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
Tuesday, 30 October 2012
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]
TAlthough 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
Curley's Facebook
Curley's Youtube
Monday, 8 October 2012
Monday 8th October
Book your place for next years membership 2013 Season!!
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 :
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
Curley's Water Map - - Currently under going a "face-lift" - -
Curley's @ Youtube
Curley's @ Facebook
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
Curley's Water Map - - Currently under going a "face-lift" - -
Curley's @ Youtube
Curley's @ Facebook
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
Curley's Water Map available for download HERE.
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
Curleys water map
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
Wednesday, 3 October 2012
Wednesday 3rd October
Windy but sunny! A few anglers on currently, all of which are on various methods, but the winning method today, has been buzzers fished deep on a midge tip fly line.
A westerly today, which is the norm here. Around 10mph, but not too strong.
Curley's Water map. Available for download HERE.
Today's video upload.
Sorry that the video isnt currently in HD, it will be soon!
You may want to mute or turn down the sound on this video, unfortunately the wind was blowing directly at the mic built into my phone.
Pattern of the day: Black buzzer.
Tightlines,
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk - email me your most recent Curley's fishing experiences! (along with a photo if possible).
Curleys @ facebook
Curleys @ youtube
A westerly today, which is the norm here. Around 10mph, but not too strong.
Curley's Water map. Available for download HERE.
Today's video upload.
You may want to mute or turn down the sound on this video, unfortunately the wind was blowing directly at the mic built into my phone.
Pattern of the day: Black buzzer.
Tightlines,
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk - email me your most recent Curley's fishing experiences! (along with a photo if possible).
Curleys @ facebook
Curleys @ youtube
Tuesday, 2 October 2012
Tuesday 2nd October
2013 Season Members apply soon!!
Limited spaces available due to the shear amount of interest for 2013.
Monthly Members Evening review !!
A general look at the September members evening, and the awesome curry that went down a treat!
Curley's always fishes best this time of year, just as the water temp starts to drop towards the colder months.
Big Gordy lures, black fritz, blobs, stripped back at a rate of knots does very well, as a lot of anglers found yesterday. Its often difficult to achieve a solid hook up when the trout chase, three ways to achieve solid hook ups on a fast paced retrieve.
Top patterns for yesterday:
Weather wise the rain is holding off at the minute, but its very dull and dark. The forecast isn't too bright for today, however these conditions are ideal for trout, cloudy and cool.
I will upload a video shortly.... check back soon!
Tightlines.
PS. The September Members evening video is currently in the finishing stages, so it should be uploaded before the weekend! (had a few emails through).
Nathan,
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Curley's @ Youtube
Curley's @ Facebook
Curley's Water map
Limited spaces available due to the shear amount of interest for 2013.
Monthly Members Evening review !!
A general look at the September members evening, and the awesome curry that went down a treat!
Curley's always fishes best this time of year, just as the water temp starts to drop towards the colder months.
Big Gordy lures, black fritz, blobs, stripped back at a rate of knots does very well, as a lot of anglers found yesterday. Its often difficult to achieve a solid hook up when the trout chase, three ways to achieve solid hook ups on a fast paced retrieve.
- Slow the retrieve down enough for the trout to take hold.
- Keep the speed constant so the trout will continue to chase and hopefully latch hold.
- Before lifting off to re-cast, hang your flies for around 20seconds to allow the fish to catch up and grab the flies before they escape its vision.
Top patterns for yesterday:
- Klinkhamer
- Daddy long legs
- Orange blob
- Olive gold head
Weather wise the rain is holding off at the minute, but its very dull and dark. The forecast isn't too bright for today, however these conditions are ideal for trout, cloudy and cool.
I will upload a video shortly.... check back soon!
Tightlines.
PS. The September Members evening video is currently in the finishing stages, so it should be uploaded before the weekend! (had a few emails through).
Nathan,
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Curley's @ Youtube
Curley's @ Facebook
Curley's Water map
Monday, 1 October 2012
October is here!
Monday 1st October
Not bad conditions here currently, virtually nil wind, and the trout have been consistently within the top few feet all day. So dries have caught more fish than any other patterns, daddies, klinks & suspender buzzers currently doing the killing.
A classic evening rise almost definitely on the cards this evening!
Today's Video Upload - sorry not in HD today.
A couple of photos, Top photo taken of Member Phil Reese with one of his 4 fish caught today.
All to dries, red, black bodied klinkhamers.
Tightlines,
Nathan Jones nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Curleys Water Map
Not bad conditions here currently, virtually nil wind, and the trout have been consistently within the top few feet all day. So dries have caught more fish than any other patterns, daddies, klinks & suspender buzzers currently doing the killing.
A classic evening rise almost definitely on the cards this evening!
All to dries, red, black bodied klinkhamers.
Tightlines,
Nathan Jones nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
Curleys Water Map
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