Mixed bag day again today - lots of fish moving about with the odd one taking from the surface.
Good anglers are picking up three's and four's mostly at or near to the surface of the water.
You need to concentrate fully as you may only get a few opportunities to lift into a taking fish and if you miss it you will have to wait a while before another chance comes your way - in other words "proper fishing"!
Tuesday 27 August 2013
Monday 26 August 2013
26th Aug
Apologies for the lack of updates recently, hopefully back to "normal" now!?
The fishery has been producing good results given the conditions. Top rods catching 4 or 5 fish others a couple. As expected in this weather getting the fish to "take" is the issue. The fishery is stocked with enough fish and you will see them swimming past your position frequently but enticing them to grab your offering is the trick. You need to be prepared to swap tactics, flies and position as often as required, going from floater to intermediate, from lures to buzzers, to dries regularly.
The majority of fish caught over the last few days at least have been nearer to top than the bottom but we have had some very changeable conditions - rain, overcast, sunny, windy, calm and most of the time these changes have been every hour!!
So come prepared and you should be rewarded but fish with the same old, same old and you may not be!
The fishery has been producing good results given the conditions. Top rods catching 4 or 5 fish others a couple. As expected in this weather getting the fish to "take" is the issue. The fishery is stocked with enough fish and you will see them swimming past your position frequently but enticing them to grab your offering is the trick. You need to be prepared to swap tactics, flies and position as often as required, going from floater to intermediate, from lures to buzzers, to dries regularly.
The majority of fish caught over the last few days at least have been nearer to top than the bottom but we have had some very changeable conditions - rain, overcast, sunny, windy, calm and most of the time these changes have been every hour!!
So come prepared and you should be rewarded but fish with the same old, same old and you may not be!
Monday 19 August 2013
Monday 19th Aug
Another peculiar day, bit breezy, might rain, might not, might be sunny, might not. Who knows?
The fish are likewise a bit peculiar, well actually that's not true - they are simply acting as fish do in these conditions. Don't expect them to be very active, you will see lots of them swimming past you but getting them to take your fly is a different matter!
Last couple of days one of the most effective methods has been - the bung, a muddler or a blob all static at the surface!
The fish are likewise a bit peculiar, well actually that's not true - they are simply acting as fish do in these conditions. Don't expect them to be very active, you will see lots of them swimming past you but getting them to take your fly is a different matter!
Last couple of days one of the most effective methods has been - the bung, a muddler or a blob all static at the surface!
Sunday 18 August 2013
Sunday 18th
Slowish day today for obvious reasons - the weather is just about as changeable as it gets, Overcast one minute, then rain then followed by sunny spells. A few fish have been caught with a variety of methods - worth trying almost any LEGAL method in these conditions.
PLEASE throw your discarded line into the bins provided - we had to rescue a little moorhen this week which had nylon tangled around it's leg. Fortunately we were able to sort it out and liberate it no worse for wear.
PLEASE throw your discarded line into the bins provided - we had to rescue a little moorhen this week which had nylon tangled around it's leg. Fortunately we were able to sort it out and liberate it no worse for wear.
Friday 16 August 2013
Friday 16th Aug
Is the weather changing from the height of summer more towards Autumn??
There are certainly more and more Crane Flies about or Daddy Long Legs as they are more commonly known. Also the fish are just beginning to lean towards fry feeding but only at first light and again at dusk. Both of these activities will increase in frequency provided we don't get another spell of very warm temperatures.
Curley's has always been good for fry feeders due to the numbers of roach and perch about and the fish instinctively know that these are a good form of protein to lessen the austerity of winter.
We have just received a delivery of some great epoxy fry patterns to go along with our more traditional selections
So patterns to consider adding to your fly box:
Fry patterns -
There are certainly more and more Crane Flies about or Daddy Long Legs as they are more commonly known. Also the fish are just beginning to lean towards fry feeding but only at first light and again at dusk. Both of these activities will increase in frequency provided we don't get another spell of very warm temperatures.
Curley's has always been good for fry feeders due to the numbers of roach and perch about and the fish instinctively know that these are a good form of protein to lessen the austerity of winter.
We have just received a delivery of some great epoxy fry patterns to go along with our more traditional selections
So patterns to consider adding to your fly box:
Fry patterns -
- Epoxy fry, we have 7 different patterns to choose from.
- Appetisers
- Makuta in olive or black
- Zonkers in natural, white or black
- Mrs Simpson (a great fly from NZ)
- Snakes in black, white or pink
- Muddler Minnow in natural or white
- Detached body,
- Olive
- Black
- Natural
- Orange
- Bead head (Sunken Daddy)
Wednesday 14 August 2013
Wed 14th Aug
Mixed day weatherwise, some sun then overcast but no rain and much warmer then the last few days.
Fishing getting better with good catches being recorded albeit on fairly unusual methods.
Two members have had good success all on the top, Dave Burgess with a hand full of fish to natural sedge patterns and natural muddlers. One thing to record is that as soon as Dave did any sort of retrieve the takes dried up but if he left the fly to just swing round in the waves and breeze he got regular pulls and activity! One of the other successes was another member Mick, who had 6 fish all taking his bung!!! again static apart from the natural movement of the wind etc...
So now you know???
I was on the river today and also had a hand full of brownies and a Grayling all with Tenkara and some flies tied by me over the last few evenings - available soon at a tackle shop near you!!!
Fishing getting better with good catches being recorded albeit on fairly unusual methods.
Two members have had good success all on the top, Dave Burgess with a hand full of fish to natural sedge patterns and natural muddlers. One thing to record is that as soon as Dave did any sort of retrieve the takes dried up but if he left the fly to just swing round in the waves and breeze he got regular pulls and activity! One of the other successes was another member Mick, who had 6 fish all taking his bung!!! again static apart from the natural movement of the wind etc...
So now you know???
I was on the river today and also had a hand full of brownies and a Grayling all with Tenkara and some flies tied by me over the last few evenings - available soon at a tackle shop near you!!!
Tuesday 13 August 2013
Tues 13th Aug
Heavy showers this morning have now given way to some clear spells and sunshine, who knows what will happen next or for how long??
Fish are again showing on the surface and have recently fallen to Muddler Minnows in a wake but black still the more predominant colour to match.
The weather hasn't stopped our improvement program. The stages on the embankment have been refurbished and now time for a major overhaul on the pontoons starting with the boat pontoon - see below. We will be completely renovating this pontoon replacing all the timbers so that it is nice and safe for a few more years.
Fish are again showing on the surface and have recently fallen to Muddler Minnows in a wake but black still the more predominant colour to match.
The weather hasn't stopped our improvement program. The stages on the embankment have been refurbished and now time for a major overhaul on the pontoons starting with the boat pontoon - see below. We will be completely renovating this pontoon replacing all the timbers so that it is nice and safe for a few more years.
Monday 12 August 2013
Monday 12th Aug
Well, it's more like autumn everyday!!
Quite a coldish blustery Westerly over the water today with intermittent showers and the odd glimpse of the sun.
Needless to say these changeable conditions make it a little challenging as the fish are just moping around not doing anything in particular! There are still fish at the surface but not easily tempted to taking the fly.
However the good news is in the fact the the weather is changeable - so hopefully it won't last long!
Quite a coldish blustery Westerly over the water today with intermittent showers and the odd glimpse of the sun.
Needless to say these changeable conditions make it a little challenging as the fish are just moping around not doing anything in particular! There are still fish at the surface but not easily tempted to taking the fly.
However the good news is in the fact the the weather is changeable - so hopefully it won't last long!
Saturday 10 August 2013
Saturday 10th August 2013
A nice mild overcast day with a gentle breeze coming from the dam wall. There is the odd fish showing but it appears that they are not around the surface and it would appear that they are still a bit deeper. I will update with details of catches etc later.
After a somewhat slow morning the fish seem to have arisen from their slumber. Mr Makinson reports landing two to a white marabou lure and the fish were taken just below the surface on a floating line.
After a somewhat slow morning the fish seem to have arisen from their slumber. Mr Makinson reports landing two to a white marabou lure and the fish were taken just below the surface on a floating line.
Thursday 8 August 2013
Thursday 8th Aug
Another very pleasant day albeit bright and warm for fishing, hence "normal" summer fishing techniques still apply.
Fish still being caught almost all day but far more productive in the mornings - the fishery opens at 8am and at that time there are nearly always fish moving and feeding at the surface.
If you fish during the hotter hours of the day you will need to be deeper - try a change of plan. Instead of counting down deeper as you fish with a sinking line it is sometimes better to establish where the bottom is first!
So cast and allow the line and flies to actually hit the bottom - how do you know? If you are bringing back debris - sticks and leaves etc on your retrieves then you are on the bottom if that's not happening then you aren't on the bottom - simple as that!!!
Once you have established the bottom then count up to search differing depths.
Don't forget how long it will take your line to reach the bottom approx -----
Intermediate line sinks approx 1ins per second so it will take 7 mins to reach 35ft!!!!!!!!
A medium sink (Di3) sinks 3ins per second so that will take 2.3 mins to reach 35ft!!!!
A fast sink at say 7ins per second would take 1min to reach 35ft!!!!
Fish still being caught almost all day but far more productive in the mornings - the fishery opens at 8am and at that time there are nearly always fish moving and feeding at the surface.
If you fish during the hotter hours of the day you will need to be deeper - try a change of plan. Instead of counting down deeper as you fish with a sinking line it is sometimes better to establish where the bottom is first!
So cast and allow the line and flies to actually hit the bottom - how do you know? If you are bringing back debris - sticks and leaves etc on your retrieves then you are on the bottom if that's not happening then you aren't on the bottom - simple as that!!!
Once you have established the bottom then count up to search differing depths.
Don't forget how long it will take your line to reach the bottom approx -----
Intermediate line sinks approx 1ins per second so it will take 7 mins to reach 35ft!!!!!!!!
A medium sink (Di3) sinks 3ins per second so that will take 2.3 mins to reach 35ft!!!!
A fast sink at say 7ins per second would take 1min to reach 35ft!!!!
how long are you leaving your line sinking for???
Do you have the right line for the job???
Tuesday 6 August 2013
Tues 6th Aug
Fine day today, overcast, warm with a good ripple on the water.
Fish were moving all around the surface first thing but have gone down a little since then.
Mick, a member has had 5 five fish to a blue damsel on top and plenty of "takes" to an indicator since then!
Intermediate line is the right approach now.
Fish were moving all around the surface first thing but have gone down a little since then.
Mick, a member has had 5 five fish to a blue damsel on top and plenty of "takes" to an indicator since then!
Intermediate line is the right approach now.
Sunday 4 August 2013
Sunday 4th August 2013
The weather has been warm and pleasant today and we just had a slight downpour of rain for about 10 mins - which has made the temperature very comfortable.
Fish are being caught today and anything black seems to still be popular with the fish!
Saturday 3 August 2013
Sat 3rd Aug
Still fishing well, Oliver Avis has had 7 fish today to date. He is using an Airflo 40+ DI3 line with anything black.
Black still being the dominant colour but still not as important as the depth as always!
Showers mixed in with periods of warm sunshine the order of the day. Don't forget if you get caught in these sharp short heavy showers look out for thunder and particularly lightening! You DO NOT want to be waving a piece of carbon around if it's lightening!!!!
Black still being the dominant colour but still not as important as the depth as always!
Showers mixed in with periods of warm sunshine the order of the day. Don't forget if you get caught in these sharp short heavy showers look out for thunder and particularly lightening! You DO NOT want to be waving a piece of carbon around if it's lightening!!!!
Friday 2 August 2013
Friday 2nd August 2013
It's a lovely day at the Fishery today, sunny spells, but not too hot!
Members and non-members are catching today on black montana and daddy long legs. Geoff a non member caught 3 trout on egg fly and 3 lovely perch on buzzers.
We are open til 8pm in the evenings (the fishery and Dining Room) - you can enjoy evening fishing and then have a beer or cup of tea afterwards.
Members and non-members are catching today on black montana and daddy long legs. Geoff a non member caught 3 trout on egg fly and 3 lovely perch on buzzers.
We are open til 8pm in the evenings (the fishery and Dining Room) - you can enjoy evening fishing and then have a beer or cup of tea afterwards.
Thursday 1 August 2013
Thursday 1st Aug
Good start to the month with Curley's fishing very well. Fish are on the move, feeding and not that deep, highly catchable!
Ian Harwood is on 9 fish and probably lost more than that. "I should be at work" said Ian " but I can make up the time when the fishing is not as good!"
Montana's are still doing well but most things black are in with a shout!
Ian Harwood is on 9 fish and probably lost more than that. "I should be at work" said Ian " but I can make up the time when the fishing is not as good!"
Montana's are still doing well but most things black are in with a shout!
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