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. 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.
Sun 17 Jan 2010
Rockbourne has melted...
Some of the lakes were frozen during the last cold spell but all have now thawed and Rockbourne is fully open and back up to its best fishing. Even through the ice and snow there were still good catches and conditions continue to improve as the weather warms up. Fri 01 Jan 2010
No VAT increases at Rockbourne - Happy New Year
Despite the VAT reversion to 17.5% on 1 January 2010, we are not increasing our ticket prices. Rockbourne is even better value than usual!
Tight lines for the New Year... Mon 07 Dec 2009
Beat the weather...
Despite the wet and wild weather, November provided cracking sport to visiting anglers. Some very good individual bags were taken and the month saw an overall average of 3.74 fish per rod.
The top three fish for the month were a 16lb 4oz for Mr G Faithful from Oak Lake, 14lb 12 oz also from Oak for Trevor Davis and a 13lb 14oz specimen from Alder for Mark Valder. Best fish by a season ticket holder was Dick Johnston catching a 14lb 1oz fish from Spring Lake. All six lakes are fishing consistently well with plenty of fish still being taken on small goldhead nymphs. If fishing lures be prepared for lots of little plucks and missed bites as they are taking short on these!
We have some tackle deals going in the run up to Christmas so come and find that present or treat yourself.
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