Fishing well in the showers lots of fish coming out albeit in two's and three's. Top fly over the last few days has been the montana nymph in virtually all colours.
Jim Mc Ginley rotates the colours he using to great effect - This makes the fish still take as they are not getting used to any one particular colour drifting past them.
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Wednesday 31 July 2013
Tuesday 30 July 2013
Tues 30th
One more day to go till the end of July - it's been a warm one!
A few days of forecasted cooler weather with showers before it gets hotter again.
Fish being caught all the time - Ian Harwood had 6 yesterday, maybe more as he came back for a late afternoon session following on from his early start the same morning.
Jim McGinley, has had 1 fish to date only about 5 ft deep and the way he is stripping back I guess it would have been to a lure of some sort, I'll try and find out for certain.
We will be doing some needed maintainence to some of the stages along the embankment over the next few days or so but it shouldn't interupt your enjoyment unless one of us falls in!!
A few days of forecasted cooler weather with showers before it gets hotter again.
Fish being caught all the time - Ian Harwood had 6 yesterday, maybe more as he came back for a late afternoon session following on from his early start the same morning.
Jim McGinley, has had 1 fish to date only about 5 ft deep and the way he is stripping back I guess it would have been to a lure of some sort, I'll try and find out for certain.
We will be doing some needed maintainence to some of the stages along the embankment over the next few days or so but it shouldn't interupt your enjoyment unless one of us falls in!!
Sunday 28 July 2013
Sun 28th July
Well the forecasted rain fell in abundnace last night and has freshened up all of our lakes and rivers no doubt.
Should be a good day for fishing today with a slight westerly giving a good ripple on the water.
I have a corporate group of mostly complete beginners fishing today but still plenty of room all around the lake. This group will be using the embankment leaving all the pontoons free.
Should be a good day for fishing today with a slight westerly giving a good ripple on the water.
I have a corporate group of mostly complete beginners fishing today but still plenty of room all around the lake. This group will be using the embankment leaving all the pontoons free.
Saturday 27 July 2013
Sat 27th
Another warm day but with a little cloud cover. The fish are around and being caught, Steve Moffat has had 3 this morning with an orange fritz egg fly. Others caught on a whole variety of methods and flies but generally deep with sinking or intermediate lines.
It is forecast for heavy rain overnight, if it happens this could liven thing up a little by maybe reducing the water temperature a little and adding a little more oxygen into the surface layer. Could be good tomorrow!?
It is forecast for heavy rain overnight, if it happens this could liven thing up a little by maybe reducing the water temperature a little and adding a little more oxygen into the surface layer. Could be good tomorrow!?
Thursday 25 July 2013
Wed 25th
Warm spell continues broken with the odd shower. We really need more rain to reduce the water temps.
Fish are being caught to a variety of methods some very deep and others quite deep - see the common denominator - DEEP!
Fish are being caught to a variety of methods some very deep and others quite deep - see the common denominator - DEEP!
When that water temps is high like this we need to look at how we unhook and release the fish.
As a rule the higher the water temperature and the larger the fish the longer it takes for the fish to fully recover before release. You must allow a longer time than normal for the fish to recover if not, it will never recover. We are beginning to get the odd dead fish and this is the main contributory factor.
Your help is greatly appreciated - I try to get the very best fish I can for your benefit please look after them!
Sunday 21 July 2013
Sunday 21st July 2013
There is a big change in the weather today. There were spots of rain when I arrived this morning. The sun is nowhere to be seen at the minute and the temperature is considerably lower than the last week or so. There is also a good breeze from the east. Mick Stuart has already had fish to a daddy on the surface.
Saturday 20 July 2013
Saturday 20th July 2013
Well its another bright, hot and sunny day. There is a good breeze from the east at the minute. The fish still appear to be taking cover in the cooler depths although the roach and perch are still active. I suggest that you continue to fish in the lower levels with sinking lines or long leaders to get to where the fish are.
Monday 15 July 2013
Monday 15th
A very warm muggy sort of day but at least there is some cloud cover from the bright sunlight.
Fish are obviously still very deep and inactive - sinking lines and a lot of patience required.
A lot of "coarse" species being caught at the moment - these react to warm water very different from any "salmonids" and almost come up to sunbathe.
Still it gives us a way of adding to our "different species" count with fly fishing. Over the years I have caught almost every species of coarse fish some targeted and some unintentionally!
The one species I haven't caught on the fly is a barbel - but there's still time!
Fish are obviously still very deep and inactive - sinking lines and a lot of patience required.
A lot of "coarse" species being caught at the moment - these react to warm water very different from any "salmonids" and almost come up to sunbathe.
Still it gives us a way of adding to our "different species" count with fly fishing. Over the years I have caught almost every species of coarse fish some targeted and some unintentionally!
The one species I haven't caught on the fly is a barbel - but there's still time!
Saturday 13 July 2013
Say 13th July
Another very nice day, very sunny but with a great cooling breeze from the west.
The newly stocked fish looked to have settled in well probably appreciating our deep cooler water in comparison to the stock pond they came from.
I was on the river yesterday and they're almost unfishable - I have never seen the Ribble so low and completely weeded over. Curley's is a great place to fish in comparison!
The newly stocked fish looked to have settled in well probably appreciating our deep cooler water in comparison to the stock pond they came from.
I was on the river yesterday and they're almost unfishable - I have never seen the Ribble so low and completely weeded over. Curley's is a great place to fish in comparison!
Friday 12 July 2013
Friday 12th July 2013
Today another delivery of Trout was carefully placed into the water, the trout are a large size and strong and will provide great sport for those who catch them!
We look forward to seeing you - there is a light breeze today so you can keep a bit cooler as you fish!
We look forward to seeing you - there is a light breeze today so you can keep a bit cooler as you fish!
Thursday 11 July 2013
11th July
The heat is on......
Lots of fish with nowhere to go except DEEP!
Intermediates and sinkers practically essential now to reach these bottom dwellers.
You could use an indicator with a very long leader and floating line and fish static with eggs or blobs.
Top rod yesterday with 8 fish was Steve Moffat fishing with a Di3 sinker and black snakes. All caught about 17ft deep.
Lots of fish with nowhere to go except DEEP!
Intermediates and sinkers practically essential now to reach these bottom dwellers.
You could use an indicator with a very long leader and floating line and fish static with eggs or blobs.
Top rod yesterday with 8 fish was Steve Moffat fishing with a Di3 sinker and black snakes. All caught about 17ft deep.
Tuesday 9 July 2013
9th July
Another warm day on the cards, so nothing is really going to change from the last few days.
Early mornings and late afternoons/evenings maybe worth trying. Don't forget that tickets must be bought from the cafe if the tackle shop is not open and that the fishery operates from 8am till 8pm only!
Black is still the most effective lure colour presently followed by olive. Snakes and zonkers are working well. The bigger rainbows are definitely fry bashing so well worth trying appetisers, makuta or Mrs Simpsons.
Early mornings and late afternoons/evenings maybe worth trying. Don't forget that tickets must be bought from the cafe if the tackle shop is not open and that the fishery operates from 8am till 8pm only!
Black is still the most effective lure colour presently followed by olive. Snakes and zonkers are working well. The bigger rainbows are definitely fry bashing so well worth trying appetisers, makuta or Mrs Simpsons.
Monday 8 July 2013
Monday 8th July
Heat wave continues, bright sunshine but not quite as hot as yesterday.
Fishing conditions have not altered try a sinking line with something like blobs and strip back fast once the line has sunk to the depths! Not the purest method of fly fishing but can be very effective in these conditions.
A few fish comimg up to the surface now and again but you will need bags of patience for these!
Fishing conditions have not altered try a sinking line with something like blobs and strip back fast once the line has sunk to the depths! Not the purest method of fly fishing but can be very effective in these conditions.
A few fish comimg up to the surface now and again but you will need bags of patience for these!
Sunday 7 July 2013
Hot Sunday
Very strong sunlight over the fishery today but with quite a nice breeze but don't be fooled it is very hot!
The fish have now reacted to this prolonged spell of sunshine and have gone deep - intermediate or sinking lines a must!
Sometimes we have just got to hold up our hands and say "today the conditions beat me and the fish out played me"
Or alternatively you raise your game to the greater challenge!
The fish have now reacted to this prolonged spell of sunshine and have gone deep - intermediate or sinking lines a must!
Sometimes we have just got to hold up our hands and say "today the conditions beat me and the fish out played me"
Or alternatively you raise your game to the greater challenge!
Saturday 6 July 2013
Saturday 6th July
The fine weather continues good for us not too good for the fish.
Trout being caught all over the lake on virtually any fly and method but it's one of those days when you have to work a bit and be prepared to try anything and everything. Patience and skill will be rewarded.
Bring sun lotion!
Trout being caught all over the lake on virtually any fly and method but it's one of those days when you have to work a bit and be prepared to try anything and everything. Patience and skill will be rewarded.
Bring sun lotion!
Friday 5 July 2013
1st day of Summer!
Fortunately the predicted warm weather spell has kicked in. It's a very pleasant day at the fishery, sunshine with enough breeze to put a ripple on the water.
Quite a few fish caught on dries up to now - particularly Klinks and sedge patterns.
The fish will still be sorting themselves out a bit with the change in the conditions but will be active and catchable on a variety of methods.
Update
Good catches being recorded with 4 anglers on 5 fish each the majority on dries with the odd zonker thrown in for good measure!
Quite a few fish caught on dries up to now - particularly Klinks and sedge patterns.
The fish will still be sorting themselves out a bit with the change in the conditions but will be active and catchable on a variety of methods.
Update
Good catches being recorded with 4 anglers on 5 fish each the majority on dries with the odd zonker thrown in for good measure!
Thursday 4 July 2013
Thursday 4th July 2013
A lovely mild morning at the fishery with a westerly breeze at the minute. The fish are topping all over the lake. I will update with details of catches later.
Ken Sexton has had a couple to buzzers and the Steve Moffat was on seven the last i spoke to him using a black snake fly on an intermediate line.
Ken Sexton has had a couple to buzzers and the Steve Moffat was on seven the last i spoke to him using a black snake fly on an intermediate line.
Wednesday 3 July 2013
3rd July
Great weather again, just like autumn!!
Plagued with a few showers and a westerly over the last few days has effected the catch rate a little. Most people catching 2's and 3's with the exception of today that is - and now we are back to our "normal" returns
Top rods today - Jim McGinley with 7 to a variety of olive coloured flies and also we have 3 float tubers on the lake today and the best of them is also on 7 fish mostly on a home made black Elk Hair Sedge pattern.
Update
It is now looking like brightening up quite a bit - even some sunshine!
Plenty of fish being caught!
The float tubers ended up with 18 fish between them but the bank fishers probably out fished them all in all!
FOUND
Has anyone lost the tip section of their rod? It is a very short section so would probably be for a multi sectioned rod something like an eight or nine piece.
I have it in the tackle shop held up for ransom!
Plagued with a few showers and a westerly over the last few days has effected the catch rate a little. Most people catching 2's and 3's with the exception of today that is - and now we are back to our "normal" returns
Top rods today - Jim McGinley with 7 to a variety of olive coloured flies and also we have 3 float tubers on the lake today and the best of them is also on 7 fish mostly on a home made black Elk Hair Sedge pattern.
Update
It is now looking like brightening up quite a bit - even some sunshine!
Plenty of fish being caught!
The float tubers ended up with 18 fish between them but the bank fishers probably out fished them all in all!
FOUND
Has anyone lost the tip section of their rod? It is a very short section so would probably be for a multi sectioned rod something like an eight or nine piece.
I have it in the tackle shop held up for ransom!
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