The last day of June and we are back to non summer weather! Bit blustery to day on the fishery with a Westerly coming off the sea.
Bit like yesterday I am sure almost any tactic could work and the fish are generally active and ready to chase.
Update on catches later......
Sunday 30 June 2013
Saturday 29 June 2013
Saturday 29th June
Although it it nearly July it was more like February this morning -a chilly westerly over the lake.
Slowish start on the fish front trout being caught in two's and three's on a variety of methods form dries to intermediates and lures.
Last hour or so has seen the weather vastly improve - the wind had died down a lot and it feels much warmer as a result. More fish are beginning to move about and are responding more to the fly.
Dave Cadman has had 4 fish in fairly rapid succession and I'm sure he will continue to catch more and more.
Slowish start on the fish front trout being caught in two's and three's on a variety of methods form dries to intermediates and lures.
Last hour or so has seen the weather vastly improve - the wind had died down a lot and it feels much warmer as a result. More fish are beginning to move about and are responding more to the fly.
Dave Cadman has had 4 fish in fairly rapid succession and I'm sure he will continue to catch more and more.
Friday 28 June 2013
Friday 28th June
Low cloud had the fishery in a eerie gloom this morning, you could just about see from one platform to another.
Hasn't stopped the fish though - Phil Rees catching fish - one a good blue of around 4lbs chasing his cats through the surface!
Forecast for the weekend much better - all the fish in top notch condition and fighting hard!
Hasn't stopped the fish though - Phil Rees catching fish - one a good blue of around 4lbs chasing his cats through the surface!
Forecast for the weekend much better - all the fish in top notch condition and fighting hard!
Thursday 27 June 2013
Thursday 27th
Blustery day today with a few light showers forecast later on this afternoon.
The fish are still up in the water, Jonno, a member, has had 3 fish today in quick succession.
Hoppers fished just under the surface have been very successful for the last few days.
I have seen a few mayfly come off the water, you can't mistake them as they are our largest ephemeroptera.
Decent day yesterday with most catching 3 to 4 fish,
Just ordered another batch of rainbows for stocking next week and a batch of browns for mid July!
We don't actually NEED any more fish in terms of numbers but just want to keep this momentum going.
The fish are still up in the water, Jonno, a member, has had 3 fish today in quick succession.
Hoppers fished just under the surface have been very successful for the last few days.
I have seen a few mayfly come off the water, you can't mistake them as they are our largest ephemeroptera.
Decent day yesterday with most catching 3 to 4 fish,
Just ordered another batch of rainbows for stocking next week and a batch of browns for mid July!
We don't actually NEED any more fish in terms of numbers but just want to keep this momentum going.
Tuesday 25 June 2013
Tues 25th June
Busy day today at Curley's the better weather has brought out a few fly fishers. We also have a group of School children from Smithills School having a go at fly fishing - good to see.
Lots of fish caught today up to now on almost any method - dries and lures.
Monday 24 June 2013
Monday 24th June
Bit windy and overcast today with very few light showers which lasted only minutes, fortunately.
Although fairly difficult conditions for casting, the fish are around and everybody fishing today has caught.
A wide variety of method used from dries to nymphs to lures and all have worked!
Lets see what tomorrow brings with the forecasted "back to normal" (whatever that is!) weather patterns!
Top rod today with 7 fish on lures and nymphs
Although fairly difficult conditions for casting, the fish are around and everybody fishing today has caught.
A wide variety of method used from dries to nymphs to lures and all have worked!
Lets see what tomorrow brings with the forecasted "back to normal" (whatever that is!) weather patterns!
Top rod today with 7 fish on lures and nymphs
Friday 21 June 2013
Friday 21st June 2013
There is a breeze from the west at the present blowing over the damn wall. There is a slight mist at the fishery and there has been rain overnight which has also cleared the air and it is not as close as yesterday. The sun is forecast to make an appearance which should clear the mist. I will update later with details of catches.
Fish are being caught on egg flies and also the zonker. I spent some time with Steve Moffat on the dam wall and he had number of offers to dries he was fishing.
Fish are being caught on egg flies and also the zonker. I spent some time with Steve Moffat on the dam wall and he had number of offers to dries he was fishing.
Thursday 20 June 2013
Thursday 20th June
Potentially another good day for fly fishing, warm, overcast with the odd very light shower, just the right ingredients for buzzer fishing.
Some fish are rising and Mick Stuart has had 3 fish today all to a Daddy!
I would think today is a day of extreme options:
1/ use dries - any buzzer variety, hoppers, daddies etc and keep on the move, casting to rising fish or
2/ sinking line with 2 blobs and a lure on point - let it go very deep and strip back fast! Not a subtle approach but can be effective if and when the fish go into the "summer" warm water trance!!!
Some fish are rising and Mick Stuart has had 3 fish today all to a Daddy!
I would think today is a day of extreme options:
1/ use dries - any buzzer variety, hoppers, daddies etc and keep on the move, casting to rising fish or
2/ sinking line with 2 blobs and a lure on point - let it go very deep and strip back fast! Not a subtle approach but can be effective if and when the fish go into the "summer" warm water trance!!!
Wednesday 19 June 2013
wednesday 19th June
Another good looking day for us fly fishers maybe not the best weather for actually catching fish - but when is it ever perfect?
Not quite the hot temperatures that were forecast and with a Westerly but getting warmer and brighter as the day progresses.
The fish will be a little lethargic and a little deeper in these conditions so don't expect an arm wrenching affair if you do get a take.
Not quite the hot temperatures that were forecast and with a Westerly but getting warmer and brighter as the day progresses.
The fish will be a little lethargic and a little deeper in these conditions so don't expect an arm wrenching affair if you do get a take.
Monday 17 June 2013
Monday 17th June 2013
Apologies for the delay in today's entry. I have been busy with the housework !. There is very little wind and it is warm and muggy at the fishery. The fish are still very active on the surface and also chasing fry as well. Fish caught so far have been on suspender buzzers, although lures may still be useful as they are still after the fry.
Sunday 16 June 2013
Sunday 16th June 2013
Very light wind at the fishery, coming over the dam wall. The fish are showing all over the lake with most of the activity around the last road pontoon and the first few of the dam. I can't quite see what they are taking but they are feeding hard at the minute. I will update later with details of catches and methods used. Its overcast but dry at the minute.
Update
The wind has increased slightly but the fish are still feeding on the surface and in the upper layers. To date Ken Sexton has had four on a red zonker using an intermediate line.
Update
The wind has increased slightly but the fish are still feeding on the surface and in the upper layers. To date Ken Sexton has had four on a red zonker using an intermediate line.
Saturday 15 June 2013
Saturday 15th June 2013
There is a chilly westerly over the fishery this morning and the fish are not as visible as yesterday. Despite the change Jim McGinley already has three fish to his name. Currently on a floating line and the fish have taken both Cats Whisker and Zonker.
Friday 14 June 2013
Friday 14th June 2013
There is a nice breeze over the fishery at the minute coming from the East. The fish have awoken from their slumber and are very active on the cafe side of the water. They are rising and rolling all over the place. Fish being caught readily on floating lines and Jim McGinley was into them minurtes after arriving. He was having success on a small goldhead fritz egg fly, dark olive in colour. But having said that, they way they are feeding they appear to be taking anything in the upper layers and some appear to still be chasing fry.
Thursday 13 June 2013
Wednesday 13th June
Another showery day but fortunately quite mild with a lightish breeze.
Prospects should be ok today and there is a good chance of some large buzzer hatches in the sunnier spells.
The fish have been a little quiet or late but as this weather pattern has been going for a few days now the fish will be getting more active and feeding heavily.
More to follow
Prospects should be ok today and there is a good chance of some large buzzer hatches in the sunnier spells.
The fish have been a little quiet or late but as this weather pattern has been going for a few days now the fish will be getting more active and feeding heavily.
More to follow
Saturday 8 June 2013
Saturday 8th June
Another fine day, sun shinning and a little breeze. The fishing is a little different last couple of days and today.
Most of the fish caught have been to zonkers and minkies and no doubt snakes and appetisers would work as well.
Normally trout only feed on fry at the end of summer and into autumn but the coarse fish are breeding all over the lake and I think this has stirred the trouts interest, although not to feed particularly.
Depth of the fish is only about 5 foot but most very wisely using intermediates.
More to follow
Most of the fish caught have been to zonkers and minkies and no doubt snakes and appetisers would work as well.
Normally trout only feed on fry at the end of summer and into autumn but the coarse fish are breeding all over the lake and I think this has stirred the trouts interest, although not to feed particularly.
Depth of the fish is only about 5 foot but most very wisely using intermediates.
More to follow
Friday 7 June 2013
Friday 7th June
Another lovely day on the cards, great to be out doors, have to make the most of it.
Sunshine a little breeze, fish rising what more do you want.
Stocking today with fully finned triploids to 6lbs! Just ready for the weekend!
NB dont forget the sun cream!
Sunshine a little breeze, fish rising what more do you want.
Stocking today with fully finned triploids to 6lbs! Just ready for the weekend!
NB dont forget the sun cream!
Thursday 6 June 2013
Thursday 6th June 2013
The good weather is still with us. There is a gentle easterly this morning and the sunshine has a slight haze to it. I am hoping that the light clouds out to the East move over this way. There is little showing on the surface at the minute so they are obviously avoiding the sunlight. I will update later with details of catches and methods etc.
Update
The clouds I mentioned didn't materialise and the fish are being caught deeper. The method catching at the minute are on intermediate or sinking lines with the fish taking green or black lures such as zonker and fritz.
Update
The clouds I mentioned didn't materialise and the fish are being caught deeper. The method catching at the minute are on intermediate or sinking lines with the fish taking green or black lures such as zonker and fritz.
Wednesday 5 June 2013
Wednesday 5th June 2013
Another fine morning at the fishery with a gentle breeze from the east. It is a couple of degrees cooler than yesterday and there are a few fish rising around the lake. The sun is still an issue but there are a few more clouds around today which eases its strength and there is not so much of a glare today.
Fish already caught on a Tadpole but also on a home tied black foam dry which was sitting in the surface film creating a slight wake to attract them up from their cruising depth.
Fish already caught on a Tadpole but also on a home tied black foam dry which was sitting in the surface film creating a slight wake to attract them up from their cruising depth.
Tuesday 4 June 2013
Tues 4th June
Slightly slower start today, a breeze is keeping the fish from rising as they were yesterday but I am sure it's only a temporary situation.
Still plenty of Sedges coming off maybe time to try a pupae imitation just under the surface?
Very pleasant fishing conditions for us in the rare sunshine, long may it continue.
More to follow
Still plenty of Sedges coming off maybe time to try a pupae imitation just under the surface?
Very pleasant fishing conditions for us in the rare sunshine, long may it continue.
More to follow
Monday 3 June 2013
Monday 3rd June
Arguably the very best day for ages for fishing. The cold wind has gone, temperatures are up and with cloud cover - what more can you ask for?
Fish are rising freely and most of those caught have been to dry flies - sedge, buzzer and klinkhammers have all been catching fish and lots of them.
Every single person fishing has caught with Phil Green topping the list with 10 fish and still going.
With a bit of ripple on the water the fish are rising all over then it goes a little quieter when it blows out and goes calmer for 5 minutes then starts again!
Prospects are good all week!
Fish are rising freely and most of those caught have been to dry flies - sedge, buzzer and klinkhammers have all been catching fish and lots of them.
Every single person fishing has caught with Phil Green topping the list with 10 fish and still going.
With a bit of ripple on the water the fish are rising all over then it goes a little quieter when it blows out and goes calmer for 5 minutes then starts again!
Prospects are good all week!
Sunday 2 June 2013
2nd June
Nice sunny day with an unfortunate cool breeze, still it is only June after all!
The wind is keeping the fish sub surface but not too deep, if it would just ease a little bit the fish would be rising freely, I am sure.
Steady hatch of sedges coming off. Sedges or Caddis flies can be identified by the roof shape in the wings (at rest) as shown on this picture. The females can fly low to the water and touch down every now and again to lay eggs and therefore it is one of the few "dry" flies that you can twitch about in the surface.
A G&H sedge fly pattern is a good imitation in either natural or black
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