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Trout & Fly Fishing Reports From time to time we write short fishing reports to let you know how the lakes are fishing, and the effects of weather and seasons. If you have any specific questions about current fishing conditions please do get in touch. Wed 07 Jul 2010
Cooler days
Good News! Rain towards the end of last week coupled with today's overcast, windy weather has started the fish moving again. Good bags have been taken by the majority of anglers and leaders can now be shortened somewhat. A superb fish of 17lb exactly was caught in the late morning from Spring lake on a mini-Damsel. Wed 30 Jun 2010
Summer Sun
It has been glorious weather at Rockbourne for the last few weeks but the bright days have made the fish lie low. A few fish are lurking in the shallows, particularly in the shade, making a real challenge for more experienced stalkers. To get the fish from the depths, leaders need to be long: about 12 feet is effective; 15 feet if you can manage!
Good flies have been goldhead buzzers and mini-damsels. Also successful are the usual Cat's Whiskers and white Fritz. Do watch out that the marabou tails are not acting as buoyancy and keeping the fly too high in the water.
Despite the bright conditions, there have been many good bags. Most fish are coming out in the mornings or evenings and are hiding away in the heat of the midday sun. Sat 10 Apr 2010
Rockbourne Survey 2010
We are conducting a survey to see how to develop the Fishery. Please click here to take the survey. Tue 02 Feb 2010
January Fishing
After the big thaw, the last two weeks of January produced some excellent sport. The overall average was 3.75 fish per rod, and though the double figure fish were put off, it just means they are still there for February with more to follow! Best fish for the period was taken by Rockbourne season rod Tom Baker at 7lb 10oz, with plenty of fish in the 4-6lb bracket to follow it up.
In the cold mornings takes are mostly on the drop so you have to watch your tippet sinking carefully. When it is milder the fish are much more active and often following right in to the bank, so remember to hang your fly before recasting!
Most productive patterns have been the Montana, cat’s whisker and olive nomad but be prepared for some short takes with the longer tailed flies.
Fishery is shut on Monday 1st March for the Troutmasters fish-off, good luck to all taking part.
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