retrieve!!
Good forecast for tomorrow - Almost no wind and a +C temperature!
Good forecast for tomorrow - Almost no wind and a +C temperature!
Fishing report
Well, the weather has turned colder and certainly crisper. Frosty mornings and frozen cars are the order of the day!
All those that braved the elements last week caught fish, mostly to sinking lines and black fritz. In fact I can't actually remember if anyone caught on anything else except a black fritz!
The fish were fry chasing over the weekend with to odd swirl being seen particularly on Saturday.
Today's prospects will be much the same with the fish about 10-15 ft deep. Bit blustery today but the wind due to die down a bit over the next few days. Actually quite pleasant in the winter sunshine.
Plenty of time to put your fishing Christmas list together!
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All those that braved the elements last week caught fish, mostly to sinking lines and black fritz. In fact I can't actually remember if anyone caught on anything else except a black fritz!
The fish were fry chasing over the weekend with to odd swirl being seen particularly on Saturday.
Today's prospects will be much the same with the fish about 10-15 ft deep. Bit blustery today but the wind due to die down a bit over the next few days. Actually quite pleasant in the winter sunshine.
Plenty of time to put your fishing Christmas list together!
XMAS OFFER
SPEND OVER £100 and get a free days fishing!
MEMBERS OFFER
SPEND OVER £100 and get 15% off the total.
Friday 7 December 2012
Fishing report
Surprisingly for most of this week the fish have not been as deep as you would have thought. Most caught have been in the top 8ft to 10ft. However don't be fooled this probably won't last if the forecasts for next week are anything to go by anyway!
The go to tactic would be an intermediate line which sinks at the rate of 1" to 1 1/2" per second.
Start at the surface casting 5 or 6 times around 180 degrees then start again this time counting to 16, which means you line is 2ft deep! Then start again counting to 32 - 4ft deep! and then 64 getting down to 8ft. I am sure you get the picture. If you are dragging back leaves and debris you are at the bottom!
GOOD NEWS
The new cafe is now open and the tackle shop will be back to its former glory very soon. Although the new cafe is a big change and very well fitted and finished you will still be warmly welcomed in your fishing gear!
The ducting in the tackle shop is being boxed in mid week, then we can tidy up and do a bit of painting!
See you all very soon I hope.
The go to tactic would be an intermediate line which sinks at the rate of 1" to 1 1/2" per second.
Start at the surface casting 5 or 6 times around 180 degrees then start again this time counting to 16, which means you line is 2ft deep! Then start again counting to 32 - 4ft deep! and then 64 getting down to 8ft. I am sure you get the picture. If you are dragging back leaves and debris you are at the bottom!
GOOD NEWS
The new cafe is now open and the tackle shop will be back to its former glory very soon. Although the new cafe is a big change and very well fitted and finished you will still be warmly welcomed in your fishing gear!
The ducting in the tackle shop is being boxed in mid week, then we can tidy up and do a bit of painting!
See you all very soon I hope.
Members Christmas meal
Quick reminder.....
Saturday 8th December, 5:30pm @ Jolly Crofters pub, across the road from curleys trout fishery.
See you all then!
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Saturday 8th December, 5:30pm @ Jolly Crofters pub, across the road from curleys trout fishery.
See you all then!
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Tuesday 4 December 2012
Tuesday 4th December
As promised we have some rain!
A reasonable westerly wind around 10mph also present, this will push the fish a little deeper, and as England youth fly fisher Oliver Avis showed over the weekend, the trout are still chasing small coarse fish that dwell within the trout lake.
With 5 fish netted within a very short 2 hour session, to white zonkers, fished around 12-15ft down.
The trout have really switched on over the last few days, it took them a while to adjust to the drop in temperature but they seemed to have switched on to feeding mode. Stocking up before the colder months, gorging themselves on any available food source.
WEEKENDS TOP PATTERNS:
Tightlines,
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
For more updates see our facebook page, click here.
A reasonable westerly wind around 10mph also present, this will push the fish a little deeper, and as England youth fly fisher Oliver Avis showed over the weekend, the trout are still chasing small coarse fish that dwell within the trout lake.
With 5 fish netted within a very short 2 hour session, to white zonkers, fished around 12-15ft down.
WEEKENDS TOP PATTERNS:
- White zonker
- Black Fritz
- Black & green tadpole
- Black buzzers
Tightlines,
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
For more updates see our facebook page, click here.
Sunday 2 December 2012
Video upload..
For todays previous blog click here
Were back! with regular photos, videos & much more....
BRIEF WEATHER SUMMARY:
Cold around -1.5 degrees, nil wind, thermals recommended! Fish suprisingly moving all across the lake, and it appears they are (yet again) fry bashing! get those minkies and zonkers tied on!
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Email me your photos & short stories on your recent fishing experiences...
BRIEF WEATHER SUMMARY:
Cold around -1.5 degrees, nil wind, thermals recommended! Fish suprisingly moving all across the lake, and it appears they are (yet again) fry bashing! get those minkies and zonkers tied on!
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Email me your photos & short stories on your recent fishing experiences...
Sunday 2nd December
Cold start to the morning, with little or nil wind present. Fish rising all across the lake which is a little unusual this time of year, although the majority of the trout will be sat much deeper, keeping within the thermcline layer, where the conditions are best suited.
Slow sinking to fast sinking lines recommended. Vary the depth to find the fish, a simple, yet effective way of doing so, is to count down to "10"seconds then "20" seconds etc, vary the depth to find the fish.
Pattern wise, anything with black or green! large fritz & small fry patterns coming into their own this time of year, slow steady retrieve as the fish are rather lathergic due to the sudden drop in temperature. Finally, but no less important, keep on the move. This constant moving about will not only keep you guys/gals warm but will increase your catch rate. Keep on the move, vary the retrieve and pattern.
Tightlines!
Get out on the bank today! its cold but fish moving, the anglers currently fishing are stating they have seen the larger trout chasing fry, close to the margins!
Happy to get the blogs up and running again! and dont forget your thermals!
Also check out our facebook page!
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Curleys @ youtube
Curleys @ facebook
Slow sinking to fast sinking lines recommended. Vary the depth to find the fish, a simple, yet effective way of doing so, is to count down to "10"seconds then "20" seconds etc, vary the depth to find the fish.
Pattern wise, anything with black or green! large fritz & small fry patterns coming into their own this time of year, slow steady retrieve as the fish are rather lathergic due to the sudden drop in temperature. Finally, but no less important, keep on the move. This constant moving about will not only keep you guys/gals warm but will increase your catch rate. Keep on the move, vary the retrieve and pattern.
Tightlines!
Get out on the bank today! its cold but fish moving, the anglers currently fishing are stating they have seen the larger trout chasing fry, close to the margins!
Happy to get the blogs up and running again! and dont forget your thermals!
Also check out our facebook page!
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Curleys @ youtube
Curleys @ facebook
Saturday 1 December 2012
Christmas trees now available!
Get your top quality christmas trees at Curleys Trout Fishery!
From £6.00 per foot....
Wreaths also available..
Includes free delivery.
For further details, please ring 01204 691783. Please be aware this is not the fishery office number, its the cafe.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
From £6.00 per foot....
Wreaths also available..
Includes free delivery.
For further details, please ring 01204 691783. Please be aware this is not the fishery office number, its the cafe.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Open as normal!
Good news! finally the work is nearing completion, the tackle shop is nearly back to full glory!
Members can now sign in & day tickets arranged within the tackle shop yet again...
Blogs and facebook resuming as normal from Monday 3rd of December, photos and videos saved and ready to be upload, so thanks for bearing with us and we look forward to producing blogs/daily videos & photos once again!
Tightlines,
Nathan Jones.
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Members can now sign in & day tickets arranged within the tackle shop yet again...
Blogs and facebook resuming as normal from Monday 3rd of December, photos and videos saved and ready to be upload, so thanks for bearing with us and we look forward to producing blogs/daily videos & photos once again!
Tightlines,
Nathan Jones.
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Friday 30 November 2012
Lack of updates
Apologies for the lack of updates, as some of you will know if you have visited us lately we are unfortunately still not back into the tackle shop, although this will be sorted out this weekend.
The wintery weather is upon us with the little coarse lake freezing up a bit, the fly only lake has not been affected by the weather no signs of freezing but the fish will obviously be a little deeper.
Take care on the pontoons if they are frosted up.
The wintery weather is upon us with the little coarse lake freezing up a bit, the fly only lake has not been affected by the weather no signs of freezing but the fish will obviously be a little deeper.
Take care on the pontoons if they are frosted up.
Sunday 25 November 2012
More tuition availability
I am pleased to announce the addition of another qualified Instructor to Curley's Fishery. Ian Griffin is joining me as a 'residential' instructor for the fishery. Ian has the GAIC single handed qualification and this will enable us to offer more services and even concurrent lessons in double or single handed techniques.
We also have the services of John Preston a PAA and level 2 coarse fishing coach who will be doing ad hoc work for the fishery.
Gift vouchers are available for tuition, tackle in the shop or for fishing permits from only £25.00, ring the shop on 01204 691199 or email mike@curleysfishery.co.uk
We also have the services of John Preston a PAA and level 2 coarse fishing coach who will be doing ad hoc work for the fishery.
Gift vouchers are available for tuition, tackle in the shop or for fishing permits from only £25.00, ring the shop on 01204 691199 or email mike@curleysfishery.co.uk
Wednesday 21 November 2012
Fishery open as normal
Although the tackle shop alterations are taking longer than originally estimated, the fishery itself remains open as normal.
We still have access to all the tackle shop stock so if you visit and you need flies, leader materials or anything else just ask the bailiff and he can get it for you. Its just that is is not on show anywhere at present.
We apologies for any inconvenience.
The alterations are required to facilitate the opening of the new cafe, which is planned to be open in a few weeks time. The new building will offer much improved facilities, larger cafe and outdoor patio area, larger and more toilets incl outdoor one for anyone fishing outside of the normal cafe opening hours. So this little bit of hassle will hopefully be worth it!!
Tightlines Mike
We still have access to all the tackle shop stock so if you visit and you need flies, leader materials or anything else just ask the bailiff and he can get it for you. Its just that is is not on show anywhere at present.
We apologies for any inconvenience.
The alterations are required to facilitate the opening of the new cafe, which is planned to be open in a few weeks time. The new building will offer much improved facilities, larger cafe and outdoor patio area, larger and more toilets incl outdoor one for anyone fishing outside of the normal cafe opening hours. So this little bit of hassle will hopefully be worth it!!
Tightlines Mike
Monday 19 November 2012
Update*
Blogs will be minimal this week, as the Tackle Shop is under going some work...
As the kitchen, for the soon to be restaurant, is next door to the fishery office, extractor fan wiring etc is being placed.
No Internet, no computer, although we still have credit card machine access if needed.
All the tackle, flies, leader etc, can still be purchase, please ask bailiff for any items you may need.
This will be a temp thing so please bear with us while we get everything up and running again...
Top rod today, and our newest member!
Mr T Phillips, who fishes in various competitions across the uk, one of the best anglers in the country, Winning comps up and down the country!
He secured 10fish today to snakes and various other patterns......
Thanks,
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
As the kitchen, for the soon to be restaurant, is next door to the fishery office, extractor fan wiring etc is being placed.
No Internet, no computer, although we still have credit card machine access if needed.
All the tackle, flies, leader etc, can still be purchase, please ask bailiff for any items you may need.
This will be a temp thing so please bear with us while we get everything up and running again...
Top rod today, and our newest member!
Mr T Phillips, who fishes in various competitions across the uk, one of the best anglers in the country, Winning comps up and down the country!
He secured 10fish today to snakes and various other patterns......
Thanks,
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Saturday 17 November 2012
Quick note..
Sorry all, the blogs will be a little slack over the next few days, as the fishery computer is out of operation. We will get it back up and running soon, so i can get photos and videos uploaded....
The pike fishing went well today, with the pike anglers doing well to lamprey & small joeys.
Dont forget we are also holding a pike day on Sunday 5th December 2012~!
Blogs will return to normal on Monday 19th November...
TODAYS TOP ROD:
Member Paul Knight with 8 fish to olive zonkers, all his fish were caught within a short space of time around a 30-40minute slot. Good angling!
Tightlines,
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
The pike fishing went well today, with the pike anglers doing well to lamprey & small joeys.
Dont forget we are also holding a pike day on Sunday 5th December 2012~!
Blogs will return to normal on Monday 19th November...
TODAYS TOP ROD:
Member Paul Knight with 8 fish to olive zonkers, all his fish were caught within a short space of time around a 30-40minute slot. Good angling!
Tightlines,
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Thursday 15 November 2012
Time flies....
Its Thursday!
What a Eary start to the morning, flat calm, slowly developing into a slight westerly ripple.
The trout not showing as much as previous days, although it is a little cooler, so they have more than likely gone a little deeper. Still feeding on small roach! which can be seen first thing in the morning or later on at night, this is when they take advantage of the light conditions to hunt their prey!
Deeply fished zonkers, or large fritz's doing the killing recently, although natural patterns doing well, with Member Phil Rees hooking into quite a few fighting fit bows to dwial bachs recently....
Vary your depth, vary the patterns and find the fish, find the pattern theyre after!
Tightlines
Nathan Jones
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Curleys @ youtube
Curleys @ facebook
What a Eary start to the morning, flat calm, slowly developing into a slight westerly ripple.
The trout not showing as much as previous days, although it is a little cooler, so they have more than likely gone a little deeper. Still feeding on small roach! which can be seen first thing in the morning or later on at night, this is when they take advantage of the light conditions to hunt their prey!
Deeply fished zonkers, or large fritz's doing the killing recently, although natural patterns doing well, with Member Phil Rees hooking into quite a few fighting fit bows to dwial bachs recently....
Vary your depth, vary the patterns and find the fish, find the pattern theyre after!
Tightlines
Nathan Jones
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Curleys @ youtube
Curleys @ facebook
Tuesday 13 November 2012
A visual aid....
For Today's official blog CLICK HERE.
It feels like ideal conditions today, could do with a little breeze, but non the less ideal conditions, warm & damp ideal for midges!! (the non biting kind)
Get those Klinkhamers tied on!
Alot of large blues chasing fry in against the embankment, especially towards the dam wall. Sinking line and a single zonker cast along the dam wall worth a go today! catch yourself a large silver blue!
Tightlines,
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Get those Klinkhamers tied on!
Alot of large blues chasing fry in against the embankment, especially towards the dam wall. Sinking line and a single zonker cast along the dam wall worth a go today! catch yourself a large silver blue!
Tightlines,
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Monday/Tuesday...
As Anglers can appreciate the weather was very poor yesterday (Monday), with consistent heavy rain throughout the day, finally stopping just before dark!, so not much to report!
The water remaining clear as the sediment has settled over night....
Much warmer today, with virtually nil wind currently, as you will be able to see from the video below.
Trout rising all across the lake, more so towards the dam wall, especially towards the outlet.
Over the last few weeks, as the weathers cooled, the fish have been behaving somewhat erratic, moving up and down the water column, not settling on their chosen depth. Plenty of fish being caught at different levels to confirm this, so vary your depth as the day goes on. Generally the fish have been within the top ten feet, and some very close in.
Tip of the Day!
When you approach a swim, or pontoon, before walking straight to the end and casting out towards the middle of the lake. Cast around the pontoon, or towards the bank. Some nice fry feeding fish being pulled out no more than 3-4ft from the bank!!!
Fry feeding time!! Get your small fish imitation patterns tied on!, the trout are simply going crazy for small roach at the minute.
Willing to chase any number of large patterns, as they are in a very aggressive mood!
Top patterns:
Tightlines,
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Curleys @ Youtube
Curleys @ Facebook
The water remaining clear as the sediment has settled over night....
Much warmer today, with virtually nil wind currently, as you will be able to see from the video below.
Trout rising all across the lake, more so towards the dam wall, especially towards the outlet.
Over the last few weeks, as the weathers cooled, the fish have been behaving somewhat erratic, moving up and down the water column, not settling on their chosen depth. Plenty of fish being caught at different levels to confirm this, so vary your depth as the day goes on. Generally the fish have been within the top ten feet, and some very close in.
Tip of the Day!
When you approach a swim, or pontoon, before walking straight to the end and casting out towards the middle of the lake. Cast around the pontoon, or towards the bank. Some nice fry feeding fish being pulled out no more than 3-4ft from the bank!!!
Fry feeding time!! Get your small fish imitation patterns tied on!, the trout are simply going crazy for small roach at the minute.
Willing to chase any number of large patterns, as they are in a very aggressive mood!
Top patterns:
- Black fritz
- White fritz
- Natural Zonker
- Green & black tadpole
Tightlines,
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Curleys @ Youtube
Curleys @ Facebook
Monday 12 November 2012
40,000 Views....
Today we have passed the 40k Blog view milestone....
Thanks for viewing!
Any new ideas or thoughts, or if you wish to write a small article that we can place on a future blog, just email me....
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
TIGHTLINES!
Nathan
Thanks for viewing!
Any new ideas or thoughts, or if you wish to write a small article that we can place on a future blog, just email me....
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
TIGHTLINES!
Nathan
Saturday 10 November 2012
Saturday...
A Photo of Member Paul Knights catch first thing this morning...
Excellent start, with some very nice resident bows coming out first light....
Sport slowed down slightly towards midday, between 2pm-4pm are the times to fish! Just as it fades into dark...
Top patterns today - Cats whisker, Black snake & various light coloured lures.
Trout waking up now around 2:30pm, total flat calm, now is the time to catch those evening fry feeders!
Tightlines,
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Excellent start, with some very nice resident bows coming out first light....
Sport slowed down slightly towards midday, between 2pm-4pm are the times to fish! Just as it fades into dark...
Top patterns today - Cats whisker, Black snake & various light coloured lures.
Trout waking up now around 2:30pm, total flat calm, now is the time to catch those evening fry feeders!
Tightlines,
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Thursday 8 November 2012
2012 Season Members Christmas meal...
All 2012 are invited to attend a relaxed casual Christmas meal, the dates for this are one of the following....
[The venue yet to be organised] 7th,8th OR 9th of December, please email me your choice of dates, which ones you can attend etc.
Or please inform myself or Geoff when fishing, which date would best suit you, from this we can finalise the dates and times. Please let us know asap.
PS. This applies to the current members only, thanks.
Cheers guys!
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
[The venue yet to be organised] 7th,8th OR 9th of December, please email me your choice of dates, which ones you can attend etc.
Or please inform myself or Geoff when fishing, which date would best suit you, from this we can finalise the dates and times. Please let us know asap.
PS. This applies to the current members only, thanks.
Cheers guys!
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Much warmer today...
A warmer day, and with some clear sky in the distance...
Reasonable Westerly wind at the moment, blowing from the dam wall, see water map here.
I fished it myself yesterday and found that the trout were heading down, but with the slightly water temperature this morning, this appears to have brought them closer to the surface, a daddy long legs skipped across the wave should trigger a good response. If this fails a large, bright coloured booby skipped across the surface with a team of nymphs suspended below. Intermediate line just to drag the booby under the surface the last 15ft of the retrieve, often triggers a take before the "hang".
PLEASE NOTE You can attend the pike fishing weekends, with your fly rod for the usual suspects, or try to catch yourself a monster pike to the fly! Further details, here & for a full list of Rules see this link.
As regards to the fly fishing recently, the catch rates have climbed & some very good catches coming out. Member Phil Rees has had a cracking week pulling out nearly 20 fish within a few sessions, to various patterns. Still on floating line....
Todays forecast isnt too bad, a little rain first thing but brightening up as i type this, a little on the windy side so warm clothing recommended. A sinking line can often be easier casting into the head of a wind, as it cuts throught the breeze. Presenting your flies into the wind can be deadly, especially as alot of anglers will go for comfort and sit facing away from the wind. Downwind embankment holds alot of food, as its stirred up various food sources are brought upto the surface.
Tightlines, and a short clip will be up shortly displaying the current conditions here...
Nathan Jones
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Curleys @ youtube
Curleys @ facebook
Reasonable Westerly wind at the moment, blowing from the dam wall, see water map here.
I fished it myself yesterday and found that the trout were heading down, but with the slightly water temperature this morning, this appears to have brought them closer to the surface, a daddy long legs skipped across the wave should trigger a good response. If this fails a large, bright coloured booby skipped across the surface with a team of nymphs suspended below. Intermediate line just to drag the booby under the surface the last 15ft of the retrieve, often triggers a take before the "hang".
PLEASE NOTE You can attend the pike fishing weekends, with your fly rod for the usual suspects, or try to catch yourself a monster pike to the fly! Further details, here & for a full list of Rules see this link.
As regards to the fly fishing recently, the catch rates have climbed & some very good catches coming out. Member Phil Rees has had a cracking week pulling out nearly 20 fish within a few sessions, to various patterns. Still on floating line....
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| One of many large pike that have come out over the last few weeks! This one stands at 18lbs 9oz |
Todays forecast isnt too bad, a little rain first thing but brightening up as i type this, a little on the windy side so warm clothing recommended. A sinking line can often be easier casting into the head of a wind, as it cuts throught the breeze. Presenting your flies into the wind can be deadly, especially as alot of anglers will go for comfort and sit facing away from the wind. Downwind embankment holds alot of food, as its stirred up various food sources are brought upto the surface.
Tightlines, and a short clip will be up shortly displaying the current conditions here...
Nathan Jones
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Curleys @ youtube
Curleys @ facebook
Wednesday 7 November 2012
Wednesday...
A reasonable westerly wind present currently, around 10mph.
The trout will inevitably start to head down a little deeper as the cooler weather sets in, but floating lines still bringing fish to the net, teamed with lures and nymphs.
Black dark patterns still standing out currently, with Black & Green tadpole, and black fritz.
A small clip showing the current conditions, the temperature has dropped and thermals a must here currently.....
Top patterns:
Tightlines,
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
The trout will inevitably start to head down a little deeper as the cooler weather sets in, but floating lines still bringing fish to the net, teamed with lures and nymphs.
Black dark patterns still standing out currently, with Black & Green tadpole, and black fritz.
Top patterns:
- Black fritz
- Orange and yellow tadpole
- Black & Green tadpole
- Small fry patterns, i.e zonker, epoxy small fish patterns etc...
Tightlines,
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Monday 5 November 2012
Pike fishing weekend/s...
For a more indepth look at whats going on during these days, see here.
Quick reminder the fishing only takes place on one day of each weekend, but both have to be booked in order to secure your place.
So its £30.00 for the two days fishing, and we will throw in a FREE days pike fishing. So its £30.00 for 3 full day sessions at a trout fishery, where the pike grow to large sizes!
Quick reminder the fishing only takes place on one day of each weekend, but both have to be booked in order to secure your place.
So its £30.00 for the two days fishing, and we will throw in a FREE days pike fishing. So its £30.00 for 3 full day sessions at a trout fishery, where the pike grow to large sizes!
BOOK YOUR PLACE
CALL THE FISHERY OFFICE ON: 01204 691199Monday sun...
Cold but not too bad in the sun!
Few fish caught to Orange Tadpole, which is different from what has been doing the business lately.
Three fully finned 3 1/2lbers have come out to the Orange Tadpole currently....
Still floating line doing well, with the trout not going much deeper than 10-12ft over the last week.
With a Very cold frosty start, with temperatures around '0' degrees, but that soon starting to climb around 10am, its now around 5degrees air temp.
A very slight westerly breeze around 5-6mph....
Bright colours doing well today! - orange, yellow, white...
Tightlines,
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Curleys @ facebook
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Few fish caught to Orange Tadpole, which is different from what has been doing the business lately.
Three fully finned 3 1/2lbers have come out to the Orange Tadpole currently....
Still floating line doing well, with the trout not going much deeper than 10-12ft over the last week.
With a Very cold frosty start, with temperatures around '0' degrees, but that soon starting to climb around 10am, its now around 5degrees air temp.
A very slight westerly breeze around 5-6mph....
Tightlines,
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Curleys @ facebook
Curleys @ Youtube
Saturday 3 November 2012
Quick reminder....
Just a quick blog all, dont forget you can easily sign up to our daily blogs!
Signing up allows you to comment on various blogs from 2010 onwards.
Not quite sure how to.... see the video below...
Hope this helps as ive had a few emails regarding this issue...
Tightlines!
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Signing up allows you to comment on various blogs from 2010 onwards.
Not quite sure how to.... see the video below...
Hope this helps as ive had a few emails regarding this issue...
Tightlines!
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Chilly Saturday...
A cold start to the morning, a view across Curleys below, shows a typical autumn start....nil wind, plenty of cloud cover & trout rising....
Various patterns catching, but these guys stand out, the good old! Cats Whisker and the ever successful Black & Green tadpole!
Video coming shortly....
Tightlines,
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
CURLEY'S PIKE WEEKENDS SEE HERE.
Ive been saying that the trout are on a feeding frenzy, this appears to be remaining so...
Plenty of good catches coming out to the patterns below.
Various patterns catching, but these guys stand out, the good old! Cats Whisker and the ever successful Black & Green tadpole!
Tightlines,
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
CURLEY'S PIKE WEEKENDS SEE HERE.
Thursday 1 November 2012
Trout feeding frenzy...
The trout are in feeding mode, and have been for the last few days. The natural prior to winter feeding instinct has kicked in (as discussed in a previous post). Trout taking dries, large lures...it appears anything they can gorge on currently.
Prior to the colder months the trout gorge themselves on every available food source, doing their best to stock up as much as possible before winter. This makes fishing excellent this time of year!
Just to give you an idea of the fishing currently....
Phil Rees - 5 fish, and 5 fish yesterday to various patterns.
Gary Stanley - 4 fish taken to various patterns, on the surface and just subsurface.
Oliver Avis - 6 fish again taken to various patterns, around 10ft down.
Its vital this time of year to chop and change and vary the depth to find the fish feeding zone.
Tightlines,
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Prior to the colder months the trout gorge themselves on every available food source, doing their best to stock up as much as possible before winter. This makes fishing excellent this time of year!
Just to give you an idea of the fishing currently....
Phil Rees - 5 fish, and 5 fish yesterday to various patterns.
Gary Stanley - 4 fish taken to various patterns, on the surface and just subsurface.
Oliver Avis - 6 fish again taken to various patterns, around 10ft down.
Its vital this time of year to chop and change and vary the depth to find the fish feeding zone.
Tightlines,
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
The mist has lifted...
A Misty start to the morning, but with it clearing now it has releaved ideal conditions, a slight westerly breeze, virtually a flat calm.
Fish rising towards pontoon 4 & 5 currently...
Yesterday was a good day for catches, with Young Oliver Avis coming out on top yet again, with 6 fish to his net, all taken to a white zonker. Member Phil rees also had an enjoyable few hours with 4 fish coming out to various patterns, Dwial bach and orange blob being two of them.
The occasional light shower, but general weather conditions are too bad currently.
Water proofs recommended, however as forecast the rain has started to clear up.
Tightlines,
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Curley's @ facebook
Curley's @ youtube
Fish rising towards pontoon 4 & 5 currently...
Yesterday was a good day for catches, with Young Oliver Avis coming out on top yet again, with 6 fish to his net, all taken to a white zonker. Member Phil rees also had an enjoyable few hours with 4 fish coming out to various patterns, Dwial bach and orange blob being two of them.
The occasional light shower, but general weather conditions are too bad currently.
Water proofs recommended, however as forecast the rain has started to clear up.
Tightlines,
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Curley's @ facebook
Curley's @ youtube
Tuesday 30 October 2012
Pike anglers please read...
NOTE TO PIKE ANGLERS
Just a quick note to state, that there will be no more pike fishing at Curley's trout fishery until the 17th of November 2012.
To rest the water until, the Pike fishing weekend/s.
First of which takes place on the 17th November, and finishing on the 2nd of December 2012.
Click here for more info.
Thanks & Tightlines,
Nathan Jones
Just a quick note to state, that there will be no more pike fishing at Curley's trout fishery until the 17th of November 2012.
To rest the water until, the Pike fishing weekend/s.
First of which takes place on the 17th November, and finishing on the 2nd of December 2012.
Click here for more info.
Thanks & Tightlines,
Nathan Jones
Pike Fishing Weekend/s 2012!
Resting the water no pike fishing allowed until the 17th of november - see here
We have now finalised the pike fishing days.
The dates are as follows...
These weekends are simply a case to see how many large pike are within the trout lake, and numbers etc.
But with a few pike anglers catching fish upto 22lb recently, a 12,15,18,20,22,21lbers have all come out within the last month, so prospects are good.....
We have now finalised the pike fishing days.
The dates are as follows...
17th November 2012
2nd December 2012.
These weekends are simply a case to see how many large pike are within the trout lake, and numbers etc.
But with a few pike anglers catching fish upto 22lb recently, a 12,15,18,20,22,21lbers have all come out within the last month, so prospects are good.....
TWO RODS PER ANGLER ONLY
PLEASE NOTE THE PEGS ARE FIXED, AND PRESENTED BEFORE COMMENCING FISHING, AND DONE TOTALLY AT RANDOM
LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE, SO PLEASE RING THE FISHERY OFFICE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE.
Tightlines & look forward to seeing a few monsters making an appearence!
Please make yourself familiar with the rules, copies will be available within the fishery office.
See you then!
Nathan Jones (Fishery bailiff)
Geoff Allington (Fishery bailiff)
Mike Roden (Fishery director)
Misty, but warmer...
A very still morning, a complete flat calm and fish rising all across the lake as i type.
Excellent sport to daddies fished sub-surface, and large dark lures still doing well, black fritz has been a huge success this week, catching more fish than any other pattern!
A view of the lake this morning, as of 9am.
Tightlines,
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Excellent sport to daddies fished sub-surface, and large dark lures still doing well, black fritz has been a huge success this week, catching more fish than any other pattern!
Tightlines,
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Monday 29 October 2012
Pike fishing...
I know this is straying from the usual blogs, but ive had a few requests to share this photo with blog viewers.
A rather handsome bailiff holding a respectable 21lb Pike, she was a big girl!
Ring the fishery office to book your day ticket, limited spaces available per day.
Pre booking is essential.
This time of year is not only excellent for the trout fishing but the pike are gorging themselves also!
Strict rules apply to pike fishing Curley's Trout Fishery.
Please check you have all the equipment needed.
Tightlines
Nathan Jones (rather handsome bailiff).
A rather handsome bailiff holding a respectable 21lb Pike, she was a big girl!
Ring the fishery office to book your day ticket, limited spaces available per day.
Pre booking is essential.
Strict rules apply to pike fishing Curley's Trout Fishery.
Please check you have all the equipment needed.
Tightlines
Nathan Jones (rather handsome bailiff).
Monday..
Much warmer than it has been lately, with the air temp feeling much warmer. Although thermals still a recommendation currently.
Some Beautiful fish coming out currently, with Jim McGinley having a good hour with 2 bows both around 21/2lb taken to a black fritz, fished no deeper than 3ft. Floating line stripped back.
Asolutely no wind present, with plenty of midges hatching the trout have come to surface, showing across the lake. Some very nice trout amoungst the usual sizes, head and tail rising out towards the centre of the lake. Showing their large spade like tails.
Fry bashing is a regular accurance this time of year, with the slightly cooler water the trout have alot more energy, and are willing to chase all manner of large fritz like patterns. White, black and green fritzs doing well.
Below is a short video of one capture being returned today...
Tightlines!
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Some Beautiful fish coming out currently, with Jim McGinley having a good hour with 2 bows both around 21/2lb taken to a black fritz, fished no deeper than 3ft. Floating line stripped back.
Asolutely no wind present, with plenty of midges hatching the trout have come to surface, showing across the lake. Some very nice trout amoungst the usual sizes, head and tail rising out towards the centre of the lake. Showing their large spade like tails.
Fry bashing is a regular accurance this time of year, with the slightly cooler water the trout have alot more energy, and are willing to chase all manner of large fritz like patterns. White, black and green fritzs doing well.
Below is a short video of one capture being returned today...
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Saturday 27 October 2012
Plenty caught....
Plenty of fish caught today, with top rod currently standing with Young Oliver Avis, 5 fish to his net.
These fish took black fritz's & orange fritz's. Fished around 10ft.
Other anglers also having a good day so far, with Mr Patt Brown & his brother Mr Joey Brown landing 4 fish all to various lures.
When you come down to Curleys dont forget your lure box!
Big Goldhead fritz's leading the way currently......
Tightlines,
Nathan Jones
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
These fish took black fritz's & orange fritz's. Fished around 10ft.
Other anglers also having a good day so far, with Mr Patt Brown & his brother Mr Joey Brown landing 4 fish all to various lures.
When you come down to Curleys dont forget your lure box!
Big Goldhead fritz's leading the way currently......
Tightlines,
Nathan Jones
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Chilly Start....
An extreme drop in temperatures has pushed the fish to around 7-8ft down. Black & Green patterns still doing the killing, with 90% of fish coming out to these colours.
Intermediate or slow sinking line recommended today, one to get through the 12mph NW wind and two to get down to the fish that little bit quicker.
Fish still coming up occasionally to take dries, especially during mid-late evening. Daddies & large beetle patterns fished close to the bank securing a few trout.
The good old sun is starting to warm us all up now.... [11am]
Although cold, this time of year is by far the best time to catch a few trout!
Big gordy patterns, black fritz, black tadpole, orange snake...all doing well currently.
Today's Video upload, showing the rather frosty start that we had here this morning....
Tightlines,
Nathan Jones
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Curley's Water map
Intermediate or slow sinking line recommended today, one to get through the 12mph NW wind and two to get down to the fish that little bit quicker.
Fish still coming up occasionally to take dries, especially during mid-late evening. Daddies & large beetle patterns fished close to the bank securing a few trout.
The good old sun is starting to warm us all up now.... [11am]
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Although cold, this time of year is by far the best time to catch a few trout!
Big gordy patterns, black fritz, black tadpole, orange snake...all doing well currently.
Today's Video upload, showing the rather frosty start that we had here this morning....
Please note: its recommended to mute this video as the wind is very loud.
Nathan Jones
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Curley's Water map
Thursday 25 October 2012
Colder as promised...
Dry flies catching fish, trout gorging before the colder winter months set it....
The temperature has dropped slightly, the air temperature that is, the water has remained fairly consistent.
With a hint of frost on the surrounding folleage earlier on...
Trout have been coming out to various patterns recently, but the two flies that stand out are..
Floating lines being used to great success, However as the temperature cools, its recommended to have a couple of sinking lines within your fishing tackle for the day, as Curleys is a deep reservoir and during the winter months you want to be down deep.
But for now! the fish are remaining near the surface, no deeper than 5-6ft at the height of the day, with the odd hatch keeping them within the top few feet of water. Well presented daddys catching a few fish yesterday....
Tightlines,
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Curley's @ Youtube
Curley's @ facebook
Curley's water map
The temperature has dropped slightly, the air temperature that is, the water has remained fairly consistent.
With a hint of frost on the surrounding folleage earlier on...
Trout have been coming out to various patterns recently, but the two flies that stand out are..
- Black Tadpole
- Black & Green fritz
Floating lines being used to great success, However as the temperature cools, its recommended to have a couple of sinking lines within your fishing tackle for the day, as Curleys is a deep reservoir and during the winter months you want to be down deep.
But for now! the fish are remaining near the surface, no deeper than 5-6ft at the height of the day, with the odd hatch keeping them within the top few feet of water. Well presented daddys catching a few fish yesterday....
Tightlines,
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Curley's @ Youtube
Curley's @ facebook
Curley's water map
Wednesday 24 October 2012
Wednesday..
Much milder than what it has been as of recent.
A reasonable NE wind, around 7mph.
Large lures doing the killing currently, with most fish over this week coming out to either black and green tadpoles or fritz.
Fished around 4ft down, although the water temperature has dropped over this month, the fish are remaining fairly close to the surface at the minute. Floating lines still effective, until it gets a colder. Thats when the sinking lines come into their own, teamed with fritz or blobs.
Tightlines,
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Curleys @ Youtube
Curleys @ facebook
Curleys Water map
A reasonable NE wind, around 7mph.
Large lures doing the killing currently, with most fish over this week coming out to either black and green tadpoles or fritz.
Fished around 4ft down, although the water temperature has dropped over this month, the fish are remaining fairly close to the surface at the minute. Floating lines still effective, until it gets a colder. Thats when the sinking lines come into their own, teamed with fritz or blobs.
TODAY's VIDEO UPLOAD
Tightlines,
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Curleys @ Youtube
Curleys @ facebook
Curleys Water map
Tuesday 23 October 2012
Evening feed..
The trout have really woken up within the last twenty minutes, a midge feeding frenzy. [3:30pm]
Trout rising all across the east bank (see map).
Black & green fritz stripped back at pace securing a nice 21/2lb bow for one angler, whilst something a little different in the form of an orange blob taking a 3 1/2lb blue trouts fancy for another angler.
Today's top patterns - - Black & Green goldhead fritz - - Orange goldhead blob
Red bodied klinks will without doubt secure a few fish whilst this hatch is taking place...
Tightlines,
Nathan
Trout rising all across the east bank (see map).
Black & green fritz stripped back at pace securing a nice 21/2lb bow for one angler, whilst something a little different in the form of an orange blob taking a 3 1/2lb blue trouts fancy for another angler.
Today's top patterns - - Black & Green goldhead fritz - - Orange goldhead blob
Red bodied klinks will without doubt secure a few fish whilst this hatch is taking place...
Tightlines,
Nathan
A burst of energy...
With the School holidays in full swing, weve had alot of interest fishing the smaller coarse lake. Which is ideal for kids and adults alike, plenty of fish within this lodge.
One young angler today caught plenty of roach, rudd.
The species that exist within the small lake....
(we currently dont sell any baits).
Excellent fun for the kids over half term, and we can arrange tackle hire for you, so no need to worry if youve got the correct tackle....
Its a great sport for them to get into, and it teaches them alot regarding taking care of nature & the environment..
For further information ring the fishery office // tackle shop on - 01204 691199 Or email me nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk.
Tightlines!
Nathan Jones
Curley's Youtube channel
Curley's Facebook page
Curley's water map
One young angler today caught plenty of roach, rudd.
The species that exist within the small lake....
- Small roach, rudd, perch.
- Perch to 1.25lb
- Carp to 7lb
- Bream to 1.75lb
(we currently dont sell any baits).
Its a great sport for them to get into, and it teaches them alot regarding taking care of nature & the environment..
For further information ring the fishery office // tackle shop on - 01204 691199 Or email me nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk.
Tightlines!
Nathan Jones
Curley's Youtube channel
Curley's Facebook page
Curley's water map
Monday 22 October 2012
A mild autumn day...
A surprisingly mild day today, a slightly north easterly breeze, making casting a little awkward off the dam wall. However the wind direction makes it ideal for right hand casters off the pontoons, the wind is prime for drifting a team of buzzers.
Update: 11:40am
A slight drizzly rain currently, but still remaining mild and fish showing across the lake.
Top patterns today - - - Black & green gold head tadpole.
Tightlines,
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Curleys @ facebook
Curleys @ youtube
Curleys water map
A slight drizzly rain currently, but still remaining mild and fish showing across the lake.
Top patterns today - - - Black & green gold head tadpole.
Tightlines,
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Curleys @ facebook
Curleys @ youtube
Curleys water map
Saturday 20 October 2012
Back as normal....
We've had a excellent week so far, with 89% of anglers catching between 5-10 fish, 5% catching less than 5 fish and 6% not catching. Aside from the percentages, fish have been coming out to various patterns, black fritz, suspender buzzers.
The top three patterns this week have been....
1. Black fritz
2.Black & green tadpole
3.Large black buzzer
TODAY : Saturday 20th October
Not a bad day today weather wise, a very slight easterly. A typical still autumn morning, a slight frost on the grass first thing.
A few anglers out on the water, all on various methods, some on slow sinking lines, most on floaters. It is recommended this time of year to search the water depths constantly until you find the "thermocline layer", which is the depth the fish will be most comfortable at and will remain there until they feel less comfortable or a sudden hatch takes place.
Trout will always look up for food, and can scan the surface of the water from 5-6ft down in reasonably clear water. Although their range of vision alters the deeper they go (they can see a wider area), they cant focus as much and this can lead to snatch takes. Aggressive takes, as the fish sees your pattern from a bit further down, and will charge towards the surface, often turning away at the last minute! Very frustrating.
A Excellent way to combat these refusals, is to fish with a team of flies. So as the fish turns to head back down it may see another of your patterns that takes its fancy.
Today's Video upload:
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Curleys @ youtube
Curleys @ facebook
Curley's Water map
Friday 19 October 2012
Dear Blog viewers....
Sorry for the lack of blogs this week, we've all been exceptionally busy preparing for the opening of the new restaurant, the blogs will return as normal from Saturday morning.
Tightlines,
Nathan J
Tightlines,
Nathan J
Tuesday 16 October 2012
Tuesday 16th October
Howling winds and rain to follow suit, the weather is less than ideal today, please keep checking back in a hope the weather improves.
Heres a quick review/article written by Member Steve Moffat about his recent days fishing, and new techniques he learnt. Thanks for the Email!
Heres a quick review/article written by Member Steve Moffat about his recent days fishing, and new techniques he learnt. Thanks for the Email!
"Just got back from fishing at curlies, i arrived this morning
at 10.30am afterearning some points with my wife by going some
DIY and bribing herwith a meal out in the evening. The weather
was good but a little cold so i started on pontoon 5 with agreen and yellow
fritz pulling back with a steady retrieve for tenminutes or so , too no avail .
As i am new to Trout fishing with this been my first year ,i always watch
other anglers in the hope of learning something new and i noticed the
angler on the next pontoon had just caught his third fish , all in the space
of half an hour. I noticed he was winding back the line on his hand
with an occasion pluck, i decided to have a go and at first found it hard to
replicate but after a few casts was into my first rainbow!! I then decided to
move to pontoon 2 , nearer to to cafe ,been my motivation, and set up again
using the same technique , on the first cast i hooked into a really good fish ,
but lost it , so i decided to get a coffee and sandwich in the cafe. On returning ,
fully refreshed from an excellent sandwich, i began again and was joined by Geoff
( bailiff)and we chatted as i attempted to look and cast like i know what i am
talking about when Bang !!! the line went , tight and shot off to the middle
of the lake ripping line off my real,as soon as i managed to get some line back
it shot off again , diving deep and burring my floating line into the depths, this
happened five times but with the expert guidance of Geoff i eventually got the
fish to the net , a two and a half pounder , i couldn't believe such a sized fish could
put up such a fight !! , my arm is still aching and the adrenaline still pumping ,
unfortunately i had to go for 1.00pm , but cannot wait to return to try out my
new technique .
Kind regards Steve Moffat"
Tightlines,
Nathan Jones
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Curleys @ youtube
Curleys @ facebook
Monday 15 October 2012
Monday 15th October
Just a quick note to say we will NOT be holding a members evening this month, the month of October.
Although we will without doubt be holding a Members evening in November 2012. So keep your eyes peeled on the blog for updates!
Today the weather is reasonable, nil wind but a slight mist like rain occasionally occurring. The temperature has risen slightly, so inevitably the rain will fall. With the temperature dipping towards late evening the trout seem to go rather deep unless a respectful hatch occurs which brings them shallower.
Dark drab patterns seem to be the way forward currently, large lures, black,olive,claret gold head fritz's doing well!
Getting to that time of year very quickly this year, the trees are losing their foliage rapidly. The trout waking up and feeding like crazy before the colder weather sets in, they stock up to last through-out the winter on little food source that is available.
Curleys water map currently under construction but heres the older one.
Click here to download.
Tightlines,
Nathan Jones
Although we will without doubt be holding a Members evening in November 2012. So keep your eyes peeled on the blog for updates!
Today the weather is reasonable, nil wind but a slight mist like rain occasionally occurring. The temperature has risen slightly, so inevitably the rain will fall. With the temperature dipping towards late evening the trout seem to go rather deep unless a respectful hatch occurs which brings them shallower.
Dark drab patterns seem to be the way forward currently, large lures, black,olive,claret gold head fritz's doing well!
Getting to that time of year very quickly this year, the trees are losing their foliage rapidly. The trout waking up and feeding like crazy before the colder weather sets in, they stock up to last through-out the winter on little food source that is available.
Click here to download.
Tightlines,
Nathan Jones
Saturday 13 October 2012
Saturday 13th October
Not a bad day here, although a little on the cold side!
Nil wind, which makes a massive improvement from yesterdays gale force winds.
The cooler weather is certainly kicking in and within the last week the trees have been shedding their leaves, leaving for a beautiful look to the fishery. See the brief video below.
Its not fishing too bad either!, Young Oliver Avis currently leading the way with 11 trout to a "black snake" which is basically a zonker strip tied onto a hook, so it wriggles and moves around like no other pattern currently available. A standard zonker has a similar action however...
Conditions today in video format, below, click to play.
Its coming to that time of year when large dark patterns work well, black fritz, black tadpole, olive fritz etc.
All these patterns are worth a dabble, especially the black tadpole as this has caught alot of fishing over the previous week.
Today patterns for today
UPDATE:
Top rod Oliver Avis with 11 trout to his net to a black snake pattern, most anglers coming away with at least 3 fish to their net, the trout seemed to have really switched on within the last 2 days due to the sudden drop in temp, almost kicking in a natural feeding instinct before winter.
Tightlines,
Nil wind, which makes a massive improvement from yesterdays gale force winds.
The cooler weather is certainly kicking in and within the last week the trees have been shedding their leaves, leaving for a beautiful look to the fishery. See the brief video below.
Conditions today in video format, below, click to play.
All these patterns are worth a dabble, especially the black tadpole as this has caught alot of fishing over the previous week.
Today patterns for today
- Black zonker snake.
- Black & olive tadpole
UPDATE:
Top rod Oliver Avis with 11 trout to his net to a black snake pattern, most anglers coming away with at least 3 fish to their net, the trout seemed to have really switched on within the last 2 days due to the sudden drop in temp, almost kicking in a natural feeding instinct before winter.
Tightlines,
Nathan Jones
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Friday 12 October 2012
Thursday 11th October
As the majority of Blog viewers will understand today was too wet for most. Those Anglers that braved the conditions came away with 2-3 fish after last only a couple of hours.
The majority of the fish caught today have been to dark, drab, lures & fritz's. For example, olive, black goldhead fritz doing well.
Hopefully the weather will improve but for now please enjoy the video below, which shows a "different" take on September's Season member's evening. A little bit more "up-beat" but still, full of fish capture moments and some photos of the evenings food and fishing.
Let me know your thoughts and opinions as regards to this video...
Email me - nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Tightlines!
Nathan Jones.
The majority of the fish caught today have been to dark, drab, lures & fritz's. For example, olive, black goldhead fritz doing well.
Hopefully the weather will improve but for now please enjoy the video below, which shows a "different" take on September's Season member's evening. A little bit more "up-beat" but still, full of fish capture moments and some photos of the evenings food and fishing.
Let me know your thoughts and opinions as regards to this video...
Email me - nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Tightlines!
Nathan Jones.
Wednesday 10 October 2012
Wednesday 10th October
Winters coming!
A cold day today, thermals or plenty of layers recommended, the trout has started to feed like crazy and some really good bags coming out also.
Top rod today was the other Bailiff here at Curleys, with 8 fish to various patterns, all fished within the top few feet of water.
Conditions wise, apart from it being rather cold weve had next to no wind a very slightly easterly present currently. Althought the weather isnt looking too bright over the next few days, the fish here prefer dull windy conditions.
A quick video not only showing one of the fish caught oday, but also exactly how a trout should be returned to the water. New to fly fishing!? watch this video on catch and release. If your not sure on how to handle the fish here please ask before commencing fishing, there is nothing embarrasing about being new to the sport, we all start some where and 99% of anglers on the water and bailiffs within the tackle shop are more than happy to answer any questions.
Tightlines,
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
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Monday 8 October 2012
Monday 8th October
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A cold but sunny start to the morning, however as we get closer to midday the temperature is starting to rise, much warmer than it has been over the last few days.
Virtually nil wind a very slight easterly, blowing towards the dam wall.
Some nice fishing coming out earlier on, 7:30-8:00am. Including a nice bow of around 3 1/2 lb taken to a black and green goldhead tadpole.
Today's Video upload :
Sorry about the poor quality of this video, it was captured on my phone, currently fixing the HD camera!
Top flies over the weekend have been anything dark....
Tightlines,
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
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Click here for further membership details, or ring the fishery office to have a chat about the perks!
A cold but sunny start to the morning, however as we get closer to midday the temperature is starting to rise, much warmer than it has been over the last few days.
Virtually nil wind a very slight easterly, blowing towards the dam wall.
Some nice fishing coming out earlier on, 7:30-8:00am. Including a nice bow of around 3 1/2 lb taken to a black and green goldhead tadpole.
Today's Video upload :
Top flies over the weekend have been anything dark....
- Black tadpole
- Black fritz
- Brown blob
- Black & Gold Bibio
Tightlines,
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
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Saturday 6 October 2012
Saturday - - What a start to the weekend!
Limited spaces available, and we've receiving applications constantly through out this week!
A cracking day weather wise, and the fish are being very obliging!
A very slight westerly, around 2-4mph. Although a little cooler this morning than it has been this appears to have woken the trout up! some serious catches taking place and its only 9am!!
Below is a photo of a specimen of a blue trout, a 6lb power house caught to a black tadpole fished around 18 inches deep for member Jim McGinley.
What a fish! fully finned and built like Arnie! Possibly one of our resident fry feeders!? bulking up before the colder winter months...
Today's Video upload, for a change taken from the south side of the dam wall, over looking the top corner of the lake and some of the views.
Tightlines!! (im sure this wont be a problem today!!)
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
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Thursday 4 October 2012
An excellent day so far!
ANGLERS PLEASE READ
It would be brilliant to hear some of your thoughts and opinions, of how the fishery looks, and the improvements both myself and Geoff have made to the fishery since the beginning of the season. Both negative and positive comments will be taken on board, as we always look to better the fishery, and are constantly improving the facilities available.
Email me or ring the tackle shop on 01204 691199
Many thanks!
Tightlines,
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
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Thursday 4th Coldtober
A rather cool still start to the morning, no wind present at all here.
A few anglers out wetting a line, dries catching, klinks, daddies & small beetle patterns.
Some anglers getting into the swing of the pike fishing now the temp has started to drop, dead baiting is a favourable method, but anglers also catching on specialist pike fly tackle.
I must mention however that lure fishing / spinning is not allowed.
If you interested in fishing for the pike at Curley's - email me or ring the tackle shop, all pike anglers must book in before their days fishing as we have a limit on how many pike anglers we allow on the water.
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk OR 01204 691199
The leaves has started to turn, and its a big job keeping the ground clear of leaves!
Tightlines,
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Curleys Water Map [ Soon to be re-edited ]
Curley's @ youtube
Curely's @ facebook
A few anglers out wetting a line, dries catching, klinks, daddies & small beetle patterns.
Some anglers getting into the swing of the pike fishing now the temp has started to drop, dead baiting is a favourable method, but anglers also catching on specialist pike fly tackle.
I must mention however that lure fishing / spinning is not allowed.
If you interested in fishing for the pike at Curley's - email me or ring the tackle shop, all pike anglers must book in before their days fishing as we have a limit on how many pike anglers we allow on the water.
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk OR 01204 691199
Tightlines,
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Curleys Water Map [ Soon to be re-edited ]
Curley's @ youtube
Curely's @ facebook
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