Fishing report Monday 7th

The high catch rate continues but the method is changing.
Now the newly stocked fish are becoming more naturalised in their new surroundings they are feeding naturally just like the older residents.  Consequently the methods of catching them is also changing to a more natural presentation.
The top rod today was Phil Rees with 8 fish all caught on a natural coloured Daiwl Bach and only about 2 foot deep.  Other fish came to the net with Buzzers and some braver anglers even tried their hand with Dries but not too successfully it has to be said.

Outlook
As the weather is forecast to get a little wetter this could spark off some buzzer hatches, if this happens the fish will gorge themselves on the chironomid and the catch rate could even increase!!

Amongst the numbers of fish being caught some of the older larger fish are also becoming more active. The average fish today was probably around 3lbs to 5lbs and with full fins they really put up a good battle. Some takes have been savage with more than one angler reporting being taken completely by surprise by the power and strength of these perfect specimens.

Sunday update part 2

This mornings breeze died down to a flat calm but the fog has persisted most of the day. When it did clear a little the fish came out to play more vigorously.

Top rods were to fairly regulars from Liverpool but novice fly fishers who had over 20 fish between them, others bagged anything form 3 to 7 fish each.

One of the main comments over the last 2 to 3 days were about the high quality and fighting quality of the fish we have. We pride ourselves in stocking some of the very best fish you can get and it's good that this policy is being recognised.

Another fairly big Lady Pike came out, so that was 2 for the day. One just over 20lbs and one at 19lbs. These have obviously been stirred by the new intake of trout.

A bit of rain around in the forecast next week but this shouldn't  have a detrimental effect on fishing, prospects are still very good for the foreseeable future.

Sunday update

Bit of a slow start in the fog. You can't see one end of the lake from the other. Top rod up to now is on 7 fish, lots of other being caught all around the lake, no hot spots.
I'm sure it will pick up even more if the mist clears and some light gets onto the water.

Good 20lbs + pike also caught today, following on from the 7lbs one caught by Jim McGinley on a trout lure yesterday!

Saturday update

Flat clam for most of the day and some of the new fish were still shoaled up a little. Top rod was Dave Cadman who lost count of how many fish he caught but around 18 to 20. Lots of anglers ended up with 6 to 10 fish each. Largest fish today was 5 lbs but all the fish caught are strong and fully finned!

Prospects for tomorrow are good. Lures of all colours, blogs and eggs under indicators, and towards the end of the day buzzers were also working.

Tightlines Mike

A members capture...

A Stunning Bow taken to a white fritz, by one of our Members Mr Ian Harwood, good angling!

High catch rates! get down to Curley's and boost your winter catch rate!

Weekend prospects
Biggest stocking for over 3 years!

Note :
Please handle the trout with care, releasing them carefully still in the water can make a massive difference to a trouts survival, improving its survival rate by upto 30%.

Tightlines
Nathan
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk

Friday update

Very enjoyable day for all anglers today.   Rod average 6.2 fish per rod.

Top rod Peter Livesley with a massive 27 fish!! Followed by Brian Winward and Jim McGinley with 16 each!
Most fish in the 1 to 2 kilo range with a few notable exceptions over 5lbs all fully finned and fighting hard.

Expect the same for the next couple of days at least till the fish settle down a little.

Report Friday 4th

Early anglers all into fish, top rod after 1 hour Jim McGinley with 9 fish!!!

Little bit breezy but mild with the fish in the top 4 ft of water.

Weekend prospects...

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Prospects for the weekend….

With a stocking taking place today (click here for more info), the catch rates will soar over the next few weeks, with large catches predicted, off to a good start with one angler landing 23 trout today. In his own words “I will be back tomorrow!”

Method wise, lures will take the majority of the fish over the coming days, as the fresh stocked trout will be in an aggressive and inquisitive mood. Often chasing stripped lures, right underneath an anglers footing. Be sure to hang your flies! The natural patterns will take the larger resident trout, as they search for food. 

Best Swims, are forecast to be the Road Side embankment & the east bank, pontoon 4 & 5 doing well today! See our water map HERE.

The resident fish will simply be disturbed from their normal territory, and be forced to move around and feed for the vast majority of the waking day, competing with the new stock. So keep on the move!

With warmer weather setting it, there’s even been a few hatches taking place, small midges most common currently. Although it is uncommon to see large hatches taking place this time of the year, it pays to search your surrounds, take a glance around your chosen swim. They won’t be hatching in the same numbers as the height of summer; they are still a solid food source for trout throughout the winter months. 

A typical selection of flies I would give a try over the weekend….

1. Yellow & white fritz (Brought Mr Brown, the tod rod for today!)
2. The old favourable cats whisker
3. Green & Black fritz’s, fished around 10ft have done well prior to the large stocking
4. Natural imitations, such as : Cruncher, Black Buzzer, Dwial Bach etc, will do well, possibly securing anglers a few larger resident specimens!  
   
   
   

Ps. It’s always worth a ask in the fishery office to see what fly is best producing on the day, as we all know as anglers the conditions day by day can vary, therefore so can the trout’s fly choice!

See you on the bank!

Nathan Jones

nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk

Off to a flying start!!

LARGEST STOCKING FOR OVER 3 YEARS!

The large stocking took place today and already the fish have switched on! with the top rod for today Mr Brown with 23trout! all to a yellow and white fritz!

Im sure a few of the much larger resident bows will be stirred up, and brought onto an aggressive feeding frenzy over the next few days! Get those lures tied on!

Tightlines all! & what a way to start 2013!
Nathan Jones
nath_bailiff@hotmail.co.uk
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Fly fishing article

Hi All and a very Happy New Year to you all.

We have already announced our sponsorship of Terry Phillips the current International Stillwaters Champion and England rivers champion. Here he is with just a few of his trophies.

Terry will be writing a few fishing technique articles for our blog and I thought this first one would make a good New Year's read for us all.
These tactics have made Terry one of the very best fly fishers in Britain and if we put just some of it into practise then we should all become better anglers.
Enjoy!
Mike

Click here to read the article 

This article couldn't be better timed given the large fish stocking due Thursday this week